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THE COMBAT ACADEMY OF BALIAN Founded by Viktor Gotwa, circa 132 B.A. The Combat Academy of Balian is a structure within the Regiment of Saint Lothar. The Academy is responsible for the training and education of soldiers, starting from basic combatant instruction for Aspirants, to advanced military tactics and theories for officers. The Commander of the Combat Academy is tasked with heading the department. The subordinates of this billet are referred to as Instructors. The Commander's responsibilities include managing Instructors, advancing course material, and The Combat Academy organizes its training into courses. Each course has a set of lessons and tests to ensure that those who finish are fit for the roles expected of them. The Academy currently offers the following courses: Basic Training Each soldier has to begin somewhere, and in the Regiment this starts with Basic Training. On average basic training is split in two to three segments each covering a part of essential knowledge that every soldier should know. These segments teach how to follow basic formation commands, culture and history of the Kingdom and the Regiment, combat basics, introduction in small unit battle, regimental structure and basic etiquette. After finishing basic training soldiers are granted the rank of Noumera and welcomed into the regiment as fully capable soldiers. Junior Non-Commissioned Officers Course Being the first of the advanced courses, the Junior Non-Commissioned Officers course begins with a shorter, more detailed version of things taught in Basic training. Following this the soldiers learn the basics of leadership and how to command soldiers in combat, in addition to this they learn more about the traditions, culture of the regiment and the level of discipline that should be maintained. This course finishes with an examination of knowledge and a test of leadership abilities. Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Course The final course for Non-Commissioned Officers focuses on leadership in battle and the duty of upholding the traditions of the Regiment. Those soldiers who decide to take this path become leaders of smaller battle formations and paragons of regimental traditions capable of turning the tide against a numerically larger foe and if need be holding ground in hostile territory for prolonged periods of time. Junior Officers Course The Junior Officers Course is available for all soldiers starting from the rank of Excubitor, after finishing this course soldiers gain the right to be promoted to the officer core starting at the rank of Hypatos. During the course soldiers learn what it means to be an officer, how to handle officer duties and long term planning. Senior Officers Course The Senior Officers Course works to expand the existing knowledge of officers and prepare them for any situation. This course introduces planning methods, reform planning and military management, any officer who finishes this course is capable not only to fill a role in the Regiment but to also lead it if need be. Signed His Excellency, Viktor Gotwa Strategos of The Regiment

THE REGIMENT HANDBOOK Second Edition by Viktor Gotwa The larger force shall prevail against a more skilled one with time, for relentless force shatters even the strongest walls - General Velhrun Darkwood Saint Lothar’s Regiment is the successor of many previous military institutions within the Kingdom of Balian. Whilst before it came the Royal Armada and the Company before that, the Regiment sources a number of its martial traditions from the Imperial State Army of the dissolved Holy Orenian Empire, promoting military cohesion through a structured hierarchy and strict discipline. The Regiment in its current state has undergone many changes during its time and as such this handbook aims to establish a clear outline for its structure and functions. It contains the basic information concerning the Regiment that every soldier or aspiring recruit should know. By design, the Regiment was founded and expanded upon with the following Seven Principles currently serving as its foundation: I. Duty above all From the moment one joins the Regiment they have decided to dedicate their lives towards its ultimate duty, to serve and protect the Kingdom of Balian and its ruling line, the House of Novellen, no matter what sacrifices it may take. This duty towards the realm is placed above everything else, serving as the compass by which many decisions are to be made. This can be seen in practice with the loyalty of soldiers and the hateful stance towards any traitors. II. The Book and the Sword The Regiment places high importance upon the task of educating its soldiers and raising their skills in all matters. With the use of the Combat Academy and its courses even the lowest of peasants can be turned into capable leaders. This supports the thinking that proper education, preparation and systems shall guarantee victory even before entering any battlefield. III. The Adjutant System The Regiment utilizes Adjutants as assistants for Lieutenants and Captains. These positions are filled as the final part of training during senior and junior officer courses, where the officers in training, called cadets, are tasked to learn how their superiors operate on a day to day basis. IV. Formation Warfare The Regiment follows an organized system of battle where soldiers are split by their weapon type during combat, establishing small unit formations led by Excubitors and Dekaros. These units in turn are commanded on a larger scale by Officers. This not only allows for a diverse battle doctrine but also eases leadership on the officer side as this allows the effective delegation of command. V. Supportive Staff No large military can fully function without paperwork, logistics and support. For the Regiment, this support comes from the General Staff of Balian. The General staff provide the Regiment with detailed planning, report writing and at rare times battlefield command. VI. The Billet System The Regiment utilizes a Billet system in order to manage its officers. These billets start out from the simple quartermaster to the prestigious billet of Regiment Commander. If any officer wishes to rise to the rank of Lieutenant and above they are required to hold a billet. This is done to ensure that all officers of higher ranks have set duties and responsibilities. VII. Legacy The Regiment takes inspiration from the original Balianese Royal Armada and the old Bathalite traditions. It has also drawn inspiration from the dissolved Imperial State Army, a model still utilized by numerous nations and former provinces of the Empire. Structure Officer Ranks Strategos This rank is granted to senior officers who have proven themselves capable and, after taking the Commanding Officer of the Regiment billet, prove themselves further with peerless work in said capacity. Only the highest standard of leadership is expected from this rank. In addition, a Strategos may gain a personalized moniker to be added to the records of the Regiment. Athanator To obtain this rank an officer is required to take up a billet and show themselves capable of leading it. These soldiers have completed senior officer courses and already have experience in the officer role. Hypatos An Hypatos is a junior officer, one who has just completed Junior Officer courses and is starting to fulfill officer duties in the regiment. While most of these soldiers have knowledge for their duties and experience as corporals or sergeants, many still need time to adjust to the expectations placed upon them. Enlisted Ranks Non-Commissioned officers Dekaros The sergeants of the regiment are battle hardened veterans that hold the right to command their comrades in battle within their own formation. These soldiers are expected to hold skills and experience that match the junior officers. Their duties involve maintaining the discipline and traditions of the Regiment, ensuring that their fellow soldiers are performing up to standard. They have finished the senior non-commissioned officer courses. Excubitor The Excubitors are the junior non-commissioned officers that have just finished their first set of additional courses in the Combat Academy. These soldiers know the structure of the Regiment and hold the capabilities needed to mentor those below them in how this structure functions. These soldiers hold command of small unit formations. Noumera Noumera is the first full fledged rank of the Regiment. These troops have completed their basic training and earned their right to serve as a true member of the Regiment. Although green, many of these soldiers hold immense potential. Aspirant Those who first join the Regiment receive this rank, which they hold until they finish their Basic Training within the Combat Academy. Most of the time these Aspirants know nothing of military life and hold little skill, yet tarnished steel can be polished and as such these new members of the Regiment earn their place by completing Basic Training. Billets Regiment Commanding Officer The Highest ranking billet in terms of authority is the Regiment Commanding Officer, only one Individual may fill this billet at a time. This billet allows one to reach the rank of Strategos and gives them the chance to earn the honorary title of Grand Strategos. The Regiment Commanding officer is responsible for all actions taken by members of the regiment and the general staff, any failure of success is the commanding officer's failure or success. The regiment commanding officer also commands the general staff. Day to day duties include planning, officer management, regiment activity organization, general staff management and regiment address organization. Commander of The Combat Academy The position of the Commander of the combat academy is a prestigious one, as it holds great importance within the regiment, for the progression and skills gained of every soldier rely on the quality of combat academy courses. The commander of the Combat Academy has direct command of all Aspirants and Instructors, in addition to the right to suggest instructors for approval to the commander of the Regiment. Their day to day duties include Instructor management, training scheduling, aspirant management, course planning and course improvement. Quartermaster The Quartermaster is the leading position for the management of provision. The Quartermaster is in charge of organizing storage and to organize resource gathering together with the taskmaster. The Quartermaster also works together with the Logistics and Procurement division of the General staff for additional supply support. Their day to day duties include storage organization, requisition request approval and denial, storage organization and material recordkeeping. Taskmaster The Taskmaster is in charge of specific duty, task and mission objective issuing. Their duties mainly concern themselves with rank and file soldiers and non-commissioned officers, to issue tasks, missions, resource acquisition orders and many other things. The Taskmaster is also in charge of battle formation organization and implementation. When a soldier has nothing to do, it's the duty of the Taskmaster to put them to work. The day to day duties include task and order management to issue them and record the time the order or task is given and when it is completed, in addition their duties also include planning, to make sure that no single soldier is overworked. Sections of the Regiment While the Regiment is a single functioning unit there are specific sections, which have duties outside the norm or direct engagement and mainly support the Regiment in its goals. These sections differ in culture, day to day work, and even have specific conditions for joining. Combat Academy The Combat academy is the foundation for the skill and conduct of non-commissioned officers and officers(NCO, and OF). The Academy itself consists of the Commander of the Combat academy and its instructors, this teaching staff manages the various courses that exist to raise the skills and qualifications of the soldiers of the Regiment. General Staff General Staff is the center of planning and paperwork in the regimental level of the military. The general staff consists of both soldiers and civilian employees who toil away at mountains of paperwork to ensure the highest level of planning, reports and orders are produced. Traditions The Hunt No soldier of the Regiment finishes their basic training without completing the final tests of the course - the hunt. During this challenging test aspirants are sent out into the wilds to eliminate a beast in an area, during this test no assistance is given from instructors unless the aspirants life is in critical danger. This is also the closing test for basic training, a trial to assess the practical skills gained. Honor of the Fallen. The fallen of the Regiment are buried in specific regiment burials, catacombs where they hold the privilege to rest alongside their fellow soldiers. These burials are also made ceremonial, as a way to honor every soldier who has given their life for the Kingdom. Regimental Addresses Every year there must be a regimental address, no matter what has occurred, no matter how many have fallen, the address shall be held. During this soldiers are informed of any news concerning the nation, capital or the regiment, promotions are given and pay is issued. Legends of the Regiment Exceptional individuals in the regiment are recorded in the records and granted a specific place in future lessons, their deeds and achievements noted and kept recorded till the end of times, in addition a moniker is given in accordance with their achievements. Oath of Service Upon joining the Regiment each soldier gives the oath of service, solidifying their choice and loyalty to the Kingdom of Balian and the Regiment. The oath sworn unifies soldiers and grants them a set purpose for what they fight and what values to hold dear. Current Chain of Command Signed His Excellency, Viktor Gotwa Strategos of The Regiment

Regimental Order 001: On Internal Structure. Order Issued 1st of Sun’s Smile 132. B.A In Portoregne Order Issued By: Strategos V. Gotwa I Both The Sybilline Company and The Guianian Company are hereby Dissolved returning the internal structure to a single regiment, now with 4 officer positions that are to be as follows: Commander of the Regiment, Commander of the Combat Academy, Quartermaster, Taskmaster. II Due to the march of time and progression of the Kingdom and its culture, the current rank names have been deemed inadequate, as such the rank names have been changed to fit our realm. III Due to the changes made a new Regiment Handbook has been published making all previous declarations and reforms about military matters units outdated and no longer in effect. IV Due to the attack on Fort Dante a state of High alert has been issued, soldiers are to prepare for combat against the foes of the Kingdom. Anyone lacking equipment is to report immediately to any officer. V The current set of uniforms has been deemed outdated and new ones are to be issued and placed in effect immediately, per the uniform details outlined in the Regiment handbook. VI Due to the completion of basic training and the required time spent in previous rank the following soldiers are to be promoted to the rank of Noumera, Aspirant Erwin Bognarh, Aspirant Aurellius Greye,Aspirant Kathryn Atalia Virosi. VII Due to courage in the field of battle and high dedication towards their duties per my rights as Commander of the Regiment award the following soldier with the Distinguished Service Star, 3rd tier - Bronze, Athanator Sebastian Eros.

SCOUTING REPORT: 14th of Horen's Calling BA. 131 Submitted by Captain Viktor Gotwa SCOUTING MISSION LEADER: Cpt. V. Gotwa LOCATION OF INTEREST: Woods North of Fort Dante DATES OF OPERATION: B.A. 131 OBJECTIVES: Investigate the area rumored to contain an unknown military force Record and report any findings MISSION OVERVIEW: BA. 131 A Scouting party under the command of Captain Victor Gotwa gathered at the gates of Portoregne. This scouting party consisted of Aspirant Perris, Aspirant Aurelius, Man at Arms Adrian, Lieutenant Sebastian Eros, and Captain Viktor Gotwa. The woods by Fort Dante were surveyed for unusual activity. Humanoid footprints were uncovered by Aspirants Perris and Aurelius, which would in turn lead the scouting party to find an enemy camp. A camp of an estimated 5-8 hostiles was uncovered. Following this, an approach was made where Aspirants Aurelius and Perris valiantly advanced toward the enemy camp and overheard details about plans to lay siege upon a fort. Due to increasing suspicion and unease detected from the hostiles, the party returned to the capital. Signed His Excellency, Viktor Gotwa, Domus Minstri of Balian, Captain of the Regiment of Saint Lothar

DECLASSIFIED REPORT: OPERATION LAST SHIPMENT Issued by OFFICE OF THE CONSTABLE 4th of Horen's Calling BA. 131 MISSION ISSUED BY: Crown of Balian COMMANDING OFFICER: Cpt. V. Gotwa LOCATION OF INTEREST: Grand Island Mine and Grand Island Mining Town. DATES OF OPERATION: B.A. 127, B.A. 128, B.A. 130 OBJECTIVES: Investigate the Grand Island Mine and the nearby mining town Clear the area of any enemies of the Kingdom Secure salvageable ores and resources MISSION OVERVIEW: BA. 127 A scouting party made contact with the Grand Island to assess the ruins of the mining town. Miners were found dead, presumably killed. The locations of the mine and storehouse were located. Task forces were sent to secure the sites of the mining town and the storehouse with each task force consisting of [REDACTED] soldiers. BA. 128 The scouting party managed to locate the storehouse. A hostile encounter with an insectoid beast transpired in the holding cell; the enemy was dispatched without losses. A lockbox was uncovered and the password was secured. A decision to establish an outpost was taken. BA. 129 The lockbox was successfully opened, containing [REDACTED]. In addition the group tasked with constructing the outpost was attacked by the insectoid beasts. A scouting party managed to fend them off. A single soldier was lost in battle, the decision to organize an offensive force was taken after evidence of [REDACTED] was found. BA. 130 An order was given to clear the infested mines of the hostile insectoid beasts. A combat team of [REDACTED] regiment soldiers alongside the prince of Monterosa was sent to complete this task. The force successfully cleared the mines without losses eliminating [REDACTED], securing the open mineral veins which yielded a total of 5128 Daemonsteel ingots. Signed Her Royal Excellency, Atriana Rorin, Constable of Balian, Marshall of the Regiment of Saint Lothar His Royal Excellency, Viktor Gotwa, Domus Minstri of Balian, Captain of the Regiment of Saint Lothar

THE OFFICE OF THE DOMUS MINISTRI -We toil for the growth of the state- ABOUT THE OFFICE The office of the Domus Ministri has existed since the start of Balian with three core duties handled by its branches. From the very start the office has been led by the Domus Ministri who in turn is granted a seat within the Duana of the Kingdom. Under the orders of the Domus Ministri the office fulfills the following duties: Management of Immigration Management of Land Election organization ABOUT THE DOMUS MINISTRI The office is led by the Domus Ministri, who holds executive authority within the office and holds the ability to make appointments to positions within the office. The Domus Ministri also holds the ability to plan and propose reforms in matters concerning the office, only requiring the approval of the Amiratus and the Crown for such things to be implemented. The Domus Ministri by design is appointed by the Amiratus and the Duana. The Domus Ministri holds the full responsibility for actions of the office of theDomus Ministri, its failures and successes. The Domus Ministri is personally responsible to make sure that his subordinates are performing the assigned tasks and have proper tasks assigned in order to fulfill the needs of the state. When appointing the Domus Ministri the following things are taken into account: Previous experience with matters of immigration and land management Previous experience with the Office of the Domus Ministri Previous work within Balian ABOUT THE NATIONAL IMMIGRATION CENTER The National Immigration Center is the branch of the office of the Domus Ministri that manages immigration of individuals within the Nation. The Center employs immigration agents in order to attract new people to the nation and help them get settled in, as well as making sure that all new citizens feel safe and welcome to the nation. These very same agents are also responsible to do minor searches to make sure no hostile agents infiltrate the nation while posing as immigrants. The center manages multiple immigration programs to ensure a steady flow of new citizens. Some of these programs work to make their transition to the nation as easy and welcoming as possible, providing tax reductions and compiling all the job offers to make sure that any new citizen can get a residence and a place of employment. Any citizen can apply to join the center as an agent. ABOUT THE NATIONAL LAND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE The National Land Oversight Committee is an assembly of all landowners in the Kingdom, this Committee works with the Domus Ministri to ensure that all constructions fit the national standard, work on land reforms and programs and overall cooperate with the Domus Ministri to ensure the proper documentation of all properties and full cooperation between them and the crown. ABOUT THE ELECTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE The Election Management Office oversees all elections that occur within the Kingdom. Due to the nature of elections the people involved and the systems used differ based on the election. The basis for this branch is to ensure fair and trustworthy elections so that the citizens of the Kingdom may express their opinions via voting. Recruitment for this branch is on an election to election basis to ensure that none would be able to exploit any individual goals. Most individuals are recruited by sealed letters, sometimes even at random. CURRENT DOMUS MINISTRI Viktor Gotwa, The Domus Ministri, Soldier. Viktor Gotwa previously served the Kingdom as a senator and soldier. While at the moment he still retains a role in the Regiment, his skills have now brought him to the position of Domus Ministri in order to grow the nation and bring dawn to its darkest days. What shall come of this is yet to be seen. His Royal Excellency, August Benedict Temesch, Amiratus of Balian, Count of San Adriano, Count of Martiel, Royal-Legate of Balian, Militant of the Order of Saint Lothar. His Excellency, Viktor Gotwa Domus Ministri of Balian, Soldier.

Viktor Gotwa Would gaze upon the missive and chuckle "Seems like something is going on" he would note and then resume his nap

Based, would be funny as hell to see that happen.

Viktor Gotwa, A soldier of the Regiment of Saint Lothar would gather his armor in preparation for battle "More blood must be shed, for the world to be at peace for once"

FULL NAME: Julius Gotwa AGE: 22 LOCATION OF ORDINARY RESIDENCE: Fort Whitespire BEST MEANS OF CONTACT: JokingHill

The Via Avanza Party Founded on 9th of Horen’s Calling, 111 BA “The roots now established Were established by us We passed the watering pot to each other in trust To all who toiled and planted the seeds We now watch as they grow and breathe On a fateful day we watched the tree unfold The beautiful leaves with their blossoming folds The fruits that are now ripe for harvest Are picked and shared amongst the promised And so, we continue to tend to this grove For we hope that our descendants can share in its trove.” Gaius var Ruthern, 73 B.A. Foundation of the Party The Via Avanza Party was formed by four of the original seven Senators of Balian, with the hope to establish a stronghold consisting of the most fervent, ardent politicians of the nation. To bring to focus the shared aspirations of the Senators and achieve the Balian they wish to see. Founding Members: Chairman - Baldric Vourkehardt Delegate - Ivan var Ruthern Delegate - Viktor Gotwa Delegate - Wernher Vourkehardt Tenets of the Party It is the perspective of the Via Avanza Party that there is to be strength, prosperity, unity, efficiency, and faith that guides our decisions. The Citizen of Balian will only be granted such virtues and support from the entirety of the party and its members. Strength of the Nation - We as a party hold the security of all citizens at the highest priority, as such, we hold the belief that a strong, efficient, and loyal military force capable of defending our borders, and citizens, is of paramount priority to the nation. Prosperity for the Citizenry - All who may call themselves citizens of Balian are deserving of support from the state to ensure their prosperity. We hold this belief to place the needs of citizens as the first concern in our party. Every single citizen deserves the ability to live, to prosper, to find purpose, and to further themselves in the society of Balian. A United Nation - Let there never be a day where the Balian Citizen is necessitated to risk their life against their own kin. For such a day to never come, we shall endlessly toil to maintain unity and integrity inside the Kingdom. We believe the multitude of cultures within Balian are a strength and not a blade of which will divide our purpose. Efficiency - We hold the belief that a successful state is an efficient one, properly managed by those capable. Balian, as a nation, shall be one without wasted taxes, without incompetency, and one without meaningless labor. For the continued prosperity of the nation and its residents, we must embark on a journey to eradicate all that instills lethargy and slows further progress. Canonist Values - Let us never neglect that we are the sons and daughters of Horen, and the followers of the four exalted. We must do all that we can to uphold the Canonist principles and values. Balian shall forever be known to be a devoted Canonist nation under the watchful gaze of the Almighty. Party Structure The structure of the Via Avanza Party is made to be accessible and traversable for those with the passion to undertake it. It is the pursuit of the party to bring all walks of life further on their path, to allow all to flourish. The party works as one body, hand in hand, to fulfill its goals. The Chairman The Chairman is the leader of the party, setting its course and directing meetings. They oversee the major decisions of the party, organizing the force of the party towards its goals outlined above. This position is one of rotation, every four years a different delegate will take the position. The Delegates The Delegates are senior party members who hold large influence in the political and national sphere of Balian and partake in the Delegate meetings to finalize all matters related to the party. To become a Delegate, the individual must have been a party member for four years and be sponsored by an existing Delegate in addition to being approved in simple majority within a Delegate meeting. The Members The Members, although not yet Delegates, are individuals of high standing or moderate influence who have joined the party to support its goals. Let their position not be one seen as lesser than, as their passion towards the cause of the party is of no doubt. The members are invited to attend closed discussions, have the right to speak in events and hold the right to suggest bills to be discussed to the Delegates. Any Associate can apply to become a member after one year within the party, though in certain cases, exceptions can be made with majority approval of the Delegates. As the tenets of the party prove, it is the voice of the many that speaks loudest. The Associates Any citizen of Balian may become an Associate of the party by speaking to any Delegate of the Via Avanza Party. Therein, they must make public and official their support for the party. By becoming an Associate, the citizen gains the privilege to attend closed Party discussions to listen in and, with permission, to speak if they have matters to raise to the party. PRO DEI ET PROGRESSU, Viktor Gotwa, Senator of Balian Father Ivan var Ruthern, Gran Orator of the Senate, Voice of Her Majesty’s Legislature, Clergyman of the Archdiocese of Lotharia. Wernher Vourkehardt, Senator of Balian Baldric Vourkehardt, Senator of Balian, Patriarch of Vourkehardt

Viktor Gotwa would gaze out to the streets of Balian and note "And so, it begins" he would then take a small codex and return to reading

𝕮𝖆𝖒𝖕𝖆𝖎𝖌𝖓 𝕻𝖗𝖔𝖈𝖑𝖆𝖒𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓: 𝕲𝖔𝖙𝖜𝖆 𝕱𝖔𝖗 𝕾𝖊𝖈𝖚𝖗𝖎𝖙𝖞, 𝖀𝖓𝖎𝖙𝖞 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝕻𝖗𝖔𝖘𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖙𝖞! Greetings Citizen! I am one Viktor Gotwa, a soldier of the Regiment, worker and resident of the grand city of Portoregne. And in this short missive I shall enlighten you as to why a vote for Gotwa is a vote for Security, Unity and Prosperity! In the Matter of Security I aim to pass legislation that would support the Regiment of Saint Lothar, increasing their funds and the ability to defend Balian. For the soldiers who defend us should receive ample benefits and a pay worthy of their duties! In Matters of Unity I aim to pass legislation that would remove discrimination and injustice from our lands to grant rights to all citizens and empower them to reach greatness! A voice for all citizens, no matter their class, rank or place of work! In Matters of Prosperity I aim to make sure that accountability is enacted to the taxes that all of us pay, no more of meaningless expenditures and the removal of extremely high taxes! The tax taken from the people must be used for the people! Glory to Balian! All I ask, from you, is your support and vote to make this dream a reality!

Name: Viktor Gotwa Age: 33 Residence: Portoregne Did you fill out the Census? Yes (IGN: ) JokingHills (Discord:) JokingHill

Konrad Alren Darkwood would dust off an old chess board "Hmm, I am curious how the other peers can think ahead, tis shall be a fine game"