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When Kirkwall was known as Emerius, it was guarded by the Fourteenth or "Black" Cadre. As one of the worst postings in the [[Tevinter Imperium]], it was not uncommon for convicted criminals to be posted here. After a [[slave]] rebellion, the city was thrown into chaos. Only once the Templar Order made their headquarters in the [[Gallows]] was order restored.<ref name= BioWareBlog>[http://blog.bioware.com/2011/01/27/on-templars-raiders-city-guards-and-the-coterie/ BioWare Blog, "On Templars, Raiders, City Guards and The Coterie"]</ref> |
When Kirkwall was known as Emerius, it was guarded by the Fourteenth or "Black" Cadre. As one of the worst postings in the [[Tevinter Imperium]], it was not uncommon for convicted criminals to be posted here. After a [[slave]] rebellion, the city was thrown into chaos. Only once the Templar Order made their headquarters in the [[Gallows]] was order restored.<ref name= BioWareBlog>[http://blog.bioware.com/2011/01/27/on-templars-raiders-city-guards-and-the-coterie/ BioWare Blog, "On Templars, Raiders, City Guards and The Coterie"]</ref> |
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| − | During this time, [[Orlais]] sent an army of [[chevaliers]] led by Ser [[Michel Lafaille]] to rule the city. Ser Michel saw a need for a permanent armed force to defend the city and to keep the templars in check. Subsequently, the Kirkwall City Guard was formed in 7:60 [[Storm Age|Storm]]. However, their power proved to be no match for the templars as was demonstrated when Viscount [[Perrin Threnhold]] unsuccessfully tried to eject the templars |
+ | During this time, [[Orlais]] sent an army of [[chevaliers]] led by Ser [[Michel Lafaille]] to rule the city. Ser Michel saw a need for a permanent armed force to defend the city and to keep the templars in check. Subsequently, the Kirkwall City Guard was formed in 7:60 [[Storm Age|Storm]]. However, their power proved to be no match for the templars as was demonstrated when Viscount [[Perrin Threnhold]] unsuccessfully tried to eject the templars in 9:20 [[Dragon Age (time period)|Dragon]].<ref name= BioWareBlog/> |
Despite the racial tensions between the [[human]]s and the [[Elf|elves]] being commonplace in most human cities, the Kirkwall City Guards seems to recruit elves in its ranks. |
Despite the racial tensions between the [[human]]s and the [[Elf|elves]] being commonplace in most human cities, the Kirkwall City Guards seems to recruit elves in its ranks. |
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* [[Ewald]]: The Guard Captain during 9:30 Dragon. He was later replaced by Jeven. |
* [[Ewald]]: The Guard Captain during 9:30 Dragon. He was later replaced by Jeven. |
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* [[Donnic Hendyr]] |
* [[Donnic Hendyr]] |
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+ | * Harley Casimi |
* Jalen |
* Jalen |
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* [[Jeven]]: The Guard Captain during 9:31 Dragon. |
* [[Jeven]]: The Guard Captain during 9:31 Dragon. |
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Revision as of 05:17, 18 July 2016
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
When Kirkwall was known as Emerius, it was guarded by the Fourteenth or "Black" Cadre. As one of the worst postings in the Tevinter Imperium, it was not uncommon for convicted criminals to be posted here. After a slave rebellion, the city was thrown into chaos. Only once the Templar Order made their headquarters in the Gallows was order restored.[1]
During this time, Orlais sent an army of chevaliers led by Ser Michel Lafaille to rule the city. Ser Michel saw a need for a permanent armed force to defend the city and to keep the templars in check. Subsequently, the Kirkwall City Guard was formed in 7:60 Storm. However, their power proved to be no match for the templars as was demonstrated when Viscount Perrin Threnhold unsuccessfully tried to eject the templars in 9:20 Dragon.[1]
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.
Heraldry
The Kirkwall City Guard heraldry is a variation of the modern Kirkwall heraldry in the shape of a dragon.
Notable guardsmen
- Brennan Evighan
- Ewald: The Guard Captain during 9:30 Dragon. He was later replaced by Jeven.
- Donnic Hendyr
- Harley Casimi
- Jalen
- Jeven: The Guard Captain during 9:31 Dragon.
- Lia: A possible elven guardswoman, depending on the choices of the Champion of Kirkwall.
- Guardsman Maecon
- Sergeant Melindra
- Orwald
- Nabil
- Aveline Vallen: A native Fereldan who rose to the rank of Guard Captain during her exploits with the Champion of Kirkwall.
- Wright
Gallery
See also
Codex entry: The Kirkwall City Guard
Trivia
- An alternate coloured version of the Kirkwall City Guard armour is for some reason worn by the Templar Hugh from act 2 onwards. Carver also wears this armour in the Dragon Age II demo.