elf [Recruiting] The Honour Guard of Elvenesse

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-=+ The Honour Guard of Elvenesse +=-

 

Sworn singularly to the Crown of Elvenesse, the Honour Guard was founded upon the demand for greater infrastructure in wake of an expansion of the Princedom.  Forged upon the backs of the Almendorim and the House of Sylvaen, these solemn warriors of the citadel exist to defend the legacy of Malin and to unite Malin’s people under one great banner. 

 

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Tenets

As the front-line protectors of the Princedom of Elvenesse, the Honour Guard are the righteous custodians of the law and the people.  Therefore, in accordance with this existence, each member must swear to uphold these seven binding tenets. It is by these laws that cohesive order is maintained and brotherhood is forged. 

 

1. Devote yourself to Elvenesse and the Crown.  You shall hold no other allegiance.

 

2. Embrace chivalry and courtesy.  Show respect in your actions, for you represent the Guard.

 

3. To strike one of us is to strike us all.  Defend your brothers; fight as one.

 

4. Protect the innocent.  Stand and fight until you can fight no longer.

 

5. To the righteous, act with honour.  To the deceitful, extend no quarter.

 

6. Act not against your brothers.  To betray the Guard is to betray Elvenesse.

 

7.  You are the herald of the Crown.  Safeguard the laws of the Princedom.

 

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Rank Structure

Grandmaster

Supreme leader of the Honour Guard and the foremost field-commander of the Princedom’s military.  They bear absolute authority over the various companies of the Guard, answering only to the Prince himself or his Council, and shall coordinate the defence of Elvenesse during times of war.

 

Lieutenant

Proven and adaptable veterans; it is the Lieutenant’s duty to serve as second-in-command of the Honour Guard, effectively discipline those beneath them, relay field-commands and act as de facto Grandmaster in the event of their absence.

 

Armiger

Dedicated veterans of the Honour Guard; those who bear this title are recognised by their peers as stalwart soldiers, dedicated to the defence of Elvenesse.  They are expected to act as Standard-Bearers, capable of rousing and leading their fellow Battle-Brothers into the fires of war. 

 

Sentinel

Those who have passed the trials of initiation and proven themselves a worthy blade shall attain this rank, ascending to a fully inducted member of the Honour Guard.  They are the bulwark of the Princedom and stand shoulder-to-shoulder as its main line of defence.

 

Aspirant

A rank exclusive to the uninitiated; it is attained by those who bear the banner of the Honour Guard, but are yet to pass the trials that would determine them fit to be fully-fledged warriors of Elvenesse.  Typically one does not bear the status for long, as they need only prove their worth to the Grandmaster and their Battle-Brothers.

 

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Distinctions and Specialisations

Oathblade

Earning their namesake from the traditional defenders of Aegrothond; an Oathblade is an honorary status bestowed to members of the Honour Guard by the Prince himself.  Whilst the distinction carries no authority in itself, these individuals are often distinguished and loyal warriors, trusted with guarding the Prince and acting as the personal guard of House Sylvaen.

 

Forgemaster

A noted specialisation earned by those who prove to be expert craftsmen.  Forgemasters are responsible for tending to the smithy and supplying the Honour Guard with effective equipment.  They may see to the crafting of armaments, siege weapons and mentoring those who seek to follow in their profession.

 

Apothecary

Those who bear this distinction are specialists in the medical field, recognised not only for their skill with medicine but also a level-headed nature in their practise.  Apothecaries are expected to operate upon the wounded of the Honour Guard, during the thick of battle if necessary, and function as basic paramedics should the need arise.

 

Shipmaster

Mariners who’ve adapted their trade for military service; Shipmasters are experts at the helm, capable of wrestling their vessels through the roughest conditions.  They are expected to effectively coordinate Elvenesse’s navy, provide council in the midst of naval combat and coordinate Honour Guard expeditions out at sea.

 

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Trials of Initiation

For an Aspirant to be fully inducted into the Honour Guard, they must first go through a set of trials, overseen by a veteran of their company.  Upon the completion of these trials, a ceremony will then be held by either the Grandmaster or his Lieutenants, recognising the uninitiated as a Sentinel and a fully inducted protector of Elvenesse.

 

Trial by Combat

As a soldier of the Honour Guard and protector of Elvenesse, one must prove that they are capable of handling a weapon.  Thus, an Aspirant must face an inducted member of the Honour Guard in single-combat. Whether standing victorious or lying in defeat, this trial proves to be a reminder of the rigorous road ahead and the quality in which they should aspire to maintain.

 

Trial by the Mast

The Almendorim are a sea-faring folk, used to traversing the strangest tides of the realm.  In keeping with this tradition, each Aspirant must undertake a mentorship with a capable mariner of Elvenesse, thus providing them with the ability to crew a ship should the need arise.

 

Trial by the Forge

For centuries, the Almendorim have taken pride in their skills with the forge, crafting suitable armour and weapons of untarnishable quality.  Undertaking a mentorship with a smith of Elvenesse, the Aspirant must craft themselves a ring, of which they shall then present to their overseer - a token reminder of their status as a member of the Honour Guard. 

 

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Application

-=Roleplay=-

Name:

Race:

Age:

Are you a citizen of Elvenesse:

Previous military experience (Not necessary):

 

-=OOC=-

MCname:

Discord (Required):

 

[Titanium430 578]

3 minutes ago, Gilded said:

Application

-=Roleplay=-

Name: Feanor Kaeronin

Race: Mali

Age: 38

Are you a citizen of Elvenesse: Aye

Previous military experience (Not necessary): Oathblade of Almenor, Aspirant of Avaeramos Enrique since age 12.

 

-=OOC=-

MCname: Titanium430

Discord (Required): Titanium430#8450

 

[North 995]

Application

-=Roleplay=-

Name: Avaeramos Enrique

Race: Wood Elf

Age: Born in 1595 (169 as of now)

Are you a citizen of Elvenesse: Yes

Previous military experience (Not necessary): Quite the few. Led the Oathblades as well.

 

-=OOC=-

MC name: Alfomos

Discord (Required): You have it.

[GammaRose 195]

-=Roleplay=-

Name: Aumia

Race: Mali’Aheral

Age: 71

Are you a citizen of Elvenesse: Yes

Previous military experience (Not necessary): Oathblade, Aspirant of Avaeramos since 60 years of age

(OOC: I’m guessing 60, it wasn’t too long ago?)

 

-=OOC=-

MCname: GammaRose

Discord (Required): Gamma Rose#0258

 

[Unwillingly 18096]

-=Roleplay=-

Name: Cyrene R.

Race: Wood Elf

Age: 464

Are you a citizen of Elvenesse: Yes

Previous military experience (Not necessary): Laureh’lin Sirame, Caras Eldar Virarim, Sutican Cerulean Watch, Fennic Ivae’fenn, Old Aegrothond militia, Current Aegrothond militia, Llyrian Order, etc.

 

-=OOC=-

MCname: Unwillingly

Discord (Required): u got it

[Andustar 4143]

7 hours ago, Titanium430 said:

 

 

6 hours ago, Alfomos said:

Application

-=Roleplay=-

Name: Avaeramos Enrique

Race: Wood Elf

Age: Born in 1595 (169 as of now)

Are you a citizen of Elvenesse: Yes

Previous military experience (Not necessary): Quite the few. Led the Oathblades as well.

 

-=OOC=-

MC name: Alfomos

Discord (Required): You have it.

 

3 hours ago, GammaRose said:

-=Roleplay=-

Name: Aumia

Race: Mali’Aheral

Age: 71

Are you a citizen of Elvenesse: Yes

Previous military experience (Not necessary): Oathblade, Aspirant of Avaeramos since 60 years of age

(OOC: I’m guessing 60, it wasn’t too long ago?)

 

-=OOC=-

MCname: GammaRose

Discord (Required): Gamma Rose#0258

 

 

2 hours ago, Unwillingly said:

-=Roleplay=-

Name: Cyrene R.

Race: Wood Elf

Age: 464

Are you a citizen of Elvenesse: Yes

Previous military experience (Not necessary): Laureh’lin Sirame, Caras Eldar Virarim, Sutican Cerulean Watch, Fennic Ivae’fenn, Old Aegrothond militia, Current Aegrothond militia, Llyrian Order, etc.

 

-=OOC=-

MCname: Unwillingly

Discord (Required): u got it

“Accepted.”

[CTHopper 139]

-=Roleplay=-

Name: Aerilith Oakenarrow

Race: Wood Elf

Age: 175

Are you a citizen of Elvenesse: Yes

Previous military experience (Not necessary):

Alibaba guard, Curonian guard, Oakenarrow Sentinels

 

-=OOC=-

MCname: Phoenixshot3

Discord (Required): Phoenixshot3#8669

[HenryCore 411]

-=Roleplay=-

Name: Tanyl Erwenys

Race: High Elf

Age: 58

Are you a citizen of Elvenesse: yes

Previous military experience (Not necessary): none

 

-=OOC=-

MCname: 1_Quantum_1

Discord (Required): HenryM#6361

 

 

 

[Andustar 4143]

9 hours ago, Phoenixshot3 said:

-=Roleplay=-

Name: Aerilith Oakenarrow

Race: Wood Elf

Age: 175

Are you a citizen of Elvenesse: Yes

Previous military experience (Not necessary):

Alibaba guard, Curonian guard, Oakenarrow Sentinels

 

-=OOC=-

MCname: Phoenixshot3

Discord (Required): Phoenixshot3#8669

 

9 hours ago, 1_Quantum_1 said:

-=Roleplay=-

Name: Tanyl Erwenys

Race: High Elf

Age: 58

Are you a citizen of Elvenesse: yes

Previous military experience (Not necessary): none

 

-=OOC=-

MCname: 1_Quantum_1

Discord (Required): HenryM#6361

 

 

 

“Accepted.”

[Oriaros 180]

-=Roleplay=-

Name: Eris S. Naromis

Race: Elvish

Age: ~150

Are you a citizen of Elvenesse: Yes

Previous military experience (Not necessary): N/A

 

-=OOC=-

MCname: SorairoDays

Discord (Required): Sora#7125

[Andustar 4143]

23 minutes ago, Sorairo said:

-=Roleplay=-

Name: Eris S. Naromis

Race: Elvish

Age: ~150

Are you a citizen of Elvenesse: Yes

Previous military experience (Not necessary): N/A

 

-=OOC=-

MCname: SorairoDays

Discord (Required): Sora#7125

”Accepted.”