The Sworn Brotherhood

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Founding date
January 5th, 2015
Goal
The Extermination of the forces of the Dark Lord
Main area of operations
Middle-Earth
Kinship type
Mixed
Friends/Allies
Thane Theodvan and Korgaano
Rivals/Enemies
The Dark Lord Sauron and the Forces of Evil
Kinship status
Dormant (not recruiting)
Recruiting Officer(s)
Dorvairse, Haschirgael, Burwod, Athios, Vasilissa, Davok

Background

Middle Earth is under siege by the Dark Lord! We Free Peoples of The Sworn Brotherhood defend Middle Earth, its people and lands. By the early T.A. 3000, Gondor was the strongest of free nations that opposed Sauron, although it's military prowess had declined from it's heyday and Gondor itself weakened by the Great Plague and the Kin-strife. Gondor had a sizable army and navy, and had several battalions of armed men often operating behind enemy lines. One such group was a company of a four hundred knights, led by Commander Dorvairse Ordthrain, who managed to retake some key points and outposts during his time as commander. The company was known as ”The Sworn Brotherhood”. Around August 4, T.A. 3003 in southern Ithilien, Dorvairse was leading a force of four men across the field when he spotted a Haradrim scout and sent a small band of men to handle him. They did succeed, but a nearby warband of haradrim could hear them from a distance, they arrived with a large band of warriors, countless archers and many lancers which managed to take them all down, most of Dorvairse's men were killed and Dorvairse himself grievously wounded. Dorvairse blamed himself for the loss of each life he had lost that day.

Dorvairse carried the name with him in his heart, but the Order of the Sworn Brotherhood was not established until years later, in T.A. 3015, when he banded together with eleven people in Dol Amroth: His wife Haschirgael whom was a Noldo, a Rohirrim Thane, Theodvan Goldenshield and his daughters;Theawynn and Lythela. Dunedain Rangers; Jorgon Erefen and his father Ranesora. Wizard and Historian Korgaano. Two elves named Aarngeir and Agnaika, And two skin changers named Jarlor and Aaverie. On October 17 they pledged an oath to each other and the Order of the Sworn Brotherhood was born.

In their early days the Brotherhood provided protection against Sauron's evil forces for the free people of Middle-Earth. They served as scouts, spies, soldiers, couriers and guides, and followed Dorvairse and his wife Haschrigael to Eriador when they moved there. During their stay at imladris before moving further west to their current dwellings, Burwod the son of Dorvairse and Haschirgael was born and raised in Rivendell. Dorvairse had met with the leader's of Thorin's Hall, forming a friendship between him, his order and the dwarves, after much effort and negotiations. Upon gaining friendship with the dwarves of the blue mountains, he acquired a dwarven stronghold a short distance westward of Thorin's Hall to serve as the headquarters of the Order and started recruiting and training more promising individuals into their fold. Within two years the Order had grown to it's current size. Will you stand with us as we fight to restore peace to the freefolk?

(Rank 9, Med-Heavy RP. We are friendly and help each other with crafting/quests/instances. Open to all races/genders. New players always welcome. For more info or an invite to the kinship, please send one of the recruiting officers an In-game mail or a mail here in LA.)


Kinship Ranks & Roles


Ranks

Initiate
Has recently joined the Order of the Brotherhood and has begun training or learning about the order under supervision of a Vanguard.

Apprentice
Has trained or been recognized by the Vanguards or Leaders of the Order as successfully completing the Initiation trails into the brotherhood and moved to the next rank and is eligible to receive missions by Vanguards and sent with a companion to do them. 

Novice
Has trained enough and has been recognized by the Vanguards or Leaders of the Order that has successfully completing enough missions and proven enough loyalty to the Order. They are able to go on missions alone and without companions or need supervision.

Lieutenant
Has completed training in the arts of combat and warfare well enough to partake in many dangerous missions. But still has much to learn and experience to gain within the Order. This rank begins to start earning merit of the order tokens. The Bronze Token of Merit.

Captain
Recognized as a captain when a member of the order has received enough Merit Tokens of The Sworn Brotherhood.

Guardsman
Recognized as a Guardsman when a member of the order has received enough Merit Tokens of The Sworn Brotherhood.

Commander
Recognized as a Commander when a member of the order has received enough Merit Tokens of The Sworn Brotherhood. Commanders are able to command flanks of soldiers if available. Members of the Order that hold this rank are well respected and have experienced much within the time served in the Brotherhood.

Officer
Recognized as an Officer when a member of the order has received enough Merit Tokens of The Sworn Brotherhood. This rank begins to start earning the next tier of merit tokens. The Silver Token of Merit. Officers are able to command flanks of soldiers if available. Members of the Order that hold this rank are well respected and have experienced much within the time served in the Brotherhood.

Regent
Recognized as a Regent when a member of the order has received enough Merit Tokens of The Sworn Brotherhood. Regents are able to command flanks of soldiers if available. Members of the Order that hold this rank are well respected and have experienced much within the time served in the Brotherhood.

Master Guardsman
Recognized as a Master Guardsman when a member of the order has received enough Merit Tokens of The Sworn Brotherhood. Master Guardsman are able to command battalions of soldiers if available. They are also able to command ranks of siege weaponry such as Catapults and Ballista when available. Members of the Order that hold this rank are well respected and have experienced much within the time served in the Brotherhood.

Paladin, First Rank
Recognized as a Paladin of the First Rank when a member of the order has received enough Merit Tokens of The Sworn Brotherhood. Members of the order whom hold this rank begin to receive the final tier of Merit Tokens. Gold plated Tokens of Merit.

Paladin, Second Rank
Recognized as a Paladin of the Second Rank when a member of the order has received enough Gold Plated Tokens of Merit.

Paladin, Third Rank
Recognized as a Paladin of the Third Rank when a member of the order has received enough Gold Plated Tokens of Merit.

Paladin, Fourth Rank
Recognized as a Paladin of the Fourth Rank when a member of the order has received enough Gold Plated Tokens of Merit.

Paladin, Fifth Rank
Recognized as a Paladin of the Fifth Rank when a member of the order has received enough Gold Plated Tokens of Merit.

Master Paladin
Recognized as a Master Paladin when a member of the order has received the highest amount of Gold Plated Tokens of Merit, a ceremony is held when a member reaches this rank. Master Paladins have great influence in the Order's dealings, Is trusted and has proven their loyalty many times. This is the highest rank and highest honor one can receive within the Order. They are also masters of combat and proven strategic battle commanders and flank commanders. Those within this rank are to be treated with the utmost respect. Those whom are also given this rank have experience many trials, missions, battles during their service in the Brotherhood. 

Ringleader
Co Leaders and highly honored commanders within the Order.

Grand Master
Leader Of The Brotherhood.


Roles & Titles


Special Titles
Special Ranks are bestowed upon members of the order only by the Grand Master. The ranks that are used are taken by the Grandmaster from the ranks of Gondor. As a Gondorian himself, he drew inspiration to keep some part of his homeland with himself and his new kindred.

Steward
The Steward has the ability to recruit members, and promote them if the leaders of the brotherhood at away for along time. The maximum rank a Steward may promote a member of the order to is Commander. Stewards act as a leader of the brotherhood while the Grandmaster and Heir is away. The Steward is usually chosen by the Grandmaster only. Stewards make most of the major decisions (with the Grandmaster's leave) in the Order, who pass them on to the Captains of The Sworn Brotherhood and its Ringleaders.

Citadel Guard
The Citadel Guards are those whom are chosen to keep the Stronghold and its other Fortresses or Outposts guarded and oversees the defensive structures and keeps them maintained and battle ready. These are examples of loyal and skillful members of the Order.

Fountain Guard
These are the elite, chosen to serve and protect the Grandmaster and his family. They act as military police and guardsmen, as well. They are recommended from the regular hosts by their captain, and personally chosen by the Grandmaster

Family Member
Those whom hold this title are Members of House Ordthrain and those chosen by the House Master and or the Heir to be a member of the house as an honored brother or sister.

Heir Of The Order
Held by the First Born child of the Grandmaster as Heir to the Leadership of the Brotherhood.

Ally Of The Order
Held by the Allies of the Brotherhood, such as Theodvan, Thane of Rohan and his daughters Theawynn and Lythela. Also included in this role would be Korgaano the Wizard.

Titles

Oracle - Recorders of the history of the brotherhood. Key events, memories, promotions, conflicts, deaths of kinsman, battles, historic moments. They are like chroniclers and or scribes, Recording the moments of the brotherhood.
Guide - Masters of direction. They know the lands and the wilds of middle-earth. Able to lead and guide others of the brotherhood and make strategic direction. 
Scout - Masters of the art of spying, stealth, able to perform excellent reconnaissance and info gathering. 
Vanguard - Trainers of the new kinsman of the brotherhood. (Initiates). Trains them until reaching Apprentice. 
Farseer - Wise and powerful wizards and Masters of the arts of element use, lore keepers, masters of hidden knowledge, ancient masters. Advisers.
Caretaker - Those trained in the arts of healing. Healers in the Brotherhood. Tends to the Injured in the Brotherhood's House of Healing located near the Stronghold (Soon)
Elder - Oldest member in the brotherhood. Those whom have proven to achieve the highest honors and ranks in addition to being in the brotherhood for a very long time. (Game Years). 


Map Of Rekstrom in Thorin's Hall Homesteads



Members Of The Order


Dorvairse - Grandmaster - Husband to Haschirgael - Father to Burwod
Haschirgael - Ringleader - Wife to Dorvairse - Mother to Burwod
Burwod - Heir Of The Order - Son of Dorvairse and Haschirgael
Korgaano - Farseer - Adviser of the Order - Maia
Ranesora - Vanguard - Father to Jorgon - Scout
Jorgon - Vanguard - Son of Ranesora - Scout
Aaverie - Regent - Skin Changer 
Jarlor - Regent - Skin Changer
Lythy - Apprentice - 
Hellrien - Novice
Theodvan - Ally of the Order - Thane in the Westmark, Commander of 900 Rohirrim, Father of Theawynn and Lythela Goldenshield.
Theawynn - Ally of the Order - Shieldmaiden, Daughter of Thane Theodvan, Elder sister of Lythela
Lythela - Ally of the Order - Young warrior, Daughter of Thane Theodvan, Younger sister of Theawynn
Kerberrus - Ally of the Order - Soldier and First Marshall to Thane Theodvan, Adviser to Theawynn and Lythela
​Valhallie - Ally of the Order - Elven Warrior - Mother to Haschirgael


Merits


Merit Of The Sworn Brotherhood
Merit Tokens of the Order are bestowed upon members in reward of great deeds performed. Such as completing missions set by Vanguards, Ringleaders and or the Grandmaster of the Order. Also, Surviving or partaking in battles, defensive skirmishes, training new initiates to apprentice, gaining high reputation with the Leaders of the Order, getting large numbers of supplies for the brotherhood's key points and many other things that might spark as a great deed by the Leaders of the Order. 

Bronze Plated Token Of Merit
The first tier of Merits that are able to be bestowed upon a member at start of Lieutenant Rank. Ranks: Captain, Guardsman and Commander all receive this Token. The maximum number of Bronze Tokens a member of the Order may hold until the next Tier is 500.

Silver Plated Token of Merit
The second tier of Merits that are able to be bestowed upon a member at start of Officer Rank. Ranks: Regent and Master Guardsman all receive this Token. The maximum number of Silver Tokens a member of the order may hold until the next Tier is 1000.

Gold Plated Token of Merit
The final tier of Merits that are able to be bestowed upon a member at start of Paladin of the First Rank. Paladin of the First rank until Paladin of the Fifth rank all receive this Token. The maximum number of Gold Tokens a member of the order may hold until the last rank of the brotherhood achievable is 2000.


FAQs


Question: How can i join the kinship rp?
Answer: You will first have to meet with the recruiting officer of the brotherhood, which would be the Heir of the Order and any others whom are titled as Vanguard. 

Question: Is this military rp or mixed between military and social rp like having festivals in character?
Answer: Both. We do ceremonies based on rank promotions, military rp due to the leader of the kinship being Gondorian/Númenórean. And eventually when there is a peaceful moment (where we count lotro festivals time as peaceful) we will hold festivals in character too.

If you have any other questions after reading this thread, please ask one of our recruiting officers and we will answer it to the best of our ability.


Additional Kinship Information


Lifespan Rank: Nine
Eligible Races: All - Men, Elves, Dwarves and Hobbits


Biography/Background Setup


To those whom are roleplayers in our kinship and partake in our Saga, we ask of you to set up a Laurelin Archives account and use that as your background and character info place.

Be sure to set up how many merits you have received within the brotherhood like shown below:

Bronze Plated Merit Tokens of the Order: (# of Tokens)
Silver Plated Merit Tokens of the Order: (# of Tokens)
Gold Plated Merit Tokens of the Order: (# of Tokens)

A good template to follow for your LA Background (In the Background Text Box at the Top):

The Sworn Brotherhood Status:
Current Rank: (Your Rank)
Title: (If you hold one)
Bronze Plated Merit Tokens of the Order: (# of Tokens)
Silver Plated Merit Tokens of the Order: (# of Tokens)
Gold Plated Merit Tokens of the Order: (# of Tokens)


OOC Note


We are kinship with our focus on the defence of the free folk. Our purpose is to serve people of Middle-Earth in whatever ways they deem fit, whether by defending common lands or partaking in a great battle to defend Gondor or Rohan or any other land. We currently seek Men, Elves, Dwarves and Hobbits to join our ranks as soldier, cook, provisioner/builder or scoutsman. If you would like more information, to initiate an RP session to be initiated into our fold, or are interested in joining, contact Dorvairse, Haschirgael or Burwod here or in-game. 

More information on the kinship will follow as we progress through development and in-game occurrences.


 

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