Thannon

"Congratulations Oliver." Ellathor said with a warm smile when he stopped to read the invitation

"This....is most surprising..." Commented Ellathor Vanari when one of the Enflammers brought him this to read.

Ellathor Vanari, as he was leaving his office, took this missive with him, reading it through the halls of the Keep, while walking out. When he stepped out in the courtyard, he looked up at the sun, and gave a pleasant smile.

An old man, like Absolon when he died, had found himself in a tavern in the dwarven lands. He, as life had laid out for people, always was second to Absolon. If Absolon was a Head Ranger, he was his Decurion, if Absolon was the Marshal of Norland, he was a Warden, if Absolon was the Lord Commander, he was a Head Ranger and now, he was second in life to Absolon. Playing a game of cards with other descendant races, as he was pulling the winnings from that round to him, he heard two dwarves smoking from their pipes, say "You Heard? Absolon de Astrea died, a few days ago" A dwarf told the other. "Good lad..." The other dwarf said. The man looked down at his hand, which held a mina, raising his head just slightly at the ceiling, he chuckled and said "Damn you Absolon...you got me thinking on how much time I have left..." Tannon Svardvind had a tear rolled down his cheek.

The Early Days The story of the Rangers began in Esbec, an abrasive and unyielding town located within Arcas, full of both grizzled and novice monster hunters. It was there that the original Head Rangers - Absolon Astrea, Avalor Astasel and Silas Astasel - developed their bond. When the destruction of the realm via the inferi was imminent, and preparations for what lingered upon the horizon were well underway, Absolon’s wife, namely Katherine de Astrea, invited the Astasels to work alongside Absolon as founding members of the Order of The Boreal Forest, effectively working to ensure the safety and security of the Duchy of Elysium. Once they had arrived in the new land, the trio immediately set to work establishing the foundation for the Order, including the construction of the keep, as well as the initial recruitment of its preliminary members. In the beginning, the recruits were sorted into three separate squadrons, that being Moose, Falcon, and Bear, each one designated under one of the Head Rangers and made to hold a unique value. It was during this time that earlier renowned Rangers were recruited, such as: Sinsio Solros, Tannon Svartvind, Volk Mondblume, and more. However, this system was swiftly discarded in order to allow for ease of management and operation. Nevertheless, its roots still define the valued bond prominently seen between Rangers, not through blood, but through steel. As their ranks grew and their skills sharpened, the ideals of what it meant to be a Ranger only expanded, shifting from what was originally intended to be a simple outlet of guards, to a close-knit assembly of comrades who defended the civilians of their home with vigorous might. From bandits, to wolves, to even monstrous spiders, the Rangers cleaved through all in their way if it meant the protection of those they held dear. Only a few years into the primary development of the Order, tragedy befell one of the three Head Rangers. Avalor Astasel fell victim to the cruel orchestration of fate, an untimely and premature death overtaking him as he was mysteriously murdered, the elements of which still lay unknown to this day. Following this, Silas Astasel’s crusades against the darkspawn found him attempting to slay an alleged vampire. However, due to complicated circumstances, he was found guilty when ISA witnesses reported him to Norlandic authority. He was banished, but through many years of direct services to the northern realm and Duke Eugeo de Astrea’s own daughter Aylin, coupled with direct evidence of the individual hunted being darkspawn, he was pardoned. The First Age of the Rangers [Art made by @CombatRolePlay] After Avalor’s death and the banishment of Silas, few dull, but peaceful years had passed when Absolon de Astrea, the last among the first three, became the Marshal of Norland, for Elysium was a duchy of the Kingdom and now his new duty became greater. Absolon knew that now he had to watch over all of Norland’s military and ensure it’s might, he needed new Head Rangers. He called out a friend, Zylia Du’Cae to take Avalor’s place, on Ellanore Nria, who was already in the Northguard, Norland’s main force to replace Silas and to be a Head Ranger. And in his place, Absolon asked Tannon Svartvind, his second in command to join the two and so, the second generation of Head Rangers appeared. Under the leadership of the three, the rangers grew their reputation throughout the realm of Almaris, wandering into the early settlement of Yong Ping at the time, Elvenesse and the Empire of Oren, asking the people there, of other nations and settlements as well, if they need help, but never forgetting their home, always returning there, especially when wraiths haunted their keep or when trolls walked into the Kingdom. Elysiumfound itself in an era of peace and prosperity, apart from the bandits and monsters, a bigger conflict was about to fall n the Rangers. It was the Oren-Norland War of the Second Age, when King Sven II declared war on Oren. Before the time of war, Zylia Du’Cae had stepped down from being a Head Ranger, and the news of her replacement was announced during a feast of celebration of new ranks by the remaining two: Liluth Solros, the Order's first and last Castellon was chosen in her place. Absolon had stepped down from the position of Marshal before and rejoined the leadership of the Rangers as a trusted advisor and founded the Reapers, later called the Wardens,they were a mercenary group led by Absolon in the service of the Duchy and Kingdom, despite the secrecy of the Wardens, the most renowned rangers were part of it. Donovan Freysson II returned as Marshal and in this war the rangers of the Boreal Forest, part of Norland’s forces fought alongside the Ferryman Syndicate against the Empire’s army: The Imperial State Army, The Mercatori Revolutionary Army and The Minister of Justice. From the battles of this war, one marked the Rangers the most, in the beginning of the war, the Imperials marched in Elysium and slaughtered everyone they could find. The only people that felt this tragedy greater than the rangers were the surviving people who now had to life without their loved ones among the living, the people who the Rangers Of Elysium failed to defend. After years of fighting, weeks of waiting on a wall for the enemy to attack and both sides spying on each other, the war ended with the victory for the Imperials. Years of healing and reminiscence had passed, giving way for something else to appear for these warriors to face. Before the war, Norland had made a deal with the Ferrymen, as one should. Part of the deal was that the Ferrymen would get land in the Kingdom and they got the land, used it to build their Keep, right by the river and road that took people, among them merchants, nobles and diplomats to lake Aeda and to Elysium and Varhelm, the Capital of Norland and a famous group of warriors had directed control of the road right at the entrance in the Kingdom. An infamous group of people, the Ferrymen, that if you are to ask them, they shall tell you that their cause is fighting for the common and free people, to liberate them...and now if you are to ask a good part of the nations of Almaris, their description of them is different, they will say that the ferrymen are bandits, mercenaries and their cause is the plunder and the thrill of the fight, respectable reasons too....depending on who you ask, the rangers imagine of the ferrymen was like most nations had on them. And so battles carried between the two, most famous were the sieges on their keep, where not even the united arms of the dwarves of Urguan, Vortice and Norland could not take that damn keep, at least they were able to push the blue-wearing-bandana warriors back in there. Aside from this conflicts, Absolon had made a deal of his own with another group of people, that you could say gold could be found in their blood too, it was the Rustlers, like the Ferrymen, fighters who would rent their service for minas or advertise through raids, captures of important figures and everything to make you famous. Absolon, a man who knew the value of minas and how to acquire them, founding the Black Raven Emporium, the man was among the leaders of Elysium’s military and it’s biggest provider of armory and weaponry. The armor that changed from the first days of the rangers, adding a heavy plate variant and a lighter one. Elysium itself was at a crossroad where the Duchy made the decision to venture beyond the cold forests of Norland, breaking away from the Kingdom. The Duchy of Elysium became independent, wishing to pursue greatness in it’s own right, the Elysians moved to the forests in the South-West, the now gray phoenix stood high on the flag of the rangers new keep in New Elysium, Now everyone one knew that it’s sole defender was the Order Of The Boreal Forest. Naturally changes happened in the duchy, changes in power, ruling and titles, Absolon de Astrea was one to receive a new title, that of Lord Commander of Elysium, the man who was among the first three all those years back, became Elysium’s first. And he would have his old friend, the person who he asked to take one of the places of the first three Head Rangers, Ellanore Nria-Crane, becoming the first Military Chancellor. Good years followed Elysium’s ascension to an independent entity, as well as swift retirements. The Second Age of the Rangers Absolon de Astrea, one of the three who created the Order Of The Boreal Forest, brought the Rangers to serve The Kingdom of Norland, The Duchy of Elysium and set out the premise of how a leader should be. He decided at the top of his heights and above lots of mortal men such him, to raise a toast to himself, his family, the family he had created in the Rangers, and to his fallen brothers and sisters, announcing his retirement as Lord Commander. Head Ranger Tannon, after arriving in New Elysium, gazed at the new city, reminiscence of the past, memories of the good and bad flew through his mind as he stand in front of the palace, his fists clenched and then he smiled, walking away from the palace, Tannon met with Togrim Heartstring-Vanari, the man who he told that he doesn’t want to be a Head Ranger anymore and wanted to see the world, like how he used to do when he was not representing a nation or guild. Togrim shook Tannon’s hand and then walked inside the new keep, as the new Head Ranger but one more was needed, after Ellanore Nria-Crane became the Military Chancellor, another of the Nria-Crane rose through and took the mantle, a dark elf named Jack, the new generation of Head Ranger was born with him. But, like how the spots left by the second generation were filled, so shall a new Lord Commander be chosen. Few years after Absolon de Astrea retired, the assembly of a council was called, with Absolon taking part in deciding who will replace him, at this council representatives of Elysium’s clans attended, the ones who did most of the talk were the Head Rangers, after Elysium’s independence they were called Sentinels and Sentinel Captain, who was the one to take Absolon’s duty and title, he proposed this person, someone who grew up in Old Elysium, who would train with Absolon if he was not training alone, Ellathor Vanari was in question to become Lord Commander. The young elf, son of Amethyst and Lunah Vanari, watched the people who showed support for him and those who were of the opinion that he was too young and inexperienced in leading. After the talks were over, the call for a vote was made, and from that Ellathor Vanari vowed to uphold Elysium’s beliefs at his ceremony, once done, he rose up as Elysium’s second Lord Commander. The Third Age of the Rangers [Art made by @marslol] When Ellathor was close to reaching ten years as Lord Commander and as Elysium’s reach expanded outwards as branches from a great tree, the idea crossed his mind, the idea of the military to change and too, to expand. Ellathor Vanari called the gathering of his military generals, his Decurions, a title used in the past but had been changed. He brought it back, along with new ranks, name and look for the military, The Order Of The Boreal Forest made way for the Elysian Army to take its place in defending Elysium and its people by ensuring the laws and venture out with the wish to continue exploring the realms.

The Elysian Army “The Art of Greatness” The Ranger’s Code Description The Military Hierarchy The Order of the Boreal Forest and other roles in the army Joining The Ranger’s Code. Written by the first Lord Commander of Elysium, Absolon de Astrea, brother of the Duke, founder of the Order of the Boreal Forest. I. If your actions aren’t justified, stop pursuing them. II. Always take the side of morals over the side that’s winning. III. When you feel fear, embrace it. IV. Fight for what you care for, but in a way that others will join you. V. Be free from the past, live in the present, Cultivate the future. VI. Treat others how oneself would like to be treated. VII. A decision made with a calm mind is often the best. VIII. Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle. IX. Only fight when it's for a purpose, defending or being provoked. X. Have good character, character is how you act when no one is watching. "Changing times call for adaptive action. Only with emboldened bond can we ensure our survival, as not mere descendants, but as brothers and sisters in arms. And for the cold, a bottle of whiskey never hurt, either." -Avalor Astasel "To restrict oneself to single-tasked dogmatism is a fool's plight. Only through knowledge of the vastly unperceived and wisdom toward that which is unknown may we truly be prepared for all." -Silas Astasel "So yeh want teh be ah man of worthiness eh? I only have two words yeh should live by.. Pursue greatness, at all costs, better yerself day by day, eventualleh yeh won't even know yer great, but theh songs an' stories told about yeh in the tavern'll speak for yeh." -Absolon "One-Eyed Raven" de Astrea Description. The army of Elysium is the Duchy of Elysium's force against whatever and whoever would dare threated its beliefs, domain or people. Each person, no matter their rank or title bears the duty to enforce of the Duke's rule. The Military Hierarchy. Lord Commander Chosen and swore to the Duke of Elysium, the one with the title bears the duty to defend Elysium, the people, rule and bring Elysium to greatness through the total command of the army and all of the fighting forces. Military Chancellor The Second after the Lord Commander, their extension and help in their duty to Elysium, a Military Chancellor speaks in pairs with the Lord Commander and for the Lord Commander when is not present. Decurion These are esteemed people assigned to serve as Captains, as military advisor to the Lord Commander and to maintain order in the army. Chevalier Translating directly from the Auvergne word for "knight," these brave famed warriors who made their name known in Elysium thought their elevated skill and reputation. Enflammer People honored by Elysium and its citizens as soldier and enforcers of Elysian law that have earned their stripes after going through the rigorous training being an Initiate demands. Initiate Something that always remained through the decades of the military, was the initiate. The one who wishes to join Elysium's might but must go through the training and trials waiting for them. The Order of the Boreal Forest and other Roles in the army. The Order of the Boreal Forest, better known as the Rangers of Elysium, were formed at the beginning of Elysium when the it was still a County in the Kingdom of Norland. Now the rangers are a branch of the Elysian Army, their task remaining the same as before, defending Elysium by being its shadow in Almaris. Other roles in the Elysian Army. While the Elysian Guards can have these roles in their time serving the Duchy, people who are not guards but have other skill, can help the army in the next ways: Quartermaster -- The one assigned to keep the inventory of the army and make sure the guards, no matter the rank, have food and their armor and weapons are repaired and ready for use. Blacksmith -- Weapons and armor makers, often seen in the forge or courtyard, perfecting their craft and Elysium's equipment. Alchemist -- If one creates weapons and armor, the Alchemist can create anything, from different cognitions and potions. Among many things. Medic -- The person who you will meet very often in your life, and will probably buy them a drink at the nearest tavern. The medics are hose trained to keep their allies from succumbing to death with their knowledge in healing. With the Medic there is one rule: Do not piss the Medic. Mage -- Unlike the other roles within the army that can be bounded by a rank, a mage serving Elysium does not have one and is recognized by the special abilities they possess. Joining. If the thought of joining is in your mind, you are welcomed to join in the Art of Greatness. You can fill this paper and send it to Elysium. MC Username: Character Name: Character Race: Character Age: Discord: Or DM to Tannnon#5848, ScarletFrisket#6545, Amethyst_the_Elf#3235, Sunflower#3670, NorthTitan#8271 , Ozark#2665 (If desired)

13th of the First Seed, 54 SA "The Art of Greatness." This year, 54 SA, on the 13th of the First Seed, in the palace of Elysium, the Lord Commander, Ellathor Vanari, in the grace of Duke Eugeo de Astrea shall reveal what himself and the Ministry of Defense worked on for the second half of the decade, The Elysian Army, to the people of Elysium, her allies and friends and to whoever from the other parts of the realm might be in the Duchy. On this occasion, Lord Commander Vanari will present Elysium's new military, the new ranks, the new military hierarchy and what will become of the Rangers of the Order of the Boreal Forest, who have been the protectors of Elysium, as well as its shadows since the Duchy's time in Norland. After the reveal, anyone attending will be welcomed to speak with the Lord Commander and his officers in the festivities that will commence. "In the First Seed, 42 SA, I swore to Duke Eugeo de Astrea and to Elysium that I will do anything in my power to defend Elysium's beliefs, people, domain and at the same time I would bring it to greatness. One year after that ceremony, I can say that things were good in Elysium, and it continued to be like that, but something was not aligning well in my mind. The Rangers of Elysium were the people's protectors and mine, since I was a child. My parents were rangers and when I was of age, I joined the rangers too. And now as I am their leader, I am bestowed with the chance to make them better, greater." This would be an open invitation. And special ones are sent to The United Domain of Vortice, The Iron Uzg, The Crown of Elvendom, Aluria, The Kingdom of Norland and Ephesius Signed, Duke Eugeo de Astrea. Lady Aylin Reede de Astrea, Heir Reget, Minister of Interior and Foreign affairs. Lord Commander of Elysium, Ellathor Vanari . Lady Liluth Solros, Military Chancellor, Head of the Solros clan. Lady Amethyst Vanari, Decurion in the Elysian Army and Head of the Vanari clan. Lord Togrim Heartstring-Vanari, Decurion in the Elysian Army. Lord Volk Mondblume, Decurion in the Elysian Army. Lady Emerald Guenevere, Elysian Post Founder, Event Committee. Lord Esmond Reede de Astrea, Department of Culture Chancellor.

What I hope for LOTC to be:

Skin: Chocolate Pianist Bid: 65 minas Discord: MrIronThing#5848

Skin: Semi-Armoured Bid: 250 minas Discord: MrIronThing#5848 @Xarkly

Skin: Semi-Armoured Bid: 150 minas Discord: MrIronThing#5848

Ellathor Vanari would get ready for the occasion, reading again the invitation from the table, a smile forming on his face.

Ellathor Vanaris hums in thought, seated at the table with Eugeo @Suicidium and Elsil'Ceru @AnonymousAlexa, disappointed in his performance in the last game. "Let's hear it."

[!] Pinned on the noticeboards of nations, settlement and at crossroads there is a note about a type of competition. "Good day or evening! This might be the first time seeing something of this sorts A competition for the ones bold with words To the White Bear tavern you shall travel More to you shall be unraveled. Common has been the tongue used between the races. Used to tell stories from great periods of wars and peace, to the gossips among cities. For this reason, In Elysium, this year at the White Bear tavern of the Snow's Maiden, flyting matches are being held where two competitors will engage into a three round match where a judge will decide the winner. The person who wins three matches will be rewarded a pouch of minas. Let all show signs of talent." -Signed, Ellathor Vanari, Lord Commander of Elysium.

Nice

Ellathor rises before the sun would and walks out of the house with an ink pot in his left hand, making his way to Volfeinz Keep. When he arrives in the courtyard he looks over the noticeboard and reads Aech's letter, after he'd walk closer to read Brian's, making a thoughtful expression form. He enters the keep and sighs in relief as the warm inside made the morning chill fade, walking in the kitchen hall he greets the rangers that would be there with a small smile and wave of his free hand. Ellathor walks in the Lord Commander's office and the places the ink pot on the table, leaning back in his palms against it, he sighs and slowly taps the table with a finger, thinking on the letters his mind was brought to the council meeting regarding the title he now has. " 'Far from perfect'. " He quotes from Aech's letter and hums, raising his gaze from his thoughts. "Who are we not to listen?"

The cavalry charges.

"Thank you" Ellathor Vanari says smiling to one of the couriers as they give him a flyer. He hums reading it "Now would be a good time to visit my old home." Would laugh faintly, raising his gaze from the flyer, the brows slightly furrowed asking himself "I wonder if I still have that blue paint..." RP Name: Ellathor Vanari IGN: MrIronThing

Tannon, arriving in Elysium a few days ago after scouting in the forests of Krugmar and Elveness for months, would be sitting at his desk in Vorfeude Keep at a late hour, drawing a sketch of a ranger armor, smiling as he liked how the sketch was turning out to be. He'd turn his head to a scout that walked out of the lift, holding a missive in his hand and giving it to Tannon, saying "King Sven is dead." Tannon's eyes widen for a moment hearing this, nodding to the scout and gesturing for him to leave and reading the missive. Throwing it on the desk after he red it. He'd take a deep breath as he rested his hand on the desk, clutching his fist and hitting the desk as hard as he could in anger, sighing heavily after he hit the desk, leaning back in his chair.

"It is for decoration" Remi Hari would reply to Vivian as he crosses his arms over his chest, peering at the demands, nodding once. "And a personal invitation from the Emperor of Oren to the palace would be nice...only if you can o' course."

Tannon takes a seat at the meeting table in Vorfeude Keep, resting his feet on the table, reaching with his right hand for the missive. He widens his eyes as he reads it, taking his feet off the table "By this realm...they act like mad dogs" He'd say in a small surprised tone as he scratches his right cheek "But again they hide in the maple forest, as the creatures lurking" He puts the missive on the table before rising up and dons his helmet, leaving the room.

Skin: WastelandBid: 100 minasDiscord: MrIronThing#5848

Tannon reads the missive from a street in Elysium, raising his head to look at the wall. He chuckles, thinking that he waited three days on the wall with more others at his side, waiting for Oren to attack, to rescue their commander "Not bad" He would say before being on his way, the smile of the chuckle still on his expression.

(( Username: MrIronThing )) Name: Tannon Svartvind Event : Olbard solo, Melee

I don't see why this wouldn't be good