Dragonguard (Morgannic Canon)

The Dragonguard, also known as Dragonknights, is a highly elite organization of seven warriors and knights who have devoted their lives to the service and protection of the Morgan Emperor or Empress and his/her family.

Traditions
The Dragonguard traditionally only consists of seven members, one for each of Arik Everking's recognized children. Because of this, the Knights are given various roles based on their 'patron.'

The Arinatian Knight is the Leader of the Dragonguard, and it is his job to protect the Emperor himself. He is given the title "Crown's Guard," and sits on the Emperor's High Council. The Arian Knight is a Spellsword who is in charge of defense from magical attacks. The Morvalian Knight is a traveling knight who goes with the Morgans to protect them on the road. The Corennite Knight's job is to act as a bodyguard to the heir and protect his family on the Topal Island. The Vernatian Knight is tasked with acting as a backup to any of the other knights should they fall in battle, and polices the Imperial Palace. The Tirenian Knight acts as the assistant to the Arinatian Knight, and defends the Emperor during large-scale battles. Finally, the Lillian Knight maintains the arms and armor of the other knights, and acts as bodyguard to the Emperor's Spouse and family.

Besides the Morvalian, Corennite, and Lillian Knights, the entire Dragonguard is supposed to be with the Emperor at all times unless given other tasks.

The Dragonguard traditionally wears golden armor and wields shields that bear the black-and-white dragon that is the Morgan's symbol. The colors of their capes are the colors of the Emperor's dragon; in the event that the Emperor does not have a dragon, they revert to the black-and-white.

The Dragonguard are allowed to have relationships and father children and the like, but they are not allowed to be present in their families or raise their children. This is to ensure their total devotion to the Emperor.