Vulkswasten Town Guard

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As an attentive branch encompassing the bulk of Vulkwasten, the Town Guard is a diplomatic organization founded upon the necessity of protecting the people through the enforcement of civil law. Retaining the ideas of stability through administration and compliance of rules, the Guard follows a strict hierarchy system composed of lesser ranks, basic ranks, and special departments to further aid the people of Vulkwasten, and more quickly address and manage arising issues that may cause concern within the town.

The system of hierarchy within the Town Guard is comprised of a standardized ranking system, followed by a set of specialized departments and lesser rankings. Basic ranks are responsible for the straightforward guarding of the town, alongside enforcing laws and carrying out arrests. Specialized departments and lesser ranks are to be held responsible for their specific tasks, which may be read below. While each guard is expected to fulfill his or her duty to the greatest possible extent, lesser ranks and specialized departments are exempt from taking posts and shifts to guard the town. Despite this, their area of work will be significantly more elaborate in comparison to the basic ranks.

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Initiate - An Initiate comprises a small number of entry-level Guards who wish to serve, but have not yet proven their stability and experience to possess all the available privileges a guard has. While the entry-level rank of the Guard is the Private, a new guard may be deemed an Initiate if he is thought to be in need of training prior to attaining a rank. The Initiate is allowed to guard and maintain order through vocal command, but may not attempt arrest. They are expected to notify a superior. Furthermore, an Initiate may not possess shackles and keys until their promotion to the rank of Private.

Private - Comprising the bulk of the Guard forge, the Private is the lowest basic rank available and only possesses legal power over criminals. As such, they may be given orders from any other rank higher than their own. These individuals can act fully independent, and have proven themselves trust worthy, and dedicated to the job. They are given shackles, and keys, and are required to fill one patrol, just as the higher ups must.

Corporal - As a promotion from the rank of Private, the Corporal is one who has shown a more adept proficiency in his work ability, and is therefore given larger responsibilities and higher status. New responsibilities of the Corporal may include the attendance of investigations, among other tasks.

Sergeant - As a further proof of excellence, the Sergeant is expected to set an example to the lower ranks. Because of this, they are expected to have full comprehension and ability to follow the rules and law. Should a senior officer be absent, a Sergeant is capable of providing the status of leadership in the event of a raid or other large criminal activity that requires a collection of guards.

Sergeant-Major - The Sergeant-Major essentially holds the same responsibilities as the Sergeant. The only difference lies in the name, as well as command power; the Sergeant-Major is capable of overruling or commanding over the Sergeant, as well as lower ranks. This is an Officer rank.

Lieutenant - Having shown thorough expertise and well-known accomplishment throughout the duration of their time as a guard, the Lieutenant is the highest rank one may achieve as a basic guardsman. With a stern proof of their abilities, the Lieutenant holds command over all other basic ranks within the guard. Furthermore, they are not required, or expected, to take commands from the chiefs of specialized departments. Despite this, they have no power over other members of the specialized departments, as these ranks also hold the same power as a Lieutenant. Only the Marshal, or the Major, may override the order of a Lieutenant. This is an Officer rank.





Major - The Major acts as the right-hand to the Marshal and second-in-command, with a watchful eye present over any and all guard activity. Further so, the Major must hold responsibility over the resolution of petty conflict occurring within the guard. The Major may only be overruled by the Marshal.

Marshal - Acting as leader of the Town Guard, the Marshal is responsible for any and all guard operations. He or she possesses the power to overrule the commands of Departments chiefs, and as such, is not to be questioned or taken lightly unless suspected of illegal action.





Secretary - The Secretary practically serves as the Town Guard's receptionist; he or she is responsible for filing Criminal Reports and Case Files, as well as managing Guard-oriented task schedules and receiving/delivering messages for the remainder of the guards. There is a limit to one Secretary within the Guard, unless otherwise stated.

Auxiliary - Hired by the guard as a sort of temporary assistant, the Auxiliary serves as an extra hand to assist in menial tasks such as arrests, raids, and the suspension of conflicts. Despite this, they carry no authority or status within the guard outside of these events. Paid on a basis of commission, they are offered a fixed amount of compensation for the completion of their assigned tasks, and are not held to the same firm regulation as guardsmen are.





Auditor - The Auditor serves as an operational supervisor to the Guard. He or she is expected to be held responsible for tasks such as the observation of potential suspects in the field, as well as providing subtle witness and analysis of ongoing crime within town. For this reason, the Auditor is not always required to wear a uniform while on-duty. The Auditor is expected to report his observations to Inquisitor of the Guard.

Inquisitor - In the event of a suspect's capture, the Inquisitor holds the duty of questioning this person in an effort to obtain information. This information is then to be analyzed by the Inquisitor. The Inquisitor is additionally responsible for the analysis of crime scene evidence, should this be required.

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The Guard uniform is set with the Medium/Heavy Outlaw style with the option for partial customization. Different gloves and boots may be chosen for those whose characters may feel them uncomfortable, such as Khajiiti characters with concerns regarding concealed claws. These gloves and boots must, however, fit the color scheme of the remainder of the armor. Additionally, the change must be approved by the Marshal. Helmets, likewise, are optional in regard to the Town Guard uniform. Any helmet your character uses in addition with the uniform must be approved by the Marshal.

Examples: Medium, Heavy

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An officer's uniform may be worn only by a Sergeant-Major or Lieutenant within the Guard. Although the overall colors of an officer's uniform are the same as those worn by the enlisted, officers wear Thieve's Guild armor instead of Outlaw. This armor is bulkier and has a more commanding figure.

Examples: Medium, Heavy

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