Guardians

Soldiers dedicated to guarding the First Gate of The Basalt Citadel, Guardians are the last resort in a worst-case scenario. From an early age, children are taught to seek them out in emergencies or during a breach. While Guardians are extremely gentle and kind to children in particular but all who would seek shelter in the Basalt Citadel, they are not to be underestimated in battle. Should a Guardian be called into battle they will fight with a ferocity unmatched by all but a parent defending their child. So long as a Guardian draws breath they will fight to protect those they have sworn to protect. An important part of being a Guardian is looking after all of the Citadel's inhabitants so they are from forbidden from making arrests of any kind. They may help resolve civil matters however and are in fact encouraged to do so especially among young children to help foster trust.

Mounts

Guardians are a type of calvary riding astride massive reptilian beasts called Tunnelers who are their near constant companion. When someone joins the Guardians, they're given a tunneler egg and are expected to raise and bond it. One can only become a full-fledged Guardian after demonstrating an inseparable bond with their tunneler. Upon their deaths, the two are buried together to preserve their bond even in death. If one dies before the other, tradition states that they are buried and the other half will join them when it is their time, some Guardians feel like they have lost part of themselves if their tunneler dies and may join them from a broken heart. Due to this intense bond and the need to treat everyone equally most Guardians never take a partner or have kids of their own. This is not expressly forbidden but is considered good practice.

Type

Cavalry

Founding

306 EOR

Overall training Level

Elite

Assumed Veterancy

Decorated/Honored

History
306 EOR

Guardians Forming