Fourth Guardians

### Intro

Fourth Guardians are exceptional members within Verdish society.  They are field sergeants entrusted with the task of defending the Verditian Lord, maintaining the social structure, and training members for combat.

Fourth Guardians are considered Tier-5 Command Staff.

Fourth Guardians fall under the classification of **Zeal** (integration), **Conquest** (recruiting), **Vindication** (production), **Adjudication** (diplomatic operations) and **Fury** (combat training).

* **Fourth Guardian of Fury**
	+ Fourth Guardians of Fury truly only have one purpose within the organization: combat training. Fourth Guardians of Fury are selected for their exceptional combat abilities within their own rank class. Often times Fourth Guardians of Zeal will refer a member to a Fury Fourth Guardian.
* **Fourth Guardian of Zeal**
	+ Fourth Guardians of Zeal are expected to manage recruitment intake and help members assimilate into Verdite. Some examples of their duties are: running rank trials, educating members on Verdish processes/programs, settling minor disputes, etc.
* **Fourth Guardian of Adjudication**
	+ Fourth Guardians of Adjudication are diplomats to the Lothtarian kingdoms and organizations. They handle inter-realm disputes and are often sent to negotiate with other organizations.
* **Fourth Guardian of Vindication**
	+ Fourth Guardians of Vindication are Verditians who are focused on the forging aspects within the Empire. They are expected to be actively involved in R&D while creating new items to boost empire moral and ability.
* **Fourth Guardian of Conquest**
	+ Fourth Guardians of Conquest are the agents of generating growth in the organization. They are expected to attempt to recruit and promote Verdish events.

**Additional Info:**

* Lowest ranking **full**-command staff members
* Allowed to wear a black open face cloak and a silver ring decorated rank chain
* Minimal rank of Footman required to hold position. *(exceptions listed below)*
	+ Fourth Guardians of Zeal may be Grunts.
	+ Fourth Guardians of Fury are required to be Vanguards.

* Fourth Guardians wear an open face cloak.
* Fourth Guardians decorate their rank chain by adding a silver ring in place of every 5th black ring.
* Fourth Guardians unlock additional samurai armor exceptions, where they can utilize natural steel accenting on their armor.

Holding a Fourth Guardian title adds 0.5 to authority level .

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### How to become a Fourth Guardian

Fourth Guardians are traditionally promoted from Paragons. However, some members show extreme promise and forgo Paragon tryouts. Fourth Guardians are considered full-command staff members and as such are held to the following standards:

* Required to own elite level garb regardless of combat rank.

* Required to wear elite level garb at least 50% of the time they are attending any Verdish event.

* Required to attend at least 50% of official practices (once a week when concerning multiple practice days).

* Required to be easily contactable for questions outside of Verdish events by standard members.

* Expected to attempt to generate additional growth for the empire.