Stormguard

The Stormguard, Korelri Chosen, or simply The Chosen, was a largely maleStonewielder, Chapter 1, UK TPB p.73Stonewielder, Chapter 2, UK TPB p.107 religious military order worshiping the goddess known as Our Lady the Blessed Saviour, and dedicated to the defense of Korel and all lands of its subcontinent.
They were best known for defending the Stormwall against the onslaught of the Stormriders. The forces on the wall included the Chosen, who were volunteers and considered to be the core of the group, draftees sent from all parts of the Lands of Fist as part of long-standing agreements, and prisoners. 
Every Stormguard fought during the winter season, and no Chosen was ever away from the Wall for more than a day.Stonewielder, Chapter 6, UK TPB p.277 They were excellent fighters and excelled at coordinated group tactics.Stonewielder, Chapter 1, UK TPB p.67Stonewielder, Chapter 4, UK TPB p.215 They were fanatical in their devotion, always choosing death over surrender.Stonewielder, Chapter 5, US HC p.262-263 
On some parts of the Wall, Stormguard personnel functioned as overseers, chaining prisoners by the ankle at key defense positions. Weapons were withheld from prisoners until the last possible moment in order to prevent suicide.Return of the Crimson Guard, Book 1 Chapter 2 The Stormguard commanded from upper levels of the wall, descending ropes to remove the dead and lowering replacement prisoners into position with ropes which were immediately withdrawn. Whenever possible, the Chosen did not join the fight unless the available prisoners had been killed.Return of the Crimson Guard, Book 1 Chapter 2
At times of great need they could take on the "Lady's Grace", an aura of faint blue fire that likely granted additional strength and combat ability while allowing them to ignore wounds.Stonewielder, Chapter 12, US HC p.609 The Lady's Mortal Sword Quint could channel the aura into a blast of energy directed at his enemies known as the "Lady's Wrath".Stonewielder, Chapter 12, UK TPB p.583-584
Stormguard uniforms were dark blue cloaks over silver-chased blue-black armour.Stonewielder, Chapter 7, UK TPB p.349Stonewielder, Chapter 1, UK TPB p.73 They wore sandals set with iron nails for traction on the icy Wall.Stonewielder, Chapter 4, UK TPB p.211
The Stormguard were led by the Lord Protector of the Stormwall, Hiam.
== Notable members ==
* Temal-Esh – the legendary Founder and first Lord ProtectorStonewielder, Chapter 1, UK TPB p.43
* Ruel – Former Lord Protector of the Stormwall
* Hiam – Lord Protector of the Stormwall, Commander of all Korelri
* Quint – Senior officer (Wall Marshal) of the Stormwall
* Colberant – Tower Marshal of Sky Tower
* Courval – Section Marshal
* Felis – Section Marshal
* Learthol – Section Marshal
* Real – Section Marshal
* Shool – Staff Marshall, aide to Hiam
* Toral Stimins – Master Engineer
==Notes and references==
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Category:Stormguards