The Grand Legion of Urguan

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LEGIO I

 DUNGRIMM

The Dwarven Legion, defenders of Urguan, protectors of the Faith,

guardians of the people. The sole purpose of the Dwarven Legion is

to protect and serve the Grand Kingdom of Urguan. It is the main military

force underneath the Grand Kingdom, and also one of the most prestigious and oldest militaristic guilds.

The Legion is known for its notable order and discipline, excessive training and precise execution.

 

 

 

Military Ranks

 

Officer Ranks

 

Grand Marshal

 

The Grand Marshal is the Leader of the Dwarven Legion, second only to the King. He is at all times expected to be an example to those under his command, to lead with gallantry and be devoid of cowardice.  Everything he says, everything he orders, will be upheld. Disobeying the Grand Marshal comes with terrible consequences.

 

 

Commander

 

Commanders are exemplary leaders and confident brave soldiers, they take commands directly from the Grand Marshal and convey them to the lower ranks. It is the Commander’s duty to manage the Legion in the absence of the Marshal, as well as organize training and manage patrols. As well as keeping the entirety of the legion functioning. There can only be two commanders at any point in time, and together they serve as the Grand Marshals lieutenants in the Legio I Dungrimm. 

 

Legate

 

The lowest officer rank within the Legion. Legates have proven both marital ability and the prowess to lead. Responsible for leading soldiers when a Commander or Marshal isn’t present. Legates command their own cohorts, under the overall directive of the two Commanders. It is the Legate's duty to ensure Legionnaires are consistently working to protect and serve the Grand Kingdom of Urguan.

 

Honourable Ranks

 

Pridebearer

 

Pridebearers are the most skilled warriors and hardened veterans of the legion. Extremely competent in the field, they have proved their worthiness time and time again. Pridebearers are dedicated members of the legion and generally are first to be picked to become an officer within the legion. The Pridebearers are derived from their ancient duty of wielding and defending the banner of Urguan. In recent years, a Pridebearer typically wields the Standard of the Legion. 

 

Longbeard

 

Longbeards are proven soldiers and are amongst the most experienced and disciplined within the legion. Longbeards are chosen from to become officers if there are no suitable Pridebearers ahead of them that can be chosen. Former officers or those who have held the Longbeard rank and above within the legion can return to this rank if they decide to re-join the legion either after retirement or if they were previously an officer who has been demoted. 

 

 

Enlisted Ranks

 

Ironbreaker

 

Ironbreakers are experienced soldiers in the legion and have proved their battle prowess and loyalty to the Grand Kingdom. This is generally the lowest rank from which an officer can be appointed and is done under very rare circumstances as there must be no other higher ranking legionnaires worthy of the position.

 

Mountainguard

 

The Stoneguard are the core of the Legion, who have been placed into their division of interest. They have been trained to the point of competency in their position and are on the path to hardened warriors. These legionnaires are expected to carry themselves with more composure and dedication than the common Castakvel.

 

Grunt

 

A Grunt is the beginning rank within the Legion. All Dwarves can sign up at any time to start their progress within the legion as a Grunt. These beginning soldiers will be taught all the basics they need within their military career. Once eligible for promotion to Stoneguard they shall take the trials of Combat, swearing an oath to the Legion at the end. 

 

Staff Ranks

 

Officer Ranks

 

Quartermaster

 

The quartermaster is a staff-officer entrusted with the role and responsibilities of managing the Legions roster, equipping every eligible Legionaire with gear necessary for their duties and organising annual pay for all eligible Legionaires. 

 

Disciplinarian

 

A disciplinarian is a staff-officer entrusted with the role and responsibilities of handling disciplinary matters in the Legion; such as handling the honour counts and levying punishments for offences. 

 

Warden

 

The warden is a staff-officer entrusted with the role and responsibilities of managing the prison, and prisoners of the Grand-Kingdom of Urguan. Due to this, they are under both the directive of the Grand Marshal and Lord Justiciar.

 

Staff Ranks

 

Medic

 

A dwed with medical knowledge, that is a non-combatent serving the Legion. 

 

 

Promotion Requirements

 

Grand Marshal: Selected by the Grand King.

 

Commander: Selected by the Grand Marshal, must be a Legate.

 

Legate: Selected by the Grand Marshal, must be an Ironbreaker or above.

 

Pridebearer: 600 Honor, with the assent of the Grand Marshal.

 

Longbeard: 400 Honor, with the assent of the Grand Marshal.

 

Ironbreaker: 150 Honor.

 

Mountainguard: 50 Honor, with a Grunt having completed the trials of combat.

 

Grunt: 0 Honor, starting rank.

 

 

Organization

 

The Legion acts as a singular fighting army though it’s organization is split into a series of cohorts who compose the military structure of the legion. The entirety of the Legion is led by the Grand Marshal, who is advised by his two Commanders. Inside the Legion are Cohorts, led by Legates. 

 

Legions

 

The highest organised group present in the Urguan military system, a legion is formed of several cohorts, and is led by a commander. Under the current Legion system, there is only one Legion, led by the Grand Marshal with two commanders as subordinates. Typically a Legion is comprised of 5,000 ((OOC: 50)) Legionaires

 

Cohorts

 

A legion is made up of a number of cohorts. These cohorts hold a large number of legionnaires. A Cohort is led by a Legate. Cohorts may have established cultures and fighting styles or specializations as they grow in development. Typically a Cohort is comprised of 500 (OOC: 5)) Legionaires

 

Auxiliary Cohorts

 

Under the Auxillary system, Vassals are expected to provide soldiers to bolster the Urguan Legion through a system of Auxillary Cohorts, led by an Auxillary Legate. 

 

 

Honor System

 

 In the Legion, prowess and competency can be displayed through the gaining of honor. Honor is gained by completing set tasks and reporting it to an officer. To achieve a higher rank, a certain amount of honor must be reached. If a Legionnaire is inactive, their honor will begin to decay. Honor can also be lost for foolish activity and disobedience.

 

The ways to achieve Honor in the Legion are:

 

Gate Duty: 10 Honor per hour (Max 2 hour a day)

Outpost Duty: 5 Honor per hour (Max 2 hour a day)

Patrol: 5 Honor per hour (Max 1 hour a day)

Guarding Meetings/Feasts: 5 Honor

Completing tasks assigned by officers: 5 Honor

Saving a fellow Legionnaire: 5 Honor (Risking your life to save them 10 honor)

Attending a Training: 10 Honor

Guarding an important figure within the Kingdom: 10 Honor

Being critical to a successful mission: 10 Honor

Recruiting a Dwed into the Legion: 15 Honor

Winning a Legion organized tournament: 15 Honor

Raids: 20 Honor

Skirmishes: 30 Honor

Battles: 50 Honor

 

Honor through craftsmanship:

 

Donating a double chest of cobble to the legion: 5 Honor

Donating a chest of food to the legion: 5 Honor

Donating a double chest of stone brick to the legion: 10 Honor

Donating a double chest of lumber to the legion: 10 Honor

Donating a stack of Iron to the legion: 10 Honor

Donating a stack of Leather to the Legion: 10 Honor

Donating a stack of Feathers to the: 10 Legion

 

Honor can also be rewarded for other exemplary actions.

 

Dishonor:

 

Dishonor occurs when a soldier in the service of the Legion refuses to do certain actions or shows disrespect to individuals of the Legion, in the event this occurs the Dwarf is to be stripped of hours and if the Dwarf is to drop below the requirements of the ranks he or she has earned then they shall be stripped of their rank and medal.

 

Refusal to address an officer or Legionnaire of higher rank with proper decorum while on duty or in a formal environment in the Legion Hall: -10 Honor

 Failure to complete mission: -10 Honor

Cause the mission failure: -20 Honor

Misuse of Legion issued equipment: -20 Honor

Speaking against an Officer: -30 Honor

Harassment/Assault of fellow Soldiers: -50 Honor

Disobeying the orders of the Commanding Ranks: -50 Honor

Going Stark Raving Mad: -100 Honor

 

OOC:

 

Spamming and trolling in discord or in game (oocly) during legion activities: -50 Honor

Provoking legionnaires in discord or in game (oocly): -50 honor

Attempted pugsying/actual pugsying: -150 honor

 

Training

 

Practicing or Training one’s combat skills and labor talents is an important factor within the Dwarven Kingdom as well as the Legion. Formations and discipline are often the most stressed subjects as the Dwarven Legion is well known for its organization and discipline.

 

Combat Training

 

Military practice is often done multiple times throughout the stone week to hone the skills of both recruits and veteran soldiers. It is also to ensure that siege weaponry is in working order. Practice also allows the legion to plan for their battles, and also to give newer recruits a chance to gain experience.

 

Group Training

 

Drilling (Training one’s fighting prowess.)

 

Combat Practice (Fighting in Formations in Combat Scenarios.)

 

Discipline and Order (Training soldiery)

 

The Legionary Oath

To be promoted, Grunts in the Legion are required to swear the following Oath:

“Step forward, grunt [“Grunt’s Name”], and swear by the gods of Urguan, the manes of your ancestors, and your own honor an unbreakable oath that you will follow your commander wherever he may lead you. You will obey orders enthusiastically and without question. You will promise to serve under the standard of the Legion with honour. You will serve Urguan faithfully, even at the cost of your life, and will respect the law with regards to civilians and your comrades in arms.”

 

“Congratulations. You are now a soldier of Urguan!"

 

 After their successful integration, they are considered Mountainguards

 

 

Duties

 

Gate Management

 

Is the duty in which a Legionnaire is to protect the mighty stone gate way of the capital. In order to promote camaraderie it is recommended that more than one guard is on duty during shifts. During shifts legionnaires are expected to keep the gate open for Dwarves to pass freely in between, but be alert enough to shut the gates for outsiders.

 

When an outsider approaches the gates, the guard on-duty is expected to ask their Name, Race, Reason for Visiting, Where they’re from, and if they have any weaponry/magic).

 

If they are wearing any face-covering masks, helmets, or hoods they must be removed.

If the outsider refuses or fails to answer any question or comply with commands then they shall not be granted entry past the gates.

        

 Patrol  

 

Patrolling is vital to the Kingdom’s well being be it either; tunnel clearances (when a guard goes into the deep mines and disposes of creeps and critters who may harm the miners) or doing surface checks (where the militant will do tasks similar to the tunnel clearance but on the surface. This is usually the job of a ranger.) Any peculiar sightings are to be reported to the Legion Officers for further inspection.   

    

Construction

 

Should the nation undertake vast projects, it is the duty of the Legion to offer their assistance, be it in the actual building, or in obtaining the resources to do so.

 

Outpost Duty

 

As part of his or her duties, a Legionaire is expected to venture out to one of the various outposts found in Urguans lands and garrison them, ensuring that the military presence of the Kingdom is felt beyond the Capital Vale. 

 

 

Formations

 

Vel

 

- Vertical line.

- Formation always has the leader in front

- Line must not pass leader or break form during march

- Not default stance when inactive

 

Dree Vel

 

- Multiple vertical lines.

- Formation always has the leader in front

- Line must not pass leader or break form during march

- May be default stance when inactive if numbers exceed 8 soldiers

- Continues going down in rows to accompany all soldiers

 

Aemiz

 

- Horizontal line

- Formation always has the leader in front

- Row will not be used during march

- Default stance when inactive if number is less than 8 soldiers

 

Tekom

 

- Box

- Formation has leader in the center

- Important individuals will be hosted on the inside

- Line must not pass leader or break form during march

- Rarely used during march due to difficulty to maintain

- Not default stance when inactive

 

Thrimmek

 

- Arrow Head

- Formation has leader in the centre

- Is shaped like an arrow head

- Officers form the outer points of the crescent

- Used to absorb charges, primarily infantry charges

 

 

Payment and Legion Bonuses

 

The Dwarven Legion is paid on the representation of active service that is done per year, (weekly) the wage increases as one's rank increases as well thus allowing for a higher income on the well performing soldier's behalf. For legionnaires to receive their payment, they must either; attend at least 1 practice/1 officer lead patrols and perform two duties (barring construction) that year. 

 

Wages

 

Grand Marshal: At the discretion of the Grand King

Commander: 14 Karzul (70)

Legate: 12 Karzul (60)

Pridebearer: 10 Karzul (50)

Longbeard: 8 Karzul (40)

Ironbreaker: 6 Karzul (30)

Stoneguard: 4  Karzul (20)

Grunt: 2 Karzul (10)

 

Legion Bonuses:

 

While the Legion itself is an entirely selfless organization, focused on the protection of Urguan without expecting reward, there are nevertheless several benefits which come from joining the Legion.

 

Equipment:

 

 Gear for combat and traversing the land is available to the forces of the Legion. Upon reaching a new rank a legionnaire will be given a brand new set of armour alongside a weapon, shield and ranged weapon of their choice. Gear is obtained from an officer and a member of the Legion may use his armor and weapons in whatever manner they wish after it has been provided for them. During times of war, equipment will be handed out on the eve of a battle if a legionnaire does not have any, however bonus honor will be given to legionnaires who bring their own gear to battle. A member of the Legion is entitled to keep whatever ‘spoils of war’ are obtained during battle.

 

Free Barracks Housing:

 

 A new recruit may gain free housing within the barracks for two stone weeks, the recruit that partakes in this bonus will lose their lodging after purchasing a home of any type within the capital or in the kingdom’s surrounding lands.

 

Legionnaire of the Year:

 

Legionnaire of the year is a rank granted down by the Quartermaster, such ways to obtain this honor is by acting appropriately and showing discipline ((both in roleplay and out of character)), whilst performing diligently and accordingly within the Legion.

 

Legionnaires of the week will be granted double their wages for that year’s payday.. For instance, if you are awarded Legionnaire of the Year you will get double pay for that year’s pay day. 

 

Legion Hall of Fame:

 

The most decorated Legionnaires will have a chance at earning a spot in the Hall of Fame, located in the Legion’s Grand Hall. This is no easy feat, for a spot in the Hall of Fame is extremely difficult to obtain. A soldier who accomplishes something worthy of such an honour must receive a unanimous nomination by the Grand Marshal and both Commanders. Afterwards, the Grand King himself determines whether the achievement is considered legendary and historical. If successful, the legendary soldier will be granted a spot in the Hall of Fame. Traditionally, a ceremony is held in the Legion Hall to initiate a legend who will be eternalized in the Hall of Fame.

 

 

 

Enlistment Requirements

 

Legion Requirements

 

One must be at least fifty years old

 

One must be a dwarf

 

One must not be an Ironborn

 

One is expected to have a good grasp of Urguanic Law

 

Auxillary Requirements

 

One must be of the age of maturity pertaining to one’s race

 

One may be a dwarf or non-dwarf

 

Uniform

 

All Legionnaires are required to wear the uniform suitable to their rank.

 

((If you need your head placed on one of these skins, ask the officers or fellow legionnaires))

 

Skins can be found HERE:

 

Enlistment

 

Legion Application Form

 

Legion Roster