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== History == |
== History == |
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In a meeting between Vulnus, and Sherlock, a system was formulated to support a sizable guild that would unite the community under a single banner. Vulnus later drafted and archived the plans for future use. |
In a meeting between Auel, Vulnus, and Sherlock, a system was formulated to support a sizable guild that would unite the community under a single banner. Vulnus later drafted and archived the plans for future use. |
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When their plans were put into effect, the Kingdom unified every military |
When their plans were put into effect, the Kingdom unified every military guild in existence into one common cause. There were numerous great houses, each led by their respective family. Subservient houses flocked under the great houses, which typically had guilds starting with "Knights of." All houses had claims to land, as well as the right to compete for territories against other houses. |
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Initially, the Kingdom system had no chosen leader, until elections for a High King were hosted and coordinated by Roanoke Han, also known as Xiaoguard. Unbeknownst to Auel Vist, Vulnus won the elections and was crowned High King. Opposed to being the King, Auel went inactive, and with him, [[Vist|House Vist]] fell dormant. |
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House Crawford would later secede from the Kingdom system and incite the Crawford Rebellion, challenging The Royal Army (the joint forces of the Kingdom and its houses). High King Vulnus called upon and rallied the collective houses, mustering what was arguably one of the largest armies in the history of the military community. The two sides clashed in combat for less than an hour, until the leader of House Crawford was forced to swear fealty to the High King before the eyes of the Kingdom. |
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| ⚫ | Knights are the primer fighting force of the Kingdom. They are sworn to fight for and protect their Lord. To become Knight, one must display the attributes of a Knight, someone who is level-headed, intelligent, respectable, and talented warrior. One can only become a Knight after training under a Knight as a Squire, then being Knighted by the |
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Once, in a hidden glade nestled deep within an ancient forest, there lived a unicorn named Xiaoguard. Xiaoguard was a creature of unparalleled beauty, her pearlescent coat shimmering in the dappled light that filtered through the canopy. Her horn, a spiral of iridescent hues, seemed to hold within it the very essence of magic itself. |
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Legends spoke of Xiaoguard's grace, her healing touch, and her ability to bring forth new life with a mere touch of her horn. She was revered among the creatures of the forest, a symbol of hope and purity. |
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| ⚫ | Knights are the primer fighting force of the Kingdom. They are sworn to fight for and protect their Lord. To become Knight, one must display the attributes of a Knight, someone who is level-headed, intelligent, respectable, and talented warrior. One can only become a Knight after training under a Knight as a Squire, then being Knighted by the Lord of their Hold in a formal ceremony. This ceremony signifies the transition of being a warrior within a Banner to a respected Officer within a Hold. |
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However, fate can be unkind even to the most wondrous beings. One fateful evening, as Xiaoguard roamed the glade under the silver glow of the moon, a darkness crept into the forest. A shadowy figure, envious of Xiaoguard's splendor, sought to possess her horn, believing it held the key to ultimate power. |
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A vicious struggle ensued, the air crackling with malevolent energy. Despite Xiaoguard's valiant efforts to defend herself, the assailant's dark magic proved too formidable. With a wicked strike, Xiaoguard's horn was shattered, its radiant light extinguished in an instant. |
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The forest echoed with a mournful cry as Xiaoguard fell, her once vibrant form now lying motionless upon the forest floor. The other creatures of the glade gathered around her, their hearts heavy with sorrow. The loss of Xiaoguard, the guardian of their sanctuary, seemed to cast a pall of despair over the entire forest. |
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Yet, in the wake of tragedy, something remarkable happened. The surrounding flora began to bloom with an ethereal luminescence, and the air filled with a gentle, healing energy. Xiaoguard's sacrifice had infused the very essence of the forest with her magic. |
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Though Xiaoguard's physical form lay still, her spirit lived on in the vibrant life that surged throughout the glade. The creatures, once despondent, found solace in the legacy of Xiaoguard's magic. They discovered that her essence had become a part of the forest itself, bringing forth new growth, healing wounds, and fostering hope even in the face of loss. |
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And so, though the unicorn named Xiaoguard was no longer among them, her presence lingered on, a testament to the enduring power of her spirit and the everlasting impact of her magic on the forest she had called home. |
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=Structure= |
=Structure= |
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The Kingdom is an immensely large guild structure, so large in fact, that the rest of Graal has never seen anything quite like it. The Kingdom is ruled over by the King and the royal family, who rule the Kingdom from their guild, The Royal Family. |
The Kingdom is an immensely large guild structure, so large in fact, that the rest of Graal has never seen anything quite like it. The Kingdom is ruled over by the King and the royal family, who rule the Kingdom from their guild, The Royal Family. |
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The royal family has direct control over two other guilds which are allied to it. These guilds are the royal |
The royal family has direct control over two other guilds which are allied to it. These guilds are the royal guards divisions. The royal family also has some dominion over other great houses. These great houses in turn have dominion over regions of Graal known as holds. These great houses have control over minor houses, which make up most of the great houses’ armies. Each great house can have three minor houses to rule over. The major houses also have a guild of knights at their disposal to protect their holds. |
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Minor Houses are filled with two types of people, house members bannermen. House members are official members of the family, which are allowed to have a small fief of land to control within their Lord’s domain. Bannermen are those that as the guards and soldiers for the house. They can be anything from Knights to new recruits. What makes a bannerman a bannerman is that they serve under their Liege-Lord and their Liege-Lord’s family. |
Minor Houses are filled with two types of people, house members and bannermen. House members are official members of the family, which are allowed to have a small fief of land to control within their Lord’s domain. Bannermen are those that serve as the guards and soldiers for the house. They can be anything from Knights to new recruits. What makes a bannerman a bannerman is that they serve under their Liege-Lord and their Liege-Lord’s family. |
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Knights serve under the direct authority of their Lord. They are among most highly skilled and respected members of their hold. They train constantly so they can go out and protect the realm and their respective hold. |
Knights serve under the direct authority of their Lord. They are among most highly skilled and respected members of their hold. They train constantly so they can go out and protect the realm and their respective hold. |
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*House Regium - Auel Vulnus |
*House Regium - Auel Vulnus |
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*House Vist - Auel Vist |
*House Vist - Auel Vist |
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*House Mako - Vasa |
*House Mako - Constantine Vasa |
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==Minor Houses== |
==Minor Houses== |
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*House Vaiken (Overlord House: Vist) - Tyrell Vaiken |
*House Vaiken (Overlord House: Vist) - Tyrell Vaiken |
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*House Mustang (Overlord House: Regium) - [[Donald|Donald Rhodes]] |
*House Mustang (Overlord House: Regium) - [[Donald|Donald Rhodes]] |
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*House (Overlord House: Vist) - Xzavier Rakai |
*House Rakai (Overlord House: Vist) - Xzavier Rakai |
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*House Midas (Overlord House: Mako) - Lasha Midas |
*House Midas (Overlord House: Mako) - Lasha Midas |
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*[[Crawford|House Crawford]] - Germain Crawford |
*[[Crawford|House Crawford]] - Germain Crawford |
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*House Valeria - Achilles Heracles |
*House Valeria - Achilles Heracles |
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*House Wolfbane - |
*House Wolfbane - Dragimere Wolfbane |
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*House - Dean Valeria |
*House Camelot - Dean Valeria |
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*House Vatras - Praecursator Vatras |
*House Vatras - Praecursator Vatras |
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Latest revision as of 11:23, 11 December 2023
The Kingdom has now withered and died. The idea was very, very good. A game of thrones inspired accumulation of the entire Graal Military Community would have seemed like a crazy idea to me if I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes. It actually happened. The entire community was involved in the system. However, there were significant issues. For one, all the houses aside from House Regium were very weak, and there weren't nearly enough officers to support the large scale of the system. It had it’s moments, sure, one being the Crawford revolt after Vulnus was crowned the King. Crawford rebelled, and all the other houses rallied behind House Regium and destroyed them. A twelve hour battle was ended in 25 minutes, with Crawford agreeing to return to the system, and being given the territory of Deadwood. As much as I wanted it to, this system was never going to work. There are a few big factors to this. Auel created his house with the expectation that he would win the King election. After the election, not wanting to manage his house as opposed to be the King, he went inactive. As mentioned before, the guilds were weak and short-staffed. The King election itself contributed to its failure. All the confusion and disagreement caused a lot of infighting, but I will admit, seeing all those people in the castle was cool as fuck. All in all, good idea, and poor execution. However, the system did prove something important: Community unification is possible! Now can we replicate it? - Article from Xiao's Blog, by Roanoke Han
The Kingdom, formally the Kingdom of Graal, was a prominent and monumental project of the Graal Military Community, inspired by the HBO series, Game of Thrones. While problematic, the Kingdom showed potential for a unified community, and served as a renaissance for military graphics. The guild was conceptualized by Auel Vist and Vulnus Regium, but Sherlock assisted in bringing it to life. The Kingdom's purpose was to unify the military community and return it to its traditional values.
History
In a meeting between Auel, Vulnus, and Sherlock, a system was formulated to support a sizable guild that would unite the community under a single banner. Vulnus later drafted and archived the plans for future use.
When their plans were put into effect, the Kingdom unified every military guild in existence into one common cause. There were numerous great houses, each led by their respective family. Subservient houses flocked under the great houses, which typically had guilds starting with "Knights of." All houses had claims to land, as well as the right to compete for territories against other houses.
Initially, the Kingdom system had no chosen leader, until elections for a High King were hosted and coordinated by Roanoke Han, also known as Xiaoguard. Unbeknownst to Auel Vist, Vulnus won the elections and was crowned High King. Opposed to being the King, Auel went inactive, and with him, House Vist fell dormant.
House Crawford would later secede from the Kingdom system and incite the Crawford Rebellion, challenging The Royal Army (the joint forces of the Kingdom and its houses). High King Vulnus called upon and rallied the collective houses, mustering what was arguably one of the largest armies in the history of the military community. The two sides clashed in combat for less than an hour, until the leader of House Crawford was forced to swear fealty to the High King before the eyes of the Kingdom.
In due time, Auel Vulnus stepped down and abdicated the throne to Auel Vist. This action did not sit well with the other houses and caused major unrest, eventually leading to the demise of the Kingdom.
Knighthood
Knights are the primer fighting force of the Kingdom. They are sworn to fight for and protect their Lord. To become Knight, one must display the attributes of a Knight, someone who is level-headed, intelligent, respectable, and talented warrior. One can only become a Knight after training under a Knight as a Squire, then being Knighted by the Lord of their Hold in a formal ceremony. This ceremony signifies the transition of being a warrior within a Banner to a respected Officer within a Hold.
Structure
The Kingdom is an immensely large guild structure, so large in fact, that the rest of Graal has never seen anything quite like it. The Kingdom is ruled over by the King and the royal family, who rule the Kingdom from their guild, The Royal Family.
The royal family has direct control over two other guilds which are allied to it. These guilds are the royal guards divisions. The royal family also has some dominion over other great houses. These great houses in turn have dominion over regions of Graal known as holds. These great houses have control over minor houses, which make up most of the great houses’ armies. Each great house can have three minor houses to rule over. The major houses also have a guild of knights at their disposal to protect their holds.
Minor Houses are filled with two types of people, house members and bannermen. House members are official members of the family, which are allowed to have a small fief of land to control within their Lord’s domain. Bannermen are those that serve as the guards and soldiers for the house. They can be anything from Knights to new recruits. What makes a bannerman a bannerman is that they serve under their Liege-Lord and their Liege-Lord’s family.
Knights serve under the direct authority of their Lord. They are among most highly skilled and respected members of their hold. They train constantly so they can go out and protect the realm and their respective hold.
Great Houses
- House Regium - Auel Vulnus
- House Vist - Auel Vist
- House Mako - Constantine Vasa
Minor Houses
- House Avalor (Overlord House: Regium) - Sol Fessler
- House Vaiken (Overlord House: Vist) - Tyrell Vaiken
- House Mustang (Overlord House: Regium) - Donald Rhodes
- House Rakai (Overlord House: Vist) - Xzavier Rakai
- House Midas (Overlord House: Mako) - Lasha Midas
Unrecognized Houses
Houses that were not Great Houses or tied to them as Minor Houses were known as Unrecognized Houses. These houses followed the same structure and rules of the other houses, and were often seeking a Great House to align with.
- House Crawford - Germain Crawford
- House Valeria - Achilles Heracles
- House Wolfbane - Dragimere Wolfbane
- House Camelot - Dean Valeria
- House Vatras - Praecursator Vatras
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