River Guard

The River Guard is a clan that was first was introduced in Chapter 4: Season 1 through the Cipher Quests. They are one of the syndicates from the reality of MEGA City.
They are a group specialized in water-based abilities and katana swordsmanship. They can be easily recognized through their accessories related to oceanic tides. The clan's ideal is "Flow like water, cut like ice."
==Overview==
The River Guard is an ancient clan most known for their water-based beliefs. They were formerly the long-time historic rival of the Fox Clan, until the events of Chapter 4: Season 2, where the clan had to unite with the other syndicates in order to protect MEGA City from outside threats.
==Locations, Members and Technology==
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===Major Bases===
Name and Image	Name and Image	Information
Lost Lake 	 	A part of the River Guard's domain on Oninoshima.
===Former Bases===
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|Kenjutsu Crossing
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|A town with old Japanese-style architecture with a dojo dedicated to the art of swordsmanship.
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|MEGA City
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|A neo-city where the River Guard has an established presence. Holographic Koi Fish swam in the skies. 
|-|Members=
===Empress===
Character	Description 	Status
Mizuki 	The reserved regal Empress of the River Guard. Known to be one with the water and storms."You may be "one with the water", but I'm fast enough to walk on it." - NeuraLynx to Mizuki, Chapter 4: Season 2"The depth of the ocean. The rage of the storm." - Mizuki's in-game description. Sister of Stray.	Active
===Members===
Character 	Description 	Status
Takumi of the Tides	Moonlit Koi warrior of the ceaseless waves.	Active
===Former Members===
Character	Description 	Status
Stray 	A member and Special Ops expert of the Fox Clan. Brother of the regal Empress Mizuki.	Defected
===Possible Members===
Character 	Description 	Status
Caspian 	Seaward Guardian heralding the wave of vengeance. 	Active
Cloaked StarSeen in the River Empress Mizuki Loading Screen.	A mysterious Cloaked ninja. 	Unknown
Azuki 	Wandering warrior destined to end the Whiskeria Wars.	Unknown
===Possible Allies===
Character 	Description 	Status
Koi Kingdom	An Agent, Striker, and Brawler, united each of their paths to defend the Koi from the tentacles of tyranny.	Unknown
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===Weaponry===
Battle Royale weapons that possibly belong to the River Guard.
Name	Icon 	Weapon Type	Description and Reference
 	Kinetic Blade 	Melee 	Katanas used by the River Guard.
 	Typhoon Blade 	Melee 	Katanas imbued with mystic wind, found in Lost Lake.
 	Holo Twister Assault Rifle	Melee 	Assault Rifles from Mizuki's vault.
 	Sentinel Pump Shotgun 	Melee 	Shotgun arsenal sold by Mizuki.
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==History==
===Unknown Period of Time===
The River Guard was founded at an unknown time period in Reality: 783, with their domains residing within Oninoshima. After the Fox Clan's mask artisans - the ancestors of Daigo, Kendo and Jade - created dangerous Masks of Power with dark magic that threatened Oninoshima, they united the Island and waged war against the Demon Warriors and the dark masks they used."These magical masks stink of old, dangerous magic. The very magic we waged a war to destroy. Magic was banished, to protect us. And now... it has returned. Of course they are useful. But power has a cost. Feel free to pay it. I, myself, will abstain." - Mizuki when asked about "The Masks", Chapter 6: Season 1 At the end of the conflict, Demon Warriors and magic were banished, and the incident became known as the Shattering War. From that point on, the River Guard became sworn enemies of the Fox Clan, blaming them for their mistake."Fox Clan used to have magical masks, many ages ago. A family of artisans from this Island knew the secret to making them. But they got overambitious. They created dangerous Masks of Power, which caused the Shattering War. Magic was banished. Masks were shattered. And, of course, Fox Clan was blamed." - Vi when asked about "Magical Masks", Chapter 6: Season 1
===Chapter 4: Season 2===
For unspecified reasons, Stray left the River Guard and got into contact and was recruited by Drift,"I told you. You pick up strays, you have to train 'em." - Vi to Drift, Chapter 6: Season 1 making him a new member of the Fox Clan, much to Mizuki's disliking. His exit only fueled the prolonged fued between the River Guard and their rivals.Can I ever forgive you for leaving the River Guard for our historic rivals? - Mizuki to Stray, Chapter 4: Season 2
Despite Triarch Nox and The Unseen threatening the safety of MEGA City,
"Looks like our saboteur is embedded with the Unseen. Don't get me wrong, I'll cause a little chaos now and then. But always with a purpose. The Unseen are unpredictable. They don't care when innocent people get hurt." - Evie when The Looper passed through calibration rings with the Sensor Backpack, Syndicate Quests, Chapter 4: Season 2 The Looper, working for the Peace Syndicate, helped unify all the Syndicates in MEGA City, including the River Guard. Thanks to negotiations with the Fox Clan organized by The Looper, their historical conflict was put to an end and they became allies.Syndicates Unite Loading Screen
===Chapter 6: Season 1===
The River Guard returns to Reality: 783, establishing Lost Lake and settling there."Welcome to River Guard's domain. At least, part of it." - Mizuki, Chapter 6: Season 1 Though they have sustained their mended relationship with the Fox Clan (as Vi appears to greet Mizuki with no hostility upon entering Rolling Blossoms Farm, and Mizuki reassures Vi that the guard seeks no trouble, as well as seemingly no longer carrying resentments towards her brother) - the remergence of magic and elemental masks on the island prompts reflection on their history with the Fox Clan - and the reminder of why the River Guard now tend to keep to themselves.
Although the Fox Clan has their own doubts about their alliance, both groups appear to be keeping the peace and seem open to continuing to do so - should neither overstep their boundaries."We have no quarrel with the Fox Clan... for now." - Mizuki to Vi, Chapter 6: Season 1
Notably, Mizuki expresses a disliking towards both Daigo"You swim dark waters, mask maker. Beware they don't drown you." - Vi to Daigo, Chapter 6: Season 1 alongside his ancestors - likely in relation to the events of the Shattering War.
==Trivia==
*Their demonym is "River Guardian".
*Their announcements can be heard at MEGA City's Grind Rail stations.
==Gallery==
Kenjutsu Crossing (River Guard Castle - Wooden Bas-relief) - Location - Fortnite.png|Mural in Kenjutsu Crossing
River Empress Mizuki (Full) - Loading Screen - Fortnite.png|River Empress Mizuki
==References==
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