Youth and Steel

[Xayshi 49]

 

With the wars behind us and peace now won, the time has come to look not to survival, but to preparation. The strength and future of Idunia lies in the next generation of soldiers, Knights, vassal leaders, and members of the Harren Court.

Over the next five years, the Iron Guard of Angrenost shall host a series of training sessions, focused mainly on the basics of combat, but also divulging into other areas such as medicine and the history of Idunia. These sessions are not meant to hone every individual into a prodigy, but rather to prepare them, to promote confidence in themselves, encourage companionship, and provide a firm understanding of a variety of topics which will only serve them in the future, and by extension, all of Idunia.

Participants will be introduced to a range of skills, including, but not limited to:
 

🟆 Sword and shield

🟆 Spear and javelin

🟆 Archery

🟆 Basic Medicine

🟆 Wearing and understanding armor

🟆 The fundamentals of horse riding and care

 

For combat, children will be taught the foundations – stance, movement, awareness, and control – at a pace suited to their age and experience. Emphasis will be placed on discipline, coordination, proper handling of training weapons, and learning to act with both confidence and restraint. No prior knowledge is needed, only a willingness to listen and desire to learn.
 

Beyond martial skill, these gatherings will also foster understanding of the Laws of Idunia, the Scrolls, Darkspawn education, and establishing the values that shape a good and honorable life.

All children of Idunia aged 8 and above are encouraged to attend, especially those without formal training. 

 

The soldiers of the Host and the Knights of the Realm are also encouraged to come aid in this endeavor – offering their experience, insight, and knowledge to help guide those seeking to learn. 

This is not a call to war, nor an opportunity for more willful children to hit each other without consequence; it is a call of growth – to raise a generation that is capable, wise, and steadfast.

Trainings shall be held within the Viscounty of Angrenost, in the barracks of the Iron Guard, located directly North of Alduun. Sparring weapons and armor shall be provided and distributed before each session.

 

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Saturday, April 11, 2026 @ 8:00 PM EST

Signed,

The Honorable, Ser Boromir Orodrion of the house Mithrenion, Viscount-Consort of

Angrenost, Knight Captain of the Knightly Order of the Silver Stags, Captain of the Iron Guard,

Knight of the Silver Shield