The DRK storyline

[Kyran-Varlsen]

I don't think the Sultansworn should be taking orders from anyone but the Sultana or their own. To them, Teledji should be little more than another up-jumped noble (who may or may not be bribing them). What is the point of the Sultansworn if they can be ordered to step aside from their posts by someone who is not A) Their Captain or B) Their Sultana? Being in charge of the Brass Blades does not grant Teledji judicial authority anymore than being in charge of the Stone Torches would allow Chief Foreman Fyrgeiss of Amajina & Sons Mineral Concerns to turn Mines in the area into his own personal Kingdoms where he can make whatever laws he wants.

If Teledji was able to order the Sultansworn guarding Nanamo's chambers to step aside then they still failed because they did not seek clarification from Nanamo herself. It is entirely possible that they got permission from the Handmaiden who they could easily assume was speaking on behalf of the Sultana. If the trusted Handmaiden had told them that the Sultana demanded Teledji's presence along with his guards then they could almost be forgiven for mistakenly letting Teledji walk in. This is really the only redeeming scenario for the Sultansworn and it still calls for a security review.

The Encyclopedia Eorzea is actually pretty clear about this, the Sultansworn only have half of the force that they need, they're weakened enough that they've had to receive aid from the Brass Blades to secure the palace. So it isn't purely a case of an incompetence or corruption on the Sulatansworn's part, though those likely play a part, but that they have been systematically weakened by the Monetarists, so that they could have their muscle there to "protect" the Sultana.

Okay. If I had only 10 guards in the Sultansworn then 3-5 of them would be outside the Bedchamber and the others either resting or patrolling. Let the rest of the Palace be guarded by Brass Blades - the Sultana is more important than a hallway or a banquet room. This would be similar to the Kingsuard in GoT - prioritize protecting the Royal Family above all else.