Eaglestrike999

"Balin hears of the resurrection, feeling a sense of purpose as he stares at his families long passed down Alrasian Order's shield."

I have applied on the website, eager to get started!

Name ((RP and MC)): RP: Anakarin Nord MC: Eaglestrike999 Age ((IC and OOC)): 47 ((16)) Combat skills: All my life, all i have known is war. My Father died at the age of 52 fighting for Alras, he was a blacksmith and taught me all i know about swords at a young age before he left with my brother. And my brother died protecting Aegis when the undead struck, even when there was no chance of success. Since my Father died i have fought for Alras. I began by joining the Alrasian Guard, and i served within it for 4 years before founding the The Order Of Vigilant Steel, which, was honored by the Alrasian Council after the battle at the Undead's Keep in Aegis. And later, joining up with Alras after travelling to Asulon to form The Alrasian Order of Steel that still runs today, but with new leadership. All my life i have fought for Alras. And now the great war is near, i would do anything to fight for her again. ((Swordsmanship: 52)) Non-combat skills: Although brought up in a combat environment, the skill to war is preparation. And preparation includes skills that are not combat related. Setting up strategic fortifications for my guild meant hard labor. And through hard labor i built up my expertise as a miner, working long hard days to make sure we had enough materials to cater for the guilds need. ((61 Mining)) Experience: Experience is where i excel, i have lived in Alras all my life and have fought through hard times. My first job was in the Alrasian Guard where i served 4 years of my life protecting Alras. I then retired and started up my own guild, which was then honored by the Alrasian Council for aiding Alras in its time of need. After the undead stormed Aegis, i went through a hard time in loosing my brother and so i traveled for 5 years in search of new experiences. Now i am back and wish to serve Alras once more. I wish to aid her in her wars, whether that means fighting as a soldier, or leading soldiers to glory. Why you want to join: I have lived in the Nation of Alras all my life, i lived the in the City that was only a dream for its High King, and proof that when challenged with impossible odds, you can come through. This whole Nation has been a inspiration for me all my life and i have lived in it and served it all my life. The people who make up the Nation are some of the most friendly, warm hearted and spirited people i have ever met and from living around them and with them, has given me a stronger urge to protect them and the City itself from all who threaten it. And now in its time of need, when it calls out for aid against a threat to Asulon and to Alras, i will sign up and help in any way possible. Other: Although looking for a role as a Officer as personally i believe that is where my skills lie, i am more than willing to server Alras as a Officer or a Soldier without hesitation.

((Your characters do know of other lands, Aegis is only a region of the world. Hence why i said 'a new land' and nothing in detail. :P))

Fairly well, We lost around 2 men however that is to be expected in such dramatic combat. But there stuff was either recovered or remade for battles to come. So in my view we fared quite well. ((Also its confirmed, We will be making a new forum topic as soon as i have confirmed a few things with people and decided on exactly what we are doing.))

*Cough* Accidentally been there, Done that, Minus the Axe... :3 *Cough*

((To Caleb)) -A bird lands at your feet, with a small, rolled up parchment tied to it.- My own Order shall soon be travelling to a new land. And with the current undead onslaughts i would presume you shall be too. Therfor i propose a alliance. I believe our two orders would aid each other through conflict and peace. We have a strong working force that can aid you in getting set up if you require the help as well. When you get this parchment, Send it back to The Alrasian Camp, Tent 20. From, The Order of Vigilant Steel Vigil Commander Anakarin.

I believe the majority of you are neglecting that undead can, and will find a way around your walls. Either ghasts coming in, Or lightning striking undead into the heart of Laurelin. You need to not strengthen Laurelin itself. But you must strengthen your position in Laurelin. There are 3 key factors to warfare. Traits How well are your troops trained, How good, tactically, are your leaders. Do they believe, what they are fighting for, is correct. Now since, Aegis has a common enemy i would say that they do believe what they are fighting for. But you must now look at the skill of your troops and leaders, Your army is relatively small and well trained, Laurelin however is a huge place. Firstly you will need to recruit more men into your ranks, Or call in the aid of other Nations. Position This one, in Laurelin and in all Nations, Will be the turning point in the battle. Al'khazar believed it was safe because of its mighty walls and huge army. That may have been some help, however when the undead appeared in the middle of Al'khazar, There was nothing anyone could do, Because the military, had lost there strong position. The walls. And once the keep fell to the same equation, the battle was lost. Laurelin has weak walls, agreed. However these will not matter. Laurelin in itself has a fairly defensive position that it can keep throughout the battle. You must use this. Deception Deception, although because of the size of the undead army will not be on their minds. It MUST be on yours. Laurelin has a small army, It must appear large and strong in order to make the undead think twice about sending in their overlords, Since, if the Overlord is in any chance of danger, I doubt they will send them in. Or if they do it will not be at a active role at the front. You must deceive the enemy on your position, If they know you are on the walls. The overlords will call down undead behind you. You must deceive them into thinking you are near, But you are really far. My Analysis Alright so, Laurelin must learn to grow flexible. They must use the trees as best they can. Create wooden platforms for archers, And defensive bunkers at the trunks for swordsmen. Laurelin is too big for everyone to cover. However if the army is flexible and uses the trees towards their advantage, You have a strong position that can never be taken away unlike the walls of Al'Khazar. You must deceive your enemy into thinking one thing, So they shall place their army exactly, where you want that army to be. Lets call it, a killing zone. You must also strengthen your army, Laurelin will not be able to do this alone. Call in the aid of other Nations, and make sure this is organised by your leaders. Plan in advance. Or Laurelin will fall to the same failed tactics as Al'Khazar and Alras did.