YaBoyJay_ 399 Share Posted April 24 THE LEGION OF SAINT GODWIN As of the 1st of Sun’s Smile, 1976 FERTE MANUS CERTAS “Strike with a sure hand.” The Legion of Saint Godwin is the official standing army for the entirety of the Heartlander Confederation. The Legionnaires are dedicated to protecting not only the physical safety of their people but also the spiritual integrity of canondom. Clad in armor adorned with religious symbols and flying colors of the confederation, they march into battle with righteous fervor, guided by a deep sense of duty and commitment. The Legion’s ranks are filled with devout warriors who see themselves as champions of divine justice, ready to lay down their lives to safeguard their people's heritage and beliefs against any threat, whether it be from rival kingdoms or heretical ideologies. They are the embodiment of faith and valor, a bulwark against the forces of darkness that seek to undermine their sacred cause and the sanctity of the region they call home. BENEFITS & DUTIES Those who enlist in the Legion of Saint Godwin are entitled to numerous benefits. Which include, but are not limited to: - A free, tax-free home after a tour of duty. - The right to access all mines in the Langkette Pass. - To explore the Confederation, in a way no others will experience. - Authority to enforce the local law. - Authority to don the uniform of the Legion and represent the Heartlands Confederation. - You will be recognised by merit and not by your blood status. Allowing you to rise through the ranks, and perhaps to the gentry and aristocracy. - Trained academically to fulfill specialized billets, like the surgeon corps and artillery corps. Skills which can be carried on to civilian life. To benefit from the above, it is expected that every legionnaire fulfills their duties to the Heartlands Confederation. - Undergo basic training at the Royal Military Academy of the Heartlands, consisting of, academic lessonry, weapons testing, - Maintain peace, prosperity, and well-being of the Citizens of the Heartlands. - Law enforcing the Heartlands. - Patrol the Heartlands. - Be available for wartime deployment. - Gather materials to prepare for emergencies. - Man the gate house at regular hours. “Rich men die young.” Lieutenant Dingo de Sarkozy of Abresi, circa 1448, to an initiate requesting the week’s pay. Conquest of the Principality of Stassion, 1959 TANDEM TRIUMPHANS UNIFORM Every fresh recruit is issued a pristine set of armor and weapons, paid for by the Confederation. The recruit will learn how to clean and use it, for it will be the only time armor is issued for free by the Legion. Initiates are issued a gambeson to wear underneath their chainmail. They are also equipped with plate pauldrons and mittens and greaves. To top it all off, a surcoat with the colors of the Confederation signifies the soldier’s allegiance. To defend themselves aspiring legionnaires are issued with a wide variety of equipment. As one progresses through the ranks more state-issued weapons become available. Aspirants are however only issued one arming sword and shield bearing the colors of the Confederation. Once the aspirant passes their basic training, the halberd is then issued which becomes a staple weapon for the newly minted footman. As the soldier progresses in rank, the uniform becomes much more plated and decorative, proudly displaying the many campaigns and awards achieved over a long career. An assembly of Legionnaires, Aspirant, Footman, Captain HIERARCHY & BILLETS HIGH COMMAND LORD MARSHAL - The head of the Legion, assuming most of the administrative duties of the organization which have not already been delegated to the lower command, such as the promotion of newer officers. The Lord Marshal derives his authority from the dual monarchs, who together rule the Confederation CAPTAIN LEGIONARY - Captains are officers of the Legion, often being older soldiers. Who have finally been given the chance of taking a larger responsibility. Captains usually specialize in some field, like recruitment or training. However, they are capable of doing all that’s needed of them. All captains are permitted to punish their underlings accordingly, there is no separate branch for discipline. LIEUTENANT LEGIONARY - Lieutenants are junior officers of the Legion, often being older Legionaries; mostly of the evocati billet. Who have finally been given the chance of taking on more responsibilities. Akin to captains, lieutenants have specialized into a billet of some kind. ENLISTED LEGIONARY DECANUS - Decani are proven footmen, who have been given some power of command. Decani often lead smaller groups of legionnaires on assignments. The duties of the sergeant are many but are often; enforcing the commands of a superior, taking over if a superior is incapable and the supervision of his subordinates. Salary: 25m LEGIONARY - The Legionaries are the crème de la crème of the Legion, being formed by the bravest, most disciplined soldiers who have decided to make a career in the Legion. Legionaries are permitted to command the lower ranking infantry to an extent. Salary: 20m FOOTMAN - Proven legion-men, who have received most basic training, and are prepared to enter patrols and conflicts. Most footmen will be accompanied by a legionary or decanus, to be shown the ropes further. Salary: 10m ASPIRANT - The Aspirants are the unbeaten and untested of the Legion. They have just only enlisted and been issued their basic equipment, most often than not, never having held a weapon in their life. They must first prove themselves worthy of undergoing the Legion’s basic training and academic regime, to which upon completion, will be promoted en-mass with their fellow Aspirants, to the rank of Footman. BILLETS & SPECIALIZATIONS LEGIONARY EVOCATUS - Evocati are those Legionaries, who have served three full terms with the Legion of Saint Godwin obtained an honorable discharge, but have voluntarily enlisted once again. Evocatii are exempt from any and all menial labor. The rank denotes respect and seniority. QUARTERMASTER - Quartermasters are responsible for keeping track of all inventory, supplying soldiers with equipment and tools, keeping track of said equipment and tools and also restocking it anew. Furthermore, they are tasked with the dispensing of yearly salary to the Legion, by way of the Royal Military Budget issued by the Garmont Assembly. DRILLMASTER - Drillmasters are experts at training the members of the Legion in live combat. They are tasked with training the Legionnaires how to fight well, holding frequent drills and outings to test the knowledge and skills. During the process of basic training, drillmasters will be tasked with the management of the parade, physical evaluation, and combat simulations. ROYAL SURGEON CORPS - The Royal Surgeon Corps consists of men and women with special education in the handling of wounded or dying soldiers, they are also tasked with ensuring the general health of the entire soldiery. Younger members of the corps are expected to march with the rest of the Legionaries as field surgeons, commonly known as ‘corpsmen.’ ROYAL ENGINEERING CORPS - Those observed with a talent for the sciences and logistics of war throughout their basic training may be selected for the royal engineering corps where they will undergo further specialized education to properly understand the use of artillery, siege equipment and defenses. Typically, engineers shall be the ones overseeing the artillery range, wherein the Legion trains its cannonry. “It is not useless titles that make men useless, it is useless men that make titles useless.” Emperor John Frederick Horen, circa 1534, on High Magistrate Denis de Bar Petran artillery bombards the Castle of Drusco, Aevos Coalition War, 1960 VINCIT, REGNAT, IMPERAT AWARDS ANDRIKIAN MEDAL OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE - For the brave and faithful. Awarded for valour in the battlefield or for impeccable service during peace. The award itself is a spear head fashioned out of gold. Patron Saint Andrik, military excellence. EMMAN MEDAL OF FORLORN VALOR - For the most daring. Awarded for those who are first over the walls of a besieged city. The award is a bricked tower decorated with turrets, fashioned out of silver. It may be given posthumously. Patron Saint Emma, valor against odds. ROYAL MEDAL OF THE SENTINEL - For the vigilant. Awarded to the legionnaire who has stood at gate duty for a combined period of forty-eight Saint’s hours. The award is a bricked gatehouse, fashioned out of bronze. SAINT LOTHAR’S STAR - For those who performed a miraculous act during battle and saved the unit from dire circumstances. The award is a star of Saint Lothar, fashioned out of silver. GODWINIAN MEDAL OF SACRIFICE - For those slain in the line of duty. Saint Godwin, patron of the deceased. TOBIAN MEDAL OF GOLDNESS - For the gatherer. Awarded to the legionnaire who has gone above and beyond in gathering resources for the Legion of Saint Godwin. The merit is to have one’s gloves gilded in gold. Patron Saint Tobias, wealth. LEGIONARY PIUS FELIX - For the pious soul. Awarded to the most prominent Canonist in service to the Legion. The recipient must display immense Canonist values. The award itself is no physical object, rather a title, which is “Pius Felix” From High Imperial into common, it translates into “Pious and Blessed” MEDAL OF LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT - For the veteran. This merit is awarded to the volunteer who has served in the Legion for twenty whole years and has no infractions to their name. The decoration is a wreath made of silver. ROYAL KNIGHTHOOD - For those men and women of the Legion who have proven to be of extraordinary skill and loyalty, come the most honourable of rewards. By the recommendation of the Lord Marshal, the dual Monarchs of the Confederation 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. RED DRAGON - For the honorable. The Red Dragon award is one of the most prestigious awards, as it honors one with knighthood, derived from the old Imperial Order of the Red Dragon. Additionally, the new knight is given a golden signet ring, with the Horenic dragon etched into it. This is a merit only promoted to those who have shown courage in the field of battle and justice in peace. It is the greatest of rewards possible and will only be rewarded once or twice in a Legionnaires lifetime. “Sometimes, when there’s a fork in the road, take it.” Captain Volker Hound of Petrus, circa 1513, before declaring Petrus for the Schismatics. CULTURE & TRADITIONS The Legion of Saint Godwin is made up of men hailing from many cultures. There are those of the Petran peasantry speaking mostly only Noufeille Petran or the odd Waldenian sheep herder from the Langkette pass. They may not have been raised the same or speak the same language, but through the Legion, these men and women of different cultures are united and transformed. They owe allegiance not to Petra or Aaun, but to the Heartlands. LEGIONNAIRES SALUTE - A remnant of the Imperial times. Before even the Novellen Empire, the legionnaires of the Empires saluted by clenching their right hand and placing it over their left chest. This tradition has been carried on for hundreds of years and is continued in the Legion of Saint Godwin. A LIFE HONORED - After the passing of active duty personnel or a veteran of the Legion, the Legionnaires are expected to host a gathering after the funeral, where they sit at the table and say a prayer for the one who passed. As well as reminisce on memories of the deceased.THE ARMORING CEREMONY - Following the completion of the Legion’s initiation, classes of Aspirants undergo group ceremony to purify themselves as they are outfitted with their armor. A deeply religious process, involving incense, holy water, and oaths of allegiance. ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY - As to best prepare newfound soldiers in their imminent duties, the Legion offers extensive programming for initiates, by way of the pen, sword, and artillery. Initiates enrolled in the Academy may expect tutelage in the matters of the Confederation’s history, its diversity between its constituent Kingdoms of Aaun and Petra, weapons mastery, alchemical combatry, and command of the artillery, among other things. Battle of Easworth Forest, Knights of Saint Godwin, 1961 FIDES, FERRO, IGNIS ENLISTMENT Applicants to the watch must refer themselves to their nearest recruitment office in either Vallagne or Whitespire. Written applications may be sent by bird, courier or mail to your nearest recruitment office. The criteria for enlistment is as such; be at least fifteen years old. In a fair physical and mental condition. The minimum enlistment period is 5 years ((5 weeks)) to receive the benefits outlined in the Enlistment Contract - 10 years to receive the free housing APPLICATION FULL NAME: AGE: RACE: PRIOR EXPERIENCE, IF APPLICABLE: METHOD OF CONTACT: (Discord name) RECRUITMENT OFFICER CONTACT LIST LORD MARSHAL @YaBoyJay_ (Discord: YaBoyJay_) CAPTAIN TIBER @seannie (Discord: seannnnie) CAPTAIN JOHANNES @Vylkmir (Discord: Balthy) CAPTAIN STEFANO @Sebbysc (Discord: sebbysc) 25 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien_mc 522 Share Posted April 24 FULL NAME: Catherine de Lewes AGE: 15 RACE: Human PRIOR EXPERIENCE, IF APPLICABLE: basic training METHOD OF CONTACT: (disc: alienn2) 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tilly 3696 Share Posted April 24 FULL NAME: Sorrel Tulpe von Theonus AGE: 30ish RACE: Heartlander PRIOR EXPERIENCE, IF APPLICABLE: Covenant War METHOD OF CONTACT: tillydactyl on disc 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hom 570 Share Posted April 24 FULL NAME: Weylin von Theonus AGE: 28 (or thereabouts) RACE: Human PRIOR EXPERIENCE, IF APPLICABLE: Child soldiery, houseguard, minotaur slaying, darkspawn slashing, etcetera METHOD OF CONTACT: _hom_ 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siglms_ 228 Share Posted April 24 FULL NAME: Lembic Urbran! AGE: I dunno! RACE: Oblazeki Gnome! (Technically a halfling!) PRIOR EXPERIENCE, IF APPLICABLE: None! METHOD OF CONTACT: siglms (Discord) 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeshiftFoxxo 182 Share Posted April 24 FULL NAME: Konrad Fabian Stafyr AGE: 37 RACE: Human PRIOR EXPERIENCE, IF APPLICABLE: Covenant War, BSK - Lieutenant METHOD OF CONTACT: fabledfoxxo on Discord 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mothsthetic 427 Share Posted April 24 Upon seeing the missive, the young Petran heir gasps excitedly, grabbing the nearest crayon she can and filling out an application- Regardless of the (low) likelihood of acceptance. Full Name: Adalia Morgana Temesch of the Petra Age: 8 Race: Heartlander Prior Experience: Duking it out with older siblings Method of Contact: mothsthetic on discord 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMojoMordor 534 Share Posted April 24 FULL NAME: Pym Volkov AGE: 37 RACE: Human? PRIOR EXPERIENCE, IF APPLICABLE: Coalition War, Silver Crusade METHOD OF CONTACT: ultradepresseddog (discord) 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myochii 674 Share Posted April 24 FULL NAME: Josephine Florentia Alstion AGE: 18 RACE: human PRIOR EXPERIENCE, IF APPLICABLE: (nearly) shot arrow in foot METHOD OF CONTACT: (Discord name) Myochii 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaMatt 690 Share Posted April 24 FULL NAME: Adrian John Novellen Huntshill AGE: 100 RACE: human PRIOR EXPERIENCE, IF APPLICABLE: Son's of Petra footman, pre petran civil war METHOD OF CONTACT: 10matthewc9 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
seannie 6873 Share Posted April 24 FULL NAME: Captain Tiber, the Captain is the first name AGE: 700 RACE: High Elf PRIOR EXPERIENCE, IF APPLICABLE: 700 years old METHOD OF CONTACT: The Confederation 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apricette 68 Share Posted April 25 (edited) "Et... là!" a musing, lilting exclamation, foreshortened unto sun-touched lips, as the application wrest moments later laced unto a messenger kestrel's talons. FULL NAME: Amélie Auclair AGE: 24 RACE: Heartlander (Auvergnian) PRIOR EXPERIENCE, IF APPLICABLE:Familial Martial History & Upbringing, Écuyer of the Petrine Laurel (Chivalric & Martial Training, Martial Sorties against The Ferrymen, Beasts, Minotaurs, etc..), Ordained Vicar of the Silver Crusade & Holy Knight of the Faith (Martial Sorties against Darkspawn & Greater Inferi, and Artillery Experience) METHOD OF CONTACT: Commonwealth Blvd. IV, Vallagne, Province Pétrine [amelie.auclair - discord] Edited Tuesday at 08:44 PM by Apricette 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebbysc 320 Share Posted April 26 FULL NAME: Ser Stefano Montelliano AGE: 50 RACE: Heartlander Human PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Knight of the Order of St. Godwin METHOD OF CONTACT: Enswerp, Human Confederation. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petsch2k 1100 Share Posted April 26 FULL NAME: Petsch II of The Heartlands AGE: 20 RACE: Heartlander PRIOR EXPERIENCE, IF APPLICABLE: N/A METHOD OF CONTACT: petsch2k RECRUITMENT OFFICER CONTACT LIST LORD MARSHAL @YaBoyJay_ (Discord: YaBoyJay_) CAPTAIN TIBER @seannie (Discord: seannnnie) CAPTAIN JOHANNES @Vylkmir (Discord: Balthy) CAPTAIN STEFANO @Sebbysc (Discord: sebbysc) 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tremerus 274 Share Posted Monday at 01:33 AM FULL NAME: Aurel von Theonus AGE: 35 RACE: Human PRIOR EXPERIENCE, IF APPLICABLE: Covenant war METHOD OF CONTACT: trevor19 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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