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=== ''L'Annou de Rouge et Noir'' ===

The Order of Red and Black, a large contingent of soldiers who owe alleigence directly to the Duc du Domaine Centre.  The name derives from their black-and-bright red livery, which includes broad starfish berets of alternating bands of these colors.  The Order is noted for being primarily heavy infantry, with all members proficient in two-handed swords.  A significant number of the soldiers cross-train with heavy crossbows and pikes to provide missile and distance-melee capabilities.  The Red-and-Blacks, as they are commonly called, are led by a Capitaine du Garde who reports directly to the Duc himself.  The Red-and-Blacks concern themselves primarily with protecting the town against foreign or monstrous incursions, and dealing with land-based smuggling that violates the King’s export regulations.  

There have only been a few cases where members of the Red-and-Blacks were accused and convicted of accepting bribes or cooperating with the Pointers; but more than once, an accuser disappeared before the case could be brought forth…