The Guardian's Guild of Outpost

The Guardian's Guild is perhaps the most important Guild in the city of Outpost. It trains the city's most formidable warriors, who are vital for the city's defence and for ensuring the protection and continuation of trade with Nocturne.

The Guild has its main buildings in the great fortress that lies in the southwestern corner of the Old City, and these are mostly given over to training grounds and barracks. The fortress itself, which also houses the Palace of Aldermen, is made of thick stone able to withstand all attacks upon it save those aided by the most powerful of sorceries. It overlooks the Cross, built to watch over this entrance into Nocturne.

The Guild is currently led by Brimstone the Younger, a powerful warrior with a fiery temper and a mighty sword arm. His father, Lord Ferdinand Brimstone (the Elder), trained him in the art of smithing from a young age, giving him an intimate knowledge of all types of weapons. Brimstone the Younger forges all of his own weapons out of blackalt, giving him an even greater edge in any combat.

The Guild is also responsible for the overseeing of Nocturne. They lead an elite group known as The Black Watch, composed of members of all four of Outpost's Adventuring Guilds. The Black Watch are responsible for manning the twin towers at the entrance to Nocturne.

The Guild has a formalised Ranking system:

1. Apprentice: a novice who has only recently entered into the Guild and has as yet received little or no training.
2. Neophyte: a novice with some limited skills.
   Most characters will usually start at this Rank.
3. Soldier: a full fledged Guardian who has performed well on one or two missions.
4. Journeyman: a competent adventurer who has gained praise as a warrior, and whose name is known to their immediate seniors within the Guild.
5. Adept: an adventurer whose prowess has been noticed by some of the more important Guild members, and who is respected by their fellow Guardians.
6. Knight: a doughty warrior, whose name is known and recognised even by those outside of the Guardian's Guild.
7. Master Guardian: a formidable warrior, who receives praise even from members of the other Adventuring Guilds.
8. Grand Master of the Guardian's Guild: a mighty hero, who is renowned for their prowess throughout Nocturne.
9. Guild Head - Brimstone the Younger

Information on some of the more noteworthy members of the Guardian's Guild and their Ranks can be found here.