March 6, 1786 K.R., The Kingdom of Karolyi
"So, you want to join our most illustrious company of soldiers?" the clerk says with a slight grin as you give him your recommendation letter and the bag of money for your commission.
A bit more seriously he says,"Well, now I guess I now give you the background and principles of our company, the Prince's Reavers. It all started 95 years ago when Prince Sain III created a new military force from recently disbanded...."
A few minutes later, the clerk finally finishes with his summary of the history of the Prince's Reavers and says,"Sir, would you mind filling out this form for me to file away in our records?"
You read the form and find that it only asks for your
Name,
Home Province, and your
reason for joining the Prince's Reavers.
Prince's Reavers:The Prince's Reaver were formed by Prince Sain III in an attempt to gain political power and recognition. He formed the new paramilitary force from demobilized soldiers who desperately needed pay and employment. As Prince Sain III was a very wealthy man during that time he could afford to keep around a sizable force of these soldiers. At first, these soldiers would just accompany Sain around on his trips to his lands, helping him negotiate with and put down peasant rebels. This trend would continue for about 3 years until The Grand United Holy Duchy of Darinthin attacked The Dual Monarchy of Spain and Italy. Sain took the initiative and joined on the side of The Dual Monarchy. He and his men beat back many attacks and even helped capture the Duke of Darinthin. During the Battle of the Darrain Crossing, Sain and his men were rumored to have completely collapsed the center of The Duke's army and were called the Reavers from that day on.
The Reavers are a company of dragoons with a history of benevolence, something that most of the Karolyian nobles disapprove of. The officers are usually nobles and aristocrats like yourself, but some of the rank & file are high-ranking officers. The dragoons themselves are made up of debtors, convicts, foreigners, and common peasants seeking to make something of themselves.
Harnen:Harnen is known Kingdom-wide for its superb horses and cavalry, as a result almost all of the Kingdom's cavalry are raised from Harnen.
Karelin:Karelinn is the Kingdom's center of culture and learning and its capital.
Austrag:Austrag is the newest province in the Kingdom. Their swords and axes are of the best quality throughout the Kingdom.
Friestac:Friestac is one of the strangest places in the Kingdom. The locals there are said to have the power to perform black magic and enchant their weapons with powers most unholy. At any rate, most of the Kingdom's light infantry come from there.
Forigneign:Forigneign is just the word used to describe the various colonies of the Kingdom. Anyone can bought and sold in the colonies. The colonists are mostly just good farmers and craftsmen.