Stormwind Royal Guard (Guild)

The Stormwind Royal Honor Guard is responsible for the protection of the House of Wrynn and Stormwind Keep. The unit is comprised solely of anointed Knights of the Kingdom of Stormwind. Since the infiltration of the Stormwind Royal Guard by Burning Legion agents following the death of King Varian Wrynn, the unit has undergone significant reforms. The unit has expanded its capacity, reforming with proactive policies in regards to threats upon the life and integrity of the Crown of Stormwind.

The unit is commanded by the King of Stormwind, His Majesty Anduin Wrynn.

Unit Structure
The structure of the Stormwind Royal Honor Guard is unique amongst guard units due to the sensitivity of its role. For this reason, all members of the unit are Knights of His Majesty's Court.

Command Structure:
The Command Structure of the Stormwind Royal Honor Guard is as follows:

High Command

 * King Anduin Wrynn
 * General Hammond Clay

Divisional Command
The unit conventionally follows the leadership of the Lord High Constable, though, it is not required to by law.
 * Sir Robert Norfolk
 * Dame Shalianthal Desdemonia

It is rare for members of the Royal Honor Guard to progress in rank beyond that of Knight-Captain, and especially rare beyond Knight-Champion. The reason being twofold: leadership of the unit is reserved for the Monarch of the Kingdom of Stormwind; and Knights of the Guard do not seek nor desire promotion.

King's Life Guard:
The King's Life Guard is the primary branch of the Stormwind Royal Honor Guard. The vast majority of Knights within the unit belong to the King's Life Guard. The responsibilities of the King's Life Guard include but are not limited to the defence of Stormwind Keep, the physical protection of the Royal Family, personal protection of the monarch in times of war, maintaining the security of Crown assets, executing Royal edicts and ensuring the integrity of the state as dictated by the King. The King's Life Guard also extends under Royal edict to vassals and dignitaries of the King's command.

Aside from the protection of the Royal Family, the King's Life Guard executes warrants and arrests on matters of High Treason.

Royal Intelligence:
The Royal Intelligence division of the Stormwind Royal Honor Guard is charged with bringing accurate and relevant information to the unit. Royal Intelligence is also responsible for asset management, informant protection and providing secure channels of communication to members of the Royal Family and the unit.

Royal Intelligence is especially tasked with investigating matters of High Treason.

Internal Governance
Members of the Stormwind Royal Honor Guard are all anointed Knights of the Kingdom of Stormwind. The Knights given the distinguished honor are usually seasoned military veterans who do not seek further promotion or movement up the hierarchy. The Knights are expertly trained in warfare and act as a paramilitary unit when the Monarch decides to enter the battlefield.

Sworn to the Crown:
Knights of the Royal Honor Guard have undying loyalty to their Monarch. For this reason, the Knights will only take orders from non-Royal unit commanders when there is no preceding order from a member of the Royal Family or Royal Honor Guard. For Knights of the Royal Honor Guard, secondary organisations such as the Grand Alliance do not hold the vows and loyalties of the Knights directly. The knights are only indirectly loyal to these organisations through the will of the Monarch.

Reforms:
Since the infiltration of the Stormwind Royal Guard following the death of King Varian Wrynn, the unit has undergone significant reforms. The new reforms are designed to give Knights of the Royal Honor Guard more freedom in pursuing leads of suspected treasonous plots. The Royal Honor Guard has also increased its public affairs aims to increase its awareness of the common plights, in the hopes this will increase intelligence and efficacy in protection of its charges.