The Blood Moon Guard is considered the most elite of royal guard. Specially selected and carefully trained, members of this elite unit are tasked with the direct protection of the royal family, serving as their bodyguards and protectors.
Also known as the red guard, these ponies are made up exclusively of Moontouched individuals, ensuring a tight and intimate connection between them and the royals.

At times members of the red guard will don more standard royal guard armor, in an effort to draw less attention, but they always Carry a hidden pendant showing their true rank.

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