Moonsworn
The leader of the Watchblades, who protect the Midnight Elves, the Moonsworn takes his title from Erandul, thought by many to be the first Watchblade, despite the organization being founded five years after his death. The Moonsworn is the supreme commander of the Watchblades, and is always blessed by Umbra.
Qualifications
The Moonsworn is elected from the Five Watchers, the commanders of the different divisions of the Watchblades.
Requirements
Since the founding of the Watchblades, each Moonsworn has been a Midnight Elf.
Appointment
The Moonsworn is taken into office by a simple ceremony witness by at least five platoons of the Watchblades, including all five Watchers. During this ceremony, the Moonsworn takes a solemn oath under moonlight to protect and serve the Midnight Kingdom, and the Midnight Elves. In recognition of the oath, Umbra, the patron god of the Midnight Elves, will bless the Moonsworn.
Duties
The Moonsworn serves as supreme commander of the Watchblades, and holds two offices in the government of the Midnight Kingdom: Governor of Nalar, and Official Liaison.
Responsibilities
The Moonsworn is responsible for the overall coordination and logistics of the Watchblades, as well as serving as the foreign liaison for the Midnight Kingdom.
Benefits
The Moonsworn enjoys access to more luxurious holding and some rarer food that come with a high salary, but typically, the Moonsworn otherwise lives no differently than the people he commands.
Accoutrements & Equipment
The Moonsworn enjoys access to finely crafted mithril weapons, including Urpathal, the rapier wielded by Erandul himself.
Grounds for Removal/Dismissal
In cases where a Moonsworn goes against his oath of office or deliberately acts with harmful intent against the Midnight Kingdom or the Midnight Elves as a whole, his Blessing of Umbra will fade, and he will be dismissed.
History
Ever since the first leader of the Watchblades, each new leader of the Watchblades has taken the same title, out of respect for Erandul.
Cultural Significance
The title of Moonsworn is considered one of the highest honors in the Midnight Kingdom, as it is the only government position that requires the approval of Umbra.
Notable Holders
Grevan the Moonblade, companion of Erandul, is the most notable holder of the title Moonsworn, as when Erandul was alive, he took Moonsworn as his last name.
Status
Currently, the Moonsworn is a highly respected title, both inside the Midnight Kingdom, and outside of it, though knowledge of just what the Moonsworn is is scarce outside the borders of the Midnight Kingdom.
Creation
When the Watchblades were created, the first leader, Grevan the Moonblade, was given the title Moonsworn out of respect for his old companion, Erandul.
Alternative Naming
The Supreme Watchblade, the Protector, Umbra's Chosen
Equates to
The Moonsworn is the equivalent of the Supreme Commander of a branch of a countries' military, and is addressed with appropriate respect.
Source of Authority
The Moonsworn gains his power from the King of the Midnight Kingdom, and from Umbra, the god of night.
Length of Term
The Moonsworn serves until he retires, a length of time that usually lasts five hundred years.
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