The Royal Guard

About
The Royal Guard was founded in 5215 D.C. shortly after Petorris was established. King Adwick felt that his life could be endangered by commoners, assassins, and even family. Adwick named one of the captains of his small military his person bodyguard and requested the captain to be in charge of Adwick's security detail. Adwick gave the captain as much money as he needed to hire additional soldiers and to provide training for new ones.

To join The Royal Guard, new members have to sign a contract that binds them in blood to protect the royal family of Ishira, or who ever sits on the throne. The contract is written in special ink that makes it impossible for the signer to break.

When The Royal Guard was first founded, it initially had only a few members who rarely slept to protect their king. As time progressed, and Ishira grew in size and power, The Royal Guard grew multiple times in size. In present day Natrryn, The Royal Guard has nearly 100 members dedicated to protecting the lives of the royal family, and those who work for the crown. Members are carefully selected, and trained for years before they can walk next to the king or queen.

Ranks and Members
Captain (1) - Maya Oatmaw

Sergeant (6) - Adim, Huselo, Rem, Sabem, Gerlis, and Grun. Sergeants of The Royal Guard all specialize in a single weapon that they can use with masterful proficiency. Sergeants wear splint armor, and have a blazing sun resting on a blade to signify their status as sergeant. Sergeants of The Royal Guard outrank all soldiers and leaders of the Ishiran army.

Royal Guard (90) - The soldiers of The Royal Guard wear chain mail armor, and are trained for months on end on how to use their long swords and halberds masterfully. Only 3 females are in The Royal Guard at present day.

Influence
The people of Petorris, and many of the people of Ishira instantly recognize the insignia of The Royal Guard, a silver sword on a blazing sun. When The Royal Guard are near, a path is created in the direction they are walking, even in busy streets. The Royal Guard members are above the law, and above reproach. While they are able to do anything legally to protect the throne, they follow a strict set of guidelines. To step outside the bonds that guide the members of The Royal Guard usually ends with the death of that member.