lcflaherty97

((Sorry about the size of the Thimblefoot Home working on resizing it now.))

((It seems you forgot to state that I was made new Grand Marshal in replace of Dreek))

((See ya dude. You were a great neighbor while you and your clan lived in Kal'Azgoth, but one thing... where's my letter?))

((jk))

*A note is sent to all of the auxiliary leaders*

"All of the hold's auxiliary are required to send a roster to Grand Marshal Roggar Ireheart. If you do not send me a roster of the men you have you will be removed as leader of the auxiliary and replaced by someone more capable of the position."

*The wolves that brought the message sit there waiting for a response to bring back*

Nation Crossing Warclaim

After the recent events of an attack upon a Dwarven Lord, Nalro Grayhammer and continuous breaking of the blood pact by Oren forces, Legion troops work harder than ever during practices. Archers practice in the ranges and  soldiers drill in combat and formations.

After Legion officers sit in a cramped office they finally decide that the first fight will be on the land known as the “Nations Crossing”. A message is sent out to the lieutenants to ready the troops. A message to the Holds to ready their auxiliaries. And finally a message to their allies for a call to arms.  

A single grunt breathes heavily as he runs through the tunnels. At last he reaches a tower that stretches high above the ground. As he reaches the top he takes a moment to catch his breath. Then he moves over to a tube sticking up from the ground. On the end sticking up is a mouthpiece. He then moves over to it and, summoning a breath, blows deeply into it. On the sides of the tower a sudden eruption of noise is sent out. The horn not blown for decades sends out a clear call that bounces off the mountain tops and alerts every Dwarf, Human, and Elf loyal to the Empire.

The Dwarven armies, holds, and allies begin to march toward the Nation Crossings ready for battle. The soldiers footsteps coincide with each other while the drums of war beat.

((OOC))

Location

Nation’s Crossing

Time

5:00 pm EST and 10:00 pm GMT

Date

Saturday 22nd of June 2013 (This date is negotiable)

Defending Forces

The Holy Oren Empire and its Allies

Attacking Forces

The Empire of Urguan and its Allies

Type

Battle

Details

A battle to secure the first move in war

Rewards

If the Dwarves win, they get the ability to make the next move.

If Oren wins, they get the ability to make the next move.

Rules

(Terms on how the battle will be moderated will be discussed, it is key that it be moderated fairly for both sides)

No Potions

No Brews

No Golden Apples

No Stair Glitching

No Enchanted Weapons

No Fish

No Enderpearls

No Gm abuse

(Everything here is to be negotiated)

-------EDIT---------

We request that only two GMs are in creative for each side. These GMs can not switch from creative and survival and vice versa. 

*Roggar nods to one of his commanders to call in the other Legionnaires. The commander nods to him and calls in the Legion. Roggar stands on the podium and begins speaking with a loud voice so all the Legion can hear.*

"Legion! Sharpen yer swords and string yer bows. Shine yer armah an' groom yer beards. Weh beh goin' tah war wit' Oren. Practoices will beh 'eld everehday su dat ye' are nae jus' sitin' der doin' nuthin'! Weh will 'ave patrols patrolin' our lands tah make sure our enemy beh nae tryin' tah sneak up on us! Weh will nae beh defeated!"

*Raises his axe and calls out to the Legion*

"FER DA EMPIRE! FER DA LEGIUN! AN' FER URGUAN!"

*The message is pulled down from the notice boards with a new note in place*

Everyone who did not inform the Legion that they were still active within us will be removed from the Legion roster. If you were removed from the roster you will need to re apply.

*Roggar listens to his nephew and then begins to think to himself as he walks to back in forth in back room not being noticed because of everyone else arguing over Dreek. He begins to realize what he had been saying and saw that he was betraying his own clan by saying it. He looks up to the crowd and begins to speak.*

"Eh withdraw all meh claims un Dreek Ire'eart, meh clan brotheh an' meh own blood!"

*Roggar finishes speaking and heads to the back of the palace to a darkened corner and continues to watch the trial go on.*

"No I spent the clan money I had on Legion iron then the recent iron I had bought was from money I had scrounged up."

"Even if it was peace times you said you paid me the entire time you were Grand Marshal so I would have more than just the 200 I have."

"You say that you payed us every week when you were Grand Marshal. If you did how do I only have 200 minas when my pay is 250?"

"You did not pay us every week. You only began to pay us the last week that you were Grand Marshal. And that only happened after the commanding ranks complained to you for many elven days."

*Roggar still looking at Dreek begins speaking again*

"How was I supposed to do my job when I only had 150 minas to my name. You can not give me a job and not give me the minas to actually do the job. About me not telling you about the iron is because I was trying to scrounge up enough minas to actually do my job and buy iron for the Legion. When I finally got enough to buy the Legion some iron I place the newly bought iron into the chest and that is when I discovered the missing iron, but before I could tell you the iron was missing you had already been fired from your position. So don't tell me that I was not doing my job when I clearly was doing my job."

*Roggar looks to Dreek after hearing his speech*

(Written in normal speech so it is easier to read)

"Dreek, first I would like to state that you were not removed from Lord, but you actually stepped down. Also on the subject of you not paying the clan I believe that you have already payed back that crime by giving 30,000 to the new clan father. You mention that the kingdom made you pay out of your own coffers when really you told the kingdom that you would pay. So I believe that crime should be payed back in full."

*Roggar’s voice begins to gain a angry tone to it as he continues.*

"Now the last thing that I can mention would be on the topic of the stolen iron. How does 125 iron ingots slip your mind? You don’t even inform your commanders on what your doing. You simply walk into the armory and take the iron and forget about it? I believe something has affected your brain."

*William can hold the tears no more and falls to his knees as he sees the corpse of his father*

"I... shouldn't have left. I was the only one he had. His own son left him... " 

*William slowly stands wiping tears away, but as fast as he is wiping them away they come back.*

" ...but not this time. I wish to help bury him with you."

((Please archive this and pin the Legion Manifest in its place as I am the new military leader. Thank you in advanced :) ))

((Please do not comment on this thread))

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Legion Manifest

The Legion is a collection of militant Dwarves of both genders who make up the Dwarven capital's defense  they are responsible for the protection of Dwarven Kingdom. The Legion pledges full loyalty and duty to the Kingdom and the Grand King, Thorin Grandaxe.

The Legion is currently lead by: Grand Marshal Roggar Ireheart

Conscription:

The Dwarves who wish to be enlisted into the Legion as a defensive and offensive force throughout the Kingdom, being enlisted into the military will lead to a few bonuses for a Dwarf to enjoy such as:

Standard Pay:

Those in the Legion that serve their time shall receive a payment under certain circumstances to pay off their taxes or purchase goods for their own use. They would also be given a certain amount of food.

Payment

Commanders - 250 minas

Lieutenants - 200 minas

Immortals - 175 minas 

Ironbreakers - 150 minas 

Stoneguards - 75 minas

Equipment:

Gear for combat is available to the forces of the Legion who have passed training (Grunt Rank) and can be obtained from the Grand Marshal or Commander, a Dwarf may only receive one off duty kit, and will by default receive a combat kit during times of war.

Free housing:

A new recruit may gain free housing within the barracks, the recruit that partakes in this bonus will lose their lodging after purchasing a home of any type within the capital or it the kingdom’s surrounding lands. However, once reaching the 'Ironbreaker' rank, a Legionaire is subject to get a free home within the city.

Honor:

Honor is how Dwarves in the legion are judged and rewarded. Soldiers obtain a certain amount of honor in the Legion after completing specific actions, the honor is recorded in the roster by the Grand Marshal, Commanders and the Lieutenants. Gaining honor also contributes to things around the Kingdom as a whole and includes things such as housing, tax discounts and admission to specific areas during specific events along with other benefits around the Kingdom and in the legion which honor may give you access to.

How to obtain Honor:

- Completing tasks and missions assigned by the Commanders and Marshal.

Completion task: +5 honor

 

- Patrolling the Nation's borders, the inner city, and guarding the gates.

Guarding: 1 Half Dwarvish day / +3 honor

Patrolling: 1 Half Dwarvish day / +3 honor

- Resolving conflicts within the city. +3

- Meaningful Arrests. +3

 

 

- Attending and participating in practices.

Hours practiced: 1 / +5 honor / +1 Practice

- Attending Legion sessions including meetings, legion feasts, and other gatherings of the legion. +3

- Attending wars, skirmishes, and raids. +10

- Important Arrests - +8

Dishonor:

Dishonor occurs when a soldier in the service of the Legion refuses to do certain actions or shows disrespect to individuals of the Legion, in the event this occurs the Dwarf is to be stripped of honor and if the Dwarf is to drop below the requirements of the ranks he or she has earned then they shall be stripped of their rank and medal.

 

RP:

- Purposely failing a mission - 5 honor

- Speaking against the Grand Marshal, Commanders, or Lieutenants -5 honor

- Harassment/Assault of fellow Soldiers -3 honor

- Disobeying the orders of the Commanding Ranks -3 honor

- Lawbreaking -15 honor and an unpaid Dwarven year ((1 week IRL))

- Disrupting Practices -5 honor

- Breaking the Armor Regulations -15 honor

 

 

OOC:

- General Trolling during practices/wars and other events -10 honor

Ranks:

The Legion is consistent of a few ranks within its numbers, the ranks help classify status in the army and will dictate the equipment a unit in the Legion will receive in times of war or in times of passive defense, and they are as followed.

Commanding Ranks

Grand Marshal

How to obtain: The rank is given by the King after a commander showing a dedication to work and the Kingdom.

Description: Simply the head leader of the military or legion in charge of managing combat events, statistics, information, strategy, and equipment.

 

Commander

<Only 2 may be selected at a time>

How to obtain: After obtaining the rank of Lieutenant the Grand Marshall may bestow this title upon a devout and hard working dwarf.

Description: The Commander is one of the leaders in Military and also the voice of the Grand Marshall during times of peace and times of war, he or she is responsible for the well being and efficiency of the Legion at all times by the means of Training, Armor distribution, and Strategy. The Commander can often be identified by the uniform he or she will wear when he or she is on duty, the black represents the strength and bravery the Commander has shown to prove that he may command his kin.

 

Lieutenant

<Only 4 may be selected at a time>

How to obtain: An Ironbreaker who has shown dedication and potential may be promoted to this rank after the Grand Marshal and the Commanders have a meeting over potential candidates for the position.

Description: Soldiers who have shown a good ability at leading soldiers may be granted this position, they will then be in charge of new duties that have much likeness to the Commander.

Soldier Ranks

Immortal

How to Obtain: An honorary rank given to previous military leaders after they resign from their position or are demoted.

 

Perks:

- Soldier is Granted the Black Iron Uniform Armor for purposes of duty. (Character Skin / Iron Armor)

- Soldier is Granted access to High security locations and Keys.

- Soldier is able to lead practices on consent of Commanding

 

IronBreaker

How to obtain:

- Show distinction in your services to your peers and the commanding ranks

- 150 Honor

- 2 Battles partaken in

- 10 Practices partaken in

 

Perks:

- Soldier is Granted the Black Iron Uniform Armor for purposes of duty. (Character Skin / Iron Armor)

- Soldier is Granted access to Medium security locations and Keys.

- Soldier is able to lead practices on consent of Commanding Ranks.

 

StoneGuard

How to obtain:

- 40 Honor

- 0 Battles partaken in.

- 3 Practices partaken in.

 

Perks:

- Soldier is Granted the Black Iron Uniform Armor for purposes of duty. (Character Skin / Chain Armor)

- Soldier is Granted access to medium security locations and Keys.

- Soldier is able to lead practices on consent of Commanding Ranks.

 

Grunt

How to obtain:

-  After being recruited the soldier shall be granted this rank

 

Perks:

- Soldier is Granted the Cloth Uniform Armor for purposes of duty. (Character Skin)

- Soldier is Granted access to low security locations and Keys.

- Soldier is unable to lead practices

Title Ranks

Slayer

How to obtain: One must be granted the position after being banished

Description: A Dwarf who has dishonored their name and clan through kin slaying or betrayal may take up the title of Slayer to redeem themselves and their kin by the way of the Ireheart clan, stripping one self of armor and charging into combat with nothing but a stone axe to gain honor through death and glory during combat.

 

Cleric

How to obtain: Must be part of the Dwarvish Clergy to be granted this title

Description: A Dwarf who is a devout follower of the Brathmordakin.

 

 

Rank Naming Order

 

Title Rank or Non-Combat Rank, Soldier rank, Name

 

Example:

[Clerical Ironbreaker] Midgor Stoutpeak

Uniforms

Commander

Male

 

Female

 

Helmet ((Not necessary))

 

Lieutenant

Male

 

Female

 

Helmet ((Not necessary))

 

Immortal

Helmet ((necessary))

 

((The uniform is the same as the Ironbreakers))

Ironbreaker

Male

 

Female

 

Helmet ((Not necessary))

 

Stoneguard

Male

 

Female

 

Helmet ((Not necessary))

 

Grunt

Male

 

Female

 

Armor Regulations

Regulations regarding the use of armor are an important part of maintaining the might of the military, due to the simplicity of doing harm to the metal suit of armor these tenets have been placed to prevent such harm from occurring.

 

Ways one can harm the condition of the armor:

-Getting struck with any form of arms including bare hands

-Being pelted with snow

-Being pelted with eggs

To show respect do not do the above to your comrades. There is also the assault law to take into consideration as well. If damage another dwarfs armor enough then you must surrender your own armor to them as punishment.

 

When off duty:

The Legionnaire must not bear his suit of armor nor utilize it in any scenario such as hunting (A stone sword can be requested for free) and should have it stored away safely in his or her bunk, if a Stoneguard or higher is caught using their armor off duty they will be disciplined and will have to suffer a honor reduction as well as pay for the repairs.

 

 

When on duty:

Only use your armor effectively when encountering an armed conflict (Equip Armor into your slots), if any other scenario you are to not wear your armor as to prevent harm, armor may be used as an intimidation factor if required at any point in time.

Training

Combat:

Military practice is often done once or twice every Dwarvish year to hone the skills of both recruits and veteran soldiers so that battles may be planned in advance and new tactics be learned in order to ensure that the Dwarvish “war engine” runs efficiently during times of war or battle and allow for fresh meat (recruits) to easily gain the necessary skills that make for the important components of the Dwarvish combat style.

Group practice:

- Organized by Legionnaires on permission of Grand Marshal / Commander -

Parading (marching in formation)

Drilling (Fighting in formation)

Hunting (To train one’s skills)

Combat Practice (To train one’s fighting prowess)

 

Formations:

- Aemiz

- Vel

- Dree Vel

Guard Duty:

The Duty of Guarding is a crucial role within the capital, Militants within the Legion are expected to serve for one Dwarvish year with pay to protect the Hold and may after obtain more pay by doing more guard work, duties of guarding often include:

Gate management

Is the duty in which a Legionnaire is to protect the iron gateway of the capitql, during this time it is his or her goal to open and close the gates depending on whom is requesting entry, there are two types of phrases a Guard must adhere to when challenging someone who wishes entry and a list of features a person may bear that will not allow them access.

 

The “challenge” Phrases:

“W’o be ye?”

 

“Wut duh ye wunt in da city?”

 

"Wut weapons duh ye 'ave?"

 

Continuing the “challenge”:

If the figure requesting entry into the city has any of these on, Hoods, Masks and Helmets or have weapons they are to be denied entry, if they still wish for entry they are to remove such items and their weapons are to be taken and stored until they depart the city in which they will receive their weapons back.

Patrol

Patrolling is vital to the city’s well being be it either tunnel clearances or patrolling the Kingdom’s borders. When a guard goes into the deep mines and disposes of creeps and critters who may harm the miners, or doing surface checks where the militant will do tasks similar to the tunnel clearance but on the surface. Or if they perform regular checks on the Kingdom’s borders to check for bandits or criminals. Any peculiar sightings are to be reported to the Legion Commander for further inspection.

Roster

http://tiny.cc/e3whtw

Legion Applications

http://tiny.cc/p5whtw

*William nods still trying to hold back his tears*

"Yes... I need to know if it is really him. I need to know what I have caused.

MC Name: lcflaherty97

IG Name: Roggar Ireheart

Hold: Kal'Azgoth

Race: Dwarf

Position in Dwarven society: Grand Marshal of the Legion

-SNIP-

Welcome to the clan Ovhak! We will add you to the family tree and clan roster right away.

*Tears form in William's eyes when he hears the name of the man*

"No... No... I should have been there for him. This is all my fault. 

*William holds back the tears trying not to break down in front of the man*

"M.. May I see if it is really him?"

*William stands there waiting for a response from the man.*

Roggar vote for Igor