Iron Swords

The Eight Iron Swords, popularly referred to as the Iron Swords, are eight elite swordsmen held highly for being the greatest and most skilled warriors in all of Asaland. They serve the King of the Eight Kingdoms as royal bodyguards; their duty is to protect and defend the King and the royal family from all harm at all times.

To better serve their duties, they take holy vows to serve for life, never father children, take wives, and to accept no lands or titles other than the title of knight. The only way they may be pardoned from their duties is through death or a King's Pardon.

Each Iron Sword comes from a different constituent region of the Eight Kingdoms. When an Iron Sword passes, the most skilled swordsman or woman from their region is offered to replace them. It is rare that someone who has never served as a knight is asked to join the Iron Swords, but not impossible.

Attire
Members of the Iron Swords wear silver plate and scale armor with engraved detailing that reflects their region of origin. Over their chain mail, they sport deep sea green robes that represents House Lannister, whose linage has housed more Kings of the Eight Kingdoms than any other. Another nod to House Lannister are the grey-wolf furs they wear over their shoulders as capes and hoods. They too wear leather as belts, boots, paddings, and boots. When they’re on duty, they wear helmets that can only be compromised by a small dagger or a needle-like sword. Under their visor is more plated armor to cover their cheeks, leaving only the bridge of their nose and eyes in any danger.

Current Members

 * N/A

Former Members

 * Sir Damien Lannister - Granted a King's Pardon.
 * Sir Dimitri Nordstrom - Killed during the Battle of White Water.
 * Lady Evelyn Barrington - Hung by the Farroxian Army.
 * Sir Bravos Cerebal - Hung by the Farroxian Army.
 * Sir Merel Lancaster - Hung by the Farroxian Army.
 * Lady Lawrence Lancaster - Killed during the Battle of White Water.
 * Sir Geeves Dominique - Hung by the Farroxian Army.
 * Sir Marvin Holmes - Killed by Sir Damien Lannister. Death covered up as an assassination.

History

 * 167 A.D.K. - The Iron Swords are formed.
 * 717 A.D.K. - Sir Marvin Holmes is killed by Damien Lannister. The death is covered up as an assassination.
 * 718 A.D.K. - Sir Damien Lannister is granted a King's Pardon and is decommissioned as an Iron Sword.
 * 718 A.D.K. - The Iron Swords were captured during the Battle of White Water by the Farroxian Army. Once the Farrox are defeated in Silandria, the Iron Swords are hung alongside the other captives of the Kingdom in the Wintervale.