Recruitment
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As part of his new duties as Master-at-Arms, Aelthas is seen in the commons of Norwick, he stands on a box and tries to get the attention of as many citizens as he can.
Good citizens of Norwick!
This town has had many difficult times, some which have ended, others which have not. The defeat of the Hungry One and the dracolich is a great victory, but not an end to the troubles of the south, it is only a start.
For now, we must do what our enemies are doing, rebuilding our forces for the next encounter. To this end, I am asking any and all willing and capable men and women of Norwick, who have an interest in serving your town, to sign up with the militia today. I will be personally training every person who enlists, pay will be given, bonuses as well for those who go above and beyond in their training and duties.
All interested applicants can either leave word for me at the barracks, or come see me personally. Training begins in a tenday on the fairgrounds.
With that said, he steps off his box and heads off to the militia barracks.
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_Bran, called Redmaw of Vassa is never seen attending Aelthas's training sessions during his recruitment, only passing the grounds far earlier when the frost still lingers heavily in the air, to move towards norwick's farms.
Alone, he moves to a heavy, blunt bladed plow, wrapping the leather straps around his arms in the best grip he can manage as he drags the heavy steel of the plow through the earth, aiding the farmers as he can.
Each exhale drawing forth a gout of steam as he works the feild, the Titanic Vassan warrior stands alone in the feild, before he takes a cloth to his sweat caked skin, glistening in the rising sun. Wandering therafter to the dwarven hold, Stacking rods and plates of steel being worked. Re-aranging anvils and forge components as if passing salt to another.
The dwarves having little further use for the Mountain of a man, He moves to one idle, dark corner of the hold and lifts a heavy anvil up unto his arms. working them up and down a time. before he finally sets the heavy mass of dark iron onto the stone ground with a sound worhty of the greatest thunderclaps.
He returns to the farms to do what he can one last time before he takes his leave to his duties._
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One last time, Aelthas meets the recruits on the fairgrounds, smiling to them all.
I have no doubt that you will all become fine warriors and militia if that's still what you want, but it seems I will not be training you anymore. Enjoy your next trainer and I'll see you out where the adventure is.
With one last smile he walks off, humming lightly to himself, seeming slightly amused.
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::A gruff man seeks out one of the Norwick Guards or Aelthas if hes around.::
"I might be interested in some steady work, you still hiring?"
"if so, I can often be found at the Grapevine, names Derrideous Kain."
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Yuki can be seen comeing to the grounds often on time.
Although it would appear she has trouble with most of her exercises attempting to do them in the way intended by Aelthas as she straps on the armor causing her to run slowly, haveing to stop often to catch her breath and all arround haveing issues with such a weight on her body.
When it comes to swiming and chin ups though away from the armor she tends to do well , moveing fluidly in the water and haveing little trouble with the chin ups.
This stretch of doing well ends fast though as again she attempts to do things as they are presented by picking up one of the swords and clumsily swinging the fake sword arround not seeming to get the hang of it wich more often than not gets her a few good smacks from her oponent , although she keeps trying and sticking to the task presented to her instead of useing her own methods.
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Kabul wathes the training as well, participating on the exercises.
Whenever Rain leaves with a group of new recruits, he follows them, from some distance, and away from their eyes. His always watchfull for enemies and his bow waiting on his hand.
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Cyrian stands with Dwin watching the training, but rather then looks of approval he seems to have a slight frown, after the second rounds of laps begin he stops watching and heads south into the rawlins, a look of disapproval on his face.
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Celestria watches the goings on from a distance with a slight, knowing smile. She speaks to no one, simply watches for a bit of time each day
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Rain one by one takes groups of four out for field patrols and skills assessment. She briefs recruits on current battle formations, survival training, and special tactics. She watches for how well they function under pressure, judging the recruits based on their team work, communication, and ability to adapt in combat.
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Hannibal does all he is asked to do, nothing more, nothing less. He shows up at precisely the same time as Aelthas and waits for instruction. It 'twould appear he is but an average militia member. The very meat and potatoes that makes up a force.
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The Chancellor occasionally watches from the hill near the Great Hall. He is usually accompanied by another dwarf in a Gold Cloak.
The two watch the progress, and occasionally take notes on some of the recruits that seem to be taking to the exercises better than others.
It is said that he feels the Militia is doing just fine, despite some of the recent departures. "Trimming the fat" is an expression he's apparently used more than once recently.
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_Saria is there almost as early as Aelthas, also taking up training patterns before everybody gets there.
Though a few grumbles can be heard, when it is seen she doesn't have any armour at all to do laps in, she silences them by filling a pack with large rocks and running with it.
She is uncomplaining during all the exercises, not eating, and taking only small sips of the water when offered.
Her biggest obstacle seems to be the padded swords. After awkwardly flailing it for a little bit; she tucks it over her shoulder and lays into her partners with fist and foot. Though she doesn't hesitate to bite, knee or elbow when chance presents itself. Likewise armourless, she displays great agility, and skill in blocking blows or stepping past them easily.
She is there early the next morning, smiling and warming up ready for the new day._
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Every hour or so, when she has a spare moment, Albry inspects the recruits' progress throughout the day, correcting their stances and sword motions when needed. She speaks quietly with Aelthas after each round she makes before continuing with other business.
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Toilir shows up in full gear and manages to keep up with or ahead of most of the taller folk in the exercises. When the padded swords are handed out he lets out a loud laugh but takes up the sword and joins in on the sparring.
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_As promised, within a tenday Aelthas is on the fairgrounds, well before the sun rises. He seems to go about his own training patterns as he waits for the new recruits to show up.
As a few slowly start to come in, he seems to get to business right away. The first thing to happen is laps around the fairgrounds in full armor and weaponry, this continuing on for over an hour before he seems to give the recruits a short break and a small drink of water. In a short time though, the armor they wear is ordered to be stripped and he takes them off to the east of Norwick for an hour of swimming.
The swimming might be a temporary relief as the cold water soothes the recruits, but soon enough after it, he has them back running laps once again around the fairground in armor, before he sends them off to a few of the trees, to take turns doing chin ups on them, the whole time saying if they don't pull up all the way, he'll start lighting fires under their feet. These exercises seem to continue till at least midday, before he orders them all to relax on the grass and a meal is brought to them along with some water.
While he sits with the recruits, he takes some time out to speak with them, not touching his food as he talks._
The point of being militia is to defend your home, not any one person within it. All are equally important. You serve the Realm as a whole. Take a look around at all the people around the town when you walk the streets, get to know them, treat them decently. This isn't about personal power or wealth, you could make more gold being adventurers and likely get more powerful. You need to care, care enough to offer your services and possibly to die for the people of this town.
If this isn't for you, you should save yourself the trouble and pain you'll be feeling while training.
After some more casual talk if any comes or questions, Aelthas jumps up and heads off to a crate, tossing padded sparring swords on the ground, ordering them all to grab one and pick a partner.
Now, you won't go easy on your partner, they'll get bruises, but that's part of learning. Watch what I do and try to repeat it. We'll start simple.
_He spends a bit of time showing them a series of parrying moves, as well as attacks, then orders them to go at each other as if their lives depended on it. Unlike with the other exercises, he doesn't take part in this, he simply watches and walks up and corrects them as he sees them doing something wrong, or tending to any bad injuries they might receive.
After a few hours of sparring and nodding like he is satisfied with what has been accomplished for the day, he dismisses them all and tells them to show up the same time tomorrow to repeat it all._
//Any pc recruits can post on what they do, as can the DM's if any npc recruits show up.
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Albry simply chuckles after hearing Dietrick.
Naturally, that is me. The cowardly leader that does nothing but cringe behind others in the face of danger. That's why I've been in command of this militia for years, and fought countless perils.
Shakes her head with another soft chuckle before heading after Aelthas.
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@65e95fc2b3=Archon_Prime:
Hammerhand mumbles to nobody in particular.
"The Legion protects Norwick too.. and we have free ale."Benji adjusts his glasses and smirks.
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Hammerhand mumbles to nobody in particular.
"The Legion protects Norwick too.. and we have free ale."
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When Dietrick hear of the news, he calmly expresses his own personal opinions:
"Dietrick ave' many times fight to protect Norwick in past. Was once Norwick militia and left on good will. After dracolich battle, present militia commander Albrayana with guardsman Locrian, say very nasty things to Dietrick, even things not true to discredit him. Stuff like how he was kicked out of militia which is not true. Dietrick just likes say this is the Norwick militia of now, they can turn they backs on people who once work side with and help them and the town. If people wants help norwick, can help as free man, but to help by joining the norwick militia of now, Dietrick not recommends. If any wants go under Albrayana's leadership, be prepared get barked much at, but also prepare leader will not stand at front when danger is big."
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Grak waits until Aelthas has left and snickers after his recent speech
"When dis town become cesspool fer all filth und refuse frem da large-town, eh? Grak's crystal-clear memory easily recalls dat dis very same grunt got imself kickeds outs und banished frem da large-town militia force just few moons ago. Now, dem local militia easily embraces imself even knowing dat dem grunt changes dem allegiance faster dan direction of da wind. Obviously trustworthy allegiance bes nay requirements fer grunts who get taken inta this rag-tag group who bes upholding laws ere, eh?"
