The Carrenguard

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𝔗𝔥𝔢 ℭ𝔞𝔯𝔯𝔢𝔫𝔤𝔲𝔞𝔯𝔡

 

𝔜𝔬𝔲𝔯 ℭ𝔬𝔪𝔪𝔦𝔱𝔪𝔢𝔫𝔱

In the olden days of House Colborn, under the vassalage of Prince Alexander Horen, was commanded to raise a levy force for service in war and maintenance of law and order. This early force, dubbed The Carrenguard in honor of Saint Carr Colborn, was mostly composed of Scyfling peasants. However, the Colborn lords maintained an elite host of soldiers who were granted the rank of ehrengarde, or “honor guard”. 

 

With the call to arms of King Marius III, House Colborn will once again raise its banners and its arms in remembrance of the special relationship between the pact-bound Saint Karl and Saint Carr. Having answered the call to serve since the days of the Duchy of Haense, House Colborn takes great pride in its centuries of service. With a fiefdom on the border of the Kingdom, the Margraviate of Kazan—the Scyfling March—serves as the bulwark against attacks targeting the Haeseni farmlands. Given this responsibility, it is of the utmost priority that House Colborn hold fast against threats, foreign and domestic. 

 

The Lord Osgod Colborn, Margrave of Kazan and Protector of the Scyflings, has thus seen fit to reinstate the levy of House Colborn by reviving The Carrenguard. The Margrave has also commissioned from the Scyfling smiths the finest silver armor and weaponry to equip this new force. In command of this most esteemed host, Lord Osgod has designated Ser Joakim Colborn as the first Captain of the Carrenguard. Under his command, the levy of the Scyfling March is thus instructed to mobilize for the maintenance of the King’s peace. They shall patrol the roads and borders, protecting the King’s lands from evil of all sorts.

 

 

 

 

𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔒𝔞𝔱𝔥

“Swear you to protect me and my kin, no matter the cost of your own wellness, and safeguard my and my family’s honor in name or flesh.”

 

“Swear you to uphold the laws and justice that are the contents of our rule and our King’s rule.”

 

“Swear you to take up arms and slay the enemies of GOD and King, to rid the realm of darkspawn and cultists, and to preserve Descendents' glory.”

 

“Then serve me and my people rightfully and you shall be rewarded for your efforts.”

 

“Then serve GOD and King rightfully and you shall bask in everlasting glory.”

 

 

 

 

ℜ𝔬𝔬𝔪 𝔞𝔫𝔡 𝔅𝔬𝔞𝔯𝔡

Those who serve with righteous will and those who serve with pious strength are invited into the halls of Kazan where a warm meal, made bed, and ample storage await. You are kin under the banner of Colborn, and are treated as such so long as your oath is held true. The training grounds of The Carrenguard extend from the barracks to the surrounding cliffside and mountain ranges. The landscape provides suitable environments for training the mind and body.

 

Rekrut

Let any who have the heart to serve bear the title of Rekrut. May they prove they are more than the gambeson they wear and that their will is stronger than most. The rank of rekrut is not a permanent one, but a stepping stone to finding one’s path through dedication and perseverance. 

“A warrior is not born, but made.” -Saint Carr of Carrenhall

 

 

Hirdann

The first step to serving the cause. Rekruts who are accepted into the fold are promoted to Hirdann, and afforded their mail and plate baring the same Carrsten Tree—the symbol of House Colborn and the namesake of its founder.

“Our greatest pride is the discipline of our common soldiers. They are--afterall--Scyflings; so when we call upon their arms they answer with the fighting spirit of Saint Carr.”  -Ser Casimir Colborn

 

 

Ehrengarde

The select few warriors that compose the personal retinue of the head of House Colborn. They are the most capable warriors, entrusted with the safety of the head of the House and their kin. 

“A soldier’s honor is not found in the blade they wield, but in the purpose for which they rise.” -Blessed Queen Amaya of Venzia

 

 

Kossir

The Kossir is the lieutenant of the retinue and the second in command. The Kossir is the direct subordinate to the Kapten and aids them in the accomplishment of their duties. A Kapten might designate certain areas of their duties to the Kossir, such as quartermastery or field command.

“We all lose things. Our pasts, our friends, our minds. But we keep going. Keep fixing ourselves when we break. We may never be. . . perfect. But we can get close enough.”  -Ser Joakim Colborn

 

 

Kapten

The Head of House Colborn has many duties, and in their accomplishment, they seek the aid of experienced councilors. One such councilor is the Kapten of the Carrenguard, who is tasked with command of the Colborn levy. In addition to command of the retinue in battle, the Kapten also ensures the training, arming, provisioning, housing, and maintenance of Saint Carr’s retinue.

“The man who runs from the enemy lives to see another day. The man who dies for his cause lives forever.”  -Holy Ser Osgod Colborn

 

 

 

𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔍𝔬𝔦𝔫𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔬𝔣 ℜ𝔞𝔫𝔨

To those that wish to enlist in the ranks of Saint Carr’s retinue, the Margraviate of Kazan will generously provide living accommodations, exempt from fee or taxes. It must be noted that soldiers of The Carrenguard are also members of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, in addition to their service of House Colborn, owing all due allegiance and service to the royal army. Those who wish to join this elite retinue may provide their information to Ser Joakim Colborn, Captain of the Carrenguard ((IGN: SeussGoose)).

 

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The Most Honourable Osgod Colborn, Margrave of Kazan, Count of Malkovya, Viscount of Venzia, Baron of Bethlenen, Lord of Vitraval, and Protector and Lord of the Scyflings.

 

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Svetlana settled down with her children and informed them of the Carrenguard, and the legacy it held. Urging them to take note on their families ancestry so that they themselves could grow to become mighty.

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6th of Harren’s Folley, SA 201 

The Scyfling March, Haense.

In the courtyard of the Castle of Kazan, Father Milodrag the Scyfling hoisted his armored frame into the saddle of his black Colborn Charger, ‘Isabel of Valwyck’. Upon settling in, Milodrag’s stoic visage scanned the host before him from beneath a winged helm. Before him were various Scyfling warriors of great height and build. Each warrior sat upon a fine horse, garbed in a tabard depicting a white tree on a black field, which billowed in the wind that battered the cliffs of the Scyfling March. The Priest’s white cloak flowed behind him as he went to address the host.

 

“His Majesty the King has once again commanded House Colborn to raise its banners in defense of the Realm. He has given us this untamed borderland, demanding we purge from it all evils of Iblees. Let us nejt fail in this or in our Ancient Pact—Onwards!” Milodrag echoed from beneath his helmet. He cracked the reins of his steed, galloping off through the Gate of Osgod, Carrenguard steeds falling in behind him as they rode off to patrol the March.