Barbarian Nation

Revision as of 07:35, 9 October 2008

All that is best in life.

"What is best in life?"

"To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women!"

General

The Barbarian Nation was formed by WarMaster Aslaug as an attempt to institute some semblance of organization and real teamwork, as well as a heightened sense of camaraderie and belonging, amongst the fighters of Tir na nOg.

Organization

Ranks

The Nation is divided into three ranks

War Master - Overall commander of the Nation in battle

Chieftain – Sub-Commanders responsible for the command of their respective Clan

Clansmen – The basic warriors of the Nation

Clans

In battle, each clansmen fights as part of a clan, specializing in a certain form of combat

Clan of the Bear – The heavy line fighters and core of the Barbarian nation, led by the Bear Chieftain. Armed with a single handed weapon and a large shield, or a line support weapon such as a red or a polearm.

Clan of the Hawk – The lighter, swifter Clansmen are led by the Hawk Chieftain. Serving as flankers and skirmishers, they are armed with a hand weapon and a small shield, two weapons or a bow.

Titles

The War Master may bestow titles upon any member of the nation for excellence in combat, foamsmithing, garbing or armoring. Chieftains may nominate Clansmen for titles pending the approval of the War Master. The titles themselves will vary to fit the recipient but will still reflect why they were given.

Examples

Conan the Destroyer (Combat)

Lothar the Hammerer (Foamsmithing)

Gunther the Dashing (Garbing)

Krull the Defender (Armoring)