The Red Guard were a mercenary company that originally worked in Tarloc as a replacement to the Knights of the Shores. During the course of the Omen in the Sky event, the Red Guard turned traitor - this was due to the use of weapons made of Red Star, of which the evil wizard, Kheldom, could control the user's mind. This led to an almighty battle between the Red Guard and the combined forces of Tarloc and Frostkeep. The Red Guard was defeated and those who were not slain were either thrown in prison to be executed, or were forced to join the Tarloc Guard.