Post by Grim on Dec 28, 2017 4:36:10 GMT
Force Name: Warden's of the Phoenix
Force Leader: Aurora Ravaphine
Force Location: TBD - Luska
Force Description: Free Company
Summary: Built originally from the personal retainers of the Ravaphine household of yore. The band was created originally so they could earn money as they ran from their homes of old. After much building and work the company has since earned a reputation that is unrivaled by most. The Warden's are known for remaining as neutral in conflicts as much as possible and instead work on keeping caravans both on land and sea protected from bandits and their ilk. The Warden's maintain a small and sizable fleet that is used either as escorts or to move and collect forces aboard. While most units that make up the forces are now Trevast natives, many of the officers and knights tend to be descendants of the original retainers or others from Eskana that want to be with familiar customs. The overall goal is to one day take the Free Company home to again place the Ravaphine family to their lands, each contract is written so that should the event ever happen the solider can choose to be paid out or to join as a proper retainer to the family.
As far as the general culture the main ideals are uphold the contract, complete the contract, and get paid. If possible any leads that could help them in returning home are rewarded but not to place the contract in danger. The Ravaphine family has instilled a sense of honor, though a woe be the fools that try to change the contract or take advantage of the general nature of the Company. Generally speaking, the company when out does not act outside the bounds of the contract and if asked to work outside the bounds of the contract, it generally requires a rewrite or addendum to the contract.
Modifiers:
"Its in the contract." +1 Loyalty, +1 Logistics
"The Professionals" -1 Army
Point Allocation:
Army: (3 - 1)= 2
Logistics: (3 + 1)= 4
Loyalty: (2 + 1) = 3
Navy: 3
Culture: The company tends to stay within the bounds of the contract and almost never request changes unless the Customer requests changes that go counter to the original contract. As far as general set up goes its fairly set up to be egalitarian and ran with a meritocratic undertone. Those that lead need to prove they can lead and anyone can stay as long as they can do the work. This has lead to some queer glances based on the varied troops with in the ranks of the group. However all are trained and fairly well equipped.
History: TBA - WIP
Army: 2000 spread out among various over arching groups
- Peace Keepers
Peace Keepers are the basic troops of the Warden's, They are trained(both with their main and swordsmanship) and those that cant afford armors will generally be provided some sort of breast plate or mail. The Peace Keepers are a mix of archers, crossbowman and spear and pikeman. These soldiers are the main units granted out on contracts to the the various customer for most jobs including town guard, carvan guard, and establishment protection. - Wardens
While Peace Keepers are generally foot infantry, the Wardens are mostly cavalry armed with lances and bows. Well trained and well supplied these are the usual protection for caravans that are going rather far from their homes. In order to keep them supplied the Ravaphines purchased a horse farm to help supplement the horses for the Wardens. Most if not all members of the Warden's where some sort of plate armor and generally have some sort of protection for their horse. - Phoenix Guard
The elite of the elite, these are the household guards of the group and of the Ravaphine Family. They are the smallest but most elite units, generally only sent out on VIP missions or if the entire company has been hired. They all come in plate armor and are well versed in their weapons of choice either bows or lance upon horse and when dismounted based on which ever weapon they have trained with.
Navy: Made up of lighter and heavy Caravels, Generally making the ships built more for speed then combat but all hands are well prepared for combat and have proven themselves capable given their faster speed and excellent handling when sailing into the wind.