Drufai

They know their craft, and I trust them, but they are not as well versed in these social situations.

— King Remiere of Druo

Known as the lifeguard, or royal guard, it is the duty of the Drufai to defent the ruler of Druo with their life, no matter where it is.

They have been very successful at this over the decades, only failing twice. Once Remiere of Druo was adament to be sleep alone, when the KingSLayer took her opportunity, and then two dacades later when the Queen had died, leaving her son to take over. The problem was that the son was located on the other side of the land, and by the time the Drufai got there he had been assasinated.

Composition

Manpower

The regiment consists of tree dozen fighting men and are acompanied by six supporting personnel, such as a stablemaster.

Weaponry

The primary weapon of the Drufai is the spear, with swords and daggers as reserve weapons, and crossbows available should they need to strike at a distance.

Armour consists of a plate chestpiece and mail shirt over gambeson, as well as a shield. The shield and plate are decorated with cloth in the colours of the regiment.

Structure

The Regiment answers first and foremost to the king, then the rest of the regiment follows normal army ranking. Note that due to the high requirements for entry most who are part of the lifeguard are as close to nobility as one can get without being born or promoted into nobility.

Tactics

Since the lifeguard is primarily there to defend the regent most tactics used are defensive in nature, such as shield walls, ordered retreats.

Logistics

Recruitment

In order to be able to join one must have had a spotless career in the army or be an undefeated champion in the annual tournaments at the palace for at least five years.

If one is eligble one may write an application, but more commonly one is approached by an officer who formally offers a position.

Type

Escort

Overall training Level

Professional

Assumed Veterancy

Veteran