The Arpadovic

[Optimus420 1926]

THE COUNT’S BULWARK, THE SONS OF ARPAD

Issued and confirmed by,

Jan Arpad Ivanovich

14th of Sigismund’s End, 1908

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INTRODUCTION

With the expansion of the Host of Saint Arpad growing evermore, and the establishment of the County of Vaška, the newly elevated Count had known nothing but a life of peril, while he did enjoy such encounters, he needed to protect his now growing House. He sought to exalt his loyal and dedicated men by forming the Arpadovic, the professional and personal retinue of House Ivanovich.

 

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MISSION

The mission of the Arpadovic is to act as the personal retinue of the Count, his kin, and those deemed necessary by the Count of Vaška. Furthermore, the Arpadovic are to act as a single unit, that covers all forms of militant activities and endeavors commanded by the Count. When not guarding the leadership of the County or valuable persons by order of the Count, the Arpadovic act as guards to protect the Host’s caravans and other mercantile related journeys.

 

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RANKS

The Arpadovic all fall under a single rank following the ideal of acting as a single and united cohort. All who receive the rank of Cossack in the Host of Saint Arpad are offered to become a Arpadovic, but are not required to join the retinue. All Arpadovic fall under the direct command of the Count of Vaška.

 

Artistic depiction of an Arpadovic Encampment on the edge of the Witch’s Wood.

 

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THE COSSACK’S OATH

Before one receives the Brand of St. Arpad ascends to the rank of Cossack of the Host, one must take an oath of unwavering dedication and loyalty to House Ivanovich, the Host, and all Raevir-Folk. Once the oath is completed before the Count and with comrades to witness the event, they shall be given the branding. The Count upon the Cossack regaining their strength will extend the offer to join the ranks of the Arpadovic. If the offer is accepted, the Cossack forgoes their surname to take upon the name Arpadovic. 

 

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GODANI JEST WIECZNY

His Lordship, Jan Arpad of the House Ivanovich, Count of Vaška and Pravets, Baron of Cherskavy, Hetman of the Host of St. Arpad