The Norsemen

[ayresalex 517]

The Emperor's Vanguard of the Empire

History:

Born into the harsh Winters of the North, the Norsemen came to ground their roots into the hard, frozen soil. This fearsome group was founded by Ayre Salex, forefather of the Three. Each of his sons took up his own surname. The eldest was named Skagyr Ulfhaedyn. The middle was called Thenric Norsem. The youngest of the three, was named Eldred Foy. Each of the boys were as wild and fierce as the last, and unmatched in their own separate skills of warfare, politics, and justice, respectively. The Norsemen were all home in a motte and bailey called New Heimdall, a bastion against the Undead and other troublesome wildlings wandering about. They were all steadfast against minor skirmishes with the forsaken souls of the Undead. These fights left the scales tipped with the Undeads favour. Norsemen fell before the Undead, being brought to their knees in despair before falling beneath their minions. Ayre Salex in dire need, made haste with a detatchment of guards to Al’khazar, to plead for the King Enor’s protection. Enor looked down and sneered at his furs and oiled black ringmail. Enor dismissed him with a flick of the wrist. Salex, outraged at the Kings brusque dismissal , vowed that he would have Enor’s head, in front of all the court. Salex was shortly executed after that, his head sent back to his remaining sons. The Salex line was too busy fending off the Undead Legions when word reached them, their village on the verge of collapsing. Skagyr Ulfhaedyn, the firstborn son made the call to abandon New Heimdall. The two younger brothers grudgingly abided, and all three went their separate ways. The bulk of the Norsemen accompanied Skagyr with his longboats as they traveled in pursuit of new lands, while Foy and Norsem headed south, to make (and take part in) the Phoenix Revolution.

Ydain, son of Skagyr, traveled into Asulon with his young son, Aedric. They settled on the southern tip of Hanseti, and begin the Old Way of life once more. Looting, pillaging, and raiding small fishing villages till their granaries were empty. They continued this way of life, not bothering not meddle with the happenings of the Empire and other nation, until word reached their ears of the death of one of their distant relatives, Norsem. Seeing their chance, and abandoning the Old Way, they traveled to the Orenian Empire, to seize Norsem's lands, keeps, and titles.

Arrival of the Ulfhaedyns and Norsemen into Oren and Asulon

http://www.lordofthecraft.net/forum/index.php?/topic/74494-house-ulfhaedyn/

The Norsemen

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“Bound by Blood, Bound by Honour, Bound by Family, ‘Till Death”

The Norsemen are generally made up of northern stalk, with the rarity of a dwarf, and even a southeron in their midst. Their general morals are to bring harm to any dark elf they may see, if their leader permits it.

Norsemen are fierce in nature, grown in the harsh environments of the north/Hansetian mountain colds. They oft wear oiled ringmail, with bits of plate here and there.

The Norsemen are currently sworn under the Knightly Order of the White Rose. In turn, they serve the Holy Oren Empire and defend their borders. The Ulfhaedyns are not nobility, but they do hold lands. As well as the Norsemen are not bannermen, and have no place among the Emperors vast and mighty banner armies.

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Ranks of the Norsemen

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Thrall

The first rank upon joining the Huscarls. Those who join will begin with a probationary period where their strength, skill, and loyalty will be tested.

Fri-hal

Upon proving one's worth to the Norsemen, they will be promoted to a Fri-hal. Fri-hal are now full fledged members of the Norsemen. When promoted they must take an oath of loyalty only to be broken by death.

Drengr

Named elite by the Hersir himself, Drengr are considered the strongest force in the Norsemen. These men, though infantry, are respected as great warriors loyal to whatever the cause may be of the Norsemen.

Sturaesman

The Select few officers of the Norsemen. Hand-picked by the Hersir, they help make major decisions for the order. They also may lead small groups of soldiers on raids and battles.

The Hersir

The overall leader of the Norsemen who serves under the House Grandfather and the Earl himself. This position is usually taken by a noble.

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The Oath

I, (name) hereby swear my sword to the Nords of the Frost, and to that of the Ulfhaedyn line, to defend our lands, to stain my sword with the enemies blood, and to batter my shield in defense of my brothers. 'Till death comes to me, I shall not forsake my vow, I do by swear.

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Application:

MC name?:

Have you been banned? If so, why?:

Do you have an accepted villain app?:

Do you have a TS or Skype? Skype name?:

Short Bio (2-5 sentences):

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RP:

Name:

Age:

Race:

Experience:

Your oath:

[Kickstarted and Running 965]

Patrick sighs as he reads this

"Why can't people just join the Legion... It's so much simpler. Only infighting can ensue if we have more warrior groups like this. They think because they are different they deserve something special, when they are just men like me, or the Legionaire..."

Patrick shakes his head, wandering off down the town to help anyone who needs it

[GavinTheViking 151]

MC name?:GavinTheViking

Have you been banned? If so, why?:In August 2011, stole a piston. I got unbanned a week or two later. #ThugLife

Do you have an accepted villain app?:Nope.

Do you have a TS or Skype? Skype name?:Yep and gavinsample

Short Bio (2-5 sentences): Kaneous Klargus was born to a very old man and his spouse. His mother died after childbirth. He was raised solely by his father. Taught to swing an axe and shoot a bow, he is ready to prove himself and learn to fight for Oren.

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RP:

Name:Kaneous Klargus II

Age:17

Race:Human

Experience:My father taught me briefly in axe weilding. He spent longer teaching me archery. I have not been in any real battles, though.

Your oath:I, Kaneous Klargus the Second hereby swear my sword to the Nords of the Frost, and to that of the Ulfhaedyn line, to defend our lands, to stain my sword with the enemies blood, and to batter my shield in defense of my brothers. 'Till death comes to me, I shall not forsake my vow, I do by swear.

[ayresalex 517]

"Accepted into our Ranks."

[Stevie 1598]

The Grand Marshal shuffles through a few old reports, coming across the parchment detailing the detachment of the Holmstrom Vanguard. Raising a brow a moment, he sighs as he is reminded of its official disbandment with the passing of Aedric. He rubs his forehead a moment, closing his eyes as he mutters under his breath, "Damned Ulfhaedyn... would've been grand to still see 'im around."

 

A soft grunt comes from the Bearded Marshal, centering the paper on his large oaken desk and reaching for his quill, which had been enjoying a peaceful rest smothering its tip in a black pool of ink. He brings it up from its bath, tapping the top along the edge of the inkwell as he slides it over the parchment, writing calmly, the sound of scratching on parchment piercing the somewhat serenity his quiet high-ceiling room had offered. He finishes his scratching, rising his hand as the ink quickly dries on the rough parchment.

 

 

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The Norsemen of Holmstrom - the Emperor's Vanguard, has been officially disbanded and all former titles and positions regarding the organization are null and void in the Holy Oren Empire and all military forces of Oren.

 

Signed,

Grand Marshal Thomas Chivay

 

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[[Will request deletion/archiving of entire thread in a few days, once the message has had ample time to get itself across.]]

[dandan1350 479]

Moved to the Great Library. It shall be sorted into appropriate category shortly.