Golden Guard

Golden Guard was one of the Human factions. They were led by Renald Van Durce.

## Description and History

Golden Guard was the elite soldiers of the Empire, second only to Imperial Army. They consists of holy warriors who brags of being pure, no corruptions and traitors on their ranks. They are so strong, they repelled the Demon attacks, raising the Imperial Army's morale.

Golden Guard was created by several united monasteries in the Empire, tasked with enforcing the Imperial decrees on the lines. Being incorruptible has its perks, they can force conscript any Imperial citizens without question. When the Empire decided to intervene in the Kingdoms war against Demons, they stayed in the Empire. But when the Imperial Army not making progress, they make appearance.

## Campaign

### Human Book

They acted under the Emperor's command that Aedale Redfist and Blen Greymoore's arrest for treason and Gardon Bloodclaw will be stripped of his merits. Then they were commanded to guard Gardon to meet with Lerrig Goldheart. But an "accident" either happen on the way, or not. Former it is, Lerrig was killed.

While it is happening, they imprison all Kasrkin members, tortured Blen to death. Then, forcing people to join them with the threat of death. Also, they commanded all Elves to fall back to reserves and fall back to the Elven Kingdom, deploying legions of the Golden Guard to secure them, planning to evacuate all Elves to Imperial territory, as Queen Renova agreed to marry the Emperor. That news alarmed all factions, forcing them to fight against the Golden Guard, notably Ironfist. But also enemies came fast, as Undead Nexuses eliminated some Golden Guard legions, they pushed through the Kingdom, but with Merlon Seabright checking them out, it only leaves the detachment in the castle left. Then, Gardon eliminated the Golden Guard led by Imperator who was sent to clean up whoever wins between Retka and Gardon. Then, with Saphira Whisperwind's help, they dethrone and kill the Queen, when Lera the Huntress and the Golden Guard detachment under Captain Ironside defected to Gardon.

Marin, with his advanced weaponry, created a weapon capable of eliminating enemies was built near the border named Purificator. With their army reinforced by several soldiers under Sir Praxeus Braelon, abandoning the Kingdoms, openly despising Ironfist and putting their warriors with Golden Guard. Dwarven Kingdom Dwarves also declined Ironfist, joins them after securing their mines from both Goldaxe Clan and Lords of Coal. They fought Genethas and his Veterans of Voidwar, Demon Legion and Demon Slaves enemies, Renald killing Genethas himself. Then, they fought Ironfist, Elven Army, Knights of Kome, Undead Nexus under Sapphira and other allies Gardon amassed. They defeated them and Gardon was killed. They prepare the weapon against Demon Legion, Bonelords and Tribal Dominion bases near. They defeated them all.

After that, they were focused of returning home, fighting those Imperial Army guarding the coastal bases, with some rogue help, they eliminated the Imperial Marines. They were ready for their last crusade, against the Emperor himself. If you make Aedale Redfist consume the Shard and the Eye, Marin was forced to watch as the Golden Guard fleet burn and should you destroy the Unknown Soldiers base during the fight against the Darkmind Clan, you will have a harder time beating the Imperials.

### Orc Book

Several Golden Guard units were dispatched to contain Tribal Dominion's attacks and expansions, but not attacking them. Then, they also appear, as they defend the Purificator from Demonic attacks. Gardon Bloodclaw, as part of the deal, lets Amari defeat the Golden Guard.

### Undead Book

They were seen defending the border in Salria from any dangers. The Undead led by Krom the Immortal and Lady Meya used tensions to made the mortals attack the Demons setting up base in the area. They used the chaos as a diversion to destroy the Demons.

### True Story

They are still the same as in the original stories, but with had adjustments. Like when they defend Blen in his prison cell from both Rath Wolfscar and Zoia Blackwolf.

## Members

* Renald Van Durce
* Sir Praxeus Braelon
* Lord Marin
* Captain Pureheart
* Sir Jay Bubblerino (Royal Dissident)
* Saint Sanara
* Captain Samus Feran
* Captain Seras Feran
* Sir Gregorius the Stalwart
* Several Golden Guard and Battalion Captains
* Richard Van Durce
* Valerie Van Durce
* Fiona Van Durce
* Flavius Van Durce
* Edward Van Durce

### Former

* Cora Redfist (defected)
* Ramerius Prideblade (joined Dragon Regiment, killed)
* Saint Loraine (captured)

## Organization

* Golden Guard
* Templars of Van Durce
* Followers of the Holy Bastion
* Marin's Guard
* Royal Army Dissidents
* Holy Battalion
* Honor Battalion
* Glory Battalion
* Skyguard Battalion
* South Battalion
* Order of the Righteous
* Celestial Battalion

### Former

* Conscripted Battalion (defected)
* Coastal Battalion (defected)