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First Guard

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A high-ranking protector within Salamander's inner circle, tasked with immediate threat response and direct summons from Salamander. Operates independently of the Captain and Bruce, focusing on internal security and political stability within the palace.
8 appearances
Palace Security
Also known as: Guard 1st, First Guard

First Guard's Journey

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8 moments
S14E2 · The Masque of Mandragora Part 2
The Doctor eludes hunters through San Martino

Professional duty clashing with primal fear

Guard 1st kneels beside the turquoise-skinned corpse of the gate guard near the building’s front. He questions his companion about the cause of death, then rises to declare the need …

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S14E2 · The Masque of Mandragora Part 2
Giuliano inspects the turquoise-skinned guard's body

Confused and slightly superstitious, masking anxiety with insistence on religious explanations

The guard presents the corpse as evidence of a supernatural event, insisting it resembles a fire demon before being summarily dismissed. His deference to Giuliano’s authority is tinged with stubborn …

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S14E2 · The Masque of Mandragora Part 2
Giuliano probes the unnatural death with Marco

Confused and unsettled by the corpse’s unnatural appearance, he clings to familiar explanations before retreating when faced with reasoned dismissal

The guard captain enters cautiously, immediately venturing a superstitious explanation for the corpse’s turquoise skin before being abruptly dismissed. He defers to Giuliano’s authority with visible deference, exiting the chamber …

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S14E2 · The Masque of Mandragora Part 2
Doctor insists on going alone into ruins

Flustered alarm at the Doctor’s erratic behavior, reinforcing his superstitions about the ruins

The young guard, having spotted the group earlier, darts away immediately upon witnessing the Doctor’s sudden separation from Giuliano and Sarah. His retreat disrupts the fragile calm of the ruins, …

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S14E3 · The Masque of Mandragora Part 3
Mercenaries seize Marco in a night raid

Detached compliance, trusting the system to remain just—until the violence reveals its rot.

The Guard stands outside the chamber, his voice calm and authoritative as he enforces Giuliano’s orders. He unknowingly facilitates Federico’s deceit by delivering the false warrant that grants mercenaries entry. …

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S14E3 · The Masque of Mandragora Part 3
Doctor defies Hieronymous with artifact

Resolute adherence to duty despite the supernatural stakes

Moving in disciplined formation with Rossini, they grab Hieronymous mid-curse, pinning his arms and dragging him from the chamber despite his struggles. Their synchronized action affirms Giuliano’s order and the …

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S14E3 · The Masque of Mandragora Part 3
Sarah under cult control stabs at Doctor

Neutral focus on duty, unaffected by supernatural elements as long as their orders remain clear.

Accompany Rossini and physically restrain Hieronymous, following orders without hesitation despite the supernatural nature of the conflict.

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S14E3 · The Masque of Mandragora Part 3
Brutal struggle as Doctor intervenes

Neutral detachment masking comfort in institutional hierarchy

The Captain of the Guard and his soldiers execute Rossini’s orders without hesitation, quickly overwhelming Hieronymous and Giuliano in the corridor. Their disciplined adherence to command reveals the cold machinery …

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Affiliations

Palace Defenders
leader
Palace Security and Local Defense

As the Commander of Duke Giuliano’s palace security forces, San Martino Guard First is likely to be a leader or a key member of the palace's defensive or security operations, which aligns with the role of Palace Defenders.

Salamander’s Security
member
Elite Security, Recruitment, and Direct Operational Control

The First Guard is described as being a high-ranking protector within Salamander's inner circle, focusing on internal security and political stability within the palace. This aligns with the description of Salamander's Regime (Inner Circle) as having lieutenants and security enforcers who execute direct orders.

Across the Seasons

How this character reads at season scale

Season 5 · asteroid

A high-ranking protector within Salamander's inner circle, tasked with immediate threat response and direct summons from Salamander. Operates independently of the Captain and Bruce, focusing on internal security and political stability within the palace.