The conception of the famed Wulfsrudel occurred during the reign of Algar Howlester, the first established Howlester Margrave of Cannsmere, located in the north-most reaches of Gallovia. Created for the sole purpose to provide protection against those who would oppose the Howlesters, especially the Gallovian brigands and the notorious skagger raiders, the Wulfsrudel were soon entrusted as a privileged and esteemed retinue, belonging to Algar specifically; their freedom extending beyond those in the Howlester armies. Credited with saving the late Margrave Algar's life at the Battle of the Galloors, the group of Wulfsrudel's accomplishments were soon rewarded--granted their own personal sets of Howlingsteel Silverwolf armor, honor and fame rising to relevance. Anymore who emerged from the armies as an independent, strong, and steadfast warrior could be granted a position in the esteemed Wulfsrudel; Algar ensured that all of the guards who bore the Silverwolf armor were properly trained. Hiring skilled fighters from across the Archipelago, the Margrave Algar assured their skills were kept sharp; talented fighters being their whetstones for both body and mind, enhancing their knowledge against several sorts of fighting styles, and even more so how to counter them. Viridian Knights, Turall Bladesmen, and even the Skaggers of the North were welcomed among the ranks of the Wulfsrudel, united with a single goal: Serving with blade and blood at the behest of the Noble House of Howlester. The Wulfsrudel set themselves apart from the common levy soldier not for their combat skill, but the undying loyalty they pledge to their liege lord. They swear an oath of fealty for life or are temporarily contracted, and utilise themselves in securing the safety and security of House Howlester in exchange for a lavish lifestyle, and access to the family's pristine castles and luxuries. This oath remains bound to them until death, or through negative forces which incline them to permanent dismissal. Those whom are contracted cannot exceed the rank of Wulfsrudel Guard.
There are two available variants of the standard-issue Wulfsrudel armour, the heavy armour variant, and the light armour variant. The heavy armour is largely considered standard and will be issued unless the light armour is requested due to inability to wear it from training style preference.
Wulfsrudel heavy armour with the helmet
Wulfsrudel heavy armour without the helmet
The Wulfsrudel Heavy armour is standard-issue Howling Steel, complete with a plate cuirass and chain hipguard as per regulation. The rest of the uniform is Howlester coloured cloth and padding to cover modesty while remaining within the law.
Wulfsrudel light armour does not come with a helmet.
The Wulfsrudel light armour is padded cloth in combination with hardened leather covering the torso, free from steel and chain to maintain free-mobility and to prevent the wearer from being encumbered. Dyed in the Howlester colours.
Modification of the uniform is strictly disallowed without permission of the Wulfrsudel Commander or the patriarch.
The leader and highest authority of the Wulfsrudel, they are above all other ranks and set the standard for all those below them. The proper way to address them on-duty is "Ser" or " Commander" by those under them.
- Held by: Aldwyn Howlester.
- Duties and authority:
- Maintaining and leading the whole of the House guard, including organizing meetings, agendas, and issuing commands. Having complete authority and control over the Wulfsrudel only matched by the Patriarch.
- The authority to demote, promote, and recruit anyone within the Guard at a moments notice without consultation.
- The authority to set rules and regulations as seen fit to ensure effectiveness and loyalty throughout all members.
- The responsibility of issuing punishments to those who act in a wrongful manner, either illegally or acting against the interests of the house.
- The responsibility of ensuring that the whole of the Wulfsrudel remains effective in protecting and guarding the Howlesters. Including upholding training regiments and exercises.
The right and left hands of the Commander, respectively, also known as sub-commanders, are the highest rank below the Commander after having earned the Commander's trust completely. There will only ever be two at any given time and both hold the same authorities and duties despite differing names. The proper way of addressing one on-duty is either "Ser/madame" or "Swordbearer/Shieldbearer" respectively by those under them.
- Sword held by: Shae Wren @flareskies
- Shield held by: Havindar the Dwarf. @jhtpo1
- Duties and authority:
- Assisting the Commander in leading the Wulfsrudel, such as hosting meetings, setting agendas, and issuing commands. Their authority can only be overruled by the Commander and the Patriarch.
- The authority to promote and demote anyone under their rank but must consult each other to promote up a Captain or demote a Captain, if there isn't a second, the Patriarch or Commander must be consulted first. Also responsible for recruitment and has the authority to recruit anyone without consultation provided they follow the requirements.
- The authority to set rules and regulations as seen fit to ensure effectiveness and loyalty, but must consult each other to set a rule in place. If there isn't a second, must consult the patriarch or Commander for confirmation first.
- The responsibility of issuing punishments to those who act in a wrongful, either illegally or acting against the interests of the house.
- The responsibility of ensuring that the Wulfsrudel remains effective in protecting and guarding the Howlesters at all times. This means hosting training regiments and exercises, acting as the masters-of-arms of sorts, and making certain everyone fits the bill and is active.
Trusted members of the Wulfsrudel, the leadership of the House Guards who are usually promoted after having proved themselves to their higher-ups, either the Sword and shield, the Commander, or the Patriarch. They also require the respect of the other guards as they're responsible for directly leading and guiding them. The proper way of addressing one of this rank on-duty is simply "Captain" by those under them.
Held by: Shirina Night.
Duties and authority:
- Managing the guards under them by issuing commands, encouraging others to be better, organizing them, and hosting meetings. Their authority can be overruled by the Commander, Sword and Shield, and the Howlesters as a whole, with the Commander and Patriarch overruling any other Howlester.
- The authority to raise trainees/recruits up to a fully-fledged member without consultation. They are also capable of recruiting members but require definite confirmation from one of the leading figures.
- The responsibility of issuing punishments to those who break rules or act wrongfully, and reprimanding bad behaviour.
- Assisting in making certain that all of the guards remain effective, having the authority to host training sessions as they wish, encouraging activity, and upholding the physical fitness of the guards.
The standard house guard for the Howlester family, these are fully-fledged members capable of using the rights granted by law.
Held by: Johanna Anne Sauer, Zoe Stamontia, Alan Rosberg, Fiona the Punisher, Julius Cormac.
Duties:
- Protecting the Howlesters from any threats posed upon them and listening to orders from higher-ups and Howlesters obediently. Expected to be active and give notice when unable to be active.
- Allowed to suggest meetings, ideas, and recruitment possibilities to higher-ups and those who wish to may even host training. Those that go above and beyond are likely to be recognized for their efforts.
The yet untrained or untested/unproven members of the guard, without any of the rights provided by law due to not yet being proven or just still in training.
Held by: Perth-Sterk-enn, Deuvrog Ironbraids.
Duties:
- Training to where they are fit to serve properly, or just being active enough to warrant full-fledged status. Once they're capable or proven, they will be promoted up to a full guard.
- The right to freely access, traverse, and maintain quarters in Howlester Castle.
- The right to utilise Howlester Castle's courtyard's for training purposes.
- The right to wear A chest-plate up to plate armor of any kind. (arms/neck/head may not be armored)
- The right to wear a chain-mail hip-guard. (legs/feet/neck may not be armored)
- The right to bear weapons in open carry, but not military grade.
- The right to defend their patrons from aggression.
- The right to perform and transfer citizen arrests on attackers against said patrons.
- The right to defend any member of a Noble household from aggression.
Limitations
- May not be a member of another House Guard.
- May never act as the aggressor and may only defend during attacks.
- May be a member of a guard charter, but won't provide any House Guard points if doing so.
Applying to the Wulfsrudel is quite easy and simple, you may fill out the following application with a letter addressed to the appropriate person, either the Patriarch or the Commander. @EmperorMoose and @BullyTheScroofy respectively. Alternatively, you may approach said persons or any Howlester IG to go about it purely ICly if preferred.
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