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To the eye the Guard is but a shield, shaped from black oak in a circuit a little more than the width of a man's forearm and bound all about with steel. From it's centre projects a shallow boss of goodly appearance and the whole is thus balanced with exceeding cunning such that it moves lightly and with grace. The rear of the shield is lined in sturdy tooled black leather with two well appointed straps beneath which is bonded a matching scabbard. The scabbard is no larger than might suit a short sword of antiquity and emblazoned with the words "In Hoc Scutum Vinces" in silver block lettering, the whole construction suggesting an ancient origin. | To the eye the Guard is but a shield, shaped from black oak in a circuit a little more than the width of a man's forearm and bound all about with steel. From it's centre projects a shallow boss of goodly appearance and the whole is thus balanced with exceeding cunning such that it moves lightly and with grace. The rear of the shield is lined in sturdy tooled black leather with two well appointed straps beneath which is bonded a matching scabbard. The scabbard is no larger than might suit a short sword of antiquity and emblazoned with the words "In Hoc Scutum Vinces" in silver block lettering, the whole construction suggesting an ancient origin. | ||
Revision as of 11:21, 8 September 2011
| Type | Shield |
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| Discovered By | (unknown) |
| Discovery Date | (unknown) |
| Discovery Location | Dwilight |
| Abilities | Prestige +7 |
| Current Owner | Moira Dubhaine |
Contents
Appearance
To the eye the Guard is but a shield, shaped from black oak in a circuit a little more than the width of a man's forearm and bound all about with steel. From it's centre projects a shallow boss of goodly appearance and the whole is thus balanced with exceeding cunning such that it moves lightly and with grace. The rear of the shield is lined in sturdy tooled black leather with two well appointed straps beneath which is bonded a matching scabbard. The scabbard is no larger than might suit a short sword of antiquity and emblazoned with the words "In Hoc Scutum Vinces" in silver block lettering, the whole construction suggesting an ancient origin.
Virtue
The Guard has no overt power, yet in its presence men find themselves stirred to acts of courage and fortitude.
Origins
The origins of the Guard are shrouded in mystery, though rumours ascribe to it a divine origin and lofty purpose.
Legend
Little is now known of the Guard's history until the time of Brackern of Burgundy, a knight of Caerwyn. Viscount Brackern as he was then styled carried the Guard in battle and wove his name with its legend on the field of honour, later placing this most precious of heirlooms in the care of Lady Moira Dubhaine a free-woman of Caerwyn and noted defender of the Via pass.
