Ashguard Reforms and Updates | 63 S.A.

[Javert 5573]

Reformation of the Ashguard

Issued this 10th of the Deep Cold, year 63rd of the Second Age

 

 

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From the Office of the Marshal of the Ashguard,

            It has come to the attention of the leadership within the Ashguard that, after a recent study, the military arm of the Kingdom of Norland requires a series of reforms to better suit Our Nation and Our People. As a result, it is at the will of the Marshal of Norland to issue a series of reforms, aimed at both improving Ashguard performance and encouraging those seeking a military path to enlist within the Ashguard. This first series of reforms shall be explained in further detail throughout the contents of this missive, effective immediately upon its publishing.

 

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Redefining of Ranks

After a studying into the ranks of Our armed forces, it is abundantly clear that the duties of certain ranks within the Ashguard lay open to interpretation and have no clear definition. We hereby seek to define the duties of the following ranks in addition to adding a new rank to the Ashguard:

 

1. Man at Arms - Responsible for the physical training of Initiates, such as combat training and workout routines as well as formation training. A Man at Arms shall not have the ability to promote Initiates to Footmen, as that remains a privilege for members of the high command.

                 1A. Men at Arms will be permitted a squad of no more than Five initiates to train, patrol, and perform other duties with. This squad may either be assigned by the High Command or hand-picked by the Man at Arms depending on necessity.

 

2. Wardens - Responsible for the overseeing of a Vassal Ashguard Garrison and shall be responsible for the recruitment, supplying, and organization of these garrisons. A Warden shall be assigned to a Vassal Fief either by request of the Baronage or by necessity due to the decision of the Marshal of Norland. They shall be given the privilege to promote/demote members of the Ashguard.

                2A. A Vassal Garrison shall not be defined as a Vassal levy, instead a Vassal Garrison shall consist of all Ashguardsmen living within a Vassal of Norland. Ex; An Ashguardsman living within the Jarldom of Dunrath shall be considered a member of the Rathonian garrison. Vassal Baronage may command the Garrison within their fief with the oversight of the assigned Warden.

                2B. Wardens, when assigned to a Vassal Fief, will be required to reside within their assigned fief in order to allow for easier communication between the Baronage and assigned Warden.

                  2C. Wardens may not make administrative decisions within their assigned Fief that go beyond Military matters, as their purpose is solely to provide martial aid.

 

3. Overseers - This new rank shall have only two members personally selected by the Marshal of Norland by merit alone, and will be responsible for overseeing the activities of the Wardens of Norland. If deemed necessary, an Overseer may remove and/or appoint a Warden of a Vassal Fief. They shall be given the privilege to promote/demote members of the Ashguard.

                 3A. Overseers have the privilege to reside in whichever residential fief of Norland they so desire.

                 3B. Overseers may not make administrative decisions within any Vassal of Norland that would overstep the Baronage of Norland's privileges.

                 3C. Overseers will be responsible for keeping the Wardens of Norland in-check.

 

4. Footmen and Above - As of lately, it has been assumed that any member of the Ashguard may arrest a criminal for suspected charges. However, we wish to clarify the duties of every member of the Footmen rank and above.

                 4A. All members of the Ashguard, with the exception of Initiates, may arrest and jail suspected criminals.

                 4B. Members of the Ashguard May Not initiate a criminal trial without the presence of a Keeper of the Red Faith.

 

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Signed,

His Highness, Ragnvald Eiriksson Ruric, Marshal of the Ashguard, Prince of Norland, Ruler of Eiriksgrad.

[Nikachu132 50]

Neriel reads over his newly assigned responsibilities. "A squad ... of five? Training ...?", he thinks to himself, "... it's about time!".

[satinkira 5898]

Remon raises a thin eyebrow. The dead speak!

[kolya 39]

both ashguard soldiers salute as they read the missive, one even doing it with the correct hand