Teutonic Order: Hall of Heroes

[SpookyLean 880]

 

19th of the Deep Cold, 1607

 

A crowd of Sariants gather around in the rallying hall of the newly constructed castle. Murmurs travel around the Sariants curious on why the Hochmeister has called for a meeting. They continue to till the Hochmeister makes a complete stop in the center of the dais, flanked by his two OrdenMarschalls. He pauses for a brief moment, looking at the crowd gathered before them, speaking in a authoritative voice he begins to address them.  “Sariants, today we are here to commemorate our fallen heroes. The heroes listed represent what it means to be a Sariant of the Order. Despite these heroic acts they committed they are not recognized in any form by humanity, yet we remember them. These men here are a testament that we are all equal under the Black Cross which we serve. We stand here today because of these men.” Sergei shifts his gaze around the faces of Sariants eager to serve yet much to learn. In the momentarily silence the Sariants break into a hymn in remembrance of their brothers of old.

 

Teutonic Order: Hall of Heroes

 

Gaius Marius - Virtues: Diplomacy and Honor

The Founder and Father of the Teutonic Order and The Realm of Hanseti, was a man of pure legend. Much of his exploits have been recorded in not only our own history but the histories of every race and nation as his contributions to the world are numerous and nearly uncountable. He was the bringer of a new age of both warfare and thinking, revolutionizing the medium and methods that battle was conducted. He was able to crumble defenses and staunch allegiances with nothing but his words. When words were simply not enough he commanded a campaign that saw the unthinkable become reality, the fall of the Kingdom of Oren, the first ever instance of such a feat ever recorded. He ruled with tact, compassion, intelligence and fairness; He understood what was required of him, what was required of all men he lead into battle and he knew the answer to some of the hardest of questions that would more than certainly have caused lesser men to buckle under the weight. Gaius Marius is and shall always be heralded as one of the greatest heroes to ever live, joining ranks among the ancient legends of the races’ origins. His own origins are a story of strength and dedication as he pulled himself from a world lost to the people of Aegis, rose from nothing and built himself an Order that fulfilled its founding purpose to the very letter. We of the Teutonic Order and even the Realm of Hanseti remember such a man for everything that he did. He saved humanity from falling total victim to the legions of the Undead and their master Iblees. He stabilized an entire race and did so without looking to further his own benefit. He made sacrifices that few could truthfully say they would have made. He showed everyone that anyone can change the world, that the power rested in the those who could look away from the mundane, from the lavishness of nobility, from the shadow of evil; That they can rise, they can fight and they can win. Trust in one another, trust in your brothers and sisters, your comrades in arms and anything can be made a reality. Gaius Marius is a true legend.

 

Viador - Virtues: Rectitude and Initiative

Viador was among the first of the Orders heroes. He was brought into the Order during the absorption of the Nords from Sargoth, with him Samuel Bealcrest. Much of Viador and his works have been lost in time, through the many years and even centuries since his service in the Order. He was a grand architect of whom can be accredited with the standardization of a Hansetian style architecture. His ability to plan and coordinate the formations of cities proved a great value both during the creation of the Realm of Hanseti and the touchdown during the migration to Asulon. He was able to raise a masterpiece of national creation that was the envy of all other nations in its day, causing a wave of new citizens to spill into the Realm and breath with it a new kind of life. On top of his civil contributions, Viador ascended to the position of OrdernMarschall, winning several victories for the Realm and the Order against some of our earliest foes. He was the shining example of selfless service and tireless effort, which would eventually take him. Viador was lost to the Order in the deep, dark depth of the Motherland; with a pick in one hand and a short sword in the other.

 

Samuel Bealcrest - Virtues: Patience and Sincerity

Samuel Bealcrest was the next Hochmeister after Gaius, specifically named and called upon to lead the Nation and The Order into a new age without its founding father. He was a well liked and well respected member of the Order, bringing glory and victory to its name through his work as an OrdernMarschall on the field of battle but also at home with his brothers via his ability to maintain morale and unity among the ranks. His efforts brought historical events into the Orders past, his decisions deciding the fate of many and the effects of those decisions have resonated onward and into the present. He was a leader that saw the benefit and the duty in service to the people of Hanseti, changing focus of the Order from conquest into self improvement and providence of its subjects. He was always kind, caring and compassionate towards his civilians and was regaled as a hero of the people. His reign marked the first era that oversaw the development of a Nation and the progress of a people. His death was attributed to assassination via the Blood Mages of Asulon, of which he slew many during his final moments of life.

 

Praxedis - Virtues: Diligence and Industry

Praxedis was a Dwarven Sariant who committed much of his time and service in the production of metals for the Nation and The Order. He was a great warrior, a respectable comrade and always made sure the progress of the Order was placed before his own personal pursuits. He can also be attributed for sparking the economic revolution of Hanseti in Asulon, stocking and manning the first stores and stalls of Dresden, the Nation's capital. He served loyally until his homelands recalled every Dwarf in Asulon to their cavernous capital, he had had done good by the Order and was allowed to leave in response to a new calling.

 

Dain Farhammer - Virtues: Assertiveness and Defiance

Dain Farhammer was also a Dwarven Sariant who served for many years in the Order. He had joined during the more early eras of the Order, striving to perform at the greatest extent of his skills both in terms of warfare and labor. He arose the ranks of the Order all the way to OrdernMarschall where he served as a sort of left hand to Hochmeister Mirtok. Dain was a sound individual who saw aspects of current events and situations that no one else could, resulting in some of the most difficult but necessary decisions by the Order. He was a savior of many lives and the taker of many more, his service to the Order brought with it great glory but also great shame. He was eventually befallen by indoctrination by long time enemies of The Order, The Flays under the guise of House Blackmont, assuming the position of Hochmeister in the absence of Mirtok and plunging the Order into an age of strife and hardship. In the end, his actions were neutralized in the sense of good and bad. Both a zealous loyalist and a traitor, he gave his everything for the Order and he was killed because of it.

 

Tesawa - Virtues: Strength and Practice

Tesawa was the first Champion of The Order and among the first to bear the Black Cross. He was a warrior through and through, everything he did was combat, from countless victories in the arena to heavy presence on the battlefield. He could always be found practicing his swordsmanship or aiding his comrades by training his fellow members skills. He was able to inspire his brothers to do more, to fight harder and to turn even the most hopeless of battles into some of the greatest of victories. He held no fear when facing the Undead and would charge headlong into heavy magic artillery fire in order to secure an opening for the rest of his comrades to do battle. His ability with a blade was legendary during early Aegis and his physical capabilities were the rival of all those who would challenge him. He was eventually lost during the end times of Aegis, never making it onto the departing boats sailing through the escape portal.

 

Maur Azog - Virtues: Loyalty and Dedication

Among the many heroes of the Order, one of the most highly regarded of Sariants in the Order has to be the hailed Maur Azog. An Orc by birth, Maur was a member of the Ascended’s forces dedicated towards the opposition of the darkness of Iblees followers. He eventually found his way into joining the ranks of the Teutonic Order with a few others from his original organization. From there, Maur rose the ranks steadily, performing his duties as a Sariant with loyalty, dedication and heart. Through some of the Order’s hardest moments, Maur has stuck by his comrades, never faltering in his service to the Cross. After the death of Gaius, Maur was selected by the then OrdernMarschall Mirtok DeNurem to become one of Hanseti’s champions in the Nether during the final days of Aegis. He, along with two others, ventured into the Nether with the rest of the world's champions and battled evils, horrors and darkness never before seen by mortal eyes. Much about what transpired in the Nether has never been fully explained nor understood, only that it took the greatest of strengths our world had to offer in order to complete the dire mission at hand. In the end, only a very small handful of champions were able to crawl out alive, Maur Azog among them. In his later years of membership, Maur remained ever faithful and dedicated. Eventually ascending to the position of OrdernMarschall and even in some of the Order’s darkest eras, he stepped up and assumed the responsibilities of Hochmeister without fully taking on the name. Maur is a true example of what it means to be a Sariant; fiercely loyal, eternally dedicated and zealous to every cause of the Order, he is a hero to be admired and to be remembered for an eternity.

 

Segari - Virtues: Service and Sacrifice

Sariant Segari was one of the three Hansetian champions to volunteer to undertake a dire mission into the Nether in order to stop the forces of Iblees from destroying the world. Though he was not able to return from his mission, reports depict him performing his proper duties as a Sariant of the Teutonic Order in the face of the worlds greatest evil. He fought until his alleged dying breath, with the fire and zeal of a real warrior. His contributions to the Order, to the Nation and to the World are ones to be truly admired. He along with his partner in the Nether are the only members of the Order to be awarded the Black Fist for their sacrifice.

 

Abeam - Virtues: Service and Sacrifice

Sariant Abeam was one of the three Hansetian champions to volunteer to undertake a dire mission into the Nether in order to stop the forces of Iblees from destroying the world. Though he was not able to return from his mission, reports depict him performing his proper duties as a Sariant of the Teutonic Order in the face of the world's greatest evil. He fought until his alleged dying breath, with the fire and zeal of a real warrior. His contributions to the Order, to the Nation and to the World are ones to be truly admired. He along with his partner in the Nether are the only members of the Order to be awarded the Black Fist for their sacrifice.

 

Tadok Azog and Urik Azog - Virtues: Brotherhood and Community

The Azogs were and are an Orcish clan for the Orcish race. Their history in their races lands is a long and interesting one, filled with great duty, betrayal and redemption. The Azogs involvement with the Order came in the form of great need. Maur Azog was able to broker an agreement with the clan and the Hochmeister during their era that they were worth saving. Their own nation was threatening to completely destroy the clan, and thus they had nowhere else to go, so the Order took them in. From then on, the Azogs proved to be among the loyalest and strongest of warriors in the ranks of the Teutonic Order. A true testament to the power forged between the early Order and the once stable forces of the Orcs, the Azogs proved to be invaluable allies in the face of our enemies; Always fighting with ultimate zeal and producing resources that allowed the Order and the Nation to thrive. Members of the Azog were also integral to several of the Orders works in the fields of study and engineering, possessing the skills necessary in order for the Order to create the legendary works that we did. After the fall of the first Order and the rise of the second, the Azogs were given the freedom to pursue their own desires in reward for their unyielding and valiant service.

 

Eldak Songsteel - Virtues: Toughness and Confidence

Eldak Songsteel is the absolute legend of the Order. Among his many titles he is The Undefeated, hailing as the reigning champion of over 10 annual tournaments and the champion of countless unique arena championships throughout his time in the Order. His remarkable skill with most weapons is truly astounding and an inspiration to any aspiring member of the Order. His greatest contributions to the Order can all be found on the field of battle, smashing through whole regiments of enemy forces and coming out victorious. His presence would drive his comrades to perform with great skill in the face of some of the hardest foes. His tactility and multi-directional strategic fortitude revolutionized The Orders methods of warfare and brought about the strongest forms of defensive capabilities the world has ever seen. His efforts have repealed thousands of The Orders enemies and brought about the death of even more. Eldak served as an OrdernMarschall for decades eventually retiring to the position of Grand Sariant and taking up advisory council among the Komturei. He is the embodiment of the Teutonic warcry “No Retreat, No Surrender, No Mercy!”

 

Mirtok DeNurem - Virtues: Intellect and Veneration

Mirtok DeNurem is accredited for most of the Order’s success throughout the ages. Many Sariants view him as the last of the legendary heroes of the Teutonic Order. Under his reign the Teutonic Order experienced an unstoppable wave of nationalism causing new Sariants to take up the Black Cross in unprecedented numbers. Many saw him as a rallying point for the Hansetian peoples at the time and the venerable protector of the nation. His influence wasn't merely contained to the Order itself but was felt by every race of the old worlds. Of his most notable accomplishments were the successful military campaigns against the ‘Xenos’ abominations and believed spawns of the foul taint of Iblees, earning him the title of “The Purifier” amongst his brothers. He was as innovative as much as he was a strategic genius. Despite his primary position as the leader of a military order, he championed many research projects yielding many groundbreaking innovations that would otherwise never have come to light under traditional means. Most of these inventions are either still used or archived for safe keeping within the vaults of the Order centuries since the old Hochmeister’s era. His very name is the stuff of legends, striking fear or admiration in the hearts of many as his legacy persists ever more even in his absence. The groundwork he left behind has been the guiding hand for all those who bear the Black Cross for generations past.

 

((Submissions written and edited by Jontillmon and SpookyLean))

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