Scale Guard
The Scale Guard are an alliance of dragons and humanoids that protect Solemia from the constant threats that plague it. The Scale Guard are the peacekeepers of Soliemia, founded to represent the friendship with Dragons and Humanoids in an attempt to avoid large scale conflict. They act as a private militia, not subservient to any government or faction, instead they respond to calls for help from anyone and anywhere in the continent.
The main focus of the Scale Guard is dragon riding, allowing the Scale Guard to cross great distances, through training to join the Scale Guard the members eventually bond with a Dragon who they will serve with for life, this bond is the core of the Scale Guard, dragons and humanoids working together in unison.
The Scale Guard are led by a small council of 2 Dragons and 2 Humanoids known as the Board. The members of the Board are elder members of the Scale Guard and serve as teachers.
The Scale Guard was founded by the Dragon Lords in 1242 AF after the influx of humanoid life into Soliemia led to conflict across the land. The Scale Guard was founded to keep the peace and protect the citizens of the land from the dangers that roam it. Two of the organization's founding members, the human Amara and the Dragon Kirimu, were the first to discover Dragonbonding, one of the core practices of the Scale Guard’s operations. The two can be found depicted on the Scale Guard’s Crest.
Leader: The Board
Heraldry: Green and Yellow
Heraldry: Green and Yellow
Recruitment
Every decade the Scale Guard recruits more people to join the organisation, selecting ten young citizens of Soliemia to be trained into members of the Scale Guard. This is primarily done through nominations made by the cities of Soliemia who offer one of their young citizens, who have shown potential, to represent the city. This is usually very politically motivated as being on the Scale Guard brings a lot of prestige. Most new recruits come from nominations, but a small number of recruits are scouted by members of the Scale Guard themselves, these are usually civilians who have shown potential but are not affiliated with any city-states. These people are either approached by the Scale Guard with an offer or apply to join privately.Dragonbonding
A Dragonbond is a mystical connection formed between a mortal and a dragon. The specifics of the bond are a well kept secret, but it is said that it occurred when a mortal and dragon form a close emotional and trusting bond with each other, with dragon and rider becoming one. The Dragonbond seems to give mortals magical benefits and allows both dragon and rider to communicate over vast distances and fight in unison. Dragonbonds lasts until either the rider or dragon dies. A mortal can only form this bond with one dragon during their lifetime, while dragons can bond with multiple riders, though they can not form a new bond while their rider lives. The first Dragonbond was formed between two of the founding members of the Scale Guard, the human woman Amara and the Fire Dragon Kirimu. Both served on the Scale Guard’s board until Amara’s passing, where Kirimu, in grief, flew off into the horizon, never to be seen again.The Board:
Leading the Scale Guard, the Board is a small council made up of elder members of the organisation. The majority of the members are also teachers.- Aidalia - Ancient Sea Dragon
- Professor Kasim - Human
- Archmage Ralion Faren - Elf
- Professor Neraveth - Ancient Storm Dragon
Founding Date
1242 AF
Type
Alliance, Military
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Parent Organization
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