The Protectors of Anwol
Based in Firgrat, the continent of Anwol has many orders of Protectors.
The Silver Protectors
The elite guardians of the Firgrat Orphanage
"To guide and protect the children that are our future. To find and safeguard the lost souls who need it. To protect their home in this orphanage, so that they may always feel welcome and safe." -- The oath of a Silver Protector.
The Silver Protectors are sworn to defend Firgrat’s future in the form of the children. Their primary duty is to safeguard the orphanage and seek out children in need, ensuring none are left without care or guidance. Beyond protection, they teach, mentor, and inspire, shaping the next generation. Therefore, they are the best Firgrat has to offer. The Silver Protectors are flashy and attention-grabbing by design. They are an elite order meant to embody heroism, a blend of knightly nobility and gentle protection, created to inspire awe and a sense of safety, especially in the hearts of children.
Armor design
The armor is full-plate, forged from gleaming silver metal that reflects light with a faint sheen. It is a fairly delicate looking plate, not bulky but smooth.
The shape/silhouette is balanced, neither distinctly masculine nor feminine for all wearers. (i.e. I am not imagining "boob armor" where each breast has it's separate metal shell)
It looks both functional and ceremonial, meaning the plating is smooth but layered, with elegant contours and subtle engravings.
Pauldrons (Shoulder Guards): Wing-like in design, slightly flared outward with a layered construction that resembles feathers or maybe petals. This is perhaps the hardest thing, since I have said before that the armor is enchanted so that the kids don't get hurt or cut by stuff. This seems like the obvious spot to get like a finger stuck in... but magic :D
Gauntlets and Greaves: Slightly tapered with fine etchings covering then. Practical yet beautifully made.
Chestplate: At its center glows the SYMBOL/EMBLEM of the Silver Protectors. What that is... I am not sure yet. Any ideas? It can even be a canonical thing, that this will be added later once it is agreed upon in world, since the order is new :D
Surcoat: Draped from the waist, the surcoat I am thinking is light silver(-gray) with a subtle blue border embroidered in intricate patterns. Something like faint stars and vines. It is split down the each front of the legs for ease of movement, i.e. the front has it's own hanging piece and the rest of the body has it's own.
The Grey Protectors
The guardians of the great city of Firgrat
"To protect the people of Firgrat regardless of their origin. To always act fairly, to leave no voice unheard, and no stone unturned. To consider action and cause with care, balancing the scales of deed and consequence, free from bias and prejudice." -- The oath of a Grey Protector.
The Grey Protectors are sworn to defend the city of Firgrat and its citizens. Far more numerous than the Silver Protectors, they serve as the vigilant watch, maintaining order, peace, and safety in the streets. Their grey cloaks identify them instantly, a humble force of peacekeepers who embody the idea that safety in Firgrat is maintained through steadfast vigilance, not just magic and might.
Armor design
The basic design is the same, but the armor lacks much of the engravings/etchings making it look simpler even if the design is very similar. Additionally, the metal is not as shiny but more gray.
The symbol/emblem is different on the chest
The Grey Protectors wear cloaks. Everyday wear for patrol, practical and unassuming in a stone grey. The texture is slightly rough to the touch, made to be comfortable and warm, even for long wear
Cloak shape: The cloak is ankle-length, draping over the shoulders and fastened at the collar with a simple clasp engraved with the mark of their order (That I don't have yet :D I am bad at logo design...)
The cloaks have both a collar and a wide hood, to protect against he elements and can be used to obscure the face.
The Grey Protectors’ cloaks can absorb light rather than reflect it, allowing them to blend into city streets well when they need to.
The surcoat is also grey and less fancy
The Green Protectors
The guardians of the remote regions of Anwol
"To protect the people of Anwol, both near and far. To always act fairly, to leave no voice unheard, and no stone unturned. To consider action and cause with care, balancing the scales of deed and consequence, free from bias and prejudice." -- The oath of a Green Protector
The protectors of the country side and rural regions of Anwol. They are too few in number, and each has to cover massive areas at the moment.
Armor design
Lighter than the other two, and forest green.
The symbol/emblem is different on the chest
The Green Protectors wear traveling cloaks.
The rest is pending
The Blue Protectors
The guardians of the sea
This order has not been founded yet.