Preamble: Malin’s Sentinels, or more colloquially the Pale Sentinels, were born out of the former auxiliary groups the Sons of Malin and the Avchirran ito Gladewynn. Long since renouncing their former style of cult governance, these two forces have long since coalesced to form one military -- the Sentinels, who like their hallowed forebears in Old Malinor safeguard Elven halls from harm.
Table of contents: Section I: Basic Training & Introduction Section II: Oath of Service Section III: Customs and Courtesies Section IV: Rank Structure
A depiction of Tor Eldar by Beckett Bren circa 1765
Section I: Basic Training & Introduction
The Pale Sentinels, a force to be reckoned with -- one that has outmatched their kin and other mali-states across Arcas. In order to become one with the Pale Sentinels, rigorous training is put in place to achieve this goal -- to turn a fresh recruit with no combative, or minimal combative experience into a mighty warrior of Tor Eldar. At the beginning of the basic training, everyone is introduced to one of the Berun’ihnsil, a senior sentinel and a part of the officer corps of the Pale.
The basic training begins with classes on rank structure, the ripe history of Tor Eldar and the culture and religion of the mighty Pale. After introductions are set, the lessons will continue on for seven elven days (7 days irl). In between the basic training, an exam will be put in place to test all people -- this is a written test and will be about the knowledge, rank structure, and test how much you know about your officers and who they are: for example, who is the Annilir? The answer would be: Lúmithil Laureh’onn.
Furthermore, the basic training also consists of numerous tough, vigorous physical exams and activities that will require all Berun’llir to partake in. This will be: combat training, archery, horse riding, expeditions and training missions. Eventually, one of the Berun’ihnsil will act as the examiner who will -- at the end of the basic training -- score each and every Berun’llir and see if they can pass out or require to go through another week of basic training.
At the end of basic training, the Berun’llir who pass-out will be required to take an Oath and will then be moved up to the: ‘Berun’diraar’ (Bronze Sentinel) rank.
A Berun’llir doing his trials within the forests of Tor Eldar
Section II: Oath of Service
I, _________, do solemnly swear by the might of Malin and the venerable Warden of the Pale, that I will support the mantle of Mali and the Legacy of Malin against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear faith and allegiance to the same; that I will never falter in my duties and obligations as a Sentinel of Tor Eldar; that I will give my life in exchange for this unity and serenity; and that I will obey the orders of the Warden of the Pale and the Berun’ihnsil appointed to me in order to upbring justice in the name of Malin. I will continue to support Tor Eldar and the Empire as long as service is demanded of me and pledge my life to the cause of brotherhood, fraternity, and peace.
A Berun’diraar on an expedition with his tamed beast.
Section III: Customs and Courtesies
Tor Eldar and the Sentinels of the Pale require a set amount of customs and common courtesy in order to invoke respect to the mali and others that work hard under the Warden of the Pale. In order for efficiency and graceful servitude -- with the utmost maturity and strict professionalism, numerous courtesies and customs are to be followed on duty as one that is a Sentinel, and outside of their duties in order to develop their character and show off the organization of the Sentinels. This is split between: the uniform address and the forms of address.
Forms of Address:
The ranks of the Pale Sentinels are set in place to dictate the hierarchy and order of our military.
All sentinels are to address each other with the appropriate titles, and all require to show the same respect.
It is considered an extreme offence to show signs of disrespect, insults or backtalk towards an officer or an inferior ranked sentinel.
All individuals must adhere to the rank structure below.
“Karin’ayla, Berun’ihnsil Alayris” is the appropriate way to address an officer when talking to one.
“Karin’ayla, Alayris” is not appropriate, you must make sure to address an officer by their rank to show respect and represent their authority.
Uniform Address:
Uniforms will be provided for each rank. Each rank will be signified differently through the variation. This will not be explained in detail, upon joining the Sentinels and ranking up -- it will become more clear. A set guideline on uniform is made within our discord.
A secret entrance to an Aldemari hideout within a mystical forest.
Section IV: Rank Structure
Below will entail the structure and ranks of the Pale Sentinels.
Command:
Berun’laurir [Bronze Lord] - Berun’laurir is the operational commander of the Sentinels, put in place by the Warden to deal with military duties and maintain the city’s defenses. The effective marshal of Aldemar. The Berun’laurir will usually publish information on the military, write the legislations and set up a council to conduct leadership duties in the Pale Sentinels. The Berun’laurir is seated in the Council of Tor Eldar and is able to voice his ideas to the Warden of the Pale in order to improve the military. This role is able to override commands from any other Berun’ihnsil and is toughest to have due to all the management required on top of leading in battles.
Officer Core:
Berun’ihnsil [Bronze Spear] - A senior officer responsible for overseeing the Berun’sil and Sentinels. They act as the council of commanders under the Berun’laurir, running training, doing exams, leading men in battles. Berun’ihnsil have full authority over the other sentinels and have the highest authority -- though below the Berun’laurir. Some of the Berun’inhsil work as advisors to the Bronze Lord, officer input and plans for the future.
Rank & File:
Berun’sil [Bronze Sword] - A senior Sentinel who is able to act as an interim officer when the Berun’ihnsil is absent. Berun'sil works as a second-in-command to an officer, and is one that aspires to join the officer corps in the future. Usually, the Berun’sil will help in training and offer small leadership advice to other sentinels below them.
Berun’diraar [Bronze Sentinel] - The backbone of the military and its principal auxiliary members. Responsible for gate duty, enforcing taxes, and protecting all citizens from harm. The Berun’diraar are fully trained sentinels of the Pale, having gone through rigorous exams and expeditions in order to become a Bronze Sentinel. They are fully oathed in and have sworn loyalty to the Warden of the Pale and servitude to Tor Eldar.
Berun’llir [Bronze Friend] - The Berun’llir consists of the new recruits and levies into the Tor Eldar sentinels. The few recruits who take their path into military life, torn apart, trained to the highest in order to become full-fledged Berun’diraar in the future after completing the basic training. Unlike their oathed-in comrades, they do not have the same powers: unable to do gate-duty, make arrests (unless if an emergency) and so on.
Special Forces:
Gladewynn Brigade [Immortals] - The greatest soldiers and guards and scholars from across the land can be recruited into the Immortals of the Amber Table, a group of Elvish Knights who have labored for years to defend tyrants, princes, and councilors of the ailing Dominion and Gladewynni regimes. Eventually, they took up their banner again under the scion of the Ithelanen Legacy - the Warden Lathadlen of the Pale - and were sworn into active duty. They now protect the Warden, Stewards, and Lords of the Pale at the behest of the Warden.
Ir’waleh [Physician] - The ability to heal goes far in the military in terms of specialization. The Ir’waleh is a physician responsible for the well-being of all the men underneath the command of the Officer Core and the Sentinel Corps.
Ailerir [Mages] - The Ailerir consists of master mages that have been recruited from all across the realm. Their job is to defend the Pale of Aldemar as both soldiers and against otherworldly threats. It is their job to ensure that any practitioners of the forbidden magics are punished accordingly. They ensure that the Pale Sentinels are well informed on magic related threats and act as magical advisors to the Officer Core.
((Contact Milenko#9658, Junar#4826, Valkist#7856 or Werew0lf#0506 if you would like to join the military!))
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Lúmithil Laureh’onn, Annilir, Berin’laurir and effective marshal of the Pale
Alayris Enrique, Berun’ihnsil, Gladewyn Brigade
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Username: Hotwc
Character name: Kebes
Age: 110 years
Race: Wood elf
Are you a citizen of Tor Eldar?: I applied for citizenship
Discord: EGrill#2985