⚔️ Norrvakt Reavers | Noble House Norrvakt Guard ️⚔️

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Eirkur Norrvakt, issuing an oath of loyalty to a member of the first House Guard.




History
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The Norrvakt Guard was formed three generations ago by Erikur Norrvakt. Prior to this the family held relationships with various families who in turn would do their part to keep the House Norrvakt safe and secure. However, as Erikur was a strong tactician, he favored a more formal structure of familial defense, as well as defense of the coastal harbors surrounding the island of Nastrond. The first guard was made up of the second sons of those families who were loyal to House Norrvakt and recognized their noble authority over them. The reason for second sons was for the first to take up their family trade upon their fathers passing. With this collective of sons, Erikur Norrvakt brought them into the capital city where he utilized drilling techniques adapted from the School of Skaggers to create a disciplined and loyal House Guard.

At the time of its forming there were no ranks held within the guard and this would continue for the next two generations. By the time of the Young Cub's War the guard was divided between the ruler Vilheim Norrvakt and the claimant Einarr. Following Einarr's victory in the conflict and his appointment as Baron over Nastrond the House Guard was brought back under him, though smaller in size than it had been due to the shift of loyal families under House Norrvakt following the internal war. As a result of this Einarr utilized mercenaries during his tenure as patriarch, favoring their brutality and efficiency over the local farmers, fishermen, and hunters who had made up the House Guard before.


Following Einarr surrendering to become an Imperial Guard the mantle of patriarch passed over several members including his sons and other distant Norrvakt's with claims to the titleage. During this period the House Guard seemingly disappeared, no longer did the local lords dedicate their sons to securing a patriarch that seemingly shifted every other month. The mercenaries in time left as well, viewing the constant change in patriarchy as a sign that House Norrvakt would be falling soon.


Finally, one of Einarr's sons, Henrik, took up the position of patriarch, reestablishing the Barony of Nastrond and House Norrvakt as strong members of the Velheim nobility and the Regalian Empire. Upon his ascension, Lord Henrik appointed Thorvald Norrvakt as his Steward, issuing him the task of assisting in building a strong and modern noble house. During frequent appointments at the Imperial Palace, Thorvald became impressed by the Imperial Guard and their loyalty to the Royal family, believing that such a group could be replicated as a suitable House Guard.


Using his position as an Imperial General, Thorvald Norrvakt laid the groundwork of the modern incarnation of the Norrvakt Guard, employing trained warriors and soldiers to take up arms for the defense of House Norrvakt. Naming himself as the Guard Commander, General Thorvald commands the Norrvakt guard with an iron fist, demanding loyalty and discipline in the face of adversity.

Structure and Ranks

Guard Commander
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The Guard Commander oversees deployment of the guards, as well as organizing, training, and bonding activities to ensure the unit works well together both on duty and off. They are the one directly responsible for determining the conduct of the guard and how they behave is a direct reflection of the Guard Commander and their leadership. This position has been traditionally held by a Norrvakt, originally belonging to the patriarch, but has adjusted to modern times as the position of patriarchy holds more duties and responsibilities.

The current Guard Commander is: Imperial General Thorvald Norrvakt.​

Guardsmen
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Mirrored after the Imperial Guard loyal to the Emperor, the remainder of the Norrvakt House guard consists of Guardsmen themselves. Do not be fooled, they are more than simple guards, each member is put through the greatest tests of devotion and skill to ensure peak performance. Hand selected by the Guard Commander they are the best in their respective fields, being tasked with guarding the Norrvakt family and all holdings belonging to them. Comradery and the bonds of mutual achievement are paramount amongst the guard, while each member excels in different tasks they all are expected to reach their highest potential while employed under the Norrvakt banner.

OOC:
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This is the thread for the Norrvakt House Guard, traditionally known as the Reavers. We are looking for dedicated and trustworthy individuals to serve as guards for the Noble House Norrvakt. These tasks will include accompanying House Norrvakt members to events, in public spaces, and keeping watch over their estate located within the city.

To fill the gaps between these situations we will also be hosting a wide range of activities for characters to build trusts, these can range from spars or going to taverns for drinks, to even more elaborate activities such as hunting events, Velheim wrestling, or any other form of past time.

What we hope to accomplish is a tight knit and fun community both IC and OOC. We want to add life to our House Guard by not having it be a conventional guard, rather, it is a social group that should create lasting and memorable experiences for those who enlist within it.

Application
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IGN:
Character Name:
Character Age:
Character Race:
Character Gender:
Character's Experience or Martial Skill:
Link to Character app (If applicable):
In Character Letter to General Thorvald Norrvakt:

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Current Ranks


Guard Commander

General Thorvald Norrvakt


Guardsmen

Aleskei Kosak
Seraphina von Ebene ​