Gridlock

"My babysitting days are over." Says Richard.

"Kakaw" Says a former brother of the golden crowzier.

Richard would not recall any of the Norland raids, only briefly nodding at Bryce, "I can respect those who would risk this much, for their people."

Richard nods in approval. "Scratch one."

Lotc.. Lotc Never changes...

You've been a good friend. Good luck out there bro. if you ever need me, ring me up.

Richard would spot the ill duke fall off his horse, to his death. only sighing and muttering: "He was a good man.. Before the illness.."

((Sorry for dropping in here. but maybe it's better to take this to PM's instead of under a millitary post?))

Free. Stuff.

Answer to the best of your ability: God-Given (MC) Name: _Gridlock Chosen (RP) Name: Richard Halmund I was baptized in: N/A Choose mark an X for your answer for each question: If your appropriate answer is not-stated, fill it in. I am - ( ) Baptized X Unbaptized I - ( ) Regularly attend mass X Do not regularly attend mass ( ) Have never attended mass. I am a(n) - ( ) Noble ( ) Merchant ( ) Worker X Professional Soldier ( ) Clergy ( ) Unemployed I live - X Riga ( ) Saltstone ( ) I am homeless If not already baptized, I - X Wish to be baptized ( ) Do not wish to be baptized I - X Identify as a Canonist ( ) Follow the Creator, but in another tradition ( ) Do not acknowledge the Creator ( ) Acknowledge the Creator but follow a different deity I am - ( ) married ( ) in courtship X not in a relationship

Jentos Crazed-Blade/Dragonbreath/Berserker/Many names/ Adam

"This won't be a loss..." Says Richard

Carn of Linniel sighs and shakes his head, repeating a part of his vows to the order of St. Daniel: "To never wield a sword nor try to convert someone by the force of arms. Through aid and guidance, my people will find the light of the creator as i have..." After speaking his mind, Carn would begin a prayer for the fallen palladin.

It was a cold morning, a light breeze passing. The grass besides the road wore a thin cloak of frost and the sun had yet to reveal itself. It was a silent morning, Only the steps of your horse on the hard, frozen ground were heard. Come sunrise you approached civilisation, Smoke rising from the chimneys. The grass slowly thawing beside the road, Creating a glinstering field of green. As you rode into town a sudden warmth overcame you. The soft steps of your horse turning into a loud ‘clacking’ as the road turned to stone. Riding through the narrow streets, a poster meets your eye. You halt your mount to closer inspect the poster: The ducal army of Courland wants YOU. Have YOU always dreamt of a millitary career? Are YOU new to Vailor and unable to find a job? The Courland army is looking for FIVE inexperienced men willing to dedicate themselves to be drilled into a ELITE Division within Courland’s army. REPORT TO RIGA AND SIGN UP TODAY! Name: Gender: Race: Age: [OOC] Username: Skype: Teamspeak, Yes/No/Willing to download:

Name: Carn Birthplace: Linniel Race: Wood elf Criminal Record: N/A [MC Name:] _Gridlock [Skype (send privately)]: You have it.

Application Name: Carn of Liennel Age: 221 Birthplace: Laureh'Lin Criminal Record: N/A [Mc Name]: _Gridlock [skype (can send privately)]: Gridlock.

(( I decided to end this guild since it wasn't properly thought through and there were no people interested. I hope you did enjoy reading the post however! ))

The Protectors of the White Eagle. A lonely old man roams the roads of the Holy Orenian Empire, cloaked and mounted on an old musty horse. Unnoticed he rode, for a dull old man was no news on the countryside. As the old man passed the towns he spoke to several strong, experienced soldiers and veterans. “I seek men both strong and skilled with the blade.” “Men who know when to end a life and when to spare one.” “Men who are capable to guard a person of importance.” Most didn’t give it a second thought and moved on with their lives, But some followed him on his journey. The band of men made for Courland, Duchy of Lord Staunton. Here did the old man reveal himself to those still with him. An old man, a blade by his side stood in shining white armour as his cloak was removed. “You have been called here to prove your worth.” Duke Percival’s words echoed through the hall. “Two of you, might once be my personal guardsmen.” He announced. “Now do pay close attention to my words.” Some had no desire to serve lords, or to die for them and left soon. As the hall emptied the Duke spoke once more. “Those who are chosen will swear oaths of fealty to me, they will swear never to hold lands, Never to lay with a woman and never betray the trust of your brothers in arms.” Many men left upon hearing these words. Weeks of training and tests passed, many did not pass the tests. And in the end two of the candidates were chosen. Now the Duke of Courland rides, and Three men follow. The White Eagle of The North now has it’s protectors.

((Too late?)) Tournament Application: Mc Name: _Gridlock In Character Name: Richard Halmund Age: 51 Race: Highlander Applying Bracket(s): Melee

Richard Halmund Age: 52 Height: 6’1 Weight: 80 KG Traits: -Tough Soldier -Strong -Just -Humble -Diligent -Brave -Honourable -Trained Swordsman -Owns a dog Background: Richard is a veteran soldier of the Golden Crow who joined the Brotherhood at a young age in Siegrad under Karl Barbanov. By the time of the flight from Athera, Richard was growing into adulthood and was tasked with getting the civilians onto the boats after the nobility was secured. Richard’s company was the last to enter the boats to Vailor. During the journey Richard was involved in the battle against a sea monster and was severely wounded. By the time the brotherhood of the Golden Crow settled in the new Haense, Richard had slowly been recovering and retraining himself over the years. Richard had just returned to his job for a few weeks when Marshal Othaman mustered the brotherhood and rode towards Dour Watch. When Sarus Mallister, the leader of his company, explained the plan to murder Titus de Sola, Richard had disagreed with the plan and turned his horse around to return to Haense. When his brothers returned with blood still on their blades Richard was told that Titus was not at Dour Watch and the men had maimed August de Sola as a replacement. Richard knew that the Marshal did not approve his sudden leaving of the host at Dour Watch and reported to Lord Othaman once the host returned. Although Richard did ignore his own direct orders the Marshal knew that Richard had served the Crow for many, many years with unwavering loyalty and Richard was punished with lashes instead of execution. Slowly growing into old age Richard was called to war. The Duke of Adria had declared war upon the house de Savoie pressing his own claim to the throne of Oren. Richard fought in every single battle along with his brothers but was taken captive at the Siege of Barrowyk. After some years of captivity, Richard was pulled out of his cell and told that the Brotherhood of the Golden Crow had held a last stand after Adria lost the war. Unfortunately, They lost. The Crow had been disbanded and Richard was thrown out on the streets of Felsen. Now Richard roams the northern tundras of Vailor with a recently bought hound pup in search of the rumoured “Last Barbanov” who was said to have survived the war and had been spotted in the north. Richard, being a lowborn man didn’t have many sources to turn to for aid in his search and therefore didn’t know where the Barbanov was, wether it was a lord or a lady, a child, an adult or even a elder. Richard had little to no information but did not stop searching. Richard had now found his liege and offered his service. Lady Barbanov had relucantly accepted the offer, but later married Richard Staunton. The marriage between the two made Lady Barbanov a Staunton and released Richard of his oath to her. During the years that Richard served Lady Barbanov he developed a friendship with Duke Percival Staunton who knew him as a respected old enemy. After years of serving in the Eagle's Vigil under the banner of Richard Staunton, Halmund had finally died. At the axe of a dwarf.