Why are there Mantle emblems on the weapon racks in Ascalon?

Raven Wing

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Nov 2005

The Imperial Guards of Istan [TIGI]

N/

If you take a closer look at the place in Ascalon labeled Training Yard you can see White Mantle emblems on the weapon racks.
But according to the story in some of the the first quests you get post searing King Adelbern will not allow any Krytans access to Ascalon. How can this be?

Qyark

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Dec 2009

Nebraska USA

Shadow Of The Forsaken

E/Mo

I'm guessing the artist who did that piece didn't keep track of what was what in the story, no real significance.

But hey it might be some sort of allusion to a deep cover Krytan agent planning something devious in Ascalon.

Uriel_Wolfblood

Uriel_Wolfblood

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Oct 2009

The House of Wolfblood

R/

Well if you want to think about it logically. Just because the King didn't want Krytans in Ascalon it doesn't mean they didn't trade with them. I mean, Ascalon isn't exactly a fruitful Utopia for lumber products if you know what I mean. So it seems only natural and logical that Ascalon would trade for wood or wood products from their human neighbors.

And naturally some Krytan artisan in the region selling his goods emblazoned the beloved white mantel's symbol on his/her fine work. Makes sense to me. But in all reality it is probably just a "whoops" on Anet's end. Continuity hasn't always been one of thier strong points.

Konig Des Todes

Konig Des Todes

Ooo, pretty flower

Join Date: Jan 2008

Citadel of the Decayed

The Archivists' Sanctum [Lore]

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Probably the same reason why they're on the wracks the Shining Blade use.

Generic texture.

Skyy High

Skyy High

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: May 2006

R/

The SB ones can be easily explained as stolen weapons.

Konig Des Todes

Konig Des Todes

Ooo, pretty flower

Join Date: Jan 2008

Citadel of the Decayed

The Archivists' Sanctum [Lore]

N/

Yes, but it was merely an example. Textures are re-used a lot, as are models.