The First and Vigilant Order of The Confederacy

A group made up of the most formidable fighters of Evergreen, tasked with protecting the Council. These elite warriors are backed with powerful artifacts, and magics, submitted by each branch of the confederacy.
The members of the group are chosen exclusively from races that live longer than 200 years, to try and dissuade their ranks from striving for personal achievements.
Since they are outfitted from each different school of magic they also serve as a deterrent from any councilmember to try to move against the others. No one knows exactly what blessings have been bestowed upon them from the other schools.

Structure

The Order has only one commanding officer and otherwise functions as a flat organization. Every member is chosen specifically by the council of mages and is expected to have as much say in their dealings as every other member. Through this, they may work completely independently but must report all their actions directly to the council. It is up to each member to justify their own dealings within and without the city.
One of the members of the order, chosen by a two-thirds majority vote of the council, is chosen to be its commander. It falls upon them to attend every council meeting and specifically serve as protector of the Archmage. They are also in charge of all practical maintenance of the Order, such as training and the acquisition of magical artifacts. Beyond that, they also have the duty to command the order on such occasions that they need to assemble their ranks.
The privilege of this title comes with its full name: "They who Speak Second" During a councilmeeting, they may at any point invoke the right to speak. Upon this invocation, all but the councilmember who currently has the word must fall silent and they who has the word has ten seconds to speak their mind. After that "They who Speak Second" has the word, during which time no one else may utter a word. When "They who Speak Second" has finished their turn the room must remain silent for at least thirty seconds, to allow for contemplation of what has been said. After that, any councilmember may speak but it is considered extremely rude to not let the Archmage have the first word.

Public Agenda

To protect the city of Evergreen and its Council.

Assets

• Direct access to the city's coffers.

• May assume control over any official city organization.

• An ever-growing assortment of magical equipment.

• The right to requisition any vehicle, mount or other means of transportation they may require.

Ever vigilant.
Ever watching.
Evergreen.

Type

Military, Knightly Order

Alternative Names

The Mage Guard, The Void Guard

Training Level

Elite

Veterancy Level

Decorated/Honored

Demonym

Vigilants

Location

Evergreen