The Mubarizuns

[Raomir 1855]

“The Mubarizuns”

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Called upon by the Caliph to protect the Children of Allah and the Jewel of the Caliphate, the Mubarizun are the champions of the City of Al-Dirakh. They stand as role models for the Qalasheen and must be willing to risk their lives for the greater good.

 

The Mubarizun offers those with bravery and skill to put their skills to a noble cause. Foreigners in the Caliphate who choose not to convert can evade the Foreign tax by joining the Mubarizun though it should be noted they must first be oathed.

 

While individual strength is important, the Mubarizun push themselves to learn as much as they can - whether that be in the realms of politics, culture, language, or science. While off duty, a guard of the Mubarizun might be in Al-Dirakh’s library studying or enjoying a smoke at the hoo'kah lounge among comrades and citizens. The Mubarizun follows a strict code once oathed.

 

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Virtues of the Qalasheen

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To protect the Qalasheen from interior and exterior threats.

To protect the Caliph, Allah’s appointed leader for the Qalasheen.

To protect the Faith of the Qalasheen.

To protect and share knowledge gathered for the benefit of the Qalasheen.

To show no fear when facing the Infidel.

To respect those in command.

To know restraint when dealing with the foolish.

To take personal responsibility for any wrong doings.

To present one’s self in the best way possible.

To pursue knowledge into old age.

To know humility.

To avoid the gossip of prideful men.

 

Oathing

 

An un-oathed shall be oathed after they have completed their basic studies. He will be orally tested by an Amir or all of them at once. If he passes he will then be tested in weaponry by going out on a Monster hunt. If he is victorious he shall be nominated to be oathed. The oathing is to be done by the Caliph and an Amir. It is not required that all three of the Amirs be present.

 

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Ranks

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The Caliph - As head of both the Caliphate and the faith of the Qalasheen, the Caliph has the final say in all matters of the Mubarizun. His involvement is generally indirect however and is typically handled by his Amirs.

 

The Amir - The Mubarizun is led by the three Amirs, their power is split evenly and equally. In the native tongue, Amir translates to Commander. The members of the Mubarizun are to obey the Amir’s orders and requests, their orders can only be overruled by the Caliph. Only the Caliph can appoint new Amirs.

 

The Faris - The officers of the Mubarizun, a Faris is a soldier who has shown great wisdom in times of great pressure and has certain leadership qualities. They are chosen by the Amirs after extensive talks and debates, and are usually veterans of the Mubarizun. Each Faris will lead his own group of Mameluks.

 

The Mameluke - The vast majority of the Mubarizun will be made up of Mamelukes. The Mameluke is the first rank after being oathed, which is granted to those Talebs who have passed their tests to become official men of the Mubarizun.

 

The Taleb - The Taleb are the new recruits of the Mubarizun, or the unoathed, and are required to be oathed by the oathing standards set. If the taleb is not oathed, they may not receive any additional ranking. Talebs who are looking to work around the foreign tax must wait to be oathed.

 

Further more, additional ranks may be created upon needing expansion of the topic of the military’s organization. The decision is to be made by the three Amirs.

 

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Sub-Rankings

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Mwahtemed (Quartermaster) - The Mwahtemed is an title given to those who show capability of doing such jobs as making sure the other soldiers are equipped enough to do their tasks. Specializing in the organization of arms, ranging from weaponry to armor, the task of the Mwahtemed is to assure that their fellow soldiers are equipped.

 

Muhandis (Engineer) - The Muhandis specializes in the use of military siege weaponry, such as siege crossbows, battering rams, catapults, and trebuchets.

 

Jarraah (Surgeon) - The Jarraah is the lifeline of the military by making sure the injured and wounded do not die with the use of advanced medical knowledge, vital to the job.

 

Tekdeebi (disciplinarian) - The Tekdeebi is the role that ensures that the Mubarizun are kept in line. This role is the backbone of the military and is vital to keeping pecking order enforced.

 

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Auxiliary Rankings

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In the means of military operation, there are several auxiliary rankings that are given to the soldiers who excel in those roles. The determination of these soldiers are shown through regular training and show of character traits.

 

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Skills

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Camel Riding - Mubarizun who think they would excel on a Camel will be offered Camel riding lessons.

 

Left-handed Archery - Each oathed soldier of the Mubarizun is to be trained in archery through the traditional ways of the Qalasheen. The traditional use of the left-handed archery being vital to the survival of the bow-wielder.

 

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Armory

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With the vast amounts of weaponry and armor types at the Qalasheen’s disposal, they tend to use more traditional means of arms. However it is not uncommon for a Mubarizun to specialize in an “outsider” weapon. The Caliph Faiz Kharadeen had ventured long in the outside realms and brought with him a variety of foreign weapons that have been studied and replicated over time through trial and error.

 

Spears - One of the more common forms of weaponry that the Mubarizun has inside of its arsenal, the spear is regarded as a versatile weapon. The spear is often a tough, wooden staff with a pointed, ferrum tipped end, sharp enough to impale various types of creatures, including humans. The spears can be used on foot,on horseback, or even to be thrown.

 

Sabre - The traditional sabre, much like a sword but with a curved blade, makes it a common choice to be used. It is much like a straight sword, but allowing a more fluid swing, because of its physique. A variant such as the cavalry sabre is also used upon horseback, allowing the occasional camel rider to easily cut down their foe.

 

Scimitar - Another traditional sword variant being the scimitar is also used amongst the soldiers. It’s close relation to the broadsword makes it another commonly used weapon, due to its extended length and single edged - curved blade.

 

Khopesh - The khopesh is a hooked weapon, with blunt edges. It is entirely made of ferrum or other various metals. The tip, or end of the hook is commonly pointed, or sharp, but also comes with blunted variants. The khopesh excels as a weapon in which can bypass the defense of a regular shield, by hooking over it’s edges to the target behind.

 

Hasta - The hasta has proven to be a popular weapon among the Qalasheen based upon its effective spear design. The hasta is a double edged halberd variant, with both ends of the staff of the spear being able to be used in combat. On the upper end, the hasta has a ferrum double-blade, in which extends out beyond the staff of the spear. The double-blade of the hasta’s upper end then reach back to meet at the top with the shape of the upper half of a broad sword's blade. The bottom end of the hasta has the normal spear tip on it’s end. The staff length of the hasta varies, allowing easier usage by different sized soldiers. The hasta can be used as either a one handed weapon or a two handed weapon.

 

Shields - The traditional wooden tower and buckler shield esque shields are also used in the military. The shields often vary in size and are commonly covered with either plate metal, or leather hides to ensure protection. Ranging from bucklers to tower shields, the traditional usage of them in combat make the trained soldier lethal in one handed combat.

 

Armor - Gambesons, Lamellar, and the occasionally rare plate armor are used amongst the soldiers. The armors encompass the usage of ferrum, tanned leather, animal hides, wool, and the such. When not needed in combat, the soldiers do not wear their armors, as the heat of the desert sky would bake them to a burnt crisp.

 

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Application

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RP

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Do you abide by the Qalashi Faith? :

 

 

((  Trolly Applications, or Applications that were obviously submitted with little effort put into them will be auto-denied. ))

[Raomir 1855]

-Reserved-

[James 425]

OOC

MC Name : James27049

Age : 17

Do you have Teamspeak/are you willing to download it : You already know I do.

Do you agree to PK ( Player Kill ) your character permanently if asked to by the Caliph or one of the Three Amirs? This will only be done if it makes sense RPly, or if you are trolling too much : The caliph faiz yes, I do not know the three amirs and therefore do not agree.  I agree as long as the reasons are reasonable in roleplay. I'm a pretty reasonable person. ;)

Timezone : PST/SoCal

Do you have a Skype? If yes, please write it here, or PM it to me: zack27049

 

RP

Name : Youssef Jahrar

Race : Farfolk/Qalasheen

Age : 24

Gender : Male

Reason for wanting to join the Mubarizun : To serve the glorious caliph and caliphate, as well as protect the great city of Al'Dirakh.

Please give us a little bit of your background ((A short paragraph )) : Youssef Jahrar was born and raised with his brother Abdul Jahrar ((Charles_Grimlie)). He is currently one of the first residents and builders of Al'Dirakh. He is a scholar raised within the family as such with most of the Jahrar family, but prides himself with his skill with a scimitar and sabre. Most of his younger life he dedicated to studying and cooking, before turning to the art of swordplay. He hopes to use this skill in combat against the enemies of the Caliphate and to bring honor to his name, and his families. He currently works in the caliphate as a farmer and scholar, but wishes to join the military to further his devotion to the Caliphate as well as further/train his skill with a sword.

Do you abide by the Qalashi Faith? : Yes

[Mr_Boomer337 56]

RP

Name : Hashim Kaneen

Race : Farfolk

Age : Thirty-Eight

Gender : M

Reason for wanting to join the Mubarizun : Hashim’s family in its earlier days had been heavily structured around the art of combat. Being the child raised militaristic family, it would only make sense for him to join the force his kin had joined before him.
Short Bio : Hashim had recently come back to his family’s estate after a fourteen year long nomadic period. In the time of this fourteen years Hashim had been traveling between different human cultures studying them to their fullest potential. By now he’s returned with a bundle of notes and endless pages of written script about numerous humans. ((A more fleshed out BIO and character card will soon come for my new character so stand by Raomir…))

Do you abide by the Qalashi Faith? : YES

 

OOC

MC Name : BooMziE

Age : Nineteen

Do you have Teamspeak/are you willing to download it : Yes

Do you agree to PK ( Player Kill ) your character permanently if asked to by the Caliph or one of the Three Amirs? This will only be done if it makes sense RPly, or if you are trolling too much : YES

Timezone : Central

Do you have a Skype? If yes, please write it here, or PM it to me : YES you have it.

[D A N N Y 966]

OOC

MC Name: Dovee

Age: 30-40.

Do you have Teamspeak/are you willing to download it : Yeah.

Do you agree to PK ( Player Kill ) your character permanently if asked to by the Caliph or one of the Three Amirs? This will only be done if it makes sense RPly, or if you are trolling too much: Yeah.

Timezone: Australian Eastern Time Zone (UTC+ 10:00)

Do you have a Skype? If yes, please write it here, or PM it to me: Yeah - I'll PM it to you.

 

RP

Name: "Brother Siegfried"

Race: Human.
Age: 30 to 40
Gender: Male
Reason for wanting to join the Mubarizun: Service, a way to pay for the hospitality and friendship offered by the Qalasheen people. Also, as a source of income as I search for a lead to my past.

Please give us a little bit of your background ((A short paragraph )): I awoke in Aeldin. I was ordered to suppress a female succubus, and slay a troublesome cockatrice. I died after falling from the snowcaps in the region of Yokuda. I travelled back after a year, in hope to find out who I was. I ended up here.

Do you abide by the Qalashi Faith?: Not as of yet.

[Raomir 1855]

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*reviews the applications and nods as he accepts them all and writes each a private letter which he hands to his couriers to deliver*

[Vesalian 62]

OOC

MC Name : Aetas

Age : 16

Do you have Teamspeak/are you willing to download it : Yes.

Do you agree to PK ( Player Kill ) your character permanently if asked to by the Caliph or one of the Three Amirs? This will only be done if it makes sense RPly, or if you are trolling too much : Yes.

Timezone : GMT+1

Do you have a Skype? If yes, please PM it to me : Yes.

 

RP

Name : Abd Al-Aziz Shahzada

Race : Farfolk (Subudai)
Age : 27
Gender : Male
Reason for wanting to join the Mubarizun : I was born to serve the mighty, hence my name, Abd Al-Aziz.

Please give us a little bit of your background ((A short paragraph )) : I am the oldest son of Mehmed Shahzada, legistrate to the caliph. I descent from the Subudai tribes, though in time, we have learned to share many aspects of the Qalasheen people, now living together in harmony. Contrary to my father, I hone the skill of the spear rather than the pen. Thus I wish to become lifeguard to the Caliph, ever standing by his side.

Do you abide by the Qalashi Faith? : Of course.

 

As-salamu alaykum!

((Such irony))

[Arctic_Guard 1068]

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*Amir Rilkor Niwarsay stamps the application with his orange mash of dye as a seal of approval, sending it to the storage to be kept in the records.*

[Kaiser 2347]

OOC

MC Name : Rotharr

Age : 17

Do you have Teamspeak/are you willing to download it : Yes

Do you agree to PK ( Player Kill ) your character permanently if asked to by the Caliph or one of the Three Amirs? This will only be done if it makes sense RPly, or if you are trolling too much : Yes 

Timezone : Est Us.

Do you have a Skype? If yes, please PM it to me : Yes (Rotharr.r)

 

RP

Name : Shane Avo

Race : Human
Age : 27
Gender : Male
Reason for wanting to join the Mubarizun : Source of income

Please give us a little bit of your background ((A short paragraph )) : My family were goat farmers in the Northern wilds while I was still young. I was the eldest of three boys, and often took care of the family's farm at time. When of age, I had left my home in search of. of course, what most young people look for: wealth and fame. In time I learned some sword work and a few skills, and settled for a more quiet life. I came upon the Caliphate, where I was captured by it's beauty, and wished to start new life here. With my meager skills, I thought work for the military would suit me.

Do you abide by the Qalashi Faith? : No, but I am willing to learn and, in time, convert if I see fit.

[Birdnerdy 1539]

MC Name :

Age : 15

Do you have Teamspeak/are you willing to download it : Yes

Do you agree to PK ( Player Kill ) your character permanently if asked to by the Caliph or one of the Three Amirs? This will only be done if it makes sense RPly, or if you are trolling too much : Of course!

Timezone : US Est

Do you have a Skype? If yes, please PM it to me : You already have it fam.

 

RP

Name : Basir Kaneen

Race : Human
Age : 28
Gender : Male
Reason for wanting to join the Mubarizun : My greatest desire is to protect Al Dirakh and its inhabitants, and to bring honor to the Kaneen family.

Please give us a little bit of your background ((A short paragraph )) : Since birth, I have lived with my father and brothers, and fought with tooth and nail to protect my family and friends. When the Kaneen family settled in Al Dirakh, I became convinced that giving my life to defend our beautiful city was the best way for me to live. By  joining the Mubarizun, I will fulfill my life's wishes, to serve Allah, to protect the Caliphate, and uphold the Kaneen name.

Do you abide by the Qalashi Faith? : Indeed, I do.

[tim0717 11]

MC Name : tim0717

Age : 16

Do you have Teamspeak/are you willing to download it : Yes

Do you agree to PK ( Player Kill ) your character permanently if asked to by the Caliph or one of the Three Amirs? This will only be done if it makes sense RPly, or if you are trolling too much : Yes

Timezone : PST

Do you have a Skype? If yes, please PM it to me : Yes, you already have it. :)

 

RP

Name : Hassan Kaneen

Race : Farfolk
Age : 19
Gender : Male
Reason for wanting to join the Mubarizun : Hassan feels willingly obligated to join for his family and for the Qalashi Faith.

Please give us a little bit of your background ((A short paragraph )) : Hassan, like the rest among his large family of brothers and uncles, arrived with Faiz Kharadeen on the shores of Deus Proditor looking for a new home. It was here Hassan spent many of his early days, watching the grand city of Al-Dirakh take shape in the harsh desert. He grew up in its streets with the rest of his brothers, and it is here he wishes to stay and protect. For Allah and his family.

Do you abide by the Qalashi Faith? : Of course!

[Raomir 1855]

*sends out messengers to each of the applicants*
"You have all been accepted, report to the City Gate when you may."

[Enlightenment 2300]

OOC

MC Name :xXMark123Xx

Age :13

Do you have Teamspeak/are you willing to download it : yes

Do you agree to PK ( Player Kill ) your character permanently if asked to by the Caliph or one of the Three Amirs? This will only be done if it makes sense RPly, or if you are trolling too much : I agree

Timezone : us east

Do you have a Skype? If yes, please PM it to me : xXxMark123xXx

 

RP

Name : Tariq Kaneen

Race : farfolk
Age : 15
Gender : male
Reason for wanting to join the Mubarizun : To protect the Caliphate with my brothers.

Please give us a little bit of your background ((A short paragraph )) : Tariq grew up with his brothers in Al-Dirakh. he began to learn how to read, and write early in his years he learned how to use the bow, and arrow quite effectively by shooting at wild animals in the desert, espicailly kangaroos.

Do you abide by the Qalashi Faith? : yes

[Chthonian_ 100]

OOC

MC Name : bordianutudor

Age : 15

Do you have Teamspeak/are you willing to download it : No

Do you agree to PK ( Player Kill ) your character permanently if asked to by the Caliph or one of the Three Amirs? This will only be done if it makes sense RPly, or if you are trolling too much : Yes

Timezone : GTM+1

Do you have a Skype? If yes, please PM it to me : I have it is tudor_bordianu

 

RP

Name : Sarhaad

Race : Farfolk (duh)
Age : 37
Gender : Male
Reason for wanting to join the Mubarizun : I want to be a scout

Please give us a little bit of your background ((A short paragraph )) : Sarhaad was born in the desert among the tribes learning how to shoot a bow and ride a camel, when the Caliph reunited the tribes he went to the city and crafted weapons for the locals.

Do you abide by the Qalashi Faith? : Yes.

[Arctic_Guard 1068]

 

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*The Waldenian Amir nods in approval, as he sends off sealed letters to each of the applicants, it reads:* "Welcome, meet with me or another Amir to further discuss your recruitment."