Dragon Guard

The Dragon Guard, also commonly called "The Dragon Guard Elite" are an order of super soldier knights under the direct command of the Arbister's and the Royal family, with no direct links to any chain of command in the armed forces, they largely act independently of other military forces. Being some of the most gifted warriors of the Empire, they are greatly feared by their enemies.

## History

The Dragon Guard was formed from a long lost order of knights. Many believe their origins delve into that of the order of the Black Rose but others dismiss this as just rumors. The order of the Guard was formed as a backbone force for the Arbister's to command as personal soldiers when the time comes. They will often also intermingle with other military assets when the mission demands. Years of training go into their combat skills and only the best members of the armed forces of Almoraie are selected to join their ranks.

## Variants

#### Vanguard

The Vanguard are the primary arm of the Order of the Dragon, and the most commonly seen among their ranks. Traditionally they are the main foot soldiers of the Guard, working with other military forces to accomplish missions and tasks. They are often seen with their trademark helms and large shields with which they use to protect themselves. Although they can be armed with various weaponry, they are most commonly equipped wit the AVM 43 machine gun, a stable in their ranks. Vanguards can fit many different roles, from ground commanders, pilots and even dragon knights, riding war dragons into battle to vanquish their enemies. They are the most versatile of the Guard able to adapt to many different situations and circumstances.

#### Captain

Captain's are the officer backbone of the Order, often Vanguard's who have proved themselves through battle. Although traditionally they are usually Vanguard's, other variants of the guards can become captains as well in their own factions. Captains are distinguished from other members for wearing the signature helm, used throughout the Empire's other officers.

#### Sentinel

Sentinels are greatly feared for their strength and violence in combat. Hand selected from the giants of the northern mountain ranges of Tolles, these savage warriors are known throughout the rank of the guard as some of their best warriors. Often seen wielding some of the heaviest personal weapons the empire has to offer, they are often used to break up resistance as shock troopers. Revered from their super strength and reflexes, Sentinel's can often be seen lifting objects and even hurling them many times their own weight.

#### Warlock

Some of the most feared veterans of the Order, Warlocks are gifted mages with precise execution unlike anything seen before. Often used in combat situations where enemy mages are found, they use their gifts to not only protect their own allies from magical attacks, but also to strike down any hostile mages as well. Warlocks are hand selected from the corps of the battle mage and undergo years of rigorous training to hone their craft. Warlocks are primarily more of a support asset the an assault one, using there knowledge of the archane to help their allies in combat. Another thing that sets them apart is their extraordinary healing abilities. Although primarily magic users, they also go through training as medical providers, using both traditional and archane means to heal combat wounds sustained by themselves or others in conflicts. Another thing that sets them apart from others of their order is the armor configurations they wear, often intermingled with a cloak of some sort. Highly adaptive and revered, Warlocks are some of the greatest mages to have ever lived.

#### Dragon Lord

The Dragon Lords are of the most accomplished warriors within the order of the Dragon Guard. Highly revered and feared, they are rarely seen in battle. Known for wearing their trademark dragon skull helms, they are very distinct from the other members. Only the greatest warriors from the Order are allowed to join this select few. The Dragon Lords are the primary leaders over the entire order and are the equivalent to the rank of a General. In order for one to be a part of the Dragon Lords, one must have combat experience of no less then three decades and must undergo even more training to prepare themselves for this distinguished level of leadership. Dragon Lords are known by many as "the Masters of sword, gun and magic" these principles set them apart from other dragon guard members as they are much more adaptive in the tools that the use for combat. Instead of focusing on primarily one area of study, Dragon Lords focus on the art of swordsmanship, marksmanship and archane. I high degree of skill is required in three area's in order to become a Dragon Lord. Highly revered, Dragon Lords are often seen as the personal bodyguards of the Arbisters themselves.