The Kal’Akash Garrison

[Tirenas 677]

The Kal’Akash Garrison

Protectors of the Capital

 

The Kal’Akash Garrison, the standing and professional force in the Grand Kingdom of Urugan, is in-charge of the protection, continuation, and preservation of the Dwarven race and culture. Its predecessor, the Dwarven Legion, has history which stretches back hundreds of years, having many notable commanders.

 

Hierarchy

 

Senior Offices

 

Lord Protector

The Lord Protector is the most senior office in the Grand Kingdom's military. He is in-charge with the macro-management of both the Kal’Akash Garrison, the King’s Cohort, and the assorted levies of the Kingdom. He will be the de-jure general upon the battlefield provided the Grand King opts out.

 

Captain of the Garrison

The Captain of the Garrison is an exemplary soldier who has displayed confidence and intelligence in his duties. Whilst the Lord Protector serves as the grand overseer of all things, the Captain handles the day-to-day tasks of the Garrison, assuring that all men are tended after. He will take orders directly from the Lord Protector and convey such to those below him.

 

High Offices

 

Legate

The Legate is the highest officer within the Garrison, responsible for maintain the activity and well-being of the men under him. These men have proven themselves to be capable leaders in the heat of battle, and relay the given command of their hierarchy. In the absence of the Captain, the most senior Legate may take command.

 

Pridebearer

The Pridebearer is a junior officer rank, derived from its original duty of wielding and defending the banner of Urguan. Pridebearers hold authority over the enlisted, and are expected to assure discipline amongst the ranks.

 

Honorable

 

Greybeard

Greybeard is the status for retired guardsmen, regardless of rank and grade. Greybeards may occasionally come back to service, upon request of the Lord Protector. To be able to reserve Greybeard status, a guardsmanmust serve for at least 20 years.

 

Longbeard

The Longbeard is a former officer within the Garrison who has stepped down from their active roles within the military. Generally speaking, Longbeards withhold the ability to re-instated as an Ironguard upon speaking with the incumbent Captain. To be able to claim Longbeard status, an officer must have served a minimum of five years within the Garrison.

 

Rusthelm

A Rusthelm is a previous member of the garrison who had ranked as an enlisted yet no longer serves actively. Rusthelms may return to the military as the equivilent status of a Stoneguard upon approval by the Captain. To claim Rusthelm status, a guardsman must have served a minimum of five years of service.

 

Enlisted

Ironbreaker

Ironbreakers are the veterans of the enlisted, often relied upon by the Pridebearers and Legates to maintain order and ensure survival of the troops. Most of the time, the Ironbreakers are already half-way eligible for becoming Greybeards, but exceptions are made.

 

Ironguard

The Ironguards are some of the more competent and worthy of the guardsmen. They’ve proven themselves as distinguished dwed during their training, and hold the new-found responsibility of passing that onto the newer and younger generation of guardsmen.

 

Stoneguard

The Stoneguard has proven themselves worthy as a Grunt and have advanced onwards to better things. This rank makes up the bulk of the garrison.

 

Grunt

A grunt is a recruit and initiate in the Garrison. All grunts go through the Trials of Combat, and are expected to be completely obedient to all Dwarves of higher standing in the Garrison. Generally, Grunts get to participate in most of the hard labor committed by the Garrison.

 

Duties

Duties are tasks executed by all members of the Garrison, no matter rank or responsibility. Combining any two of these duties in place of general training is acceptable.

 

Guard Duty

The role of the guardsman is crucial within the capital, whether it be for the defense against hostile invaders or the simple upholding of the law.

 

Gate management

If not simply defending the city in general, a few guardsmen may find themselves manning the gate. This is a very important job, for they are the first line of defense against lawbreakers and raiders.

 

Patrol

Patrolling is one of the most vital functions the Garrison has. To ensure the safety and stability of the realm, patrols may be held on the roads and between settlements to act as a watch for bandits and illegal activity. Patrols also can be used to protect miners from hostile creatures, and spot un-dwarven use of land.

 

Trials of Combat

Before a grunt may obtain the rank of Stoneguard, there are specific objectives he must complete to show his fitness, temperance, and obedience to his superiors. These are known as the Trials of Combat.

 

Stage One: Training

The grunt will be led through the default training program that all go through. The guardsmen will experience crucial fitness testing through long-route running and swimming, as well as lifting and throwing various objects. Then, the grunt will be given basic weapons training without person-to-person combat. Finally, the guardsman will participate in basic fist-fighting with his fellows.

 

Stage Two: Discipline

The guardsman will be tasked with remembering various codes, phrases, and rules that are associated with being part of the Garrison. This is to ensure that all are new bodies are appropriately educated in the ways of the guardsmen.

 

Stage Three: Tactics

The guardsman will now be forced to learn the different formations, commands, and tactics employed by the Garrison. This includes the various Vel, Dree Vel, and Aemiz formations. During this time, guardsmen will be able to finally participate in group v. group fighting. After their successful integration, they are considered Stoneguards.

 

Formation and Command

Vel (Line)

“Form Vel!” - Stationary “Veloz! Velak!”

- Formation always has the leader in front

- Line must not pass leader or break form during march

- Not default stance when inactive

 

Dree Vel (Three Lines)

“Dree Vel!”

- Formation always has the leader in front

- Line must not pass leader or break form during march

- May be default stance when inactive if number exceed 8 soldiers

- Continues going down in rows to accompany all soldiers

 

Aemiz (Row)

“Aemiz!”

- Formation always has the leader in front

- Row will not be used during march

- Default stance when inactive if number is less than 8 soldiers

 

Tekom (Box)

“Tekom!”

- Formation has leader in the center

- Important individuals will be hosted on the inside

- Line must not pass leader or break form during march

- Rarely used during march due to difficulty to maintain

- Not default stance when inactive

 

Kor

“Kor, form!”

- Formation has leader in the center

- Officers form the outer points of the crescent

- Used to absorb charges, primarily infantry charges

 

Rym

“Rym, ho!”

- Formation has leader in the center, and three-four lines around the center

- Officers form each of the points.

- Used to absorb charges, primarily cavalry charges

 

 

Armour & Uniform

All guardsmen are required to wear the uniform suitable to their rank.

All uniforms are currently under re-inspection and design.

 

Applications

In order to join, send an application to the Lord Protector or Captain (Post below).

 

OOC

MC Name:

Skype Username:

RP
Name:

Age:

Race:

Prior Merits and Services:

 

Edited October 9, 2015 by Tirenas

[Taketheshot 3834]

Ooc 

Mc username:Taketheshot56
Skype username:Taketheshot56

Rp
Name: Balgruff Frostbeard
Age:200
Race:Cave Dwarf
Prior merits or services:
Ironbreaker in the legion for around 20 years

(2 months) 

Fought in the defence of Adunia
Multiple defences of the Snow Elves 

Edited October 4, 2015 by Taketheshot

[rathat 868]

OOC

MC Name: diamondsoup

Skype Username: TacosWithCheese

RP
Name: Ameg Irongut

Age: 211

Race: Dwed

Prior Merits and Services: Grunt

[223hero7 2]

OOC

MC Name: 223hero7

Skype Username:

RP
Name: Eirik Ireheart

Age: 117

Race: Mountain Dwarf

Prior Merits and Services: Gate duty, a handful of arrests.

[Skippy 2466]

OOC

MC Name: skippy369

Skype Username: dustin.gregoire1

RP
Name: Orimm Irongut

Age: 157

Race: Cave Dwarf

Prior Merits and Services: Winner of the past tournament under Uldar Irongut, warrior of Anabella.

[Tirenas 677]

A note bearing the Lord Protector's seal would be sent to all of the above.
"You are accepted and reaffirmed as a soldier of Kal'Akash."

Edited October 5, 2015 by Tirenas

[Dreek 1633]

OOC

MC Name:30326

Skype Username:you have it

RP
Name:Drynn Ireheart

Age:247

Race:Mountain Dwarf

Prior Merits and Services:9th Grand Champion of Urguan, Champion of Balek Irongut

 

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Application

 

OOC

MC Name: dramsayd

Skype Username: davidwramsay

RP
Name: Magar Hammerfist

Age: 139

Race: Mtn. Dwarf

Prior Merits and Services: Ironguard, in the legion for ((whatever 2 and a half months is in RP years)) fought against the frostbeard rebellion, and in many warclaims and a few battles/events since joining.

[sneakybandit 1650]

 

OOC

MC Name: sneakybandit

Skype Username: sneakybandit1

RP
Name: Darek Hammerfist

Age: 200

Race: mountain dwarf

Prior Merits and Services: Stoneguard for 2 year ((2 weeks)) and fought multiple times for the king and protecting him

[Pando_ 446]

Applications

In order to join, send an application to the Lord Protector or Captain (Post below).

 

OOC

MC Name:  PandaPlayer1231

Skype Username: Dont have one

RP
Name: Rorry

Age: 102

Race: Dwarf

Prior Merits and Services: Stone Guard Worked for Ionnis in this establishment Also worked for the Frostguard's Kingdom for a bit

[Tirenas 677]

A note bearing the Lord Protector's seal would be sent to all of the above.
"You are accepted and reaffirmed as a soldier of Kal'Akash."

[Ender_Panda13 78]

OOC

MC Name: Ender_Panda

Skype Username: ender_panda

RP
Name: Dozor Grandaxe

Age: 210

Race: Mountain Dwarf

Prior Merits and Services: Prior Legate ΣIII, self turned grunt after period of unavailability.

[CptShoelace 137]

OOC

MC Name: CptShoelace

Skype Username: theschuman

RP
Name: Tog Irongrinder

Age: 284

Race: Mountain Dwed

Prior Merits and Services: Was in t'e legion fur over two elven years ((dunno that in stone days lol)) and held a multitude of ranks such as commander, legate, longbeard. Fought in many battles such as the battle fur Thoringrad and the countless wars with oren.

[Cordial__ 230]

OOC

MC Name: CordialOblivion

Skype Username: saithor_

RP
Name: Dwalin Irongut

Age: 372

Race: Cave Dwarf

Prior Merits and Services: Ironbreaker in Legion for 20 years

Defence of Snelves against Dragon

Fought in Civil War against raids and in the final battle

[Pancakehz 2279]

OOC

MC Name: MCPancakes

Skype Username: you got it

RP
Name: Duren Hammerfist

Age: 358

Race: Dwarf

Prior Merits and Services: Commander in the Legion, Da Khro Akvel Officer, Previous military experience with other groups, 20 years of combined service in the legion

Edited October 5, 2015 by MCPancakes