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Well I guess enchanted weapons and armour could be a way to go. You know, having an ancient spear/sword/axe passed down through the generations of your family, and used in legend to slay evil creatures etc.

@DesertFox

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. But for guys like Sir Valik and Sir Adekin, who don't have an ancient legendary weapon, perhaps we could come across a Gandalf-esque NPC Wizard who has some good connections or something to enchant our gear much later in the RP? When we're facing demons and beasts more often.
If Dark Gods and Cults exist, then maybe there's a goodguy Wizard willing to help us, in order to find and take out Lord Hood's cult?

To be honest I'm getting excited on the idea of an enchanted Cazavar, with actual working Ancient mountainfolk runes.

Bodyguard's Tale

Sir Valik

Name: Sir Valik Frosthorn, Knight of Ahana

Age: 22

Appearance:



Weapons and Equipment:
-Cazavar, Spear of The Frozen Peaks. A masterfully made 8 foot spear, made to hit with the force of the icy mountain peaks behind it. The shaft is made of cornel wood, and extremely strong wood, wrapped with the black leather of The Obsidian Bear. The steel spear tip is similar to a boar spear tip, with lugs behind the spear blade, aiding in parry or hooking. The other end of the spear has a sauroter spike. Both ends are emblazoned with ancient runes of The Frostvein Ridges.
-Shortsword/Arming Sword
-Hatchet Hand Axe, on the belt.
-Two daggers, one on the belt and another hidden in the right greave.
-Heater Shield
-Belt, containing various things. Such as bandages. A spoon, fork, and knife. Rope, a coin pouch, and a pouch for dried meats and nuts. Notebook, quill and a small ink jar.
-Horse saddle, with several large pouches and hooks. Easily visible on the saddle is a pot, some cooking utensils, and often Valik will mount his heater shield on the side as well.

Horse Name: Cliffracer
Horse Type: Cliffracer is considered a destrier horse, albeit a strange one. Cliffracer was born in The Frostvein Ridges, a mountain range to the north of the Capital, acting as a natural border. He was bred to traverse all sorts of harsh and difficult terrain, some say that this breed of destrier can even climb mountain sides. Cliffracer has been Valik’s horse for several years.

Renowned Acts:
-Slayer of The Obsidian Bear. The Obsidian Bear was an aggressive and dangerous bear, with numerous kills to its name. The Obsidian Bear earned its name for being as black as obsidian, and its hide as strong as the earth itself, and being one of the largest bears ever seen by the mountainfolk. Entire parties of hunters attempted to hunt down this elusive predator, only to become the prey. Valik was actually not attempting to hunt The Obsidian Bear, he was travelling to the home of another House to train with the Knights there, when he was ambushed by The Obsidian Bear. Valik and the Bear fought for hours, Valik sustaining several broken bones and lacerations. He was discovered resting on the Bears dead body by the group of Knights he was supposed to train with. The Obsidian Bear’s skin was later turned into leather, to wrap the shaft of Cazavar.

-Warden of The Withered Peak Gates. The Withered Peak is one of the only ways into The Frostvein Ridges. As of recent, a neighboring country attempted to conquer The Frostvein Ridges in an attempt to expand their territory and gain access to the vast amount of ore and mineral locked away within The Frostvein Ridges. Valik was one of the two thousand five hundred soldiers who held the gates against an army of over ten thousand nomadic horsemen. Roughly only thirty defenders still stood when they routed the nomadic invaders, with about another two hundred too wounded to fight. The thirty defenders are now called the Wardens of The Withered Peak Gates. The two hundred wounded are called Veterans of The Withered Peak Gates. This battle was actually the opening to the Three Week War.

-Veteran of The Three Week War. The Three Week War is called so in The Frostvein Ridges because the war only lasted three weeks, and is often used as a joke for the mountainfolk. It was the fastest war that they had ever recorded, and it was less like a war and more like a series of skirmishes. It was fought on the mountain sides of the Frostvein Ridges, where the nomadic tribes who attacked The Whithered Peak Gates attempted to find another entry into the mountain range. Despite the lighthearted mentionings of the war, the skirmishes were actually fierce and extremely harsh on the mountainfolk soldiers. The nomads usually employed cavalry and ambush tactics. The Knights and other infantry had to adapt quickly, or die. The quick learning of the mountainfolk soldiers ended the nomad incursions, and thus won the war.

House Name: House Frosthorn
House History: House Frosthorn was created about 50 years ago, when King Theowold I traveled to The Frostvein Ridges to ask for the support of the Four Clans that resided and reigned there. The Four Clans agreed, and then were divided into Houses as per the instruction of King Theowold. However, the northern mountainfolk still divide themselves into the Four Clans, they use the House system set by the King as a shortcut way to determine someones family. House Frosthorn is part of the Blacksmiths, producing some of the finest weapons, tools and armor in the lands. The other Clans are the Miners, Loggers, and Crafters.

House Banner:

Bodyguard's Tale

@SuperTacticalDerp

I like everything, but before I accept, I must ask the others if they're happy with the magical nature of Vladimir Hood (demons etc).

So to everyone else: Are we happy for Vladimir Hood to have access to demons, beasts and a certain level of mysticism?

@DesertFox

Yeah I like the idea of that. However we should probably get some good guy magic/enchantments ourselves if Lord Hood decides to summon some kind of greater demon of blood and war.

Bodyguard's Tale

Sir Valik

Name: Sir Valik Frosthorn, Knight of Ahana

Age: 22

Appearance:



Weapons and Equipment:
-Cazavar, Spear of The Frozen Peaks. A masterfully made 8 foot spear, made to hit with the force of the icy mountain peaks behind it. The shaft is made of cornel wood, and extremely strong wood, wrapped with the black leather of The Obsidian Bear. The steel spear tip is similar to a boar spear tip, with lugs behind the spear blade, aiding in parry or hooking. The other end of the spear has a sauroter spike. Both ends are emblazoned with ancient runes of The Frostvein Ridges.
-Shortsword/Arming Sword
-Hatchet Hand Axe, on the belt.
-Two daggers, one on the belt and another hidden in the right greave.
-Heater Shield
-Belt, containing various things. Such as bandages. A spoon, fork, and knife. Rope, a coin pouch, and a pouch for dried meats and nuts. Notebook, quill and a small ink jar.
-Horse saddle, with several large pouches and hooks. Easily visible on the saddle is a pot, some cooking utensils, and often Valik will mount his heater shield on the side as well.

Horse Name: Cliffracer
Horse Type: Cliffracer is considered a destrier horse, albeit a strange one. Cliffracer was born in The Frostvein Ridges, a mountain range to the north of the Capital, acting as a natural border. He was bred to traverse all sorts of harsh and difficult terrain, some say that this breed of destrier can even climb mountain sides. Cliffracer has been Valik’s horse for several years.

Renowned Acts:
-Slayer of The Obsidian Bear. The Obsidian Bear was an aggressive and dangerous bear, with numerous kills to its name. The Obsidian Bear earned its name for being as black as obsidian, and its hide as strong as the earth itself, and being one of the largest bears ever seen by the mountainfolk. Entire parties of hunters attempted to hunt down this elusive predator, only to become the prey. Valik was actually not attempting to hunt The Obsidian Bear, he was travelling to the home of another House to train with the Knights there, when he was ambushed by The Obsidian Bear. Valik and the Bear fought for hours, Valik sustaining several broken bones and lacerations. He was discovered resting on the Bears dead body by the group of Knights he was supposed to train with. The Obsidian Bear’s skin was later turned into leather, to wrap the shaft of Cazavar.

-Warden of The Withered Peak Gates. The Withered Peak is one of the only ways into The Frostvein Ridges. As of recent, a neighboring country attempted to conquer The Frostvein Ridges in an attempt to expand their territory and gain access to the vast amount of ore and mineral locked away within The Frostvein Ridges. Valik was one of the two thousand five hundred soldiers who held the gates against an army of over ten thousand nomadic horsemen. Roughly only thirty defenders still stood when they routed the nomadic invaders, with about another two hundred too wounded to fight. The thirty defenders are now called the Wardens of The Withered Peak Gates. The two hundred wounded are called Veterans of The Withered Peak Gates. This battle was actually the opening to the Three Week War.

-Veteran of The Three Week War. The Three Week War is called so in The Frostvein Ridges because the war only lasted three weeks, and is often used as a joke for the mountainfolk. It was the fastest war that they had ever recorded, and it was less like a war and more like a series of skirmishes. It was fought on the mountain sides of the Frostvein Ridges, where the nomadic tribes who attacked The Whithered Peak Gates attempted to find another entry into the mountain range. Despite the lighthearted mentionings of the war, the skirmishes were actually fierce and extremely harsh on the mountainfolk soldiers. The nomads usually employed cavalry and ambush tactics. The Knights and other infantry had to adapt quickly, or die. The quick learning of the mountainfolk soldiers ended the nomad incursions, and thus won the war.

House Name: House Frosthorn
House History: House Frosthorn was created about 50 years ago, when King Theowold I traveled to The Frostvein Ridges to ask for the support of the Four Clans that resided and reigned there. The Four Clans agreed, and then were divided into Houses as per the instruction of King Theowold. However, the northern mountainfolk still divide themselves into the Four Clans, they use the House system set by the King as a shortcut way to determine someones family. House Frosthorn is part of the Blacksmiths, producing some of the finest weapons, tools and armor in the lands. The other Clans are the Miners, Loggers, and Crafters.

House Banner:

Bodyguard's Tale

Hell yeah, I'm in.

The Clone Wars

CC-1313 ignored the aliens' remark about rocks in his shoes. Yeah, he did have rocks in his boots, and sand. But sand and pebbles got everywhere, and they didn't bother him that much. He rubbed the chin of his helmet and nodded,
"Very well General, I'll call over the Battalion leaders to brief them on our plan. We shouldn't spread ourselves too thin." CC-1313 determined, he called over the Battalion leaders over, and in a few seconds they stood in a circle. CC-1313 explained the Generals' plan to them and they all agreed. "Alright, since we're all in agreement over this, I recommend that we deploy by Battalion." He said, looking at the Ithorian Jedi, "Each Battalion would have discretion over how many troops to deploy at a zone, as well as the ability to call for reinforcements from the other Battalions." He explained, "We'll go on your green light."

The Clone Wars

CC-1313 was rubbing his temples, but he was in a combat zone, so in actuality he was rubbing the front of his helmet. It was more symbolic than anything, to express his displeasure at the new change of leadership. It was only a short while after the orders that a lone gunship arrived, dropping off its passenger. It was the Jedi that was to be his new superior. CC-1313 had only glossed over the information about the Jedi, having never thought that the Jedi themselves would become officers in the army. He did read that in times of war, the Jedi did not shy away from armor. This Jedi though, did not wear any armor. The Jedi walked over to him and introduced himself,
"You, commander CC-13? I am Jedi master Ruhk Pic, your new general. I want a status report before we join the fighting again." He requested,
CC-1313 looked around at his troops and nodded, "We have just destroyed this droid factory. My troops are currently holding position with a secure perimeter. We have 2,534 battle ready Troops out of 2,640. The remaining 106 are WIA and are being treated, we have no KIA or MIA. We have been assigned two wings of 44 Gunships each as transport and air support, and we have no armor support."

The Clone Wars

"Twenty one minutes." A familiar voice spoke, it was his voice. CC-1313 sat in the LAAT/i gunship with about 29 other troopers. "I heard the about the hell you rose in the armory. A brave move, getting us those extra medical kits. You might get recycled for it."
"Shut it 2231, I know what I did, and the possible consequences." CC-1313 looked up at his fellow Captain, who lead the 2nd Company, 1st Battalion. "I want all of us to fly back to the RAS Valiant, those medical kits will help."
"You do realize that we're not all coming back?"
"I know. I'll do my best though." CC-1313 grumbled quietly, he went to checking the gun sights on his DC-15A.
CT-2231 stood silent, understanding the gesture. His Commander was a stubborn one, unrealistic. Yet, he felt compelled to help him, like his cause was noble. Despite everyone present being a clone of a single man, every trooper expendable, his Commander believed otherwise.

Another voice spoke, "24th Infantry Regiment, 142nd/94th Gunship Wing. You are green light." The garbled voice said. CC-1313 braced himself, he heard massive slabs of metal groan and creak, then roll open. The hangers opened and the hot Geonosian air filled the hanger. Eighty eight of his gunships flew out of that hanger, and hundreds more followed. His wings branched off to the west, going towards a cluster of CIS forces. A new objective appeared on his HUD, Destroy the cluster of three Droid Factories at Grid-22-4-56

CC-1313 stood up and yelled over the sounds of the engine, "Pilot, status! And tell me what you see over there!"
"Light enemy flak incoming. I see enemy armor and infantry near the objective."
CC-1313 turned on the communications channel to his group, specifically, his regiment and the two gunship wings. "94th Wing, drop your troops 700 meters south. Third and Fourth Battalion, you'll have to run to the objective. 94th Wing, then cover the 142nd's approach, target triple-A and armor, then EI, priority in that order. The 142nd will be hot-dropping First and Second Battalion 500 meters away from the objective, southern approach. First and Second Battalions are to hold position until the Third and Fourth arrive. Gunships, provide air support to our attack. How copy?"
The wing leaders repeated their orders back, then the battalion commanders. CC-1313 nodded in approval, "Good, commence operation."

He heard the gunship engines growl and the center of gravity shift. Soon after, the gunship doors opened and the orange sands filled his view. Dozens of LAAT/i's were around his, dodging flak fire. One group dropped their altitude and CC-1313 saw infantry pour out of the gunships below. That meant they were roughly 700m away from the factories, and below them was the Third and Fourth Battalions. Seconds later, his own gunship dropped in altitude. Stopping only about a meter away from the ground, he jumped out of the gunship and looked above. The 94th Wing flew onwards to the factories, their missile launchers firing HE and HEAP missiles at the targets he designated, their lasers blazed away at whatever they could fire at. He then looked at the area in front of him. Cover was decent, large rocks were everywhere. This was a relatively easy operation, CC-1313 thought. "Take cover!" He heard CT-2231 yell. CC-1313 ran and planted himself onto a rock when the gunships that dropped him off took off.

It took several hours, but the Regiment, with the air support provided, was able to successfully plant the charges and detonate them with minimal casualties. Destroying the factory. No new orders came in, instead they were put on standby. A superior opened a channel to CC-1313.
"Be advised. You and your regiment will be assigned a Jedi, this Jedi will be your superior officer."
CC-1313 stood dumbfounded for a moment, the only word he managed to say, was a loud and resounding, "What?!"
The thought of an inexperienced Jedi leading his troops struck dread into the Commander. Needless to say, he was not happy about this decision.

The Clone Wars

I'll get a post up either in a couple of hours or tomorrow, I've been a little busy, but I've got about half the post done.