Palace Guard - Royal Armory

Specially selected to protect the monarch, the Palace Guard are cherry picked from the second chevron. Rank insignia is 3 silver chevrons.

Requirements

• Adhere to code of conduct
• Attend rite of promotion
• Receive recommendation of service from one or more magisters, a court advisor, or the monarch of Amana
• Complete interview with court panel of magisters and royal advisors

Appointment

While meeting the requirements and having met qualifications, one must attend a rite of promotion where they receive their rank insignia and recite the oath of the Royal Armory and pledging loyalty to the monarch.

Duties

• Protect the monarch's palace
• Provide convoy protection for the monarch when travelling

Responsibilities

• Patrol the monarch's palace
• Guard major entrances
• Protect important chambers (monarch's bedroom, court meeting room, etc)
• Vet palace visitors

Benefits

Monthly stipend of 60 gp

Accoutrements & Equipment

• Royal Armory armor (plate)
• 1 weapon of choice (sword or spear)
• 1 shield (optional)
• Medallion of Crest of Amana
• Ring of Nepi (spellcasting focus)

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

• Treason
• Not adhering to code of conduct
• Failing to promote before 10 years of service¹

History

When Amana unified under a single monarch, the Royal Armory was founded as a sort of check against corruption. It was comprised of soldiers from all three nations on Amana and combined to serve the people by protecting them from all threats except foreign armies. Their devotion to serving the people is how they managed to create righteous warriors of faith without requiring devotion to a single deity. Nepi is considered the patron deity of the Armory, but not necessarily the deity worshipped by all of the knights.
The palace guards serve a dual purpose. Objective one is to protect the monarch and the court from threats. Objective two is to make sure that there are no signs of corruption amongst the court or monarch.

Cultural Significance

Palace guards are respected, but are seen as disconnected from the populace.

Type

Civic, Military, Not Commissioned

Form of Address

Sir

Source of Authority

The Monarch of Amana

Length of Term

10 years (including attaining the rank again after demotions)

Reports directly to

Magister - Royal Armory

Related Locations

• Amana

Related Organizations

• Royal Armory

Rank Structure

The Royal Armory is divided into three chevrons, with one being the lowest and three being the highest. Chevron one is the squires and knights. Chevron two is the elite knights and elder knights. Chevron three is the palace guards, special duty knights, and magisters.

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Footnotes

¹ Exceptions being made for those being demoted near, at, or after their 20 years of service mark can be found in Royal Armory Edict 19 - Time in Service considerations regarding demotion.