The Wardens

Not to be confused with prison wardens.

The Wardens are a special military force located in Azraen. They are composed of men and women of all horizon and wealth.

Etymology
The Wardens started off as simple soldiers defending the town of Azraen, a simple militia made of only men at start. After years of perpetual conflict with the Forest Rebels and the many dangers of the Great Forest, the Azraenian people decided to expand the ranks by letting females in. From that day on, the militia gain fame and more troops. One day, in 60 ABR, 4 of those soldiers gave their life to protect a Hormskirk caravan saving everyone in it. That heroic act earned them the name Warden of life, shortened to Wardens later.

History
The Wardens started as a small militia in -55 BBR created by the first leader of Azraen. They were only composed of men from all ages and only poor people.

During the Blood Revolution, The Wardens opened the militia to females and created ranks based on the wealth,. Rich people get high ranks whereas poor people can only be basic soldiers or have little ranks.

In 60 ABR, they finally gained their name that changed a bit with the time but finished as The Wardens.

Chain of command and ranks

 * 1) Recruit / Fresh Blood              (Lowest rank)
 * 2) Squire / Private
 * 3) Knight of Blood
 * 4) Sergeant in Arms
 * 5) Templar of Blood
 * 6) Guardian of Peace
 * 7) Lord Officer
 * 8) Commodore                           (Highest Rank)

Theater of operation
The Wardens are present on almost all the entry point to the Great Forest, with checkpoints every 5km.

They are also present in all of Vein, used as escort for caravan from Hormskirk or protection in Flum.

Mostly they are in training around of Azraen, they patrol outside the Great Forest and they help as much as possible other people all around Vein.