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Welcome to the Fortress of the King's Guard

Parade Grounds
The Parade Grounds of the Fortress compose roughly about half of the Fort. It is a huge plain plot of land amidst white rock that soldiers use for drills and such More often, a few collapse on this ground, and some die.. The Parade Grounds are sometimes used as a farm by the King's Guard if neccesary. The Parade Grounds are used when the soldiers are drilling, using widespread formation or doing Physical Endurance Training.

Barracks
It is where the soldiers stay. Even the High Commander stays here. The building is made of aged white rock, and is composed of four floors. The first floor houses the kitchens, the armory and the lobby, which the soldiers nicknamed 'Doghouse'. The second, third and fourth floors are all living quarters for the soldiers. The High Commander stays in the third floor, and has a bigger room than the soldiers. The bathrooms here are shared, and every soldier is expected to keep their rooms clean.

Training Grounds
It is not, and never will be a second Parade Grounds. The Training grounds are used purely for training. Here, it is where sword duels are held, and where accidents happen the most. Senior recruits are expected to teach the new recruits on how to do the basics before stepping out into the Parade Grounds.

Circle Thing/Rotunda
It is where the King stays when he overviews the troops doing formations and such. It is a round building of black and white rock, and contains the Royal Quarters and a viewing stand. The King used to stay here before he fell ill.

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Additional Information about the King's Guard

King's Guard Oath and Honor Code
King's Guard Oath
I pledge to serve faithfully in the King's Guard. Attend all trainings and instructions and activities, respect my officers, wear my uniform in the proper military manner, and advance my training rapidly so that I may be of service to the Gods, my country and my fellowmen.

King's Guard Honor Code
A King's Guard tells the truth and keeps his word.
Dishonesty, stealing and cheating are not tolerated in the King's Guard.
Quibbling, evasive statements and tricky wordings are not tolerated in the King's Guard.
Offenders of the law will never be granted immunity.
Every King's Guard is honor-bound to report any breach of honor that comes under his/her attention.

Outfit
Every King's Guard, wether a new recruit or even the High Commander, are expected to wear their uniform in the proper military manner, which means that there are several types of uniforms, and that they all must be kept together. Sabers are not to be coupled with the get-up for Physical Endurance Training and so on.

Uniform:
Type A - Ceremonial (Pauldrons, chest plate, vambraces, helmet, gauntlets, saber, chainmail, flag, sash, tabard etc.)
Type B - Ceremonial w/o Accesories (Pauldrons, chest plate, vambraces, helmet, gauntlets etc.)
Type C - Inside the Keep (Trousers, knee high boots, black belt with silver buckle, gray/white shirt and leather vest)
Type D - Exercise (Trousers, gray/white shirt and boots)
Type E - Physical Endurance Training (pants, white shirt and shoes)

Deference to Rank
You must, and always must state your name in the proper military manner. Meaning: Rank and then your second name and then your first name. (Ex: Lord High Commander Evaristus, Hadrian) Every recruit is expected to give their respects to their commanding officers. The main ways to give respect are:

a) Saluting - The tip of the finger must be on the tip of the right eyebrow. The thumb must not be seen. The arm must be straight.
B) Side-stepping - Sidestep only when you are 20 to 10 paces away from the officer. Upon meeting, stand straight and greet.
c) Greet - Always start and end your sentences with a Sir or a Ma'm. (Ex: Sir, good morning, sir!

Combat
Recruits are first taught the basics at the Training Grounds, and then when they reach the Rank of Private. Until then, they are all elements, or New Recruits. Privates and above train in the Parade Grounds.