The Imperial Dragon Guard

[Snake Plissken 637]

 

Purpose & History:

 

The Imperial Dragon Guard of Oren is an order of Orenian Knights who were originally formed by Lord Commander Athirius "The Shield" Owl I. Their primary purpose is to protect the Emperor, with the secondary purpose of protecting the entire Imperial family. The Knights of the Dragon Guard are separate from the Holy Order of the Red Dragon, although they do follow the same Knighting ceremony. The Dragon Guards are currently situated within a barracks in the Kalos Imperial Fortress.

 

Authority Within the Empire:

 

The topic of the Dragon Guard's authority is an uncertain one. Whilst the Dragon Guard are knighted, their duties are different from that of a normal knight. Whilst enforcing laws that a normal knight of the Holy order of the Red Dragon would a Dragon Guard Knight only holds as much power as one. Although, whilst a Dragon Guard Knight is enforcing the law that it is his duty to do so (Anything to do with protecting the Imperial family or Emperor), he or she has rein over each and every last citizen of the Empire, except for his divinity, the Emperor. The Dragon Guard truly answer to the Emperor, and only the Emperor.

 

Ranks & Members:

 

Lord Commander: Ser Athirius Owl II [Owl_7]

 

The Lord Commander is single highest rank in the Dragon Guard. He holds authority over everyone in it's ranks, and generally makes things run smoothly, though he focuses on the larger issues. The Lord Commander may take a maximum of two squires unless he gains the Emperor's permission to have more.

 

Lieutenant: Ser Arhadir Owl [FalconByte], Ser Aren Whitestorm [Tyber1231]

 

Lieutenant's are the right-hand men of the Lord Commander. They handle most things within the Dragon Guard, apart from the most important things which are handled by the Lord Commander. A Lieutenant may only have one squire unless he gains permission from the Emperor or Lord Commander to have more.

 

Sergeant: Ser Baigrin Whitestorm [levirad]

 

Sergeant is the base-rank of the Dragon Guard, and the lowest one still recognized as a knight. They handle all the jobs and authority of a full Dragon Guard member, but without being recognized as an officer. A Sergeant may only have one squire unless he gains permission from the Emperor or Lord Commander to have more.

 

Squire (Un-Knighted): Kirden Bannolds [brotherpig123], Hadrian Silverblade [benny508], Tavon Dracena [JCW313], Maleton [aquaticsunnymoss], Tarin Loyola [Martinvilla822]

 

Squires are the half-servant/half-trainee position within the order. They are not knighted, and must spend a minimum of four years serving under a Dragon Guard Knight to become knighted themself. Once they have spent the minimum four years serving, and proven that they will make a sensible addition to the Dragon Guard's ranks, they are knighted by either the Emperor or the Lord Commander. A squire must listen to the commands of other Dragon Guard knights and the Emperor on top of that of his own knight's. Officially, a squire holds no authority over anyone unless he is acting on the word of one of his superiors, or he holds other positions of power within the empire.

 

Footman (Un-Knighted): Vincent Cinardo [x_Vinny_x], Charles Mors [comanderbly], Borin Falcon [bradster103], Vectis Vekon [Drazker], Kaden [razorblade123], Dakota [survivalism], Octavian Merrick [CYAM8], Kahudrend Auguste [MrGreen_HD]

 

Footmen are the Dragon Guard's militia force, working somewhat as the bannermen of House Horen and the Imperial Dragon Guard. They protect the Emperor and Imperial family when commanded, aswell as any Imperial palaces/forts. They hold no authority unless they are acting upon the words of a superior. A footman also receives preference of becoming a Squire over all except nobles.

 

Joining the Dragon Guard:

 

To become a Knight of the Dragon Guard, one must either Squire for a member of the order for a minimum of four years until they are deemed ready to take on the duty of being a knight, or they can become a knight of a Holy Order of the Red Dragon, and then seek permission from both their Knight Commander and the Lord Commander of the Dragon Guard to be transferred as a Knight Corporal (Or Lieutenant, depending on the subject's history as a knight)  of the Dragon Guard. Dragon Guard members may only be knighted by either the Emperor or Lord Commander. Squires and Footmen can be recruited off the street.

 

Footman Application:

 

[MC name:]

Name:

Age:

Race:

Weapon of choice:

Previous experience:

Criminal history:

Short biography:

 

 

Uniforms:

 

Tabbard Armour:

 

The Tabbard variant of the Dragon Guard uniform can be worn by any member of the Order, but it is compulsory for Footmen to wear it.

 

Plate Armour:

 

The Plate variant of the Dragon Guard uniform can only be worn by those who have achieved the rank of Sergeant or above.

 

The Lost:

 

Ser Athirius Owl I [Owl_7] - Murdered

Ser Martin Loyola [Martinvilla822] - Murdered

Ser Haeron [Calmcrysis] - Missing

Ser Aryon [Aoze] - Missing

[lev 627]

Baigrin walks up towards the barracks, he knocks briskly several times.

 

Upon the third knock he is met with the response;

 

'What is it?!'

 

Baigrin coughs politely, stating;

 

'I wish to speak with your Lord Commander.'

 

The voice laughs in scorn;

 

'The hell you do.'

 

Baigrin frowns, sighing in slight irritance;

 

'Tell him that Baigrin Whitestorm, Great-nephew to Count Hawk Whitestorm, is at the door, and that he wishes to speak with your Lord Commander.'

[comanderbly^ 499]

[MC name:] comanderbly

Name: Charles M. Mors

Age: 38

Race: Human, Northerner

Weapon of choice: Longsword and a  Longbow as a secondary, to damage upcoming enemies.

Previous experience: Charles learned the ways of the Blade with his father, who had great experience with these.

Criminal history: Charles has only been arrested once, for insulting a squire of Salvus.

Short biography: Charles was born in the outskirts of Rienna, his mother died upon birth, and his father whom lived in Rienna, took care of him, when Charles was 14 years old his father dissapeared. He took his fathers money and bought a manor in Salvus, with the departure to Elysium, he lost his home, and now seeks to find a job that would fit him. This being it.

[Snake Plissken 637]

Baigrin walks up towards the barracks, he knocks briskly several times.

 

Upon the third knock he is met with the response;

 

'What is it?!'

 

Baigrin coughs politely, stating;

 

'I wish to speak with your Lord Commander.'

 

The voice laughs in scorn;

 

'The hell you do.'

 

Baigrin frowns, sighing in slight irritance;

 

'Tell him that Baigrin Whitestorm, Great-nephew to Count Hawk Whitestorm, is at the door, and that he wishes to speak with your Lord Commander.'

 

Footsteps are heard on the other side of the door, then a short exchange of words between two men. After several moments the door swings open the the footman beckons Baigrin inside. The soldier leads Baigrin down a short hallway and into the Lord Commander's office, closing the door behind them. Lord Commander Athirius Owl II sits behind a large oak desk reading a thick, leather bound book. He places his book down as Baigrin and the footman enter, waiting to hear what the newcomer has to say.

[FalconByte 156]

[MC name:] comanderbly

Name: Charles M. Mors

Age: 38

Race: Human, Northerner

Weapon of choice: Longsword and a  Longbow as a secondary, to damage upcoming enemies.

Previous experience: Charles learned the ways of the Blade with his father, who had great experience with these.

Criminal history: Charles has only been arrested once, for insulting a squire of Salvus.

Short biography: Charles was born in the outskirts of Rienna, his mother died upon birth, and his father whom lived in Rienna, took care of him, when Charles was 14 years old his father dissapeared. He took his fathers money and bought a manor in Salvus, with the departure to Elysium, he lost his home, and now seeks to find a job that would fit him. This being it.

 

Accepted, welcome to the Imperial Dragon Guard.

[Snake Plissken 637]

*A new notice has been pinned outside the Dragon Guard barracks*

 

By God's will, a great hole has been drilled into the mountain, taking with it a large portion of the barracks. Do not be alarmed upon entering, and try not to fall over the edge. This problem will be resolved soon in one way or another.

 

-Lord Commander Owl

 

((Basically, there was a crash, and somehow it destroyed an entire chunk of the Dragon Guard barracks, including my office and a bit of the dining and storage rooms. Ive repaired/rebuilt some of the walkways, and no chests [other than my own] should have been destroyed.))

 

 

 

 

[Snake Plissken 637]

[MC name:] MrGreene_HD

Name: Kahudrend Auguste

Age: 128

Race: Half Orc - Half Elf

Weapon of choice: Daggers and most two handed weapons suit him.

Previous experience: Survived in the war nation for quite some time.

Criminal history: None

Short biography: Kahudrend is a half orc and half elf mix. He stands at eight foot ten. He has a build like an orc. His mother was a slave of some orcs where she was used as a sex slave. She died when she was giving birth to Kahudrend. He was raised by his mothers husband whom gave him his name and thought him how to speak. He was told his face was cursed by many other elves and soon they poured hot iron on his face and then placed the helm that he wears today. The helm is now stuck to his face. Taking it off would rip the little skin he had on his face off. After this event Kahudrend ran away to the war nation in search of his true father. When there he was put through many trails and tasks, all of which he completed yet he never found his father. During his time in the war nation he was put through ample amount of pain. Not many people would have survived yet he fought through it. He now knows that pain is just a lesson that all must learn. He now no longer has any moral boundaries and he merely wants to find a group that accepts him for who he is rather then what he is.

 

[Accepted IG]

[Stevie 1598]

Thomas Chivay chuckles, shaking his head as he looks upon the various posters and apparent lively activity of the Dragon Guard. With a grunt and a spin of his heel he heads off, back to the White Rose encampment where he finds his desk; full of papers and reports as usual. He shuffles through a few of the reports and smiles, giving another chuckle.

 

"No personnel report... no report at all from this Dragon Guard..."

 

He slumps into the oak chair, skidding it forward as he hunches himself over the desk, reaching for his inkwell, pulling it closer and grabbing himself a fresh, sand-colored parchment. Uncapping the inkwell and finding himself a quill, the bearded marshal sets himself to purpose, scratching ink onto the parchment as he writes, the calm crackle of a nearby candle the only other sound escaping the upper floor of his quarters.

[lev 627]

Footsteps are heard on the other side of the door, then a short exchange of words between two men. After several moments the door swings open the the footman beckons Baigrin inside. The soldier leads Baigrin down a short hallway and into the Lord Commander's office, closing the door behind them. Lord Commander Athirius Owl II sits behind a large oak desk reading a thick, leather bound book. He places his book down as Baigrin and the footman enter, waiting to hear what the newcomer has to say.

Baigrin enters the office, seeing the Lord Commander he bows respectfully, before glancing up at him.

 

"Now I suppose you would like to know why I am here?"

 

Lord Commander Athirius Owl II looks at him unmoving, waiting for an answer as to why Baigin is there

 

"..."

 

Baigrin watches the man and gulps slightly, as he starts to speak he tries to regain his composure

 

"Yes.. erm well. I was wishing to be taken on as a Knight of the Order, to serve our Emperor to the best of my ability, until death takes me. If you need comfirmation of my ability I would ask you to talk to Lord Kias, with whom I have fought in various battles with..."

 

Baigrin watches the man, trying to look as confident and able as he can, under the forthwith glare of the Lord Commander. Having regained his composure, stands there in front of the desk, waiting for an answer.

 

((sorry for the delay of this post as well))

[Snake Plissken 637]

The Lord Commander nods slowly before replying, "Are you a knight of either the Chapter of the Lion or the White Rose, or are you simply a nobleman without a profession?"

[lev 627]

Baigrin looks him squarly in the eyes, before replying

 

"I am niether one of White Rose, nor Lion, no."

 

Frowns at the Lord Commander, tapping his fingers on  the hilt of his sword nervously

[Maletone Blazebeard (Aqua) 130]

[MC name:] aquaticsunnymoss

Name: Maletone

Age: 30

Race: Dwarf/Human (Mostly human except life expectancy is longer)

Weapon of choice: Greatsword

Previous experience: Well I have been in a few organizations The Sentinels of Malinor which is the guard force I have also been in the Ravens and I also had some training with my father when I was a young lad.

Criminal history: Never Arrested

Short biography: Well, I was born in Asulon my mother was a Human and my Father was a dwarf but I got most of the human genes a few things  got from my father such as my Eyes, my life expectancy and how fast a beard grows on me but I shave it every so often. When I was 20 I went out into the world and my parents were killed in a mining incident soon after I learned how to handle myself and I found the elves. They let me in the guard force and I have been there for quite a bit of course then I was almost 30. I learned how to shoot a bow and I made friends mostly up to know I have been trying to make my life a bit more than it has been.

[MartinDaMartian 62]

[MC name:] aquaticsunnymoss

Name: Maletone

Age: 30

Race: Dwarf/Human (Mostly human except life expectancy is longer)

Weapon of choice: Greatsword

Previous experience: Well I have been in a few organizations The Sentinels of Malinor which is the guard force I have also been in the Ravens and I also had some training with my father when I was a young lad.

Criminal history: Never Arrested

Short biography: Well, I was born in Asulon my mother was a Human and my Father was a dwarf but I got most of the human genes a few things  got from my father such as my Eyes, my life expectancy and how fast a beard grows on me but I shave it every so often. When I was 20 I went out into the world and my parents were killed in a mining incident soon after I learned how to handle myself and I found the elves. They let me in the guard force and I have been there for quite a bit of course then I was almost 30. I learned how to shoot a bow and I made friends mostly up to know I have been trying to make my life a bit more than it has been.

Accepted IG

[Aren Whitestorm 65]

Aren slowly approaches the barracks, seeing as having little choice other than this. His robe flutters on the wind as his hand lays three, short knocks on barrack's door, answering as soon as what appears to be a footman opens the viewing slit.

 

"Another one of you? What is it?"
 

Unmoved by his response bearded man simply responds.

 

"I assume that I can't speak to your Lord Commander?"

 

He's met with a briskly, sour response, clearly the guard doesn't seem happy about the request

 

"Again? Like hell you coud."

 

Aren coughs, adjusting his satchel before speaking out in calm tone.

 

"If you may relay a message that Aren Whitestorm, brother and comrade to....Count Hawk Whitestorm wishes to speak to him regarding reinstatement into Knight ranks."

 

He's only met with murmuring and surprised quiet curses, seems like he isn't the first Whitestorm to visit the place recently.

 

((It's a coincidence that two Whitestorms apply in such short span of time.))

[Jacey 28]

((My name in not in the roster of footmen))