Broodguard

The Broodguard (sometimes known as Rookery Knights) are a small, yet highly skilled unit dedicated to protecting the rookeries of the Drakai nobility, and the unhatched offspring kept there. Since this includes the rookery of the Imperial Family, and due to the fact that members of the nobility are highly likely to be born as the highly revered Dragonblooded, the Broodguard are considered by many to hold one of the most important roles within Drakai society, commanding a level of respect rivaling even the most elite of the Dranyan Legions. Due to their close association with the nobility, the Broodguard are also considered one of the most influential factions within Dranya, granting them a number of privileges and benefits.

Composition

Manpower

The Broodguard have around 300-400 members on average.

Equipment

The Broodguard all wear steel armour of a slightly higher quality than most other members of the Dranyan military, with a red sash going across their torso from the right shoulder to their left hip.

Weaponry

The Broodguard primarily use swords, spears, and halbers in their arsenal.

Structure

While there is no central command structure among the Broodguard, the seniormost member of a group typically fills the role of an unoffical commander. Regardless, all members of the Broodguard answer to the nobility, particularly the Imperial Family.

Tactics

The Broodguard are skilled at fighting in small groups, as well as using defensive tactics.

Training

The Broodguard are trained primarily in defensive fighting, covering both martial and magical combat and how to counter various threats. Due to the importance of their task, members of the Broodguard are expected to constantly maintain their training in order to keep their skills at their peak.

Logistics

Recruitment

Since the Broodguard are expected to work closely with the Dranyan nobility, particularly their offspring, only the most loyal individuals are considered for recruitment. While these recruits are generally pulled from the nobility themselves, particularly loyal and skilled members of the Legions are also eligible for recruitment.

History

Historical loyalties

The Broodguard have always been loyal to the Dranyan nobility.

Type

Security

Overall training Level

Elite

Assumed Veterancy

Veteran