Atlantic:Blackwind Knights
Blackwind Lineage
Iohlan and Vanna where Brother and sister. Iohlan died heirless and his sister's son took the throne.
Iohlan Blackwind (First Duke of Blackwind) (Deceased)
Related to Vanna Blackwind (Deceased)
Duke Kotare Blackwind (Second Duke of Blackwind) (Deceased)
Married to Duchess Laurona Leshire (Deceased)
Luna Blackwind (Presumed Dead)
Kotare Blackwind II (Third Duke of Blackwind)
Married to Lilyth Noir (Duchess of Yew)
Adin Blackwind (Stepson to Lilyth Noir)
Loren Blackwind (Missing)
Blackwind Society
There is a certain level of loyalty to the code of honor among the Blackwinds. Though Honor as a virtue is not what we follow. Personal honor is our moral code and guidline. A soldier of Blackwind is intelligent to know when to follow and order and when an order should be questioned. Just as The Duke knows the difference between giving an order to attack an agressive enemy and issuing an order to raise a defenseless village. Its unbecomming for a Blackwind to attack the defenseless or the innocent. We are a force out to make our former heritage shine once more. We need not be a large force, as our skill is our reputation. Our courage is our guide and our strength is our foundation.
Warriors:
Warriors rule the military. Much like the other classes, Warriors play a pivital role in Blackwind Society. While mages are diplomats, Warriors ultimately decide who and where they will fight.
Mages:
The mages, though also soldiers, form up the diplomatic aspect of the Blackwinds. These are the diplomats who spread the word of the Duke to far off lands. It is they who make the treaties.
Crafters:
The Crafters of our society are some of the finest of all the lands. Though not all are at a prestigious level, the crafters of Blackwind are an important asset. They keep the war machine running by keeping supplies flowing to the front lines. It is they who make the backbone of the Blackwind Military as well as society.
Daily Life:
Life in Blackwind is rather simple actually. Free to come and go as you please and seek adventure or even fame. The only requirement of a Blackwind is to answer the call of the Duke when summoned. and be battle ready at any time.
On Mercenaries:
Blackwinds tend to shun mercenaries. Fighting for gold is as honorless as a thief's profession.
On the chain of Command:
The Chain of Command is used to maintain order when chaos runs rampant. As such, it is customary to bow, and not salute a superior. To not bow is to insult the superior and recieve disiplinary action. To salute is to draw an uncomfortable glare from your superior. Plain and simple, Blackwinds do not salute one another. They simply bow. Further more, Superiors are always adressed by their proper rank. For example: Refering to Kotare to someone else, Kotare would be refered to as Duke Kotare. When speaking to him directly, "My lord" "Lord Kotare" are deemed acceptable.
Superiors need not say the rank of subordinates, but if a subordinate is rank 4 (knight) or highier, it is customary to refer to them as Sir or Lady followed by their given name. The Duke does this as a form of earned respect to those of the knight class, It is expected from everyone else.
Nobility:
While there are 8 grades of rank. There are two that are not mentioned. Grade 9 is reserved for nobles that serve in a different capacity than what the military offers. Though the noble may still be part of the military, the noble may not command the military unless the General is not present.
Grade 10 is reserved for the Duke and Duchess.
Rules of a Blackwind
1. No riding of mounts during roleplay unless you have been assigned to a Cavalry unit. Nobles may ride their mounts only if they are leading a battle.
2. You must always wear a uniform that fits the BWK colors (Black, Reward cloth purple and Shadow colored or Iron plate colored armors only.) Some units will adopt a standard uniform which must be worn. Standard uniform design are up to the unit commander.
3. You must respect the chain of command. Failure to bow to superiors is grounds for disiplinary action.
4. Blackwinds do not pick fights, they end them. if your in a confrontation with a Blue character and your under trammel rules, you are to avoid any scuffle, argument or insulting by walking away.
5. If a problem comes up, speak to your imeadiate superior. If they can not handle the situation, they will take it up with thier superior. Do not go over the Chain of Command by going strait to the top. If you are having trouble with a superior, go above their superior and express your concern/problem.
The Blackwind Code
Honor - The Blackwind will place above all others, his brethrens honor and integrity.
Duty - The BlackWind will perform his duties without question and do so in a manner in which reflects Blackwind
Lord - The Blackwind will protect his lord at all cost. Even if that cost requires his own life.
Self - The Blackwind will perform in such a way that will preserve his integrity, strength and well being.