Ferals

The Ferals are the bodyguard team of House Ailurus. They are dedicated to protecting the House, its assets, its trade networks, and its leaders. The Ferals also act as the military and militia leaders of House Ailurus. They, being important political figures for Penwall, live in the Treehouse with their charges.  

Qualifications

They must be in good physical shape and possess some decent skill with literomancy. Though their most important qualification is loyalty and willingness to protect both the people and their leaders no matter the cost.  

Requirements

They must have sworn loyalty to House Ailurus, and proven themselves as trustworthy to the leaders who they will serve and to the people who must trust their judgment in emergency sittuations. Combat training is also essential.  

Appointment

While anyone is free to volunteer to join the Feral's their appointement is made by either the Archon or Polemarch, either together or alone. Usually followed by a celebratory feast and day of relaxation and fun.   Though this seemed to have just been suggestion for Barborossa the Wayfinder, as he was appointed officially only after he had taken on the duties of the role himself. He did this by begining to follow Senna around like a puppy of some sort.  

Duties and Responsibilities

To see after the safety and health of the Archon and Polemarch as well as to keep tabs on the security of the protectorate. Including but not limited coordinating with local law enforcement and militia agents so as to keep the peace and make everything is operataing correctly.   Their day-to-day duties include running reports and keeping security files up to date, keeping a close eye on the royal family and all guests, and handling any issues of the average person that the other branches can't resolve.