Black Zenith [Adventure RPG / Chapter Four: Fires of Heaven]

Not ten seconds pass since Watson's return before the sound of armored men moving through the streets becomes audible, momentarily followed by a troop of guardsmen wearing fullplate and carrying greatshields turning onto the street. The lead guard whose armor is gilded with fine scrollwork raises one arm, pointing at your group as he yells, "By order of the King, stop right there!"