The Glaiveguard

TaytoTot · January 18, 2023

The Glaiveguard
Issued The 10th of the Snow's Maiden, 112 S.A.

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[Sigil by @JJosey]

Ranks of the Glaiveguard

Lord/Lady Commander

All branches of the Glaiveguard will have a commander from which the rest take orders and the Commander is a member of the Royal Council. These leaders report directly to the Royarch and are otherwise seen as the best among their comrades. They are the people who have served the longest and garnered the most decoration. They stand at the forefront of their lines and lead their people both in battle and in training.

Officer

Any member can become an Officer with enough time and dedication. Working with others, they will be responsible for certain tasks ranging from managing the armoury to training the newer recruits. There can be up to three officers per branch of the Glaiveguard, and an Immortal can no longer be an Officer once selected as an Immortal, though there can be an officer of the Immortals if deemed necessary.

Immortals

The Immortals are bound to serve the crown and protect it, both from those who may be tyrants, and those who would seek to cause the Crown harm. Though their wide-ranging functions include serving as warriors, scouts, researchers, and teachers of history of the Mali, they may be more directly considered the backbone and guiding light of the Mali of Amaethea. The Immortals will be limited to seven warriors, the best of all the Glaiveguard. The Commander of the Glaiveguard and High Priest(ess) will initiate a nominated member into the Immortals through ritual. Immortals can lose their position if they become inactive.

- The Immortals are men and women who have come from the other branches and have proved to be the greatest warriors among their peers. They have the trust of the crown and are seen to be those responsible for the Amaethean motto, “Uell Ito Maruthiran” - Death to Tyrants.

- This includes organising and categorising books and artefacts in the library, museum, and vault, researching items in the vault, teaching civilians about their history, guiding order members to information or artefacts they need, and keeping up on safe containment protocols for any items of power held in the vault.

Guardian

A newer and specialised unit within the bounds of the Glaiveguard. These are men and women who adhere to the beliefs of the Mali‘ame and Almenodrim, and in doing so seek out knowledge and artefacts around the globe, going out of their way to protect them. They are the keepers of the special library and sworn defenders of the items they have chosen to protect.

- The Guardians will protect the shores of Amaethea and often sail out to sea to explore and defend the balance of nature where they can. They are well-trained Rangers/Sailors and live exploratory lives to find knowledge and protect it.

- They focus on going across the continents, mapping as they go, and noting down areas of interest such as ruins, caves, tombs, covens, and the like, to study later. They will lead expeditions to raid ruins and tombs and focus on the acquisition of artefacts, books, and knowledge.

Warden

Run-of-the-mill guards who find themselves responsible for the day-to-day tasks of the military and upholding the city’s laws. Gate duty, patrols, combat medics, and escort missions are regular daily tasks for these men and women.

- Each Warden is provided with a Tome of Order which holds inside all of the laws of the land and the punishments that can be appropriately given based on the spot if required. Greater cases require the Wardens to detain and hold a prisoner until a Trial can take place, presided over by either the High Prince, Exarch, or their Commander.

- The guards will go through the city and surrounding area patrolling and surveying the lands to make sure that they can maintain a strong presence. These patrols will also serve as a means for them to stay in touch with the community and be able to intervene in any crimes they may come across.

Neophytes

These are the recruits and beginners of the Glaiveguard’s forces. They make up the brunt of the military and will train and learn until they become Mali who is well versed in as many forms of combat as they can understand.

Code of Conduct

1. As a member of the Glaiveguard, all members are required to hold themselves to a high standard. They must raise their swords in defence of the people they serve and never surrender unless necessary.

2. All Glaiveguard must treat all Amaethean Citizens with respect as well as her allies.

3. Glaiveguard members fight for their country and must be willing to give their lives to defend the citizens of Amaethea. If acts of violence towards the innocent and unarmed are revealed, they must be reported to an Exarch.

4. Glaiveguard must be impartial to members and civilians no matter the race, religion, culture, or gender of the person.

5. Glaiveguard must hold the law above all else as they are to execute these laws.

In a situation where these codes are broken, a member of the Glaiveguard may be subject to Court Martial and/or demotion from position or military as a whole. All regulations will follow Article 1 of the Legal Procedure within the Amaethean Law Codex, but punishments can be much harsher than civilian punishments.

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