Unification beneath the Ashwood

[Malgonious 2758]

 

 

 

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A gathering of various bannermen from Drayton, Greymane, and Ruric can be seen crowding around the mound that would hold up the Ashwood, the sigil of House Ruric.  Many different colors, many officers barking orders, a very irritating sight to Ser Hakon Ruric, whom would stand overhead atop the mound.

 

"Father, look at this.  Such informality and chaos cannot be the subject of the Imperium's best, could it?"

 

Eirik Ruric would look disgruntled at the bannermen, his face turned to his son.

 

"Aye this is truly a problem my son.  I entrust this to you, for only you can mend this."

 

Hakon would gaze below to the loyal forces of his House.  His eyes would close, and he would envision a stalwart force, unified beneath a single purpose... Preservation.

 

"BROTHERS!  HARK, HEED MY CALL!"

 

Ser Hakon Ruric would gaze upon the attention that he had desired, focused upon the Ashwood, focused upon his words.  His lip curled, his breath coarse and rough.

 

"From the recent conflict, I saw something that disgusted me.  I saw a lack of unity within our people.  I saw many officers barking idle commands to rampant dogs!  I saw complete ignorance of chain-of-command, and men following suit on their own whims!  NO MORE!"

 

Hakon would grow a scowl upon his face, his anger flowing forth, and taking form in word.

 

"For so long, our people have stood without centralized unity.  Under many different banners, under many different leaders... No more.  

 

Hakon would regain his composure before his men, and finally the idea had come to him.  The answer to his problem.

On this day, we stand united from the ashes of old warbands, orders, and levymen.

 

Many bannermen would begin to nod, some officers disgruntled, but the overall consensus was positive.  Hakon continued with his speech.

 

 On this day arises The Ashguard, with one purpose.  The preservation of the Imperium."

 

Cheers would begin to erupt from the bannermen, officers slowly starting to nod, understanding the situation.

 

"TOGETHER!  BENEATH THE ASHWOOD, THE DENIZENS OF THE SLAIN HANGING OVER-WATCH, WEEPING IN THE SEVEN SKIES FOR THE SLAIN HEANTHENOUS KIN TO COME, FROM YOUR HANDS!"

 

The bannermen would erupt into chants and cheers, the feeling of pride washing over them.

 

"THE ASHGUARD STANDS TALL MY BROTHERS!  JOIN ME, UNIFIED AT LONG LAST!  JOIN ME, AS ONE!  AVE RURIC!  AVE GREYMANE!  AVE LORRAINE!"

 

A singular chant would arise, stemming from one veteran.  Hakon would nod, uttering the same chant as his kin.

 

"Blood and honor."

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((Any trolly RP will be removed to keep things civil.  Thanks.))

 

 

 

[Salty Saradunan 46]

"BLOOD AND HONOR" Veteran Saradunan Steelfist says proudly

[Roderick Greymane / Vegas 219]

"Ave Lorraine, Ave Greymane, Ave Ruric!" Roderick shouts.

[El3aab 17]

"I gave a' oath to my Ruric brothers, I will continue that loyalty with the Ashguard! Ave Lorraine! Ave Greymane! Ave Ruric!" Nathaniel Eliab begins to shout our war cries.

[HappyShackles 886]

"Ave Oren?" The young Prince remarks, wondering who these Lorrainians are truly loyal to.

[CheekyNolan 5420]

Moved to the Archive. It shall be sorted into the appropriate category shortly.