Ember Guards

Truth by fire

When the sun slinks below the horizon, the only light in our city is the Fire Of Truth. And it is quite a beautiful fire indeed.

— ElementalShrike

The Ember Guards are a specialty army company with but one goal: to maintain the Fire Of Truth, and, in extension, protect the lives of all residents of the Island. They also have an extended scientific branch to research the properties of newly-acquired magic and attempt to replicate spells.

Structure

Five full rooms of people, all of them brightly lit. A dozen computers and scores of pens: writing, forging, remembering. A chapter member sits on the roof of the Cinder Tower, reading his tale to the Fire Of Truth. It is pleased, and brightens, a bulwark against the enemy forces.

The organization is headed by the Chapter Leader, who is the highest rank in the Ember Guards. Nominally, the commander of the Combined Forces, ElementalShrike, outranks him, but in reality there is little interference with the Chapter Leader's operations.
Directly beneath the Chapter Leader is the Chapter Chaplain. Much like a Chief Happiness Officer meshed with a quartermaster, the Chaplain keeps the morale of all Ember Guard members up, while also supplying the troops with needed equipment.
The rank and file members of the Ember Guard are the Chapter Members. These people are the ones that build the worlds, that read the stories, that study the magics and, by doing so, glimpse a new dimension of reality. They are the bringers of hope: they are the forgers of worlds.

Public Agenda

When the Gods gave us the Fire, it was a gamble. They had decided to shatter reality as a whole to benefit humanity. It's now our duty to use this gift, and stay one step ahead of our enemies.

— ElementalShrike

The public agenda of the Ember Guards is very specific. Due to them being an unconventional unit, they follow different rules than the main Combined Forces Command. In order of precedence, they attempt to accomplish the following:

1. Sustain the Fire of Truth through the building of worlds,
2. Extend human sphere of influence through the Fire,
3. Understand the Fire's inner workings,
4. Replicate the magic of the Fire, and
5. Research other magics.

History

We were founded during the 9th year after the Kamzhik invasion... we entered official operation during the 10th. Today marks the third anniversary of our service.

— ElementalShrike

The Ember Guards have had a short but eventful history. After the initial alien invasion, biological warfare, and orbital bombardment, several resistance zones remained with substantial populations of humans. One of the most notable was New Zealand, from which the Ember Guards originated.
Designated Resistance Zone New Zealand by the allied fighting forces, New Zealand was beset by a plethora of advanced alien unmanned warfare vehicles, which landed at Wellington in the second year of the invasion. After the establishment of a beachhead, forces swept north to Auckland and south to Christchurch, leaving a trail of uncontested victory.
Just when all hope seemed to be lost, and the survivors numbered in the tens of thousands, Major General Clara Lupei gbe struck a decisive victory at the Battle of Milford Sound in the fourth year of invasion. After figuring out how to hijack alien operating systems, she sent her newly-captured vehicles against the aliens, achieving a temporary reversal of alien victories.
The Mobile Hijacking Unit of the Combined Forces Command (CFC-MHU) in the ninth year of invasion discovered the Fire Of Truth in the crypt of the Cinder Tower. After determining its useful properties, some MHU members were drawn to be the interim Ember Guards.
The Ember Guards have succeeded in being able to replicate the Fire of Truth a total of twenty times and have sustained such fires for three years. They have built world after world to feed the fires. Soon, WorldEmber will be nearing. The forges will, once again, be lit in defense of humanity.

Membership

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Per Ignem ("by fire")

Founding Date

9th Year of Restoration

Type

Military, Army Company

Alternative Names

The Thousand's Best

Training Level

Trained

Veterancy Level

Experienced

Location

Cinder Tower

Manufactured Items

• Fire Of Truth

Related Items

• Fire Of Truth

Notable Members

• Lyraine Alei of the Ember Guards

Designation	CFC-SFEG Combined Forces Command: Special Force Ember Guard
HQ	Cinder Tower
Active	10th Year of Restoration – present
Commander	Chapter Leader Dejers
Size	Independent Company
Zone	Resistance Zone New Zealand
Allegiance	Humanity
Type	Special Operations Force Spell Research Unit
Role	Area Defense Mobile Defense Area Denial Spell Research
Manpower	11 guardsmen ~50 research personnel
Reports to	Combined Forces New Zealand
Veterancy	Experienced
Training	Reservist Specialty: Writing
Combat Actions	Operation Venom Battle of Christchurch Operation Firm Hope Operation Spring Tide Operation Spellshield
Related Weapon	Fire Of Truth
Related Profession	Ember Guardian
Initiate Vow	The Vow of the Ember Guards

How do I join?

The Ember Guards are looking for new comrades! There are three simple questions that may determine whether the chapter of remEMBER is for you. Do you wish:

• to write, support, and be supported by a enclave of passionate worldbuilders?
• to forge unique worlds and watch other worlds being forged?
• to remember the flaming spirit of WorldEmber throughout the year?

If you answered yes to these three questions, remEMBER is for you! We would be happy to initiate you into the ranks: message Dejers#7425 on Discord for admission! You will enjoy:

• A daily article feature and discussion from worldbuilders within the guild!
• A supportive community, and free article and world reviews, as well as free css help for guild members!
• A cool badge on your profile and a character in the remEMBER world!

We write.

We forge.

We remember.