History and Lore: Rokan's Royal Guard

A little more background information. If anyone has suggestions for better names for titles and what not, please feel free to suggest them, as I am still trying to think of better ones myself.

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Rokan's Royal Guard:

The tradition of the Royal Guard was first unofficially established when Salia Rokan took upon the responsibility of leading the Rokan Tribe in 149 N.E.. Unable to handle all of the overwhelming responsibilities at the age of twelve, she declared her beloved brother, Akel Rokan, as her trusted adviser and Guardian in the year 150 N.E.. At the age of 22, she bore her first son, Mikal, who wasn't born with the Sign of Celes. Regardless, Salia cherished her son and cared deeply for his well-being. When he reached the age of eight, she had him select his Guardian, who was Kela Vielis, a highly respected fighter and close friend of Salia. She became the second member of the Royal Guard in the year 168 N.E..

Ever since, every child of the current monarch was given the privilege of selecting his/her Guardian. As years progressed and unwritten traditions were refined into law during the formation of the Rokan Empire, guidelines and restrictions were introduced. Such restrictions upon selection are as follows:

i. Every member of the Royal Family may have only one Guardian at a time.
ii. A Guardian must be a member of the military.
iii. A Guardian must have completed both basic and elite military training.
iv. A prospective Guardian must receive approval by the current Silver Guard.
v. In the case of death or disownership of a member of royalty who possesses an active Guardian, the Guardian is relieved of their title and position.


Rokan law also mandates certain responsibilities of the Royal Guard. Such responsibilities include:

i. Guardians must be present whenever their ward leaves the castle.
ii. Guardians, at times of war or need, will serve as authority in military affairs.
iii. Guardians are required to obey the requests of their ward, the Silver Guard, and monarch.
iv. Guardians represent the royal family, and the Empire, thus they are expected to uphold the law, but will be shown leniency in following Rokan law under certain circumstances.


The Silver Guard is regarded as the monarch's most trusted adviser, military leader, and head of the Royal Guard. Rules with regard to the Silver Guard.

i. The Silver Guard is appointed by the current monarch.
ii. Only one Silver Guard may be appointed at a time.
iii. The Silver Guard is second in authority, serving as a representative of the monarch.
iv. The Silver Guard is the highest in command of the Rokan military. Members of the Royal Guard then follow in authority, where the hierarchy of command is allocated by the Silver Guard.