The origin and tenets of The Guardians of the Sword Coast

 The GoTSC began as a group of adventurers that met in Neverwinter.  They were brought together by the promise of gold and are now bound together as the protectors of the lands the Lords Alliance and other groups have ignored.

After driving the evil redbrands from Phandalin, the townspeople gifted the group with the dilapidated Tresendar Manor.  The group rebuilt the manor to serve as their base of operations and to help run the recently re-opened Phandelver Mine.

While the group is the current defacto law in Phandalin, they do so at the town councils behest.  The council and the guild have partnered to bring prosperity to the once down-trodden town.  The guild is funded mostly by the groups adventuring and mining operation, but has recently diversified by opening an alchemy shop in town.  They also receive a small stipend from the town to help maintain law and order.

When neighboring towns and villages heard of the transformation of Phandalin, they started flocking to the town, both increasing its population and swelling the ranks of the guild.

An elite unit of adventurers have formed a gryphon riding division and are currently away facing the threat of the giants.  Their sights are set on helping to rebuild towns like Triboar that were razed when the giants attacked.

With the manor almost completed, the guild is building an aerie and training facility for their beloved Gryphons.

Entry to the guild is decided by a council of the senior guild members and they are always looking to expand their ranks.

Current Members:

Grimstead Kahler
Vangroth Carvedboar
Eldridge Highstep
Julias Allister the 2nd
James O'Sullivan
Freyja
Lillian Cannith

Ranks in The GotSC

1 Shield
2 BlueFeather
3 Gryphon
4 Talon
5 Silverwing

Goals

Protect the innocent, the poor and the defenseless of Faerun.

Rebuild and defend towns that fall victim to disaster, tyranny or evil.

Patrol and protect the lands and surrounding areas that they call home.

Bring proserity and hope to their communities.


Beliefs

Everyone deserves security and prosperity

Contain and destroy threats to the safety and security of your towns

Your neighbors problem is your problem, always lend a hand


Member traits

Fierce defenders of their homeland (or adopted homeland), the GoTSC will not allow the safety of their realm to be threatened.  With the legendary Gryphon Riders and the ever growing standing militia, the guardians are never taken lightly.  Outlaws and murderers tend to steer clear of areas under their protection

Pragmatic diplomats, the GoTSC seek favorable ties with other well meaning groups like the Lords Alliance, but stop short of relinqueshing control of an area currently under their protection.

They never seek power directly and always partner with the local residents to maintain safety and security.


Special groups within the ranks

Gryphon Rider
Only the most trusted members can become Gryphon Riders.  This is due to the cost and time it takes to train the Gryphons as well as the Rider.
The Riders are chosen by the Counsel of Flight.  Since these loyal steeds bond to a person for life, it is a great honor and lifelong commitment.

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