New High Gladius

[Wocket 29]

((yay first RP topic from me :3))

Wocket stands behind the sparring pit beyond the gates to the barracks awaiting the gladiants, all of which she has called to attend her speech. She wears a new attire befitting of her position. Folded uniforms, most with notes attached, lay behind her.

A commonly overlooked ondivic directs all arrivals to stand at attention within the pit and await Wocket's words in silence.

Wocket judges every gladiant arriving in the pit, their punctuality, stance, stillness, figure, expression, all as the time moves forward awaiting all to be present, and even as that happens she waits yet another hour.

Although Wocket has no direct military or guard experience, it's hard to see, she had spied on the guards as a child and learned much, even teaching newer guards the proper way of things in absence of proper training. As well, upon gaining her new position she read up on what she would need to do, and how to do it. Determined to do it properly she readies herself to make a good impression.

She walks about leisurely amongst them before centering herself above the sand pit beginning her speech.

"As some of you know, I'm your new High Gladius, I called you all here today because the current state of the Gladiants is far from what it should be, fighting amongst each other, receiving little to no pay, and no proper training, it's been hard to deal with from where I stood before."

Wocket takes a short breath and looks to the sky. It's easily noticed that she is speaking much more formally than usual, avoiding her normally poor pronunciation.

"I've watched Gladiants who've been overbearingly rude, disrespectful, and weak. I've seen them throw their power around to get what they want and abuse the innocent. I've seen guards cower in the face of danger, cursing their position and its risks even though they knew what it meant to be a guard. I've seen misunderstandings taken much too far, resulting in unnecessary brawls in the middle of the streets. Although today there will be no names for them, where I stand now such behavior will be greatly punishable from this day forward."

She then crosses her arms and redirects her gaze to the ground.

"There have been many secrets and disagreements, arguments, even physical fights amongst the guard. If any guard is found to be giving false information about matters of security, physically attacking another guard, or conspiring to devalue the trustworthiness of somebody they should consider to be family, they'll face dire consequences."

Looking among the guard Wocket feels hope that she can change them for the better. She then looks forward, past them, somewhat solemnly.

"Now it may not seem like it, but it's very important that you see each other as family... brothers and sisters who stand together to protect Solace, it's citizens, leaders, visitors, and even one another. At times you'll get angry at each other, quarrel, fight, and possibly make a mess of things, yet at the end of the day you're bound together by the oath that you've made."

Wocket glances back and forth, seeming to look at all her thoughts she has yet to speak.

"Let it be known, that you are all responsible for the actions of the guards around you. From the outside eye you will be reviewed as a single unit of people, there will be no names when complaint or praise come from those who don't know you, they will be aimed at the guard itself, and that means they're aimed at you. If somebody else does wrong, jails an innocent, starts a fight, that means that you did wrong too, because that means the Gladiants did wrong. Do your best to show your fellow Gladiants the proper way of things."

Her expression becomes a glare into the middle of the guards.

"I'm your leader now, and things are going to change, no longer will you be weak, rude, disrespectful, or whatever manner of things the guard has shown to me in the past that is distasteful. Training will commence, lessons will be taught, and you will be forced to earn your place, or else you'll face demotion or a dishonorable expulsion from the guard. There will be no forgiveness for slacking in your duties any longer, you will be expected to operate in the manner of a guard, no emotion, relations, weaknesses, or any trivial thing should inhibit you from carrying out what you are sworn to do."

She then relaxes a bit, loosening her crossed arms.

"Now, for the time being there is no need for stress, I will guide you, I'll make sure anyone with a position of leadership knows the way of things so they can help those under them, I'll make sure you are paid and fed, I'll keep a connection between you and the Hightowers, I'll consider your concerns and give you feedback on your performance, I'll help you to help this city, and now is the first real step in that regard..."

Wocket points to the uniforms behind her.

"These are your new uniforms, if you are above the rank of grenel your pay is attached... Now in an orderly fashion, approach me, and repeat your oath, but replace the words aimed at royalty with ones aimed at the city itself, as well, speak your full name and rank, an extra oath, for a better guard... then, grab your uniform and leave the barracks to go about your duties."

She steps to the side of the stairs and gestures for them to pass here on their way to the uniforms, she seems to grimace a bit, disliking the formality she has kept up, but eyes the Gladiants as they pass none the less.

((Well that was my first, longer than a paragraph, RP post. I hope it was an enjoyable read even for those who aren't Gladiants that will surely stop by and meta absolutely all of this, j/k.

Anyway, any gladiant can now send RP PMs to me on the forums to keep me caught up on things I miss, and once you post here I'll send your uniform, which will be complete by the next time I log in, tuesday night at the latest.

The uniform will have a red sash, for those above grenel, that will be defaulted as a belt, but It can be freely worn anywhere PM me if you want it changed and need help.

Also, although this is an RP section I'd like some OOC feedback for future RP topics I might make.))

((Edit: Disregard the red sash for now, I'm having trouble fitting it on, I've drastically changed how the uniforms will work.))

[Redbaron™ 690]

(( Send me the uniform if you'd be so kind. ))

[Dukester 120]

*Commander Derrek Elendil sits outside the barracks, hooded and cloaked to make sure people do not realize he has not strayed south from the far north, faintly making out the words made by Wocket. As he listens carefully he stares concentrated at the ground whilst picking apart a stale loaf of bread and consuming the mouthfuls slowly. After listening to the speech he stands, throwing the remaining bread to the side and muttering a few words*

"It's about time they straightened their act. Anymore threatening the Citizens of Ildon and we would have taken Military action.."

[Galendar 631]

*Galendar sits on the edge of the pit after watching Wocket's speach. He smiles and gives her a slight nod as the gladiants follow their first orders under their new commander. He stands as soon as she finishes the speach to make sure the men fall inline in a orderly fashion. He walks up and down the lines making sure nobody steps out of line.

[Aengoth 2890]

::Toc stands stiffly in a strict proper stance with a stern look upon his face in attendance to the meeting. His undivided attention given to the High Gladias and his inner thoughts well guarded. Unwilling to be seen less than then any of the other Gladiants he presents himself in the best manner he can for this occasion. Falling inline with the others he waits silently as his turn to speak the oath nears, reciting it within his head to ensure it is perfect for when he is to present it.

((I like it, looking forward to seeing the changes so Gladiants are taken more seriously.))

[Zayden (Znes6) 17]

*chuckles lightly hearing Wocket, musing sarcastically to himself about how the authorities made a great choice appointing a woman with no military experience as his superior. The very thought of having to obey a female commander who obviously can't be trusted to hold her own in combat sends hot blood coursing through his body. He shrugs, removing the red sash he wears along with the golden pin of a Gladius. He walks forward, shouldering through his comrades until he stands directly in front of Wocket. He drops the sash at her feet with a dull thud, his face unnervingly passive. He looks down upon the woman, taking a small step backwards in order to lessen the angle in which his neck has to bend to. His arms slowly fold and his lips part as he speaks queitly, his voice radiates power, making no attempt to correct his accent, being as he does so for no one except those he deems worthy of ultimate respect.*

"I do believe I won't be needed anymore, Wocket. If I were ye', I'd hit the gym, be a model fer' the men, young lads don't fall happily in line with someone they don't trust ta' stand in their own armour."

*points absently with his thumb at the group, having paused in order to watch the confrontation*

"There is only so much ye' can do leadin' with words and promises. What really 'ounts is if ye've got the stomach ta' stand alongside the men and fight with 'em. Nothin' speaks louder than a cowardly man. Er... In yer' case woman I s'ppose... Good luck ta' ye', Mi'Lady. Call if ye' need anythin', I'll be around. 'member, experience counts fer' more than anythin' else, if yer' comin' to lead these men with pure book knowledge... Ta' put it lightly... Yer' fawked."

*turns his gaze to the Gladiants, saying smoothly*

"Been a pleasure, lads."

*nods once to the Gladiants, then returning to Wocket, he bows deeply, sarcasm and spite radiating from the gesture. He rises slowly, turning on his heel and walking out of the keep, spitting into the sand of the training field*

((No hard feelings irl btw, my character is 1) Sexist and 2) Really annoyed that you got the job over him with no experience. It wouldn't really make sense for him to stick around even when he's done a lot for the Gladiants. Irl, from the guy formerly in charge to the girl now in charge, good luck, it's harder than it looks... I'll stop by, I'm interested in seeing how this goes! Good luck again, peace :D))

[aron. 427]

Aron smiles, and is actually quite shocked seeing Wocket talk in this formal of a manner. Upon hearing Zayden's response, he rolls his eyes and glares intensely at him as he leaves.

[Redbaron™ 690]

(( I'd also prefer this is the last High Gladius change, seems like there is a new one every day. And also Zayden try and keep it to more rp talk that fit out times, people during this era certainly didn't say "Hit the gym". ))

[Galendar 631]

*seeing as he respects wocket and knows she'll do a good job; after zayden says that and decides to leave on that note Galendar follows him out waving to wocket saying "one moment". He walks up behind zayden grabbing for his shoulder. "Hey zayden" trying to turn him around.

(If succesful he throws a uppercut to your lower jaw and says "Don't speak to the High Gladius like that or disrespect these grounds like that." Then he'd turn and walk back next to wocket to help her hand out uniforms to the men.)

((nice exit bro :D sucks I have to see you go but hopefully I'll see you soon))

[Zayden (Znes6) 17]

(( I'd also prefer this is the last High Gladius change, seems like there is a new one every day. And also Zayden try and keep it to more rp talk that fit out times, people during this era certainly didn't say "Hit the gym". ))

((Lol, true dat, but yeah... No more reforms plz...))

[Zayden (Znes6) 17]

*seeing as he respects wocket and knows she'll do a good job; after zayden says that and decides to leave on that note Galendar follows him out waving to wocket saying "one moment". He walks up behind zayden grabbing for his shoulder. "Hey zayden" trying to turn him around.

(If succesful he throws a uppercut to your lower jaw and says "Don't speak to the High Gladius like that or disrespect these grounds like that." Then he'd turn and walk back next to wocket to help her hand out uniforms to the men.)

((nice exit bro :D sucks I have to see you go but hopefully I'll see you soon))

((oops, didn't see this one, sorry for the doub post.))

*turns around, angrily spitting the words* "Yes, G-" *the word is filled with a curse as he sees the incoming blow, he darts to the left, dislodging himself from the man's hand, then sending out a sharp kick to the man's knee while at the same time shooting an elbow at the man's nose in a abrupt arc*

[Galendar 631]

*avoids the elbow to his nose and dosnt care about his knee.

"Get out of 'ere zayden... you treat family like this?"

*turns walking back towards wocket mumbling

"No wonder Erisa left."

(200th post everyone :P)

[Zayden (Znes6) 17]

((er... Ok then :3 good timing I guess since I gtg.))

*narrows his eyes, his gaze following Galendar. He silently vows to himself to seek Galendar out later before turning once again, walking down the brick path.*

[Galendar 631]

*chuckles as he enters the pit walking to Wocket as the eyes of some of the gladiants follow him until he stands at wocket's right to help her hand out uniforms he turns to her and whispers

"Rule one... respect family"

*he chuckles doing whatever wocket asks

[Goldd 126]

((OOOH! Galendar just told off Zayden with the Erisa thing. :twisted: ))