The May 4th update hints at the reeducation camps by the Communist Party in Vietnam.
" the crowds of villagers and farmers who attend Lovisa’s sermons have been gathered by White Mantle troops, collected from their fields and homes whether they wish to come or not."
There is definitely a religious overtone too maybe mixing the modern and medieval actions of both Christianity and Islam.
"The common folk are then “encouraged” to raise their voices in song to praise the White Mantle, self-styled saviors of Kryta, and to contribute what meager offerings they can afford as the tithe platter is passed around. Those among the gathering who are judged to be lacking in generosity and piety are often singled out after Lovisa’s visits for further encouragement and, if necessary, reeducation."
I think what they are trying to touch on is our basic instinct to desire freedom and to fight any form of control. Using both religion and political topics brings a large spectrum of opposition for gamers to rally against and maybe put a little passion back into Guild Wars. They are using the common enemy approach.
But, less about why and more about what. I really hope to see some big events. If LA turned into a playable mission I would be pumped. If GW2 is still pretty far off maybe they will incorporate this same system into Nightfall and Factions. I would love to have some more information on how the Sunspears and Order of the Whispers grow/diminish like they are doing with Queen Salma and the royal line of Doric.
-Proph