Treasure Guards (organization)

The Treasure Guards are an organization that feature in Treasure Guards.

History

The Treasure Guards were formed at an unknown point in the past to serve the Vatican in the task of finding and retrieving lost relics linked to God. Their origins were traced to an earlier secret order within the Vatican called the Keepers of the Treasury. These agents were dedicated in the task of retrieving sacred relics and returning them to the care of the Vatican. By 2011, at least 54 such artifacts had been recovered and the Treasure Guards were notified of an unknown archaeological expedition being conducted in Jordan for Solomon's tomb. A newly inducted Guard named Angelo determined that a possible 55th relic had been discovered in the form of the Ring of Solomon. One of their primary members, Angelo, had a complex history that led him to the order. He originally served in the Pope’s elite personal security guard, but his life changed when he fell in love with a woman who was eventually revealed to be a conspirator in an assassination attempt against the Pope. Stricken by this perceived personal failure, Angelo left his military post and became a priest to seek penance. However, his unique combination of combat skills and religious devotion eventually led the Church to recruit him into the Treasure Guards, tasking him with the high-stakes mission of securing artifacts like the Seal of Solomon before they could be exploited.

Overview

In appearance, the Treasure Guards were a clandestine and highly capable order within the Vatican, blending the discipline of elite security with the conviction of a religious brotherhood. They typically functioned as shadow operatives who despite their clerical ties did not necessarily adhere to traditional vestments during their field missions; instead, they presented as versatile agents equipped for rugged environments and high-stakes combat. They were essentially 'holy warriors' who possessed the physical prowess to navigate dangerous excavations and the tactical expertise to defend themselves against modern criminal organizations. Their collective identity was defined by a sense of sacred duty, appearing to the outside world as unassuming but disciplined individuals while secretly serving as the Vatican's first and last line of defense for artifacts deemed 'touched by God'.

Members of the Guard were given the mission of not only having an allegiance to God but also all objects connected to God that were revealed to mankind. These were sacred relics that were meant to be retrieved and returned to the Vatican where they were kept beneath the feet of the faithful. Those inducted were trained professionals that were tested to determine if they were capable for the tasks that lay ahead of them. Once they joined, they were provided standard issue equipment by the Vatican. This included a credit card to pay for financial costs with these cards source being gathered from collection plates from around the world. Thus, all members of the Guard were asked to use them wisely and respectfully.

Their headquarters were at the Vatican where specifically it was located underground at a secure site. The main operations chamber contained many staff members who were tasked with collating intelligence from around the world. Their task was separating genuine finds from hoaxes as the Vatican only stored genuine sacred relics that were definitively linked to God. Access was only allowed to registered members of the Guard who gained access through an elevator. These high-tech facilities included sophisticated cameras that ran facial recognition programs to determine the validity of the individuals that entered the elevator. Among the chambers included the armory that contained an arsenal of untraceable weapons and the artifact room that contained sacred objects of God.

Members

• Angelo :

Notes

• The Treasure Guards were created by Richard Kurti and Bev Doyle where they featured in the setting of the Treasure Guards universe.

Appearances

• Treasure Guards:

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