Blackguard Humour

Not all of the Blackguard's rivalries are truly malevolent in nature, as the close bonding amongst the guardsmen has lead them to often take a more laid-back approach to the other Imperium Factions when they speak of them in private. Several popular stereotypes have sprung up, such as the Sanctum being a "gossip club" for women, the Redcloaks being lazy and moronic, and the Shadowblades being cowardly.

The jokes can be both short one-liners, long stories, and even limericks. Most, however, are quite mean, and usually directed at the Blades. A short list of samples have been listed below.

Jokes
-"Where is the best place to hide the Redcloak Captain's War-Room key?"

-"Under his work boots."

-"How does a Shadowblade get into an honest business?"

-"Through the window."

-"How many Sisters does it take to submit a vote on the council?"

-"Ten. Four to vote on it, three to gossip about it, two to document what everyone else is saying, and one to sweet-talk the Blackguard for support."

A young Blackguard was romantically ambushed in a darkened room of the Barracks. After months of the social isolation that comes from twelve-hour workdays, the Guardsman was happy to reciprocate.

However, when asked by a friend to identify the lover, the Guardsman was puzzled: "All I know for sure is that it was a Redcloak - I had to do all the work!"

Limericks
A Blade preyed in shadows on habit

But his mark turned around on a gambit

Not fully a man

The Blade turned and ran

Though his target had just been a rabbit

There once was a Redcloak platoon

Protecting the Blade's highest goon

Who now they could see

Had turned out to be

A strategically shaven baboon

A Priestess who's clothing was strewed

By winds that left her quite nude

Called a Blackguard along

And unless I am wrong

You expected this part to be lewd