The Stormwind Guard

The Stormwind Guard is the main defensive military force for the Kingdom of Stormwind, consisting of many regiments. The Stormwind Guard 1st Regiment operates with around 45 "skilled", heavily armed, and highly trained soldiers, tasked with protecting the city's 200,000 citizens. The Guards are currently led by Marshal Adroby Relindor, along with the many men and women who work along side them. The Guard consists of humans, dwarves and gnomes who wishes to assist in the protection of the City of Stormwind.

History
This founding of the Stormwind Guard was established in February 11th, 2008 under Lemartes. After some time, Lemartes stepped down and turned over charge of the Guard to Alndar Falconblade. Falconblade served with Major Owen Dosius, Captains Jendral and Glonstern, Lieutenants Silvá, Alleea, Vodeus, Daekor and Bellatrix for nearly a year before the Colonel perished. Dosius was Colonel for a short time before relinquishing the title to Aaron Glonstern. After only a short time of leadership, largely plagued by indecision, Glonstern stood down, handing over leadership to Former Colonel Lemartes. Though the guard was expected to be strengthened by this transfer, Lemartes insisted on a return to older, tried and tested methods, which were protested by a largely undisciplined Guard.. Because of this, after only a few days, Lemartes handed over leadership to Corporal Wallip Whippoorwill.

As a result, many of the guards protested at this change of leadership and Whippoorwill's policies, such as forming a military police division that diverted men to personally guard Whippoorwill. The discontent within the guard eventually led to a call for Whippoorwill to step down, causing Whippoorwill and his loyalists to appear at a meeting held by the dissenters. During the confrontation, shots were fired, and soon after a number of guards formed the Alliance Special Forces brigade. However, as long as the Guard existed and worked in the city, they were simply a vigilante organization.

The Stormwind Guard suffered a semi- collapse due allegations of corruption towards Ex-Colonel Whippoorwill. It was later proven by Justice Basilieus that Whippoorwill had embezzled from the pension fund of the Stormwind Guard. Many of the guards transferred to the Alliance Special Forces brigade, a newly formed defense brigade led by Colonel Relindor. As a result, Justice Basilieus was forced to take control of the Stormwind Guard, rather than see it dissolve. This was meant to be a temporary measure until Relindor returned. However, Relindor refused to return to the Guard, instead continuing his work with the ASF. Unfortunately, the ASF proved ineffectual in combatting the city's problems, instead simply confusing the issue of who was the authority in Stormwind law. Furthermore, the ASF was not officially sanctioned by the Council, and was therefore an illegal vigilante group. Interim-Colonel Basilieus tried to convince Colonel Relindor to take ownership of the Guard, but Relindor persisted in his vigilantism. This fracturing of the justice system allowed many illegal enterprises to spring up. Interim-Colonel Basilieus was forced to train new guardsmen, recoup the losses of the vault, and fight a new crime wave brought on by Relindor's resistance. While it can be said that Relindor simply wanted to make a name for himself outside the Guard, having said repeatedly that the Guard's name was tarnished, his actions ultimately meant chaos for Stormwind.

A few months after this dispute began, it ended. On November 3rd, 2009, Interim-Colonel Basilieus stepped down, and Colonel Relindor returned to the Guard. The ASF merged with the guard, bringing back many old time guards, such as Sergeant Rizuli Nightowl, Major Dryll Drakoonus, Lt. Colonel John T. Rolands, Colonel Adroby Relindor, Sergeant Casylia, Sergeant Alleea, Captain Elnor and many others. The new administration hoped to usher in a new age of prosperity to the guard, with increased patrols, training sessions, and better equipment. The Stormwind Guard also hopes to greatly increase it's numbers through increased recruitment, but are still trying to keep their high-quality recruitment standards.

As of December 7th, 2009 the enlistment rates of the Guard have increased by nearly 300%. The Guard came upon a great victory in the month of December, conquering the Grimeblade Gang and shutting it down completely. In the same week, Lt. Colonel Rolands introduced the Hall of Colonels ((Website is www.swgcolonels.tk)) commemorating the Guard's past, present and future Colonels, featuring a portrait and brief overview of each Colonel.

On January 20th, 2010, Colonel Adroby Relindor was asked to step-down from his rank of Colonel by his Officers after a series of misjudgements as well as the stress of the rank affecting capabilities to lead with a clear mind. Lieutenant-Colonel Rolands was cleared to have the rank restored afterwards.

Since Colonel Rolands has taken command, changes have been made to the guard, including a new record keeping system designed to keep track of the criminal records of all citizens. Also, the Stormwind Guard has brought back many experienced members, creating a strong team of Sergeants and Master Sergeants who have increased training standards.

On January 30th, 2010, Colonel Rolands stepped down after ten days of command. He voluntarily resigned and handed command over to Lt. Colonel Dryll Drakoonus. In February, The Stormwind Guard went into a freeze. Upon stalling the military, Colonel Drakoonus put a gun to his temple, ending his life.

On February 26th, 2010, Ex-Colonel John Rolands received a missive from King Varian Wrynn, stating a recall on the dismissal of The Stormwind Guard. He asked for it to be returned, as Stormwind was amiss without it's protectors to assist the city's crime. On this day the Guard was returned under Colonel Rolands.

However, after a few days of leadership, Colonel Rolands stepped down, leaving with his wife and children to an unknown location. Lieutenant Colonel Adroby Relindor once again took his place. Although he was considered a strong leader, Roland's reputation was severely damaged by his actions as Colonel. He has never been seen within Stormwind since.

On April 8th, 2010, Adroby Relindor was once again asked to step down from his position as Colonel. Though he had another long run as Colonel, most believed it was due to the will of his officers that kept morale going. Soldiers and officers alike expressed their dissatisfaction with his leadership and he reluctantly stepped down, giving leadership over to Lt. Colonel Cerebis O'Shaunessy.

During such time, those who remained loyal to Adroby were made outcasts despite their position within the regiment and service.

After two days, Colonel O'Shaunessey had to step down. Leadership once again returned to Colonel Relindor, this time supported by the three longest serving guard members, Major Vodeus, Major Rizuli Nightowl, and Captain Drekken Blythe.

Shortly after taking back command of the Guard, Adroby organized his own personal unit of Elite Guards to spearhead the reconstruction of the unit, and handle delicate tasks that required perfection in all aspects. The first to be inducted to such a force was Drekken Blythe, the "perfect" guard as said by the public. Later following came Kendric Dawson, and Tirshton Windrave.

In September, 2010, Adroby Relindor was promoted to the title "General of the Stormwind Guard" from direct order of the King. Cerebis O'Shaunessy was promoted to the new Colonel, and Vodeus Gaunt, the new Lieutenant-Colonel.

The time thereafter proved to be prosperous for the Stormwind City Guard. For the first time in a long time people were happy with the results the Guard put out, both internally and externally. In order to ensure good results, the quality of soldier had to be elevated to a higher standard. A few stand out guards at this time were Oirk, Kelric, Aliaes, Maddroy, and Flonz who all had grown and moved through the ranks rapidly into positions of authority.

Early 2011 brought many challenges for the guard. In addition to continuing to cope with the usual threats, the guard lost much of its officer corps. First, in February, Major Rizuli Nightowl, one of the Guard's longest standing members retired from service on good terms, and was awarded an honorable discharge. Then, in March, 2011, a major collapse in the Guard was seen after much anger towards Adroby was formed from the majority of the officer-core in the Guard. These officers amongst the Guard revolted, asking Adroby to step down from General position, believeing Drekken was more suitable for the position despite the fact he was a Death Knight. After Adroby had declined, eight Guards left, leaving only the ever loyal Brigadier General Drekken Blythe to serve under Adroby Relindor to help pick up the pieces he worked so hard to mend the first time.

Later in April, 2011, After much discussion, General Adroby Relindor and Brigadier General Drekken Blythe decided to promote hard working members to the rank of Sergeant and Lieutenant to allow more growth within the lower ranks as a means to keep the interests of the guard's members during such a stagnant period. The following members received promotions. Ceciily (Cambell) Morne to the rank of Sergeant, Nakirin Redwing to the rank of Sergeant, Kenyth Seyne to the rank of Lieutenant, Levi Morne to the rank of Lieutenant.

From there the Stormwind Guard continued forward on it's path through good times and bad. Towards the end of July, Brigadier General Drekken Blythe retired on good terms from his position within the Stormwind Guard and returned to The Ebon Hold. Soliders and civillians alike were saddened by his departure, and proceeded to honor him with praise for his hard work and dedication. He is still credited by a vast majority of ex-guardsmen he had trained for shaping them into better men and women. All of which have believed him to be "great". After his leave from society, he has not been seen by the public since.

After some good times, and bad times, several members rose up in the ranks, Lieutenant Levi Morne becoming Colonel, before resigning, and his sister, Lilliah Raith (Relindor) taken up his rank that was reformed to Commander. Several of his Sergeants, Including Farthen McLain, Ramon Elrid, and Darith Isenhammer rose to officer ranks.

Present State
As of late, under the Command of High King Varian Wrynn, the Stormwind Guard was reformed into the First Alliance Battalion, to better serve the Kingdom abroad, as well as in the homeland, ensuringpeace, security, and prosperity for all.

In the near future, the First Regiment of the Stormwind Guard may be reformed.