As a newly created unit, the Alpha Division Vanguard of the Commonwealth Scouts is currently without symbol and motto. We hereby wish to give the Commonwealth's citizens and visitors friendly to Cordor a chance to contribute to the establishment of the spirit of this new and dedicated unit of the Commonwealth Guard. As such, the Vanguard is hosting a competition to acquire a symbol and motto created by one of the Commonwealth's own, to bear in its duties.

Entries must include a motto and matching symbol of meaningful and inspiring nature, taking into account the Commonwealth's culture, history and principles, as well as those of the Commonwealth Scouts and Guard as a whole. The competition remains open until the eve of ((April 14)), at which time the entries will be judged and a winner elected, who will earn a reward of 100 000 gold coins and the honor of having his or her entry borne by the Vanguard.

Entries and questions may be sent to Lt. Aurelius, commander of the Alpha Division Vanguard.
Satirical or slanderous entries may be prosecuted accordingly.

What is the Vanguard, and what does it do?
The Vanguard (short for Commonwealth Scouts - Alpha Division Vanguard) is one of several vanguard units within the Commonwealth Scouts. It stands out amongst its peers for having been formed from the remnant of the old Cordor Adventuring Guard, and having inherited its particular specialization of countering troublesome adventurers, magical mishaps and monster raids. It is also unusual for focusing its recruitment on adventurers loyal to the Commonwealth, though not exclusively so.

Operationally, the Vanguard serves two main purposes. Firstly, it patrols the Commonwealth and upholds its laws and the authority of the Council as all other components of the Guard do. Secondly, and most notably, it acts as a heavy assault unit for the Commonwealth Scouts - in a sense an offensive compliment to the defensive elite of the Law Knights. During times of war or when operating against monstrous hordes or tribes, vanguard units are most often tasked to carry out dangerous missions of strategic importance, such as capturing enemy commanders, striking targets behind enemy lines and destroying weaknesses in enemy fortifications. In this, they work closely together with their more conventional peers in the Scouts, who find and identify targets for the Vanguard to defeat.