The Perch Guard are like a constabulary, a city militia, and a standing army all rolled into one, and for most law-abiding folks in the autumn court, they represent safety and security. Regardless of your opinion of them, the Perch Guard aren’t to be trifled with, unless you feel like cooling your hooves in a cell.
A few trained mages in the guard also use divination spells to keep an eye on the area they watch over.
Hierarchy
The Perch Guard are organized under a Captain of the Guard, who coordinates the organization’s efforts across the city and the Color forest.
Under this Captain, there are two Lieutenants: the Lieutenant of the Watch, who leads the Perch Guard responsible for City Watch duties through the cities of the autumn court, and The Lieutenant of the Gates, who is in charge of Perch Guard soldiers tasked with defending the cities from outside threats.
Under these Lieutenants are Sergeants, each of whom command a squad of anywhere between eight and twelve guards. In the City Watch, sergeants are also known as “inspectors,” and guards are often called “constables.”
Spears
A special Perch Guard infantry force called “The Spears” forms the bulk of the Perch Guard military responsible for keeping the Wood safe. Technically their own unit, The Spears have their own Sub-Captain who ranks above the Lieutenants, but who still answers to the Captain of the Guard. These elite skirmishers specialize in polearm-fighting and branch-tobranch combat, as well as aerial maneuvers like diving attacks for those who fly.
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