Eight Iron Swords

The Eight Iron Swords (commonly refereed to as the Iron Swords), are an elite group of eight knights, supposedly the greatest and most skilled warriors in all of the Eight Kingdoms, who serve as the royal body guards of the King of the Magni. Their duty is to protect and serve the King and his royal family from all harm. The Eight Iron Swords swear a most holy vow to never father children, take a wife or father children. A member of the knightly order can only be relieved of duty by a royal pardon or death.

The Iron Swords was created in 16 ADK after the Eight Kingdom's was established as a nation.

In times of ceremony, members of the Iron Swords black plates and robustium steel over a sea blue woolen coat that falls to the ankles and opens to reveal the front waist, down. Silver wool is worn as a cape and they sport a pair of brown leather boots.

The Iron Swords are led by the First Knight, currently Sir Damien Lannister. The First Knight wears ceremonial armor at all times to distinguish himself from other members in the Iron Swords and among Lannister Knights. The First Knight doesn't sit in the King's Council, though Sir Damien Lannister does for he doubles as the King's Hand.