Shields of Yartar

The Shields of Yartar was a group of mounted soldiers that defended the city of Yartar. 
==Organization==
The Waterbaron of Yartar served as the Shields' highest-ranking commander. They were served by a number of officers known as Overswords.
==Activities==
In defense of the city, the Shield was often forced to drive off monstrous raiders, such as bands of orcs and groups of trolls.
==Base of Operations==
The group was headquartered in the Shield Tower located just west of the city proper, across the fortified bridge that spanned the River Surbrin.
==History==
By the , the ranks of the Shields had been infiltrated by agents of the Kraken Society.
==Appendix==
===References===
Category:Military organizations
Category:Peacekeeping organizations
Category:Organizations in Yartar
Category:Organizations in the Dessarin Valley
Category:Organizations in the Savage Frontier
Category:Organizations in Northwest Faerûn
Category:Organizations in Faerûn
Category:Organizations on Toril