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Heusstandarte, 1772


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Heavy rain, thunder, neighing, the stifled thudding of hooves skipping along a blanket of fallen leaves. The duo of riders galloped fast through the ongoing storm. The rain, made worse by a harsh gale, would have any other passerby seek shelter at the nearest inn, wait out the downpour with a bellyful of mashed potatoes and thick gravy with a warm hearth for the feet. And for that reason precisely the pair decided to ride this night. They came upon a large clearing, the wet grass glistening under the full moon’s light, which gleamed even through the thick gloomy clouds, distant overhead. The moonlight made it suitable enough to see one’s track, but also dim enough to allow one to hide in the wood’s thicket, relatively undetected. However, there was no time to gawk. 

 

The foremost rider stood up on his stirrups, eyes keenly peering towards the center of the meadow, where several large willows and bushes protruded. He then skimmed through the border of the clearing at the opposite side, shifted back to his saddle and the pair continued uphill, towards the group of trees. The wet mud made their way messy, but they made it through to the copse. They came to a synchronized halt and the second rider whistled, like a cricket, loud enough to not be stifled by the storm’s teem. Each laid a hand on their scabbard, and for a few seconds all they could hear was the rain and their own cold, nervous breaths. A similar whistle then answered. They gave each other a reassuring nod and trotted inside.

 

The copse’s overgrowth was not enough to block all the rain - the drops still sliced through the leaves at the top, but it offered a secluded atmosphere. Before them was a wagon, covered by a grey blanket, raindrops sliding off of it. Under it stood two men, hoods covering their faces - yet given the circumstance, were just as nervous. “You tardied another minute, we’d have frozen!” rasped the irritated wagoner, then nudged and overtaken by his accomplice. “We’s got it here, all is well.” he turned around and lifted a bit of the tarpaulin. 

 

“This arsenal’s been through many hands, goodman. They say a pair of officers nicked it in the chaos of some attempted coup at Kaedrin.” he eludicated, eyes trailing to the two horsemen with a sly smile. “Oh, Ja, Ich know zhese intricacies of yesteryear all-too-well.” replied one of them with a visibly greying beard. The combination of his thick accent and a miniscule yellow-and-black checkered shield hanging from his right shoulder made his ancestry obvious. “Lieberman.” he shot his confrere a courteous nod and the two dismounted and bore closer to the wagon. Lieberman produced a heavy coin pouch from his belt, fiddling with it in his hand. The merchant’s grin plastered onto him like a statue, eyes almost balefuly following it. 

 

The first rider, Martin, ungloved his right and ran a hand through the cold metal of a sword. In his finger was a large, shimmering golden ring. Saint Robert’s. They examined the arms with clicking tongues, scrutinizing the weaponry closely, and Lieberman remarked calmly, “You are not lying, friend. These are Kaedreni-made indeed.” He extended the pouch to the merchant, yet following a reluctant moment, he withdrew. “We will pay when we part ways, actually. Let us keep this promise amicably, in goodwill.” he commented. The merchant glowered, growled and then rasped. “Fine. We’s lead the cart, though.” he added with a frown, clicking his tongue and then he and the wagoner climbed the transport. Martin and Lieberman mounted their steeds. The cavalcade left to the clearing, then to the causeway, and back the way they came. 

 

The riders’ hands still clenched their scabbards.

 

DIE HEUSSTANDARTE KOMPANIE

THE HEUSSEN REGIMENT

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7th of Owyn’s Light, 1772

 

 


 

 

MISSION

The Heusstandarte is a band of Waldeno-Kaedreni freelancers and sellswords who found themselves bereft of a home in wake of the thirty-year-long war of Nordling Aggression. Clad in full sombre tinted steel, the core of the Heussen company are a heavy shock cavalry, having mastered equestrian combat in a renditioned fashion of their contemporary and distant ancestors. Upholders of the Vander code, the company maintains a strict disciplinary ethic and vow to earn their keep by cross and lance alike. 

CONTRACTS

The Heusstandarte company excels in a variety of duties, be they combative or conciliatory, to any presentable contractor. A decorated past experience of commando work amongst the company’s senior members and a thorough proficiency in law (accredited in large thanks to the company’s private business attorney, Tomas B. Fitzgerald Esq.) comes to ensure an incontrovertibly professional commitment in any contract. Among the company’s fields of expertise are namely garrisoning and police work, the conducting of causeway checkpoints, patrols and scouting, construction of fortifications befitting Kaedreni siege-masters, custody of persons (penal or otherwise) as well as wartime security, offense and foray depredation. Prices vary depending on circumstance, and may be privately negotiated with the company’s legist.

RANK STRUCTURE

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Commandant  (Commander)

The de jure head of the Company, the commander maintains incontrovertible ultimatum in affairs both civil and martial, as well as ratifies contracts, promotions and military decisions. Currently Martin Heusmann [@Trenchist].

 

Oberhauptmann (Chief Captain)

The commander’s second-hand,  he sees to the execution of orders and assignment of duties to his lieutenants, as well as the readiness of arms, armor and victuals.

 

Hauptmann* (Captain) 

These chief officers correspond directly to the Oberhauptmann and administer their respective specialised units. By their advice enlisted may rise the ranks but also receive punishment. As well as in charge of recruitment, a captain’s guiding principle is discipline and his conduct must fully reflect it. Current Haupt Johann Betzler [@Pokantu1] and Friedrich Müller [@Semihilyus].

 

Sergeant*

Battle-tested and seasoned soldiers, these wield the whip of discipline as well as the standard. By their nous they see to the indoctrination of recruits and are entrusted with maintaining the company’s esprit de corps. In addition, Sergeants may be assigned specialized duties by their captains, such as drillmaster, horsemaster, head scout, liaison officer and so on.

 

Corporal

Exemplary soldiers with whom lies the responsibility of enacting their seniors’ commands, they thus wield mild officer power between soldats and recruits and may, voluntarily, be assigned to a sergeant - in order to learn his specialization in preparation for their own.

 

Soldat 

The most numerous of rank in the company, these riders have been drilled thoroughly yet do not yet possess battle prowess. Although their pay is meager, it is in this rank that soldiers are expected to exhibit discipline and talent for future promotion.

 

Recruit 

Yet to be sifted by body and spirit, these new additions to the company must pass through training and indoctrination of the equine field before they may earn their keep.

 

RECRUITMENT

Should any able bodied man seek enlistment in the company, they ought to further a notice to the company’s address. In advance, however, it is recommended to ensure one’s eligibility or face rejection. In our age’s zeitgeist, the company is deemed strict in its required preconditions, which follow;

 

One must be of full Human lineage.

One must profess the Canonist Faith.

One must be of the male gender.

One must be disabused from degenerate vices and their connotations.

 

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Name: Lucien De Reden

Age: 25

Experience: Soldier

Ethnicity: Waldenian 

OOC username: Greyskies007

Discord: Greyskies#1834

 

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Full name: Edward Confonnier
Age: 28
Experience: None
Ethnicity: Kaedreni


[OOC] Username: medvx
[OOC] Discord: Swilion#0739

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The Battle Hardened Soldier raised his pen, filling in a parchment, looking down at the paper, his eyes squinted as he re-read what he had written...

 

Full name: Johann Betzler

Age: 34

Experience: Battle Hardened

Ethnicity: Waldenian
 

[OOC] Username: pokantu1

[OOC] Discord: poka#2632

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Name: Arthur L. Hamzus

Age: 24

Experience: Scout

Ethnicity: Waldenian 

OOC username: Aiscool9

Discord: Aiscool67#7167

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Full name: Rudolph Reiner

Age: 22

Experience: Experienced fur hunter, has done a few stints in skirmishes and line combat.

Ethnicity: Waldenian
 

[OOC] Username: Jagdkatzchen

[OOC] Discord: Jagdkatzchen#1890

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Full name: Joseph Stahlherz

Age: 26

Experience: Battle hardened.

Ethnicity: Waldenian
 

[OOC] Username: Chozien

[OOC] Discord: 검은 색 팬#2629

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Full name: Karsten Wallner

Age: 23

Experience: Rookie

Ethnicity: Waldenian
 

[OOC] Username: ismett

[OOC] Discord: .ismet#8325

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Full name: Erwin Schädler

Age: 22

Experience: Adequate

Ethnicity: Waldenian
 

[OOC] Username: Shadowfire22HD

[OOC] Discord: lol oynuyorum#5013

 

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Full name: Klauss Meiyer

Age:24

Experience: Avarage

Ethnicity:Waldenian
 

[OOC] Username: Nabuda

[OOC] Discord: nabu#1015

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He buckled his boots. He buttoned his tunic, strapped on his tassets and stretched his breastplate. He pinned on his checkered insignia, slid St. Robert’s ring in his fat finger, he clicked his belt, combed his bald head and waxed his beard. He bristled his posture, extended his shoulders, hid his hanging jowls and finally adjusted his ruff.

 

He stepped out of his tent with a stoical grimace, soon joined by Thomas Bernt Fitzgerald, aide-de-camp and business attorney, equally groomed and tidied. The pair began the inspection. Seven new barrack tents, the repository expanded threefold, the stables just as much. It has been a fortnight of constant work, but the conscripts must be accommodated. Out of necessity, and for “Greater business ventures”, as Fitzgerald had taken a liking to repeat. A contract was in the air, Martin could feel it.

 

A NOTICE TO RECENT APPLICANTS

To the henceforth listed, appraised and accepted by the Commandant, must report to the Heussen camp for indoctrination and training with immediate effect;

Lucien de Reden 

Edward Confonnier

Johannes Betzler

Arthur Hammas

Rudolph Reiner

Joseph Stahlherz

Karsten Wallner 

Erwin Schädler

Klauss Meiyer 

 

Signed, 

Commandant Martin Heusmann

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Full name: Sebastian von Ungern-Steinburg

Age:31

Experience: Battle Hardened

Ethnicity: Waldenian
 

[OOC] Username: Rhodesiaa

[OOC] Discord: You got it

 
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Full name: Lieberman de Langford

Age: 38

Experience: Kaedreni Royal Army

Ethnicity: Kaedreni

 

 

[OOC] Username: _N1ck

[OOC] Discord: N1ck#5536

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Full name: Heinrich von Metzinger-Nessel

Age: 24

Experience: Mercenary

Ethnicity: Waldenian
 

[OOC] Username: Vylkmir

[OOC] Discord: Balthy#6909

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Full name:Wilhelm Von Weber

Age:29

Experience:Ranger and Road-cross Merchant

Ethnicity:Waldenian
 

[OOC] Username:Mazgaard

[OOC] Discord:Steelvictorian#5771

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