The Black Watch

The Black Watch. A knightly order that is half Royal Guard and half Secret Police, these noble orphans volunteer to take vows of anonymity and fealty. Their former identities forgotten until the conclusion of their 20 years of service. Clad in the finest gilded plate and trained in espionage as well as lance, halberd, and sword they are the final bulwark against the hidden daggers and veiled whispers that define Stalia's High courts.

The Retirement fund and prestige of having members of your dynasty survive their term of service ensures that there is never a shortage of fanatically loyal recruits to choose from.