THE LEGION OF AAUN

[Frymark 3100]

Declared and published in the year of 1927

 

THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE

LEGIO AAUNICA

OR

THE LEGION OF AAUN

“The walls have fallen, the defenders are slain, the enemy is here! It is the end and the death, my brothers - the end for our tale, and death to the usurpers! Raise the Dragon Banner one last time, for the Prince, for Alstion!”

 

-Ulrich Lothar Alstreim, before the final charge of the Nauzicans during the Siege of the Hero-City of Haverlock, 64 SA

 

“Alstion! Alstion! Alstion!”

The soldiers of the Nauzica after having listened to the Captain’s speech, 64 SA

 

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The Legion of Aaun | Soldiers of the King

The Black Dragon Banner of House Alstion  

THE HEARTLANDS BECKON,

A call of service and duty

Hear ye, hear ye! Let it be known throughout the land that the Legion of Aaun has been resurrected, sworn to protect the King of Aaun and these Heartlands of Aaun. With the blessings of the Aaunic King, the Legion shall serve as the personal army and sword arm of the royal capital and house, as well as the defenders of justice and rigtheousness in the Crownlands. May the strength and valour of our knights and soldiers remain steadfast and true, as they take up arms in the name of honour, duty and GOD.

 

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WHY WE SERVE?

 A cause of honour, justice and loyalty

 

Service directly under the patronage of the King of Aaun is a great honour by itself alone, but there exists a higher cause of righteousness in service to the Legion. When the Heartlands come under attack, the men of the Legion are the first to its defence When the faithful servants of GOD are threatened, the soldiers of the Legion are the ones to see GOD’s will be done. The Crownlands have been in turmoil for decades, and it's our duty to see stability restored, so that those who come after us never again need suffer the devastation of war and civil strife.

 

Benefits of serving as a Legionnaire under the Kingdom of Aaun,

• Apartment housing for a discount of 15%.
• The standard kit of a Legionnaire, free of charge.
• Minae paid yearly in accordance with one's ranking and achievements within the Legion.
• If ever injured while in service, the medical costs and potential new limbs will be covered by the Royal Family.
• Glory and purpouse.

 

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CHAIN OF COMMAND

For without discipline, come the end and the death

The Legion’s hierarchy is separated into two parts; there are the ranks of foot, those men who excel in fighting and combat, but are either yet not ready or willing to take up the mantle of leadership. Then there exist the ranks of command; men who are leaders of the Legionnaires, who’s authority and knowledge in matters of combat, strategy and leadership are absolute. The rise through the ranks is an arduous one, as only the best are fit to lead the King’s men.

RANKS OF COMMAND

 

The armour used by the Lord Commander (left) and the Lieutenants (right), with the golden sash as a symbol of their authority and prestige.

 

KING OF AAUN

As the Commander-In-Chief of the Aaunic forces, the King of Aaun exercises absolute authority over the entire Legion and all of its members. The King has the sole authority to appoint a Lord Commander or other de-facto leading figure for the group, and as well holds the right to release anyone from their sworn oath to the Legion. 

 

LORD COMMANDER

The Lord Commander is the de-facto leader of the Legion, and responsible for its well being, the training and recruiting of soldiers and promoting those of lower rank. The Lord Commander acts with the authority and blessing of the King of Aaun, and thus his authority in matters relating to the army and safety of the Crownlands is absolute, only surpassed by the King himself.

 

LIEUTENANT

Lieutenants are the officers of the Legion - those men and women who have proved themselves worthy of the mantle of leadership. The Lieutenant has the authority to command ranks of lower status and take part in the military council of the Crownlands whenever called. While a Lieutenant has great authority in the Crownlands, they do also have a great amount of responsibility granted to them. It’s usual for a Lieutenant to be in charge of an aspect of the army, such as training the soldiers, recruiting or handling the armoury and arms of the Legion. The road to becoming an Officer is a hard one and takes years, but once reached it’s a status of great prestige and honour.

 

RANKS OF FOOT

 

The armour used by the Recruits (Left) and the Legionnaires (middle) and Sergeants (right)

 

SERGEANT

Sergeants are veterans of the army  - those men and women who have seen their fair share of battle and are preparing to become a Officer, or for one reason or the other have chosen not to pursue such. Despite their placement in the ranks of foot, Sergeants may from time to time with the authorization of a Officer take up a position of leadership, and when no Officer is available, they may give orders to those of lower ranking than themselves. In addition, Sergeants have the right to levy out fines if a situation breaking the Crownlands evicts occurs, but is not worthy of arrest. Sergeants are also given a slightly larger discount on estates in the Crownlands.

 

LEGIONNAIRE

The backbone of the army, the Legionnaires are the rank-and-file.. After having completed their basic training and serving in the army for a fair amount of time, a Recruit may finally take their Oath to become an official Legionnaire of the King of Aaun, a hardened soldier and protector of the Heartlands. Legionnaires have the right to arrest persons who have broken the law in the Crownlands, and may levy fines if a man of upper rank is present. The Legionnaires are also afforded a small discount from estates from the Crownlands as a sign of gratitude for their service and loyalty to the Heartlands.

 

RECRUIT

Recruits are those who have just enlisted in the legion, with little to no previous experience in warfare and combat. To become a recruit, one must be a citizen of Aaun and adhere strictly to the Holy Canonist Faith. If one wishes to join but is not a Canonist, they may convert and be allowed to join thereafter. Recruits don't yet have the right to arrest or fine in the Crownlands, nor are they granted the best of weaponry until their basic training is completed. After such, the Commander will judge the recruit worthy and allow him to embark on Godfrey’s March, after which they may take their Oath to the King and the Crownlands and become a fully fledged soldier of the Legion. 

 

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CEREMONIES & AWARDS

For every man who puts their oaths first has achieved the finest of triumphs worthy of the finest of commemorations.

GODWIN’S MARCH

After having been judged ready for their final trial by the Lord Commander, a recruit of the Legion is accompanied by his peers and the Lord Commander as they make their way on top of Mt. Godwin. There, at the tower of the old King, before the son of Horen and the King of old Aaun, the recruit will kneel and pray that St. Godwin grants upon them his judgement of if they are worthy to be oathed. After this, the recruits will make their way to the catacombs below the great tower and face their trial. If they are to successfully return back, the old King has given their blessings and they are ready to be inducted into the army. If they fail, they are to be banished from the Crownlands.

THE OATH TO AAUN

Once a recruit has completed their basic training, they may be brought in front of a member of House Alstion, usually either the King or the Crown Prince, and there they may take their Oath, finally becoming a Legionnaire. The Oath is sacred, and once taken may not be broken except with the acceptance of the Prince of Alstion and the Lord Commander of the Legion May those who break the oath be named oathbreakers and traitors, and be dealt with as such.

 

Before the eyes of GOD, before my King and Commander, I place my blade beneath their feet, I swear my oath with this creed;

For the memory of the old King and his Kingdom, for the glory of the restored one,

For my home, these Heartlands of Aaun, and for the people who inhabit it.

For my GOD, For my King, for my Comrades, and for no-one else.

I will give my sword, my life and death. My victory will be theirs, and theirs mine.

I will give my honour and glory. A traitor to them, will be a traitor to me.

I will fight their fight, celebrate their triumphs, mourn their loss, as they will for me.

With this creed I so swear my oath, and let my blood run cold if I am to ever forsake it.

CAROLEAN’S PRAYER

As a Recruit becomes a Legionnaire, it is customary for the other members of the army to gather together after the conclusion of the Oathing ceremony in celebration, where good wishes are brought to the newest member of the Legion by each individually, either in words or paper. These words are meant to symbolise the bond of camaraderie and friendship between the older and newer members of the Legion.

After the death of a Legionnaire, those who brought them wishes may lower themselves before the funeral pyre of the bygone one and whisper these wishes anew in prayer, symbolising their gratitude of times spent and hopes of meeting again in GOD’s eternal Skies.  

ROYAL KNIGHTHOOD

For those men and women of the army who have proven to be of extraordinary skill and loyalty, come the most honourable of rewards. By the recommendation of the Lord Commander, the King of Aaun may knight these exemplary individuals as Royal Knights, after which they will take a moniker for themselves and be granted the title of “Ser” in a ceremony from the times of old Aaun. While Knighthood is not a rank of command in of itself and will not pass one’s regular rank in the Legion, it is a great honour and privilege. 

AWARDS OF SERVICE

 

In addition to acting as commemorations of one’s service to the Lefion, the awards also act as one’s payment. Each soldier is paid 5 minae weekly, with the base going up by 5 minae with ranks, with the base of a Lieutenant being 15 minae weekly. This does not however make up the majority of one’s pay, but it's rather determined by their awards, which are granted yearly per a soldier’s acts during said year. Contrary to most other militaries, the value of awards is not considered in how high of an award one gets, but how many they have.

 

The Star of Service; Once retired and after having spent the minimum of 25 years in the Legion, a person is entitled to the Star of Service, which will guarantee them a pension of 25 minae yearly for the rest of their lives, as long as they continue to reside within Aaun. 

 

Star of Saint Lothar; for those who performed a miraculous action in battle to save the unit from dire circumstances, the highest of military awards. 100 minas.

 

Embroidered Cross of Saint Felder; a golden cross embroidered with various gems for those who performed extreme acts of heroism in accomplishment of a military goal or objective. 50  minas.

 

Ruby Bracer; an engraved ruby medallion awarded to soldiers for drawing first blood in an engagement. 25 minas.

 

Pin of Justice; a polished iron pin with a depiction of a sun and its gleaming rays forming the top of it, awarded for those who have successfully detained a criminal and seen that justice is delivered to them. 15 minas.

 

Tears of Saint Daniel; a silver bracelet engraved with a depiction of enemy fortifications, awarded to the first soldier to charge. 15 minas.

 

The Hand of Iron; a steel medal depicting a hand awarded for gathering the weekly materiel quotas. 10 minas.

 

Saint Andrik’s Sword; a metal brooch in the shape of a blade awarded for each individual kill acquired by a soldier during battle. 5  minas.

 

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Signed, 

His Royal Highness, Henry of Aaun, Crown Prince and Lord Commander of Aaun, Lord of 

Alba

 

Anyone interested in enlisting and serving Aaun is adviced to either send a letter or find in person the Lord Commander, Henry. [Frymark#3075] 

 

Spoiler

Credit for the skins and figura to @Sarven, thanks bud

 

[Olox_ 4318]

Aleksander Jazloviecki is already a Legionnaire

are you?

[ratlordmagic 1484]

The Count of Warsovia has enlisted, why haven’t You?

[Timer 1978]

Leufroy is already serving his country, why aren't You?