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Far-off in lands unknown sat an old knight, thinking quietly to himself beside a fire. A self-imposed exile after a bout between himself and one daughter, he thought on about another in Milena. “She was always a quiet one. Her eyes had felt like the heart of a storm, spinning and whirling from views into the future.” He murmured to himself as he pushed the logs of the fire, the embers responding with quiet crackles. Despite the worries of how she would grow up, ever troubled, Rickard knew that Milena would make him proud.

“They’ve got enough to post publishing’s around the realm but not enough to buy food? Yeah ******* right. Propaganda from some limp-****** ****.” Exclaimed the former lord marshal, Ser Rickard.

“John raev.” Commented the barely literate Ser Rickard.

“If this was about protecting his children, why did his children not receive his titles? Blatant grab for family titles. Either that, or these southerners have gone soft.” Grumbled Ser Rickard Tosali Ruthern. 

“She’s a good soldier of the brotherhood. She should hold the mantle.” Commented old Ser Rickard on the appeal!

“I hope they know what they’re doing. It was bound to blow up eventually I suppose.” Remarked the old regent, Ser Rickard.

"It was niet just him. Plenty of members of the brotherhood helped out with it! Well deserved for Ser Caspian though, nevertheless." Ser Rickard commented with a bob of his head.

Ser Rickard gave a big thumbs up. The dominoes had started to fall after the first bill, all evil was sure to follow. "Jerry is still allowed though right?"

THE BROTHERHOOD OF SAINT KARL

MEDALS AND HONOURS

SERVICE MEDALS

STILL HONOURED AND BESTOWED

Once honoured during the reign of Sigismund III under the marshal Ser Ailred Ruthern, 'Steelheart', the Brotherhood of Saint Karl's officer core does deem it appropriate to once more bring the medals and honours to the kingdom's soldiers to show the accolades of those soldiers who go above and beyond the call of service.

GOLDEN CROW OF VALOR

For those who performed beyond what was expected, a miracle through God in service to the Golden Crow of Haense. It is the most supreme of the medals in the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, a medal pinned by His Majesty personally upon its recipient, and granted a sum of minas. The award is composed of a Golden Crow upon a black field. 

CROSS OF ST. KARL

Rarely awarded and not given to those who not only simply die in battle, but only to those who die as a martyr in service of the Kingdom. It is a medal awarded posthumously to the closest of kin. It is a reminder of Saint Karl Barbanov, the progenitor of the Haeseni State. The medal is composed of a Golden Cross, with the initials K.B. inscribed onto it. 

CROSS OF WOLDZMIR

Awarded to those who have defended their brothers in faith against tremendous odds while facing those opposing their religion, the Cross of Woldzmir is named after the famed warrior-woman Saint Emma Vladov and her strategic prowess during the Schismatic Wars of 1490. The medal is composed of a golden Hussariyan cross on a circular white background.

SPARROW’S VALOR

Awarded to those who have proven capable in the ability to lead men, Sparrow’s Valor is named after Saint Thomas of Gaekrin, the once Crown Prince of Kaedrin who led countless victories in conquering the Elven State of Malinor and defending against the invading Dwarven Armies in the First Human-Dwarf War. The medal is composed of a black, flying sparrow across a yellow shield.

AMAYA'S CROSS

Awarded to those who have who defeat a force of evil such as undead, darkspawn or other nefarious creature of the night. Amaya's Cross is named after venerated Amaya of Venzia, the Queen of Hanseti-Ruska. Known as the people's queen, she fought against the dark and eventually succumbed an assassin for her works.

VYDRIAN BANNER

Awarded to those men who rally up and defeat a more significant force against all odds—named after the late Orenian King and Saint Andrik Vydra, who took a broken Akovian people and lead them to victory against the violent hordes of Schismatic heretics, Orcish screamers, and Dwarven legionaries, a nearly impossible accommodation to achieve but a great honour. The medal is composed of a red gryphon on a black banner ordained in gold.

BULWARK OF TOBIAS

Awarded to those who have shown extraordinary acts of bravery during a defensive siege, the Bulwark of Tobias is named after the famous defense of Mount Augustus led by Tobias ‘Rosebud’ Carrion during the Orenian Civil War of 1456. The medal is composed of a red and black tower overlaying a grey shield background.

STALWART SWORD

Awarded to those who have proven themselves an outstanding and unwavering soldier when it comes to battles against domestic and foreign threats on any land that the Brotherhood of Saint Karl might find themselves on. The medal is composed of a golden-hilted, silver-bladed sword upon a black field.

TRINITY STAR

This silver medal holds three points in the shape of a star; it is awarded to those who perform the following feats with the values of; outstanding bravery, steadfast strength, and resolve, and being good of heart during the kernel of battle. Such three points are typically concurrent with a soldier, civilian, or otherwise who selflessly puts their life on the line - suffering significant injury or mental strain to save the life of another. However, this does not imply that soldiers should serve recklessly and disobey commands to achieve such an honour. As the medal has the people of Hanseti-Ruska at heart, the ribbon attached consists of the typical-of black and yellow Haeseni palette.

FURTHER SERVICE MEDALS

BRONZE CROWFOOT

Awarded for ten years of recognised military service.

SILVER CROWFOOT

Awarded for twenty years of recognised military service.

GOLDEN CROWFOOT

Awarded for thirty years of recognised military service.

PLATINUM CROWFOOT

Awarded for forty years of recognised military service.

OBSIDIAN CROWFOOT

Awarded for fifty years of recognised military service.

GEORG I CORONATION MEDAL

Awarded to those serving during the coronation of Georg I ‘The Summer King’.

ALEKSANDR II CORONATION MEDAL

Awarded to those serving during the coronation of Aleksandr II ‘the Conqueror’.

IVAN VIII CORONATION MEDAL

Awarded to those serving during the coronation of Ivan VIII.

PAST AND PRESENT CAMPAIGN MEDALS

Whilst not all conflicts are listed with medals, additional awards may be added per request.

INFERNAL SCOURGE

Awarded for actively partaking in and defending against the Inferi Invasion. Conflict ended.

RIMEVELD SHIELD

 Awarded for actively partaking in the Rimeveld Rumble. Conflict ended.

ATTENLUND AXEHEAD

 Awarded for actively partaking in and defending against the Nachezer Infestation. Conflict ended.

THE MIDLANDS SWORD

 Awarded for actively participating in the Midlands War against Veletz. Conflict ended.

THE HARROWER'S CROSS

 Awarded to those who defended the castle of Morteskvan, the Duchy of Vidaus, against the Harrowers forces as well as further battles afterwards.

LESANOV’S COMET

 Awarded to those who oversaw the evacuation of Old Valdev from Lesanov’s comet.

THE BLACK BANNER | HAESENI MILITARY HISTORY - Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska - The Lord Of The Craft 

HONOURED SERVICE

HAESENI HAMMER

To be awarded to those actively partaking in propping up the siege defences in favour of protecting the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. Or developing a groundbreaking invention in service to the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, which is then used successfully in a conflict. This medal on rare occasions can also be bestowed to those who intuitively turn the tide of battle with an uncommon usage of BSK engineering. The medal consists of a pin in the shape of a dark-tinted silver hammer.

HAND OF GAIUS MARIUS

To be awarded to those who have tirelessly recruited comrade after comrade into the Brotherhood of Saint Karl and gotten them through to be Oathed within the military. This medal is in the shape of a clenched fist, hung by a white ribbon to represent the good intentions of the soldier at hand.

TWIN CROWS

To be awarded as a high honour to those who have actively taken the initiative in administration, infrastructure, or organisation through leadership or improving the Brotherhood of Saint Karl as a whole. Their perceptive ideas must be turned into lasting improvements. As to show this perception, the medal dons twin crows with a faintly golden undertone, as to show they might as well have the sharp mind of two.

Rickard was sure to come and support his friend and captain.

Rickard grinned with pride at his daughters merchantile nature. "She is a good daughter. Lots of work across multiple nations. It's all up from here." 

Ser Rickard found himself concerned, but hopeful for the future. As he squinted closer at the missive, he took issue with a list of titles. "I may dislike the Ruthern cousins in Balian, but Reutov is their title. Why does the Queen of Balian take it for herself?"

The old king settled sleepy eyes upon his cupbearer. The boy he had seen pour his drink now turned to Carrion. A fighter, he had lived up to his mettle as a Weiss. A lion of the north. "You did well. Be at peace." Said Karl.

Ser Rickard gave a big thumbs up supporting his local troops. "Join the Brotherhood today! Or else."

You’re all heroes and you deserve all the credit for the work you guys did in and out getting it together. Amazing work to you all. 

An old Irehearts heart swelled with pride, Thorgrim Ireheart could not help but grin as his great grandson found adventure and plunder in lands of the Elves.

frog man 

"Any darkspawn likely left the moment ink was put to quill. Vengeance for the Queen on those who harboured these beasts for so long." Spat the Ruthern Knight, Ser Rickard.

“Any Owynists come up onto the mountain they’re getting shot.” Remarked one Lord Ruthern. “Our own monastery plans are already under way, are they not?” He turned his eyes to Rhys. @ReveredOwl

“Scum rises to the top, so is the same with any want of a Crownlands. You would never find a larger place of scum and villainy than in any Imperial capital. This society has killed off any want I may have had for unification, you always see the same pencil-pushers come to the forefront in the old Imperial days.” Lamented Ser Rickard of Haense.

Ser Rickard stared at his youngest child with suspicion. “Visions of death and destruction are never a good omen.” He commented dryly.

Ser Rickard stared at the dead Hyspian covered with a tarp after the agreement was signed. He grimaced, but hoped that the new Princess would do well for her people.

Ser Rickard smiled at the letter for his daughters murder mystery, whilst he may not be able to attend it was likely for the best. 

Ser Rickard of Valdev found himself grinning at the new weapons in their arsenal, ready and waiting to go. “The enemy sallies forth yet there is no place for a shadow to hide amongst pitch and fire. Let them come, we shall be waiting.”

Ser Rickard of Valdev grimaced at the missive. “To burn down the previous lords history is an ill-omen to be sure, and to challenge a strong knight only when they have gotten weaker. I hope the Ser returns swiftly to the challenge.”