Walking slowly upon the walls with his spear Artanis watched the distance as the sun set just beyond the mountain behind, casting a long pointed shadow across the land before and into the distance.
"ARTANIS!" A warrior called from behind. Looking down the wall into the courtyard he saw Dalfador standing below him waving him over "We are being summoned" He turned and began to walk quickly toward the main prayer room.
'what could be the problem?' Artanis puzzled as he walked over the gates catwalk and followed the roofing toward the Monastery. He decided to hop down and go through the main entrance right after Dalfador. As he neared the doors he saw it was well lit and could hear muffled voices within, a dull roar from many whispers rather then people openly talking. It hushed when he entered and saw Dalfador standing before the archon with the figure known as Vlanear, a person he has had little time with and presumes it is a woman from the body but is unsure because of the facial wrappings. He took his place on the rightmost next to Vlanear.
The room was well lit with candles and the large cross behind the Archon glowed brightly and he spoke with an eerie echo
"you three have proven yourselves time again in your loyalty and your resolve. I am presenting you three with the titles and responsibilities of Guard, of the Holy Guard. You are the line against injustice and the shield from evil. Take your vows with pride and do them with honor" He lifted his sword which glowed in the candles making it shine like it was a gift from the angels as Artanis took his knee
"Lord I shall offer myself as your shield to the people in these times of distress. I shall protect them from the arrows of harm and duress as them come from out enemies without and within us, I shall be your cuirass from hardship and pain. I Vow to protect all from the swords of the wicked and the spears of the unrighteous" As he bowed his head the sword touched both his shoulders and the Archon spoke with strength "Guard Artanis"
