Royal Guard (Sheule)

Composition

Manpower

10 soldiers

Equipment

Every soldier is equipped with heavy armour and the weaponry needed for duty.

Weaponry

Like any other citizen the royal guard are armed with daggers as a last resort and a short sword as a back up weapon at all times. While on normal guard duty they also carry spears and shields.

In case of war or any other situation where combat should be assumed they arm themselves with heavy crossbows and pole arms.

Tactics

The royal guard are specialised in dealing with single enemies or small groups, preferring to fight in small groups in order to exploit their range with the spear.

Training

The training to become a royal guard takes about two years and apart from expanded weapon training and heavy armour training it also includes basic medicine and courtly behaviour.

Training finished by taking an oath to protect and serve.

Logistics

Recruitment

In order to start the training one must first have been a city guard in Liessteig for two years and must have a clean record.

There are no restrictions when it comes to species, but most are either human, dwarves or elves, due to the local demographics. While females are in theory allowed into the unit, only two have ever done it and they did so with distinction.

History

When the population of Liessteig grew beyond 1000 people, the decision was made to create and maintain a unit of professional soldiers who were capable of securing the keep that was being built as the kings seat.

Type

Special Forces

Founding

3706

Overall training Level

Professional

Assumed Veterancy

Experienced