Royal Guard

Type: Royal household guard Base: Caer Elend, Tashal Commander: Sir Koris Harabor, Marshal of the Royal Guard Overseen by: Sir Haldare Venera, Constable of Tashal

The Royal Guard is charged with protecting the royal household of Kaldor. It is commanded by Sir Koris Harabor, an acknowledged bastard son of King Miginath Elendsa.

Structure

High Guard: Two companies (four squadrons) of knights-bachelor — among the finest warriors in the kingdom.

  • One company travels with the king at all times.
  • The other precedes the king to his next residence.

Low Guard: Four companies of medium foot.

  • Two companies travel with the king.
  • Two companies supplement the defence of Tashal and other royal holdings.

Members

NameRole
Sir Koris HaraborMarshal of the Royal Guard
Sir Haldare VeneraConstable of Tashal; overall command of capital defences

Former Members

NamePeriodNotes
Maldan Harabor695–699Transferred to Royal High Guard before appointment as Sheriff

Notes

GM Only

Many lords foresee civil war over the succession; few garrisons are understrength — most are quietly at full strength. The Royal Guard’s loyalty in any succession crisis will be pivotal.

Sir Koris is one of the king’s acknowledged bastard sons. His personal loyalty to the crown is unquestioned, but his relationship to Maldan Harabor (also the king’s bastard) creates a delicate dynamic. See Kaldoric Succession.