The Order of the White Eagle, 1601

[TankM1A2 840]

A revision enacted by the newly appointed Lord Marshal, the Right Honorable Count Glendon Stafford and decreed by His Royal Majesty, King Tobias I of Courland.

 

ORDER OF THE WHITE EAGLE

STANDING ARMY OF THE KINGDOM OF COURLAND

 

“Strength in Discipline”

The Stauntonite Coat-of-Arms, the White Eagle, and the military motto.

 

 

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Origins

When the construction of the capital city of Courland, Aleksandria, came to a conclusion, it became evident that a regimented fighting force was necessary for self-defense and to keep the King’s peace. Such was established by the 1st Lord Marshal, Gared Errmark, who immediately set about reforming this age old Order, which draws its roots back to the Duchy of Courland under Percival I. The once Eagle’s Vigil was renowned for their vast military, discipline, and strong leadership. Today, the Order is based out of Aleksandria, upon the ruins of Old Dreadlands on the Isle of Asul. The Order is charged with garrisoning and ensuring peace and stability within the Kingdom’s borders and to act as Courland’s military arm.

 

 

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The Code

 

“I, (name of oath-swearer), swear myself wholly and honestly to his Royal Majesty, King Tobias Staunton. My blade is his, my heart is his, my life is his. From this day to the last, I shall forever be known as a Courlander; I am the sword and the shield, I am the worker in the fields, I am the flame in the forge, and I rise a bannerman of House Staunton, an agent of righteousness, a talon of the White Eagle! ‘Ave Staunton!”

 

 

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Organization

 

The dual-regimental system has been scrapped in favor of a single regiment, which all soldiers will be a part of. Thus, the Curon Guard and Legion of Westmark, are hereby disbanded and declared null. Supreme authority shall rest upon the shoulders of the current Lord Marshal. There will be a standard chain of command and progression system put into place. All of those serving within the White Eagle ultimately report to the Marshal, who shall directly report to His Majesty, the King. Members of the White Eagle are sworn directly to the reigning King of Courland, and House Staunton.

 

 

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Hierarchy of the White Eagle

Lord Marshal- The Lord Marshal is afforded with ultimate and autocratic authority on military matters both in the White Eagle and in other military organisations that owe their loyalty to the Kingdom of Courland. The Lord Marshal sits on the King’s Privy Council, and his authority can only be overturned by either the King or the Arch-Chancellor.

 

Captain- Captains wield similar powers to that of the Lord Marshal, and they act as his right hand men. There can only be two active captains at one time, and they wield ultimate authority regarding military matters when the Lord Marshal is not present.

 

Lieutenant- Lieutenants are afforded with great responsibility and authority over lower-ranking soldiers. Lieutenants are the best of the best, and are trusted with a small group of soldiers of their own to coordinate and issue orders to. Those who reach this rank are often considered for knighthood.

 

Sergeant - Sergeant is a rank awarded to those who have served long and distinguished themselves from the lower ranks. Typically, one must complete valorous deeds and courageous acts to see themselves rise to this rank. By now, they would have numerous battles under their belt and accolades to their name.

 

Corporal - One is lifted to the rank of corporal after displaying several years of faithful, undying service to the Kingdom. They are your cut-above the average footman in amongst the ranks of the Army, disciplined and battle-hardened.

 

Private - The rank of Private is afforded to those who have proven themselves loyal men of the Kingdom of Courland and capable with a weapon. Privates are expected to meet proficiency in combat, be it at a range or in melee.

 

Recruit - A newly-accepted applicant will receive the rank of recruit. A recruit will be tested both in trainings, and during their day to day duties. After a year ((1 week)), if a recruit passes his training, he will be oathed in by either the Lord Marshal or a Captain, and he will receive the rank of Private.

 

 

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Application

 

To be eligible for military service, one must be the following;

• Must be of human or elven blood.

• Be a male.

• Be between the ages of 16-60.

• Be a citizen of the Kingdom of Courland.

 

Applicants must also adhere to a set of rules

• Soldiers are trusted with the ability to detain civilians of any nation and nobles of any nation. Soldiers cannot harm the nobility of Courland or of those who are foreign unless their life is in danger.

• Soldiers have a ‘right to arms’; meaning each soldier has a right to own their own equipment, and share their equipment with other soldiers. If one soldier has looted an abundance of arrows, he is expected to share it with fellow soldiers and the military at large by donating it to his commanders or directly to other soldiers.

• Soldier must not act insubordinately.

• Soldiers must not cause harm to one another.

 

FORM OF APPLICATION

 

Applicant’s Name:

Applicant’s Race:

Applicant’s Age:

Applicant’s Skill in Magic:

Applicant’s Skill in Certain Fields (medicine, blacksmithing, etcetera.):

Applicant’s signing of the Code, and legally binding consent to serving until honourably discharged:

((PM TankM1A2 on the forums with this application))

 

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Training

 

Trainings are as follows;

• ((Every Wednesday and Saturday at 3pm EST, 8pm GMT.))

Trainings will take place within the city of Aleksandria, at the fighting pits. Trainings may be moved outside of the city if there is not enough capacity. Men should come equipped with a full set of armour and a weapon of their choosing. Men can be promoted to higher ranks at the end of training sessions based on their activity both during the training and the past Saint’s week.

 

[Nathan_Barnett36 1564]

Galahad glances over the recruiting poster, then back to the haense recruiting poster and notices similarities between the two. He'd grumble but thought better then to mention anything because it is simply due to the lack of braincells to make something new instead of copying.

[OzYmandi 647]

11 minutes ago, Nathan_Barnett36 said:

Galahad glances over the recruiting poster, then back to the haense recruiting poster and notices similarities between the two. He'd grumble but thought better then to mention anything because it is simply due to the lack of braincells to make something new instead of copying.

The Vanguard eyes Galahad as he seems to grumble.

 

"Shut up and accept it."

[Birdnerdy 1539]

19 minutes ago, Nathan_Barnett36 said:

Galahad glances over the recruiting poster, then back to the haense recruiting poster and notices similarities between the two. He'd grumble but thought better then to mention anything because it is simply due to the lack of braincells to make something new instead of copying.

"What's a brain cell?" ponders Pavel.

[Kevinblabla7 641]

26 minutes ago, Nathan_Barnett36 said:

 

Galahad glances over the recruiting poster, then back to the haense recruiting poster and notices similarities between the two. He'd grumble but thought better then to mention anything because it is simply due to the lack of braincells to make something new instead of copying.

 

Abdes de Savin points his middle finger at Galahad. "I say that you copied us, filthy ****!"

[Radu 58]

Radu dances with joy

[MunaZaldrizoti 8037]

2 hours ago, Nathan_Barnett36 said:

Galahad glances over the recruiting poster, then back to the haense recruiting poster and notices similarities between the two. He'd grumble but thought better then to mention anything because it is simply due to the lack of braincells to make something new instead of copying.

((Actually, most if not all of the military recruitment posts on the Forums do look similar, but we know you have some salt to spread around, so it's alright if you didn't notice the other posts.))

[luv 3469]

5 minutes ago, EternalSaturn⚜ said:

((Actually, most if not all of the military recruitment posts on the Forums do look similar, but we know you have some salt to spread around, so it's alright if you didn't notice the other posts.))

 

 

(( oof, but they have a point, I wonder if the recruitment forums look the same because they require the same information and give off the same information? Maybe just some common sense but - idek.))

[drfate786 1690]

Alifer Amice stares at all these posters for 'military' orders and frowns, he then proceeds to tear the posters down.

 

"If anyone is idiotic enough to join one of these orders then I will gladly grant them a swift death, orders such as this are a plague upon our world and should be eradicated. I expected something new and original from Courland, not this horse ****."

 

Just now, Luvette? said:

(( oof, but they have a point, I wonder if the recruitment forums look the same because they require the same information and give off the same information? Maybe just some common sense but - idek.))

 

((Actually, it's because none of them are original. Every human or military order is literally the same, no one can come up with something original anymore.))

[Ethan the epic 115]

"I believe Aleksandria is in asul." States Robert Nelk as he reads the poster.

[KeatonUnbeaten 1103]

16 hours ago, Nathan_Barnett36 said:

Galahad glances over the recruiting poster, then back to the haense recruiting poster and notices similarities between the two. He'd grumble but thought better then to mention anything because it is simply due to the lack of braincells to make something new instead of copying.

((It's funny, because this is just an adapted version of my post of the White Eagle; something I wrote entirely on my own devoid of looking at other nation recruitment posters. If anyone's being copied, it's this;