[Recruiting] Order Of The Black Eagle

[Aesterwald 246]

The Order of the Black Eagle

 

 

The Army of Aesterwald, Soldiers of his Majesty der König

 

 

Code and Tenants

-Tenants-

Originally named the Vandorian Order, the Force maintains a few examples of their past, such as their code of honor.

 

Why do Vanders fight?

† To fear the Creator and maintain His Church †

† To serve the liege lord in valour and faith †

† To refrain from the wanton giving of offence †

† To live by honour and for glory †

† To despise pecuniary reward †

† To obey those placed in authority †

† To guard the honour of fellow Vanders †

† To keep faith †

† To persevere to the end in any enterprise begun †

† To never to refuse a challenge from an equal †

† To never to turn the back upon a foe †

 

-The Primitive Rule of the Reichmann-

I. On The Speaking of Words

When in the presence of an ally, all Enlisted and Knights are to behave with kindness no matter the ill words spoken to them in accords to what the Vander’s code says “To refrain from the wanton giving of offence”.  Reichmann are not required to speak true on personal quarrels when asked upon unless if state security is involved.

 

II. On the Dress of the Reichmann

In order to provide a sense of pride and representation as persons of the Force all individuals serving the Königreich's Streitkräfte are expected to bear their banner’s colors in linen or wool unless deemed otherwise by the acting Draper.

 

A familiar issue to the Order is a sense of self identity amongst Enlisted, and Knights. Therefore the Königreich has deemed it fit to allow each person one accessory they may bear that does not possess any form of appearance which may warp the Force’s perception.

 

III.On Seniority of the Force

In the Order, a direct chain-of-command shall be established to prevent the usurpation of power from a more capable commander by a more popular commander. If a commander of higher standing appears, he is to take charge immediately. No orders are to be given by any other without the say of the senior. If it does happen that one takes command for himself, he and those that followed him shall be punished, either through lashings, demerit, blacklistment, or through the ancient rite of decimation.

 

The command shall go as follows:

 

A.) The Lord Constable

The Grandmaster has absolute command of the Force in all cases. His word is rule.

B.) The Senior Knights

The Senior Knights are the enactors of the Constable's Will and are second-in-line in seniority.

C.) The Knights

The Knights are the high officers of the Force and are naturally third-in-line in seniority.

D.) The Most Senior Enlisted

If no one else is present, the Kamerads are to be commanded by the highest clerical or military presence present.

 

IV. On Blackmarking

Blackmarking is the old rite of stripping an oathed Reichmann of their rights and rank by putting them beneath those who have just taken oath into the Order. Blackmarking is seen as a last attempt for an Enlisted or Knight to save themselves and their name before being removed from the Order. The Blackmarked have no rights, no honor, and no name. They are to be referred to as Blackmarked. If needed to specify, they will be named by their appearance or race.

 

Knights, the officers and idols of the Order, are to remain in the favor of the König or Wachtmeister. To fall far from their graces will result in Blackmarking without the ability to regain rank.

 

Blackmarking is to be seen as the greatest disgrace, to which only death in the Lord Creator’s Light can heal.

 

V. On Faults

Faults are simply actions that are committed by Reichmann that are in the wrong and are punishable, either through mental or physical labor. This can include anything from copying books to being whipped in public. Faults generally exist under the cardinal vices:

 

Gula (Gluttony)

Fornicatio (Fornication/Lust)

Avaritia (Avarice/Greed)

Superbia (Hubris, Pride)

Tristitia (Sorrow/Despair/Despondency)

Ira (Wrath)

Vanagloria (Vainglory)

Acedia (Sloth)

 

Faults can also be more specific. For example, harboring the condemned is a fault. If a great number of faults are committed, a Reichmann will be sought out for Blackmarking, or might be removed from the Force entirely.

 

Force Armament

The Order realizes the tactical and practical advantages of a wide arsenal of weapons, and take notes from many different cultures and societies. This makes them a dangerous force.

 

-Small Arms-

Waldenian Zweihänder

The Adunian Claymore is a giant sword capable of destroying any foe. Used without a shield, the Claymore is used with two hands. If it does not cut through armour, the sheer trauma of being hit by it is enough to stagger a man.

 

Waldenian Warhammer

The Waldenian Warhammer is a fairly bulky weapon of significant weight reserved for the slaying of undead or heavily armored opponents. With a blunt face on one half of the head and a piercing crow’s beak on the other, this weapon serves effectively in the hands of the Revandir family.

 

Salvian Spatha

The Salvian Spatha, originally used by the Salvus Shields, is a short sword. Rather than being used for infantry, the Order uses it for cavalry. It is long enough for perfect reach from a mounted soldier to hit a ground target.

 

Kaedreni Longsword

The Kaedreni Longsword is the primary weapon of the Reichmann. Long, blunt, and nasty, this sword is mobile and bulky, causing nasty wounds to the receiver.

 

Kaedreni Arbalest

The Kaedreni Arbalest is easily the most feared weapon of the foes of the Order of Saint Lucien. Originally used by the Force of the White Rose, the Kaedreni Arbalest pierces through armour like butter. Slow to reload, it is used as a one-shot weapon before being discarded for a sword. It is infamous to Elves and is the chosen weapon against heretics and for checkpoints.

 

-Siege Weapons-

The Order has an extensive history as masters of siege weaponry. Jack Rovin, a former member of the infamous White Rose, took his knowledge as an artilleryman in Squad Three and implemented it as soon as he could. In doing this, he continues an old tradition.

 

Hansetian Ballista

From the great white north, the Hansetian Ballista is used. Developed by the Teutonic siege engineers, it was widely used by their Hochmeister Mirtok DeNurem and made a great presence at the original Siege of the Dreadfort. It is designed for accurate, long-range fire at personnel, fortifications, and ships.

 

Kaedreni Onager

The Order of the White Rose developed this weapon early in their reign. It is effective as a small catapult and works slowly against weaker fortifications at short distances. It is capable of flinging hot pots of oil and basic explosives at enemy positions.

 

Waldenian Trebuchet

The Waldenian Trebuchet is an example of a tradition of artillery warfare. Large, intimidating, and powerful, the Waldenian Trebuchet is capable of great damage to all fortifications and at long distances.

 

Waldenian Catapult

The Waldenian Catapult is simply a more advanced version of the Kaedreni Onager, working at longer range distances and with more power.

 

Vander Levy

-Ranks-

 

-The High Authority-

The elders and veterans that figurehead the Force, the ones who have been elevated to the highest form of honour the Kingdom of Aesterwald can offer. Whether they be field commanders or stay within the confines of the Eagle’s Perch, the High Authority is the law and order of the Order.

 

Lord Constable (Wachtmeister)

Currently held by the elder Lord Rosencrantz Revandir, the Lord Constable is the Grandmaster Emeritus of the Force and ultimate figure, of power, of the Order besides the König himself. He is addressed as ‘Lord Constable’ or ‘Wachtmeister’.

 

Senior Knight (Ritter-älter) of Aesterwald

The battle-hardened knights who have shown loyalty and competence to have entered the personal fold of the Constable’s High Authority. Senior Knights carry out the Constable’s will and command with the rest of the Order, being his eyes and ears when the Constable himself is unable to attend. There is usually only two Senior Knights, though exceptions can be made at times. Senior Knights are addressed as ‘Great Ser’.

 

-The Knights and Officers of Aesterwald-

 

Knight (Ritter) of Aesterwald

The officers and idols of the Force, Knights are the men who carry the Order upon their backs. A Knight is truly a fearless warrior, and secure on every side, for his soul is protected by the armor of faith, just as his body is protected by the armor of steel. He is thus doubly-armed, and need fear neither demons nor men. Knights are to be addressed as 'Ser'.

 

Squire (Knappe)

The young lordings and nobles who train under the watchful eye of a Knight of Aesterwald. From polishing armor, practicing their arm in dueling, or writing prayers and stories, squires are under the complete guidance of his Knight. The typical age of a squire is between ten years to seventeen years, with few exceptions. Squires are to be addressed as 'Squire'.

 

-Enlisted-

Sergeant (Feldwebel)

Those who have proven their blood and worth in the eyes of their Kamerad and superiors shall enter the fold of the Sergeants, the still- youthful warriors who have shined brightly compared to their peers. Sergeant is also the first stepping stone in climbing the hierarchical ladder of the Order. They are to be addressed as 'Kamerad' or 'Sergeant'.

 

Infantry (Fußtruppe)

Oathed under the Black Eagle, Infantry are the warriors of the Order who shall bleed and be victorious for their fatherland. Oathed Enlisted are trusted enough to wear the Yellow and Black Cross upon their chest and bosom. They are to be addressed as 'Kamerad'.

 

-Special Roles-

Conservator (Konservator)

Blacksmithes and artisans, the Conservators are the master of supplies and materials that circulate the mass of the Order. Conservators create the mass intricate webs of supply lines and help keep the Order away from shortages of food, water, weapons, armor, and other assortment of materials. The rank is commonly held by Sergeants and above.

 

Disciplinary (Zuchtmeister)

Drilling the Enlisted and Knights is crucial in keeping the chains of the Order intact from gluttony and sloth, and it is the Disciplinaries who guarantee this. Disciplinaries carry the iconic whip, barred and bloodied from the countless Kamerads brought into compliance. The ranks is commonly held by Sergeant and above.

 

Eaglet Regiment

 

The Eaglet Regiment is for the Recruits of the main Army. It is currently led by Raomir Silverblade.

 

Sergeant of the Eaglets (Feldwebel of the Eaglets)

The Sergeant of the Eaglet’s is in charge of the new recruits. He is to make sure they have quarter’s and their uniforms. In addition he is to monitor them and is the one who decides when it is their time to advance the ranks and join the main Army.

 

Corporal (Korporal)

Corporals assist the Sergeant of the Eaglet Regiment in maintaining and training the force. They are in charge of recruiting and teaching the new one’s the ropes of warfare and life in the North.

 

Recruit (Rekrut)

The virgin-blooded, those who may become the next leaders of the Force first show themselves in the mass of the Recruits. They are to be addressed as 'Recruit', 'Initiate', or 'Eaglet'.

 

- Written By Otto Rovin the 'Bald' -

Application

 

Age: (How old are you?)
Race: (Are you a Human, Orc, Elf, Dwarf, Halfling, or Kharajyr?)
Origin: (Where are you from?)
What is your profession?: (What skill do you train?)
Do you have any fighting experience?:
What is your preferred weapon?:

[Aesterwald 246]

Reserved

[Charles_Grimlie 1072]

Application

Name: (What is your damn name?) Klaus Verdian

Age: (How old are you?) 25

Race: (Are you a Human, Orc, Elf, Dwarf, Halfling, or Kharajyr?) Human

Origin: (Where are you from?) Unknown.

What is your profession?: (What skill do you train?)  Cooking & Fletching

Do you have any fighting experience?: Basic/Advanced Arms & Shield Knowledge, Military experience.

What is your preferred weapon?: Bow & Spear

 

Accepted

[bov61 32]

Name: Guildenstern Revandir

Age: (How old are you?)
Race: (Are you a Human, Orc, Elf, Dwarf, Halfling, or Kharajyr?) Human
Origin: (Where are you from?) 
What is your profession?: (What skill do you train?) Smithing and Fletching
Do you have any fighting experience?: Ja
What is your preferred weapon?:Waldenian Warhammer

[Charles_Grimlie 1072]

Name: Guildenstern Revandir

Age: (How old are you?)

Race: (Are you a Human, Orc, Elf, Dwarf, Halfling, or Kharajyr?) Human

Origin: (Where are you from?) 

What is your profession?: (What skill do you train?) Smithing and Fletching

Do you have any fighting experience?: Ja

What is your preferred weapon?:Waldenian Warhammer

 

Accepted

[Primrose 59]

Name: Katie Rose-heart

Age: (How old are you?) 76
Race: (Are you a Human, Orc, Elf, Dwarf, Halfling, or Kharajyr?) Elf
Origin: (Where are you from?) Can't remember
What is your profession?: (What skill do you train?) Farmer, Alchemist
Do you have any fighting experience?: Yes.
What is your preferred weapon?: Bow, Daggers

[Reckless Banzai Screamer 15456]

A note is attached to the application:

 

With my time as temporary Lord Chancellor expiring with ultimatums being sent to the Crows, It is time I return to my intended service as a warrior of the Northern Kingdom until I am of need of other things at our Konig's direction.

 

Name: Lord Raigeki of House Kato

Age: (How old are you?) Hitting my mid fifties.
Race: (Are you a Human, Orc, Elf, Dwarf, Halfling, or Kharajyr?) I am man.
Origin: (Where are you from?) Kaedrin but my family hails from Yamamoto.
What is your profession?: (What skill do you train?) I am a chef, and I enjoyed fishing in my spare time.
Do you have any fighting experience?: I reached the rank of Grand Commander in the Order of St. Lucien. I've experience with siege weaponry and arbalests as well.
What is your preferred weapon?:Lucienist arming sword.

[Charles_Grimlie 1072]

Name: Katie Rose-heart

Age: (How old are you?) 76

Race: (Are you a Human, Orc, Elf, Dwarf, Halfling, or Kharajyr?) Elf

Origin: (Where are you from?) Can't remember

What is your profession?: (What skill do you train?) Farmer, Alchemist

Do you have any fighting experience?: Yes.

What is your preferred weapon?: Bow, Daggers

 

A note is attached to the application:

 

With my time as temporary Lord Chancellor expiring with ultimatums being sent to the Crows, It is time I return to my intended service as a warrior of the Northern Kingdom until I am of need of other things at our Konig's direction.

 

Name: Lord Raigeki of House Kato

Age: (How old are you?) Hitting my mid fifties.

Race: (Are you a Human, Orc, Elf, Dwarf, Halfling, or Kharajyr?) I am man.

Origin: (Where are you from?) Kaedrin but my family hails from Yamamoto.

What is your profession?: (What skill do you train?) I am a chef, and I enjoyed fishing in my spare time.

Do you have any fighting experience?: I reached the rank of Grand Commander in the Order of St. Lucien. I've experience with siege weaponry and arbalests as well.

What is your preferred weapon?:Lucienist arming sword.

 

Accepted, please come to the city to have your quarters assigned.

[Guest]

Name: Martin of House Winter.

Age: (How old are you?): 22.
Race: (Are you a Human, Orc, Elf, Dwarf, Halfling, or Kharajyr?): Human.
Origin: (Where are you from?): I was born in Castle Tantallon, Kaldonia.
What is your profession?: (What skill do you train?): Woodworking, specifically in the fletching category.
Do you have any fighting experience?: I was a soldier under the Order of the Flaming Rose, and squired under Ser Vulpes Roke for some years.
What is your preferred weapon?: The Kaedreni longsword.

[Kronoslordoftime 0]

Name: Nathaniel Grace

Age: (How old are you?) 19
Race: (Are you a Human, Orc, Elf, Dwarf, Halfling, or Kharajyr?) Human
Origin: (Where are you from?) Petrus
What is your profession?: (What skill do you train?) Blacksmithing
Do you have any fighting experience?: No
What is your preferred weapon?: Sword and hammer

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A peasant courier would approach both of the men individually, speaking in a Waldenian accent. He would tell each man to report to the Fortress of Vanderfell and report to an officer. He would then add to send bird if problems occur.

[Coaster 2086]

:)))

Age: (How old are you?): 31
Race: (Are you a Human, Orc, Elf, Dwarf, Halfling, or Kharajyr?): Human
Origin: (Where are you from?) Ruska
What is your profession?: (What skill do you train?) NYET
Do you have any fighting experience?: Am veteran of many wars, fought as leader of fellow Ruskan mercenaries in BLOC-Oren war, in purge of Snow Elf, in many more... made work as hired blade for many Lords and nations. I am of perfect soldier, make no asking of question, always of getting job done... 
What is your preferred weapon?: Sword 

[Aesterwald 246]

:)))

Age: (How old are you?): 31

Race: (Are you a Human, Orc, Elf, Dwarf, Halfling, or Kharajyr?): Human

Origin: (Where are you from?) Ruska

What is your profession?: (What skill do you train?) NYET

Do you have any fighting experience?: Am veteran of many wars, fought as leader of fellow Ruskan mercenaries in BLOC-Oren war, in purge of Snow Elf, in many more... made work as hired blade for many Lords and nations. I am of perfect soldier, make no asking of question, always of getting job done... 

What is your preferred weapon?: Sword 

 

Seeing no name, the application cannot be excepted. Upon further notice, the application seems to be written in that common Raevir tongue, as in where they write in an accent. It is decided that the application is best thrown in the fire.

[Coaster 2086]

you big pusy

[Mr_Boomer337 56]

(( Reminds me of the Corps :D ))