Red Shepherd

The feared and respected military guard unit based in New Tezz City  that protects the King  is called the Red Shepherd. The group purely exists in New Tezz city and only moves if doing so with the King, as when His majesty is travelling to other kingdoms or just other towns and cities in New Tezz .

Secret Identities

All Red Shepherd members are forced to wear masks that hide their true faces and identities. This is done so people who'd wish to oppose the throne couldn't hunt down these individuals when they're off duty and assassinate them or ambush them, or perhaps persuade enough of the Red Shepherd members to overthrow the king. Revealing your identity as a Red Shepherd is cause for punishment which can include sentencing to death.

Composition

Manpower

Red Shepherd includes around 100 individuals who work in rotating shifts which means that at a given time the King might have around 20 active Red Shepherd guards whereas in a case of an important event or festival that number might rise above 40.

Equipment

Red Shepherd guards being directly involved with the King receive good benefits as His majesty wishes to have his protectors be fully equipped with proper wear. Red Shepherd guards can make specific requests of equipment that they wish for, such as when individuals would have a preference for armour or weapon. This equipment is grade-A blacksmith work, easily including such expensive pieces as full plate mail armour. All Red Shepherd equipment is usually in the red, black and gold colour scheme and all Red Shepherd members wear masks over their faces.

Structure

All Red Shepherd guards are of equal authority. There are no captains, as the only one commanding them is the King himself. There can be occasions, especially during events or festivals when a higher than usual amount of Red Shepherd guards are to be active, when the King delegates a few of the Red Shepherd guards to act as captains to easier relay information to the rest and to give them decision making authority for faster action.

Logistics

Recruitment

Red Shepherd guards are chosen by the King or Red Shepherd members from citizens of New Tezz. What they look for are usually individuals who seem strong and capable, so usually, mercenaries, brawlers and arena fighters are chosen. If the King is choosing individuals they might be people he has personally served with such as generals and impressive soldiers or other bodyguards who've left a good impression. Once an individual is chosen testing is done and if an individual proves worthy, they are given special training in tactics, code, schedule and special techniques to allow them to become a true member of the Red Shepherd. Once the training is completed they are given their requested equipment and begin work.

Overview

Type

Security

Overall training Level

Professional

Assumed Veterancy

Veteran

Used by

• New Tezz Kingdom

Appearance

Red Shepherd uniform