OOC Kingdom of Ashes VI (Welcome to the Springer Dimension)

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

Red/orange/gold/yellow are definitely the phoenix-y colors that come to mind (for me, anyway)

As for a personal guard, I would imagine that (at the moment) they are just some of the veteran soldiers from Korienne's unit, or some of the more decorated units from the Battle of the Alder's Forest. Probably a combination, really.

As of now, the Queen's Guard is not a formal unit...they just try to put the best guys around her so she doesn't get killed. Archonus has also requested the opportunity to post some of his own guards around her - Warforged, not undead. I'll let you decide if you'll approve that or not.

In the Falcon Kingdom, the King is guarded by members of the First Talon - the Kingshield. You can start up an identical organization, make up your own thing, or just leave the situation as is.

What do you think?

I dig Throne's Wing. Some cool words that could be worked into the Queen's guard name...

Celtic:
Rige = soverignty
Awenyddion = inspired ones

I also like names like "Throne's Eye" and "Throne's Flame"...

The current kingdom has Talons - what do we want to have? Flames? Beaks? Wings?

However, I think having a "circle" that oversees each of the divisions of the armed forces would be cool. Each member of the "circle" would represent the character classes of the Circle of the Phoenix. Of course, the characters would be specalized in their field... but, having a representation of our classes as important to military leadership can, in a way, have our characters live on forever.

 

[Laurel]

rather then doing a whole OoC thing in the e-mail just putting it here

Sleight of hand: minimum 1 rank since it's dex based so base it +11 minimum

Rolling....12... minimum total is 23.

Sorry don't have my char. sheet, so best I can figure it to be. I think I have more ranks, but can't say for sure...

 

[The_Universe]

I dig Throne's Wing. Some cool words that could be worked into the Queen's guard name...

Celtic:
Rige = soverignty
Awenyddion = inspired ones

These are all pretty cool. Rige is pronounced "R-eye-j" (all one syllable), and Awenyddion is pronounced Au-WEN-ith-yon.

The current kingdom has Talons - what do we want to have? Flames? Beaks? Wings?

You can have Talons, too...it would certainly emphasize continuity, and would thematically lay claim to the "true" throne, at least.

However, I think having a "circle" that oversees each of the divisions of the armed forces would be cool. Each member of the "circle" would represent the character classes of the Circle of the Phoenix. Of course, the characters would be specalized in their field... but, having a representation of our classes as important to military leadership can, in a way, have our characters live on forever.

Interesting idea. What would they do? Remember (as you should all know) the more people that have input into a decision, the less likely a decision is to get made. Not always a strength in military matters, though I suppose it can be.

 

[The_Universe]

She doesn't notice, and does not appear to have walked the shadow path. She's scale-free.

 

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

These are all pretty cool. Rige is pronounced "R-eye-j" (all one syllable), and Awenyddion is pronounced Au-WEN-ith-yon.

You can have Talons, too...it would certainly emphasize continuity, and would thematically lay claim to the "true" throne, at least.

Interesting idea. What would they do? Remember (as you should all know) the more people that have input into a decision, the less likely a decision is to get made. Not always a strength in military matters, though I suppose it can be.

Maybe form 6 branches - one of the six members of the overseeing "circle" will be the leader of one of the branches...

I don't know... just making stuff up.

 

[Laurel]

These are all pretty cool. Rige is pronounced "R-eye-j" (all one syllable), and Awenyddion is pronounced Au-WEN-ith-yon.

You can have Talons, too...it would certainly emphasize continuity, and would thematically lay claim to the "true" throne, at least.

What about Jaine's personal guard = Throne's Shield

Using past naming convention would definately work, just change any King to Throne. We are behind the throne and fight for the true throne of the realm not the king. Something to pass on Also easy for the simpler people to figure out. If they know the king's ranks and orders and such they will have an easier time figuring out this new way... easier for transition

Interesting idea. What would they do? Remember (as you should all know) the more people that have input into a decision, the less likely a decision is to get made. Not always a strength in military matters, though I suppose it can be.

I like the idea of each of us essentially representing each of the six branches of the Talons somehow.

 

[The_Universe]

What about Jaine's personal guard = Throne's Shield

Using past naming convention would definately work, just change any King to Throne. We are behind the throne and fight for the true throne of the realm not the king. Something to pass on Also easy for the simpler people to figure out. If they know the king's ranks and orders and such they will have an easier time figuring out this new way... easier for transition



I like the idea of each of us essentially representing each of the six branches of the Talons somehow.

6 branches are interesting. There are currently 13.

 

[Xath]

I think the system of 13 works very well. If we cut it down to 6, we're losing alot of ground. I like the idea of having the basis being the circle, but I think we shoudl throw relavent NPC's in there as well. The 13 talons are:

The 13 Talons are referred to by number as often as they are by title. Both are below. All are allowed to possess and use steeldrakes.
1) Kingshield (Bodyguards)
2.) Whitemage (Clerics and Healers)
3.) Horselords (Heavy and Light Cavalry)
4.) Hunters (Trackers/Spies)
5.) Shipmasters (Elite Naval and Marine Units)
6.) Redmage (Sorcerers)
7.) Loremasters (Librarians/Teachers/Bards/Lorekeepers)
8.) Builders (Engineers)
9.) Scouts (Rogues/Spies/Very light infantry)
10.) Blades (Elite swordsmen and -women/Heavy Infantry)
11.) Berserkers (Shock troops/Extreme Climate Troops)
12.) Hawkflight (Aerial Cavalry/Falcon Riders)
13.) Justices (Manhunters/Marshals/Traveling Lawmen/Detectives)

And with the new "eastern" influence of our Miagi-esque allies, a 14th talon of unarmed fighters might be a good thing too. The Redmage talon should become the Mage Talon.

 

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

I think the system of 13 works very well. If we cut it down to 6, we're losing alot of ground. I like the idea of having the basis being the circle, but I think we shoudl throw relavent NPC's in there as well. The 13 talons are:

The 13 Talons are referred to by number as often as they are by title. Both are below. All are allowed to possess and use steeldrakes.
1) Kingshield (Bodyguards)
2.) Whitemage (Clerics and Healers)
3.) Horselords (Heavy and Light Cavalry)
4.) Hunters (Trackers/Spies)
5.) Shipmasters (Elite Naval and Marine Units)
6.) Redmage (Sorcerers)
7.) Loremasters (Librarians/Teachers/Bards/Lorekeepers)
8.) Builders (Engineers)
9.) Scouts (Rogues/Spies/Very light infantry)
10.) Blades (Elite swordsmen and -women/Heavy Infantry)
11.) Berserkers (Shock troops/Extreme Climate Troops)
12.) Hawkflight (Aerial Cavalry/Falcon Riders)
13.) Justices (Manhunters/Marshals/Traveling Lawmen/Detectives)

And with the new "eastern" influence of our Miagi-esque allies, a 14th talon of unarmed fighters might be a good thing too. The Redmage talon should become the Mage Talon.

As I said earlier - not making a formal suggestion. Simply sharing a random thought that entered my brain while typing.

However, a 13-14 branch military is pretty extensive... allows for a lot of unsupervised actions.

 

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

As I said earlier - not making a formal suggestion. Simply sharing a random thought that entered my brain while typing.

However, a 13-14 branch military is pretty extensive... allows for a lot of unsupervised actions.

I'm just throwing this out there - probably not an effective way or organizing things, but... for the fun of it:

May also want to divide Armed Forces/Military and Civil Servants into two groups... so, the Loremasters would no longer be "Talon"...

Also - lots of the things are easily put into the same "department" while still maintaining their unique nature as a specalized unit.