Saluting Protector

The **Saluting Protector** is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Gratitude who offers the  Acknowledge expression. The Protector is found in Wasteland's First Krill Area, under the collapsed bell structure. The collectibles offered by this spirit are a  Cape, a  Mask, and  Music Sheet 8.

## Memory

The Saluting Protector Spirit can be found in Wasteland’s First Krill Area, under the collapsed bell structure to the player’s left if they enter from the Broken Temple. This Spirit is a carry-spirit memory, with 6 memory fragments and an unlimited overall time limit. This memory can be difficult to relive due to the Dark Dragon patrolling the small area in a circle. Patience is key to successfully reliving this Spirit memory, and it is encouraged to use the unlimited time limit to the player's advantage. Although this first area is relatively small, there are lots of structures to hide under should the Dark Dragon spot you. Bringing a few friends along would also be a good idea, as they can help recharge your Cape and can collect your Winged Lights if you do get hit by the Dark Dragon.

As you relive its memory, you can see the Saluting Protector dancing on top of the ruined bell structures to the left, right, and middle sides of the central structure. The Protector continues up the ruins, and continues to dance until they reach a smaller area at the top of the ruins, to the player's left. Finally, they pose at the center of the area at the top of a gently sloped ramp, their feet close together and their hands posed in front of their stomach.

At the end of the memory, the Saluting Protector commends you for making the long trek across the ruins. They raise their left hand to their forehead and quickly move their hand forwards in a dismissive, but respectful, saluting gesture.

## Expression

The  Acknowledge expression (also known as **Dismiss**) has 4 levels.

Acknowledge Level 1Acknowledge Level 2Acknowledge Level 3Acknowledge Level 4
* Level 1 will make your avatar bring their left hand up against their forehead briefly before sharply bringing their hand forward, while a drumroll and xylophone riff play.
* Level 2 makes the same motion as Level 1, with white light particles radiating from your left hand.
* Level 3 will make your avatar stomp their left foot before making the same movement with their left hand as seen in Level 1. A similar drumroll and xylophone riff also plays, but the rhythm is repeated for a second time.
* Level 4 makes the same motion as Level 3, with white light particles radiating from your left hand.

As a Traveling Spirit, the prices of the three expression upgrades were the standard 4 , 3 , and 6 . During the Season, Levels 2 and 4 were free, but were only available to Season Pass holders.

## Cosmetics

### Cape

The cape offered by this spirit is a white fur cape, costing 75  from the traveling spirit. It was available to all players during the season from the friendship tree's fourth node (54  total).

### Mask

The mask offered by this spirit is a fish mask, costing 42  from the traveling spirit. During the season, it was an SP-exclusive item available after unlocking the friendship tree's fifth node (54  total).

## Music Sheet

The Saluting Protector offers  Music Sheet #8 for 15  from the traveling spirit. The song is the theme of the Forest's Brook area, and is available as *Waltzing in the Rain* on the game's Original Sound Track. It is in the key of E♭ Major.

## Traveling Spirit

This was the Spirit's Friendship Tree the last time they returned as a Traveling Spirit. These collectibles will not be available for purchase again until the next time this Spirit returns.

All dates when this Spirit has returned as a Traveling Spirit are:

* January 20, 2022 (#53)
* *Error: May 28, 2020.* Saluting Protector's appearance on this date was caused by a bug and was only available for client apps with an older patch. The first correct, officially announced visit happened 602 days later.

### Hints

The hints given before the **Saluting Protector**'s first appearance were:

* Loves the thrill of the chase
* Often gets lost, but rolls with it
* Likes relaxing by the sea
* Is working on their balance
* Never plans things out in advance
* Is a really good dodgeball player
* Is a surprisingly good dancer
* Always makes sure to stay warm
* Likes challenging others
* Likes seafood
* Trusts in their elders
* Runs a travel blog as a hobby
* Is passionate about discovering history
* Is free-spirited, they don't enjoy being tied down
* Is an aspiring acrobat
* Is always full of energy
* Doesn't like wide open spaces
* Is always up for a challenge
* Is always polite towards others
* Is passionate about ballet
* Lives in a tiny house
* Is soft and warm like mashed potatoes
* Is really good at hide and seek
* Is a Aries sun, Sagittarius moon

## Season Friendship Tree

This Friendship Tree provides the collectibles sold by this Seasonal Spirit during the Season of Gratitude. This Tree can no longer be accessed. However, the items listed here will be available for purchase when the Spirit returns as a Traveling Spirit.

## Trivia

* The Saluting Protector's 'White Fur Cape' was red in the Closed Beta game Sky: Light Awaits.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 This item can only be obtained if you have purchased the Season Pass for this Season.