The Vanguard

 

It delights me that sometimes humanoids just band together and help eachother. Organisations such as the Vanguard are just prime examples of the good in people. How many people's life have not been improved by the protection given by them.

— High Sage Syronikir

  Before the Vanguard the people living in the remote areas of the world had to really either on poorly trained guards or adventurers for protection. Sometimes the Archonic Order offered help but their presence had deminished the past centuries as more of these soldiers were used in the Pavan Empire's wars.   Now these areas have once again some degree of safety thanks to the Vanguard, who are dedicated to the protection of people along the eastern part of Farlis. They are not bound to any country and were never involved in wars before the recent war of 1237 AE. If a Feral Dragon or another monstrosity roams the lands, the Vanguard will be the first to answer.    

 

Origin

  The exact founding date of the Vanguard is a bit vague so it is only know that it was somewhere in the Middle Era between 400 and 700 AE. During this time the countries were mostly smaller in eastern Farlis and there were not enough armies to hold off the constant threats of Goblinoids, Mountain tribes or monstrosities. When the Vanguard was founded the people finally had a way of save living without having to rely on random adventurers or mercenaries.   At first they were a rather small group operating in current day Terios but eventually the expanded further into Human controlled territories.  

Growth

  After a while they grew enough in size to become an army in their own right. Several forts were constructed in optimal locations for protecting neighbouring settlements. Their largest fort is situated at the Endra Swamps hills since it close to major roads leading to Varena and Eprus. Other forts constructed during this time can be found along the eastern coastlines or along major trade routes.   Although for most of its history the Vanguard had operated in Human territories they eventually expanded. Today they can even be found in Dwarven countries like Carthen and even Elven countries such as Mervidel. Even in these countries they perform the same tasks.