Dawn of the Glaive Guard

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Dawn of the Glaive Guard

The 4th of the Malin's Welcome, 101 SA

 

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 ~ Purpose & Immediate Effects~

 

Much time has passed since the military was last reformed and updated, and in that time much has happened. This city has burned, rebuilt, and changed its Prince many times. Now within my reign, I believe that it is time for reform and to begin anew. Using our foundations of Mali’Ame and Almenodrim beliefs that we have come to know and respect from our long and proud history, I have sat down in thought and reflection to incorporate these cultural beliefs in ways that I think will better serve our military through specializations and orders.

 

The Current reforms will take effect immediately, and all current members of the Glaive Guard will choose a specialization from one of the two branches that will emerge with these reforms. No noble houses, nor seeds will be allowed to make a Militia or hold a house guard, their men are to conscript themselves with the Glaive Guard to defend their homes. At most the houses may have a special color or mark on a uniform for their men to represent them and be identifiable for special ceremonies. 

 

All former Oathblades may come forth and present their oaths anew to the current crown of Elvendom, and should their oath be accepted, they will keep their place in Amaethea’s honor guard as members of the immortals. Still, should it be turned down, they must once more face trial and tribulation to reach those heights as they had before.

 

~ Hierarchy~

 

 

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• Lord Commanders: Both branches of the Glaive Guard will have a Lord Commander from which the rest take orders. These leaders report directly to the High Prince and are otherwise seen as the best of the best among their comrades. They are the men who have served the longest and garnered the most decoration. They stand at the forefront of their lines and lead their men both in battle and in training.

 

• Officer: Any man or woman can become an Officer with enough time and dedication. Working with the others, they will be responsible for certain tasks ranging from managing the armory to training the newer recruits. There can be up to three officers per branch of the Glaive Guard, and an Immortal can no longer be an Officer once selected for the Honor Guard.

 

• Neophytes: These are the recruits and beginners of the Glaive Guard’s forces. They make up the brunt of the military and will train and learn until they become Mali’ who are well versed in as many forms of combat as they can learn.

 

~Structure~

 

 

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Wardens: Wardens are your run-of-the-mill guards. They find themselves responsible for the day-to-day tasks of the military and upholding the city’s laws. Gate duty, patrols, and escort missions are regular daily tasks for these men and women.

 

• Upholding the Law - Each Warden is provided a Tome of Order which holds inside all of the laws of the land and the punishments that can be appropriately given based on the spot if it is required. Greater cases require the Wardens to detain and hold a prisoner until a Trial can take place, presided over by either the High Prince, Exarch, or one of the Lord Commanders.

 

• Patrols - The guards will go through the city and surrounding area patrolling and surveying the lands to make sure that they can maintain a strong presence. These patrols will also serve as a means for them to stay in touch with the community and be able to intervene in any crimes they may come across.

 

Guardian: Guardians are a new and specialized unit within the bounds of the Glaive Guard. These are men and women who adhere to the beliefs of the ‘Ame and Almenodrim, and in doing so seek out knowledge and artifacts around the globe going out of their way to protect them. They are the keepers of the special library and sworn defenders of the items they have chosen to protect.

 

• Seafaring Pursuits: The Guardians will protect the shores of Amaethea and often sail out to sea to explore and defend the balance of nature where they can. They are well-trained Rangers/Sailors and live exploratory lives to find knowledge and protect it.

 

• Scouting - They focus on going across the continents, mapping as they go, and noting down areas of interest such as ruins, caves, tombs, covens, and the like, to study later. They will lead expeditions to raid ruins and tombs and focus on the acquisition of artifacts, books, and knowledge.

 

Immortals: The Honor Guard of Amaethea, is bound to serve the crown and protect it. Both from those who may be tyrants, and those who would seek to cause the Crown harm.  Though their wide-ranging functions include serving as warriors, scouts, researchers, and teachers of history for the Elves, they may be more directly considered the backbone and guiding light of the Mali of Elvenesse. The Immortals will be limited to 7 Warriors, the best of all the Glaive Guard.

 

• The Best of Them - The Immortals are men and women who have come from the other branches and have proved to be the greatest warriors among their peers. They have the trust of the crown and are seen to be those responsible for the Amaethean motto, “Uell Ito Maruthiran” - Death to Tyrants.

 

• Scholarly Pursuits - This includes organizing and categorizing books and artifacts in the library, museum, and vault, researching items in the vault, teaching citizens of Elvenesse about their history, guiding order members to information or artifacts they need, and keeping up on safe containment protocols for any items of power held in the vault.

 

 

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Uell ito Maruthiran,

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, Acanthus Onar Daesmon Silma, High Prince of Elvendom and Amaethea, and Prince of Thorns

[rukio 8913]

"I would find this almost impressive if they didn't have an equal number of positions in their military to people who live in their city." Remarks Jhaeros, idly strumming a lute as he speaks to his sister. "Prince of Thorns...." He'd muse a moment later. "What a joke."

[Krugallah 359]

"So these are the individuals that jumped and murdered 'kers on the road?" Haedir Athri'onn asked, to no one in particular, sitting in his study. "I wonder if they'd be so brave if the 'ker fought back."