Congregation of the Temple Guard

Background
Borne from the Noble Guard, an elite unit charged with the protection of Archbishops, the Temple Guard is tasked with defending the Cathedral and other holdings of the Church. While it has no legal jurisdiction, it is an authority on Church grounds.

Made up of men from various backgrounds and orders, they are united under a common banner. While serving some ceremonial duties, they are not a force to be trifled with, and represent the most elite of the Church’s military and monastic orders.

Captain of the Guard
The commander of the Temple Guard, the Captain is tasked with providing oversight of the Guard, and communicating with the Lord Chamberlain.

Lieutenant of the Guard
Lieutenants are tasked with overseeing his particular guard shift. They deal with the day-to-day workings of the Temple Guard, and report to the Captain of the Guard.

Brother-Serjeant
Brother-Serjeants are seasoned veterans of the Temple Guard, who work closely with the Brothers-at-Arms. They perform inspections during the changing of the Guard, and report to their Lieutenant.

Brother-at-Arms
Brothers-at-Arms are the footmen of the Temple Guard. They are members of military or monastic orders, and guard the Cathedral day and night. They report to their Brother-Serjeant.

Initiate
A newly inducted member of the Guard, undergoing training.

The Changing of the Guard
The Changing of the Guard serves two purposes, to relieve the current guards on duty, and to provide a sense of tradition and pomp and circumstance within the Guard. It occurs daily at the seventh bell.

Liturgy
The Temple Guard is present at all liturgies, stood at the inner and outer doors. They serve to deter any violence during liturgy, and to provide protection for any clergymen present.

Recruitment
Applicants must be male, human or dwarf, and between the age of eighteen and fifty. Applicants must submit a written application, and sit in an interview with the Captain of the Guard, and the Lord Chamberlain.

Training
Training primarily focuses on ceremonial duties, such as maintenance of uniform, drill and ceremony, and knowledge of Church information. The length of training is dictated by the Captain of the Guard.