The conception of the famed Wulfsrudel occurred during the reign of Aelfwald Howlester, the first established Howlester Margrave of Galloy, located in the southern-most reaches of Gallovia. Created for the sole purpose to provide protection against those who would oppose the House Howlester, especially the Gallovian brigands and the notorious skagger raiders, the Wulfsrudel were soon entrusted as a privileged and esteemed retinue, belonging to Aelfwald specifically; their freedom extending beyond those in the Howlester armies. Credited with saving the late Margrave Aelfwald's life during the Battle of the Galloors as well as being the stalwart protectors of Kerwick Howlester's reign in the region, the Wulfsrudel's accomplishments were soon rewarded--granted their own personal sets of Howlingsteel Silverwolf armor, honor and fame resulting in a rise to relevance. It became a common practice that those whom emerged from any of the State armies as an independent, strong, and steadfast warrior could be granted a position in the esteemed Wulfsrudel, provided that all prerequisites set by the House were met. Aelfwald ensured that all guards who bore the Silverwolf armor were properly trained. Hiring skilled fighters from across the Archipelago, the Margrave Aelfwald 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 can swear an oath of loyalty for life and be treated akin to aristocracy by the House, or be temporarily contracted, and utilise themselves in securing the safety and security of House Howlester in exchange for a moderately 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.
The image at the top of this page represents exactly what the Wulfsrudel Armor appears like. Wulfsrudel are expected to not alter or otherwise vandalise their own armor, doing such is grounds for punishment amongst the ranks and a dock in pay.
Commander of the Wulfsrudel
- Held by: Shirina Davenport
- Duties: Maintaining authority over the Wulfsrudel Guard, ensuring loyalty and skill amongst it's ranks. The Commander of the Wulfsrudel will usually be appointed a high ranking position in any battles and wars the House Howlester participates in and is generally very trusted by the House Patriarch. They're also permitted to sit upon the Patriarch's Counsel in times where he may require direction. The Commander will usually have participated in battle numerous times, have experience in leading men and serving House Howlester. They have the authority to promote and demote any individual within the Wulfsrudel Guard at their leisure and may also recruit guards into the Wulfsrudel whom they believe satisfy the necessary requirements.
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- Duties: Upholding training and scheduling training regiments for both the Wulfsrudel and the House guard on a daily basis. This position also relies on a strict maintenance in assuring that those who are militarily active among the ranks are kept up to par in their combatant profession. The Master-At-Arms rank is one that requires a persistent streak of activity and diligence, for if the Master-At-Arms fails in training the fellow Wulfsrudel and House Guard, they too might fail in their duties.
- Held by: Julius Peirgarten
- Duties: Essentially sub-commanders, those in this position are granted the permission of hiring and-or firing other Wulfsrudel before them. This also includes overlooking who should be assigned to whom; reading the skill levels of every House Guard and Wulfsrudel and seeing in what place they belong. The Captains are often a group of cooperative individuals that, in understandable circumstances, are required to work together in order to preserve the balance of guardsmen among the Wulfsrudel.
- Held by: Alan Rosberg, Shae Wren, Cormac McLaughin
- Duties: The standard, average guardsman among the others of the Wulfsrudel. 'Graduated' beyond the rank of Squire, those who find themselves in this position do not have enough authority to order any other guards around, and are often still ordered around by the Captains; getting told where to go, when to move, and so on. Though not the lowest of ranks, they are still at a relative 'grunt' state--relying on their higher ups to receive feedback and commands for their daily duties
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- Duties: New recruits who are recently hired into the realm of Wulfsrudel. While they are, in fact, granted armor upon their recruitment, Squire rights are arguably limited. They have the job of tagging along with the Wulfsrudel Guards in their daily patrols about the palace, training with the other higher up ranked members, and maintaining their strength. It is pertinent that Squires who wish to rank up ought to show competence in both combat, etiquette, and even in the ways of taking orders.
- The right to freely access and traverse Howlester Castle.
- The right to utilise Howlester Castle's courtyard's for training purposes.
- The Right to bear Military-Grade Weapons in defence of a Family.
- The Right to wear Half-Plate Armour in defence of a Family.
- The Right to use force to protect the lives of Noble Peers.
- The Right to arrest criminals and transfer them to the appropriate
Charter if none are present.
- The applying individual must have combat experience and/or have been tutored in combat either at an appropriate School (Such as Viridian or Turall) or by private tutor.
- Must be outwardly loyal to House Howlester.
- Humanoid races only, anything with more or less than two arms, or two legs may not apply. No tails either.
- Non-Nelfin applicants must be below the age of 50.
- Any gender may apply but there will be heavy scrutiny to untested, un-battle hardened female applicants.
- Total adherence to the Wulfsrudel Code and the Regalian House Guard Order Code.
- Discord. Accepted applicants will be required to be part of the House Howlester communication channels.
Simply fill out the following application below and post it on this thread! Just be sure to either tag myself @BillyTheScroofy or @SpunSugar
IC Character Name:
IC letter to Revain Rodderick Howlester, or Grand Chamberlain Genevieve Howlester: (All thats required here is a written letter to either character with details of the characters combat experience and interest in joining).
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