Varrock Watchguards

Varrock Watchguards were a corp of arm soldiers and knights belonging to the Varrock division of the Gielinor Order, along with the Varrock Royal Guards and the Wilderness Patrol.

The main duty of the Varrock Watchguards were to assist in maintaining and restoring law and order to the city of Varrock especially during times of war, arrest, or insurgency.

History and Reception
The Varrock Watchguards' origins were not known but it is believed to have been formed in response to the threat of criminal activities in the southern parts of the city as well as those threats of Morytania and the Wilderness.

The Watchguards had been known to fight forces well outside of Varrock from time to time, including but not limited to Morytania, the Barbarians and the Wilderness.

The Varrock Watchguards were heavily panned by several citizens in Varrock itself as well as visitors and adventurers from distant lands. Duke Horacio from Lumbridge and Hassan of Al Kharid even forbids entry of Watchguards due to the tainted reputation and notoriety of the Watchguards.

The Watchguards themselves were described to be very corrupt as they have been known to extort money from businesses in Varrock as well as asking for enormous money from the royal treasury of Varrock for activities and missions which almost always is over-budgeted and usually never materializing. Many Watchguards were known to be drunkards spending a lot of time drinking in local bars and engaging in brawls.

Recent troubles even worsen the Watchguards' reputation. The Watchguards were described as cowardly and ineffective as they never show up during times of unrest (which was one of the activities they are required to quell). They, more than the Varrock Royal Guards, were also criticized for their failure to bring law and order to the southern parts of the city where the power of the Phoenix Gang and the Black Arm Gang were increasing and overtaking their own.