Friedrichian Band

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The Friedrichian Band Standard of the Friedrichian Band Headquarters: Fort Ulrich Languages: Common Rozanian Religion: Canonism Organization: Knightly Order for hire Grandmaster: Hannes Steelguard Historical Era: Redclyfian Revitalization Era Preceded by: Grand Principality of Redclyf Succeeded by: N/A

The Friedrichian Band is a group of knights sharing various origins although commonly one of Redclyfian descent. It was founded by Hannes Steelguard and his fellow companions in 145 S.A, deciding to take up arms to fight in foreign wars yet also against the agents of Iblees. The band throughout it's short ongoing history has remained rather small although this has not stopped them from taking part in active conflicts such as the Elven Jungle War, where their founder took the role of general during the siege of the Nevaehlen capital.

History

Founding

Founded in 145 S.A by Hannes Steelguard, the band soon pinned a missive to the realms of Canondom calling for them to act upon the priest killings by darkspawn and xionists alongside the all around depraved actions within the city of Lurin. Their missive gained lots of support within canondom and soon led to the holy mother church sending a diplomatic party to the city which made it legal for canonists to perfrom inquisition within the city aslong as they had a permit. The band went on several expeditions into the city in which they tested the populace for darkspawn before later obtaining a stronghold in the lands of the Uruk. As they gained the stronghold in the Iron Horde, they soon found themselves fighting with the uruks against the Druids of Nevaehlen alongside the high elves of Haelunor. They fought willingly and eagerly, serving in both the Battle of Grubnakh’s Charge alongside the Siege of Nevaehlen, the latter being where their Grandmaster and founder led the forces of the band alongside the Iron Horde into the walls and later, victory. While they did fight viscously in each battle, they did not sport many men and only making up a small percentage of the overall army.

Warbound Expansion

During this period, the Friedrichian Band found themselves thrust into the crucible of not one, but two distinct conflicts, each of paramount significance. The outbreak of the Third Usurper's War, catalyzed by the declaration of war issued by the King Szymon of Cahir (Third Usurper's War) upon the Alliance of Arms, set in motion a momentous series of events. This declaration reverberated far and wide, causing many to join the friedrichian band and aid them in their battle against the Cahir invasion. However, the band's soon found themselves ensnared in the tumultuous currents of the Orcish Civil War, an internecine conflict that raged within the very heart of the Iron Horde, their own liege, The Orcish Civil War was ignited by a large-scale rebellion within the Iron Horde, led by numerous vassals (Including the Friedrichian Band) who perceived existing leadership as tyrannical. In a powerful "Declaration of Rebellion," the rebels questioned the shifting values within the Iron Horde and challenged the refusal to uphold the time-honored tradition of a Rex title challenge, invoking the spirit of Krug, the progenitor of orcs. Amid these events, a strategic alliance was formed between the House of Pinemaw and the Friedrichian Band. On the 21st of the First Seed, Year 1948 of Imperial Time, the Pinemaw Independent Brigade was established as an extension of this alliance. Their mission: to serve alongside the Friedrichian Band and support them in the Rebellion against the Rex

Ranks

• Grandmaster
  - Appointed by the former Grandmaster
  - Commands the Band
  - Trains & Teaches the band
  - Organises Events
  - Does Leader stuff
• Sergeants
  - Appointed by the Grandmaster
  - There are three Sergeants
  - Focuses on training Man-at-Arms
  - Command lower ranks
• Veterans
  The Veterans as they are called are the elite and seasoned knights of the band, having served for an extended period of time alongside alongside retaining the respect and trust of everyone within the Friedrichian Band. They are the next in line to be made Sergeants and until then serve as the prime example to the lower ranks
• Man-At-Arms
  The Man-At-Arms make up the bulk of the band, having varying ranges of skill level and time of service. They obey the orders given to them and are aided in learning and growing into capable veterans, if they live long enough...
• Squires
  The squires are the youngest members within the Friedrichian band, being children who has been taken in by the band to be trained into proper knights and soldiers. They are tought various things regarding the life they will live but it is not uncommon for them to see combat.

Code of Conduct

The comrades of the Friedrichian band uphold a creed. The fundamental belief of this creed is to undertake everything with the goal of upholding the GLORY OF GOD and their own honor. From accepting a challenge of combat to doing mundane tasks. To living according to the scrolls and the examples of the Exalted. There is though a more solid code of conduct which they abide by. Their actions are based off of this most of the time:

I. Knight, you are a warrior serving the GLORY OF GOD with Honour and Loyalty

II. Each Knight is your brothers-in-arms whatever his nationality, race or culture may be. You show him the same solidarity that links a family together for we all belong to the family of CANON.

III. Respect for GOD and traditions, devotion to GOD, discipline and comradery are your strengths, courage and loyalty are your virtues.

IV. You are a warrior of GOD. Show this through your always dignified yet modest behavior and through your diligence.

V. The mission is sacred, you carry it out until the end and, if necessary in the field, at the risk of your own life.

VI. In combat, act with righteous passion for our LORD GOD, and never abandon your dead, your wounded, or your arms.

VII. At all times speak the truth. Only the great deceiver IBLEES and DARKSPAWN deal in lies.

VIII. To keep faith.

IX. Never turn your back on an equal or inferior foe. You are the sword of GOD and you shall cleanse the mortal plain of SIN & VERMIN.

X. Protect the weak and defenseless of CANONDOM. Be their shield and spear by seeking out evil and purging it.

Military Records

• Elven Jungle War | 147 S.A - 150 S.A
  • The 12th of the Grand Harvest, 148 S.A - Silver State of Haelun'or () Battle of Grubnakh’s Charge Cove of Nevaehlen - Victory
  • The 16th of the Grand Harvest, 150 S.A - Silver State of Haelun'or () Siege of Nevaehlen Cove of Nevaehlen - Victory

• Third Usurper's War | 150 S.A - Present

• Orcish Civil War | 152 S.A - Present

() = which side they fought on