Armadyl


 * For the God Wars Dungeon boss, see Kree'arra.

Armadyl is the god of purity. Armadyl and Saradomin, his theorized successor, are allies unlike Zaros and Zamorak, who are enemies, as Zamorak banished Zaros. Worship of Armadyl is largely limited to the Guardians of the Staff of Armadyl.It is not known why his following diminished so largely, as Armadyl doesn't seem to have lost as many territorium as say, Zaros. It is possible that his followers switched to Saradominism, as the religions are alike, or that they all went extinct like the Aviantese, a race once-thought dead. These were Armadyl's favourite creations, though it is not known if there were others. Some were frozen in the God Wars Dungeon, now awakened to continue fighting. In fact, he loved his Aviantese so much that he entrusted them with guarding his staff, the hilt he crafted for the mighty Godsword, along with other relics. Their supposed extinction, and Zaros' banishment, are the major factors of his departure from Gielinor. Armadyl (or at least the Guardians) seem to hold the Mahjarrat in low esteem, especially Lucien, who has stolen the staff to further his designs.

Information

 * Side: Purity
 * Gender: Male
 * Symbol: Can be seen on the Armadyl hilt and the Armadyl Gravestone. See image to the right.
 * Colour(s): Silver, White, Platinum and Yellow
 * Animal: Various birds of prey
 * Race : God

History
Currently little is known of Armadyl, however most point to him arriving on Gielinor in the First Age, roughly around the time Zaros arrived. The Aviantese, a race of bird-creatures, worshipped Armadyl and protected his relics, namely the Staff of Armadyl, from falling into the wrong hands. However during the Second Age his Staff was stolen, leading to Zaros's banishment from Gielinor and Zamorak's ascension to godhood. Armadyl was still active through the God Wars, however the supposed extinction of the Aviantese, and the banishment of Zaros led him into inactivity. But before he left Armadyl charged a group of humans, and their descendants, to guard the Staff, and protect it from evil. This group became the Guardians of Armadyl. Most information about him is discovered during the Temple of Ikov quest. The Guardians also carry the Armadyl pendant.



Religion
Armadyl has similar philosophies as Saradomin and pivots with his view on minuscule points. However, as indicated above, he takes a more peaceful approach to law, order and virtue than Saradomin. While Saradomin may willingly start war as a means of peace, Armadyl is more peaceful, though he still fought during the God Wars, though possibly only to defend himself and his followers. He was also revered by the Aviantese, a race that he shared a deep bond with. It is also rumoured that Armadyl is the god of the sky mainly due to the Aviantese being his followers. However with their supposed extinction a small cult of human followers emerged, the Guardians, possibly the only remaining worshippers of Armadyl. They are split into two factions:

Incorporealists
The Incorporealists believe he left RuneScape at the closing of the God Wars, deciding to observe life and the paths that it takes. Additionally, In a postbag letter to the gods, Saradomin was addressed about Armadyl's whereabouts. Saradomin's response was that Armadyl is safe, which seems to imply they are together, or near in the "god realm" that all gods currently reside in.

Followers

 * Guardian of Armadyl
 * Aviantese
 * Kree'arra
 * Wingman Skree
 * Flight Killisa
 * Flockleader Geerin

Trivia
Armadyl translated from Latin means: "arms, weapons, armaments"