Stormwind City Guard

Ministry of the Guard

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Alys Winter

**The Stormwind City Guard** (**<Stormwind City Guard>**, previously **<Guard of Stormwind City>**; also known as the **Ministry of the Guard**) is tasked with the enforcement of laws in the Kingdom of Stormwind adopted by the Stormwind Assembly of Representatives, chiefly the Crimes of the Kingdom Act. Whereas the Guard primarily operates in Stormwind City, the Guard's Regional Administration Division provides law enforcement for Elwynn Forest, Duskwood, Redridge Mountains, Westfall, and the Stormwind Territories. They are headquartered in City Hall in Cathedral Square, Stormwind City, and have over one hundred fifty individuals in their ranks. All of their arrest records are published in the Stormwind Daily Newspaper in order to convey transparency to the public which they serve.

## General Information

### Headquarters

City halls throughout the Kingdom of Stormwind serve as the headquarters for the Stormwind City Guard and the Ministry of the Guard’s Regional Administration Division which operates in the region in which the city hall is located. Each city hall offers complimentary water, coffee, and light snacks to any who enter them in compliance with the General Government Property Regulation Act.

The following is a list of city halls:

### Stockades

All criminals arrested by the Stormwind City Guard, including its Regional Administration Division, are held in one of various stockades within the kingdom. Each stockade within the Kingdom of Stormwind is secured and monitored by Stockades Guards who are responsible for ensuring a prisoner’s wellbeing, security, and that they do not escape. Once a prisoner’s sentence has expired, they will be released by a member of the Stockades Guard.

The following is a list of stockades:

**Stockades in the Kingdom of Stormwind**
 Stonewatch Stockades
 Darkshire Stockades
 Sentinel Stockades

## Leadership

### Current Leadership

**Crown Administrator**

**Commanding Officer**

**Lieutenant Commander**

**Captains**

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**Lieutenants**

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    **Master Sergeant**

**Chief Detective**

**Deputy Chief Detective**

**Chief Medic**

**Deputy Chief Medic**

**Quartermaster**

**Regional Sheriffs**

 Elwynn
 Redridge
 Stormwind Territories
 Westfall

## Guard Ranks

The Stormwind City Guard is divided into five divisions: (1) the guard division, (2) the investigations division, (3) the facilities division, (4) the regional administration division, and (5) the commissioned officers division. Lieutenants, commissioned officers (captains, lieutenant commanders, commanders, and marshals), and the Crown Administrator have fluid control over each division, though each division has a direct superior.

### Enlisted Officer Ranks

#### **Recruit**

Recruit is bestowed upon all those who join the Stormwind City Guard upon their initial hiring, including those who previously served within the Stormwind City Guard, Stormwind military, or any other organization, though exceptions to this may be made at the discretion of a senior officer.  Recruits hold no legal authority and may only take action when specifically instructed to do so by a junior or senior officer.  Recruits may not, therefore, perform any task without a junior or senior officer.

#### **Private**

Private is bestowed upon recruits who prove themselves worthy of serving in the Stormwind City Guard.  A recruit can generally expect to be promoted to private after one week of service as a recruit.  Privates do have legal authority, though they should always defer their judgement to a junior or senior officer when available.

#### **Private First Class (PFC)**

PFC is bestowed upon privates who demonstrate a satisfactory job performance.  Privates can generally expect to be promoted to PFC after one week of service as a private.  PFCs are the most senior of the enlisted ranks, and may, therefore, organize patrols.

### Junior Officer Ranks

#### **Corporal**

Corporal is bestowed upon PFCs who demonstrate keen leadership ability.  As junior officers, corporals have the authority to discipline enlisted officers.  PFCs can generally expect to be promoted to corporal after one to two weeks of exemplary service as a PFC.

#### **Sergeant**

Sergeant is bestowed upon corporals who demonstrate a complete understanding of Guard protocols.  Sergeants have the authority to discipline all ranks beneath them.  Corporals can generally expect to be promoted to sergeant after one to two weeks of exemplary service as a corporal.

#### **Sergeant First Class**

Sergeant First Class (SFC) is bestowed upon sergeants who demonstrate extreme potential as leaders within the Guard.  SFCs have the authority to discipline all ranks beneath them.  Sergeants can generally expect to be promoted to SFC after approximately one month of exemplary service as a sergeant.

### Senior Officer Ranks

#### **Master Sergeant**

Master Sergeant is bestowed upon a singular individual to serve as the master coordinator of the enlisted and junior officers.  The master sergeant shall be an individual who previously served as an SFC and demonstrated unparalleled leadership ability amongst the other junior officers.  The master sergeant has the authority to suspend guards beneath them from service.

#### **Lieutenant**

Lieutenant is bestowed upon junior officers that represent the best leadership the Guard has to offer, are deeply respected by a considerable number of the citizens of Stormwind, and who have displayed tremendous understanding and respect for the law. Lieutenants have the authority to discipline all ranks beneath them and to suspend guards beneath them.  Serving as master sergeant is not a necessary prerequisite to being promoted to lieutenant.

### Commissioned Officer Ranks

#### **Captain**

Captain is bestowed upon a senior officer who has proven him or herself worthy of serving as the leader of the Stormwind City Guard.  Commissioned officer ranks are generally only bestowed by the Stormwind House of Nobles.  Captains, as well as all commissioned officers, have the authority to discipline all ranks beneath them and to hire new guards.

#### **Lieutenant Commander**

Lieutenant Commander is bestowed upon a captain who has demonstrated extreme leadership ability as commander of a Guard regiment. The lieutenant commander is second-in-command of the Guard, following the commander.

#### **Commander**

Commander is bestowed upon a lieutenant commander who has served the citizens of Stormwind City and their Guard unit with the utmost honor and respect. The commander is the commanding officer of the regiment and is the highest-ranked officer within the regiment.

## Support Ranks

### Investigations Division

#### Inspector

Inspector is bestowed upon privates within the Guard who are interested in developing a specialization in investigating matters and individuals pertinent to the Guard.  Inspectors hold the same authority as enlisted officers, including the authority to make arrests.

#### **Detective**

Detective is bestowed upon inspectors who have demonstrated a superior ability to gather and interpret information relating to crimes.  Detectives’ main prerogatives within the Guard are to serve as information liaisons, compiling testimony from victims and witnesses. Detectives hold the same authority as junior officers, including the authority to make arrests.

#### Deputy Chief Detective

Deputy Chief Detective is bestowed upon a singular detective to aid the chief detective in the execution of the duties of the chief detective.  The deputy chief detective holds the same authority as a junior officer, including the authority to make arrests.

#### **Chief Detective**

Chief Detective is bestowed upon a singular detective to serve as the coordinator and overseer of all other detectives in the Guard.  The chief detective holds the same authority as a senior officer, including the authority to make arrests.

### Medic Division

#### **Junior Medic**

Junior Medic is bestowed upon civilians trained in combat medicine, specifically healing injuries.  Junior medics focus on aiding guards in recovering from wounds inflicted in battles in the line of duty.  Junior medics hold the same authority as enlisted officers, but have no legal authority.

#### **Senior Medic**

Senior Medic is bestowed upon medics who have both earned a doctorate in medicinal practices and have been approved by the chief medic to serve in this capacity.  In addition to the responsibilities of junior medics, senior medics may also issue orders to junior medics. Senior medics hold the same authority as junior officers, but have no legal authority.

#### **Deputy Chief Medic**

Deputy Chief Medic is bestowed upon a singular detective to aid the chief medic in the execution of the duties of the chief medic.  The deputy chief medic holds the same authority as a junior officer, but has no legal authority.

#### **Chief Medic**

Chief Medic is bestowed upon a singular medic to serve as the coordinator and overseer of all other medics in the Guard.  The chief medic holds the same authority as a junior officer, but has no legal authority.

### Facilities Divison

#### **Adjutant**

Adjutant is bestowed upon civilians to provide administrative aid to the Stormwind City Guard and assist the Guard’s quartermaster in the execution of the duties of the quartermaster.  Responsibilities adjutants may be asked to assist with include cooking, cleaning, uniform checks, armor and weapon maintenance, facility maintenance, and other duties.  Adjutants hold no legal authority, no administrative authority, and are purely aids to the commissioned officers and the quartermaster.

#### **Chaplain**

Chaplain is bestowed upon a singular civilian to service the Guard’s religious needs, which should be inclusive of all religious faiths and backgrounds, though the chaplain may specialize in one particular religious belief.   The chaplain should be an ordained member of clergy.  The chaplain holds no authority in the Guard and has no legal authority.

#### **Quartermaster**

Quartermaster is bestowed upon a singular civilian to serve as the facilities administrator of the Stormwind City Guard’s headquarters.  The quartermaster is additionally responsible for the maintenance of guards’ armor and weaponry.  The quartermaster holds the same authority as a senior officer, but has no legal authority

### Regional Administration Division

#### **Junior Ranger**

Junior Ranger is bestowed upon an individual who registers with the RAD to serve as a law enforcement agent of the Crown in a location outside of Stormwind City.   Junior rangers hold the same authority as enlisted officers, including the authority to make arrests, though their authority is limited to their region and is not extended to other regions or to Stormwind City.

#### **Senior Ranger**

Senior Ranger is bestowed upon a junior ranger who has demonstrated superior leadership qualities and a robust understanding of Stormwind law, the local customs of their region, and Guard protocol.   Senior rangers hold the same authority as junior officers, including the authority to make arrests, though their authority is limited to their region and is not extended to other regions or to Stormwind City.

#### **Sheriff**

Sheriff is bestowed upon a senior ranger who is recognized as a community leader within their region and is trusted to uphold the law of the Kingdom of Stormwind within their region.  Each regional sheriff is responsible for the junior rangers and senior rangers within their regions.  Sheriffs hold the same authority as senior officers, including the authority to make arrests, though their authority is limited to their region and is not extended to other regions or to Stormwind City.

### Stockades Guards

Each stockade within the Kingdom of Stormwind is secured and monitored by Stockades Guards who are responsible for ensuring a prisoner’s wellbeing, security, and that they do not escape. Once a prisoner’s sentence has expired, they will be released by a member of the Stockades Guard.

### Auxiliary

Auxiliary is bestowed upon civilians who are trained in combat and are willing to assist the Guard in taking legal action.  Auxiliaries should always defer to other members of the Guard upon their arrival at a scene. Auxiliaries hold the same authority as enlisted officers, but have no legal authority.

## Past Leadership

**Commanding Officers**

 Dave Khano
 Brodderick Grantham
 Kehaulani Svehla
 Eleyna Nightshade

**Lieutenant Commanders**

 Kehaulani Svehla
 Tyr Orindale
 Eleyna Nightshade
 Nysti Goldfury

**Captains**

**Lieutenants**

**Master Sergeants**

**Chief Detectives**

**Deputy Chief Detectives**

**Chief Medics**

**Deputy Chief Medics**

 Dr. Patricia Eschenauer
 Dr. Alistair Bloodleaf
 Dr. Roseilain Beckwith

**Quartermaster**

**Regional Sheriffs**

## Resources

### Seals

Stormwind City Guard sealInvestigations Division sealMedic Division sealFacilities Division sealRegional Administration Division seal

### Gallery

A group of senior and commissioned officers pose for a photographGuards hold a recruitment drive at the Stormwind Job FairEnlisted officers participate in a stamina training exerciseGuards await a supply shipment at Stormwind HarborGuards utilize various forms of magic in combat against a shadowy assassinGuards and their Crown patron pose for a picture with an excited fan.A guard jokes with a medic after receiving healing.A guard participates in a battle at Marshtide Watch as part of the Regional Administration Division.A group of guards stand at the ready in front of City Hall, their headquarters.Guards embark on a patrol from the Stormwind KeepA pair of junior officers proudly represent the Kingdom of StormwindA Lightforged Guard medic utilizes the Holy Light in a healing ritualThe Guard's quartermaster attempts to calm an angry drunk before he enters City Hall
## Trivia

* Despite serving a human capital, the Guard has employed all races of the Grand Alliance amongst their ranks, including, humans (including Kul Tirans), ren'dorei, worgens, draenei (including Lightforged), quel'dorei, gnomes (including mechagnomes), pandarens, dwarfs (including Dark Iron), undead death knights of varying races, and kaldorei (including Illidari)
	+ The Guard has employed races from outside of the core Alliance races, including owlkin, sin'dorei, eredar, vulpera, vrykul, and sethrak.