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== Background == |
== Background == |
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| − | It may surprise many to know that [[Kirkwall]] has not had an official armed body protecting it for much of its history. During Imperial times, the city of Emerius (as it was known then) was guarded by the Fourteenth Cadre—more commonly called "the Black Cadre"—which was considered one of the worst postings within the [[Imperium]], the sort of post that a soldier would get if he were convicted of a crime or otherwise became persona non grata within the capital. After the [[Slavery|slave rebellion]] the city was left in anarchy, with order finally only restored by subsequent invaders and then the Templar Order when they assumed control of the fortress known as the Gallows and made Kirkwall their permanent center of power in eastern [[Thedas]]. |
+ | It may surprise many to know that [[Kirkwall]] has not had an official armed body protecting it for much of its history. During Imperial times, the city of Emerius (as it was known then) was guarded by the Fourteenth Cadre—more commonly called "the Black Cadre"—which was considered one of the worst postings within the [[Tevinter Imperium|Imperium]], the sort of post that a soldier would get if he were convicted of a crime or otherwise became persona non grata within the capital. After the [[Slavery|slave rebellion]] the city was left in anarchy, with order finally only restored by subsequent invaders and then the Templar Order when they assumed control of the fortress known as the Gallows and made Kirkwall their permanent center of power in eastern [[Thedas]]. |
The [[Orlais|Orlesian Empire]] was the last of these invaders, bringing an army of chevaliers to guard the city led by [[Ser Michel Lafaille]]. When he became its first ruling viscount he saw the need for an armed force of Kirkwallers that did more than simply patrol the streets. A force was needed, he said, to match the power of the templars and place the right to rule the city back in the hands of those who lived there. Thus the Kirkwall City Guard was formed in 7:60 [[Storm Age|Storm]], an army that maintained order both inside the city as well as its environs and saw to the city's defense in times of war. The fact that the City Guard still pales in comparison to the [[Templar Order|templars]] in Kirkwall, and something that became all too apparent when Viscount [[Perrin Threnhold]] unsuccessfully attempted to eject the templars from the city in 9:20 [[Dragon Age (time period)|Dragon]], is a fact that few choose to speak of. |
The [[Orlais|Orlesian Empire]] was the last of these invaders, bringing an army of chevaliers to guard the city led by [[Ser Michel Lafaille]]. When he became its first ruling viscount he saw the need for an armed force of Kirkwallers that did more than simply patrol the streets. A force was needed, he said, to match the power of the templars and place the right to rule the city back in the hands of those who lived there. Thus the Kirkwall City Guard was formed in 7:60 [[Storm Age|Storm]], an army that maintained order both inside the city as well as its environs and saw to the city's defense in times of war. The fact that the City Guard still pales in comparison to the [[Templar Order|templars]] in Kirkwall, and something that became all too apparent when Viscount [[Perrin Threnhold]] unsuccessfully attempted to eject the templars from the city in 9:20 [[Dragon Age (time period)|Dragon]], is a fact that few choose to speak of. |
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Revision as of 07:28, 22 November 2013
The Kirkwall City Guard is the official army of Kirkwall. Answerable to the viscount, it's responsible for law and order in Kirkwall and its surroundings. While the Templar Order concerns itself with apostasy and demonic possession, matters of crime and contraband fall to the City Guard who walk the patrols and undertake the investigations.
Background
It may surprise many to know that Kirkwall has not had an official armed body protecting it for much of its history. During Imperial times, the city of Emerius (as it was known then) was guarded by the Fourteenth Cadre—more commonly called "the Black Cadre"—which was considered one of the worst postings within the Imperium, the sort of post that a soldier would get if he were convicted of a crime or otherwise became persona non grata within the capital. After the slave rebellion the city was left in anarchy, with order finally only restored by subsequent invaders and then the Templar Order when they assumed control of the fortress known as the Gallows and made Kirkwall their permanent center of power in eastern Thedas.
The Orlesian Empire was the last of these invaders, bringing an army of chevaliers to guard the city led by Ser Michel Lafaille. When he became its first ruling viscount he saw the need for an armed force of Kirkwallers that did more than simply patrol the streets. A force was needed, he said, to match the power of the templars and place the right to rule the city back in the hands of those who lived there. Thus the Kirkwall City Guard was formed in 7:60 Storm, an army that maintained order both inside the city as well as its environs and saw to the city's defense in times of war. The fact that the City Guard still pales in comparison to the templars in Kirkwall, and something that became all too apparent when Viscount Perrin Threnhold unsuccessfully attempted to eject the templars from the city in 9:20 Dragon, is a fact that few choose to speak of.
Despite the racial tensions between the humans and the elves being commonplace in most human cities, the Kirkwall City Guards seems to recruit elves in its ranks.
Notable guardsmen
The Kirkwall City Guard heraldry is a variation of the modern Kirkwall heraldry in the shape of a dragon.
- Brennan
- Donnic Hendyr
- Ewald: The Guard Captain during 9:30 Dragon. He was later replaced by Jeven.
- Harley
- Jeven: The Guard Captain during 9:30 Dragon.
- Wright
- Guardsman Maecon
- Sergeant Melindra
- Orwald
- Jalen: A Guard Lieutenant.
- Aveline Vallen: A native Ferelden who rose to the rank of Guard Captain during her exploits with the Champion of Kirkwall.
- Lia: A possible elven guardswoman, depending on the choices of the Champion of Kirkwall.
Gallery
