Legion (Heritage)
| Legion | |
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| Motto | |
| Nos operor quis nos volo | |
| Country Data | |
| Date | 2 DY (March 11, 2012) |
| Symbol | Demi Star Barby |
| Colors | Vert, Or, & Sable |
| Capital | Belegarth (hex 2407) |
| Alignment | "Chaotic-Lawful Neutral" |
| Government | Democratic Stratocracy |
| Racial Makeup | Natives of Dargarth |
| Leaders | |
| OoC. = Kanon, Rasheab | |
Shorthand: Legion is a mercenary company & country, whose members and warbands come from the whole of Dargarth. The original warbands hailed from the great desert, which lies in the southeast of the continent. There they have traditionally been a nomadic and warrior people, until the spread of the "civilized" nations and their borders began to encroach on the lands the people had always ranged. The leaders of the tribes held council, and in the end decided to unite to protect their people and their way of life.
As a mercenary company, Legion maintains an impeccable service record when under contract. However when left to its own devices it can be unpredictable, for it is subject to the whims and friendships (and grudges) of its warriors.
The lands of Legion are somewhat of a mystery. Founded by the nomads of the great desert, their lands long existed east and north of "civilized" lands. Even after the great trade road was built, it did not lead to Legion's capital. The capital is not a port city, standing inland in the northern expanse of the desert. The primary ports of entry to Legion territory are the fortified harbor-town to the northeast, and the western bastion located along the trade road, but there is little to encourage traders to travel beyond these hubs.
History: While many of the warriors of Legion spent a fair while traveling and working as hired swords amongst the various nations of Dargarth, the first report of Legion organized occurred early in 2 DY in the far north, where the people were sickened and dying to an unknown disease. Battle had broken out between the surviving villagers and an evil mage who they blamed for the plague. Though the wizard was aided by several nations (bought off with gold), amidst the chaos of melee Mowgli was able to strike a telling blow on the mage, earning him and Legion the box of enchanting. At the next gathering Legion unveiled their banner and made known their territorial claim upon the map of Dargarth.
Goals:
- ...
:#47: reclaim the ancestral capital of Albion, at the behest of Baron Garath.
- (See: Negotiations at Albion)
- Protect the great desert, for it is their traditional homeland.
- Discover what cataclysm befell their friends to the south, Alliance, and offer what people remain aid and sanctuary.
Holdings:
Ships:
- The Temperance (caravel): "All things in moderation, including moderation."
- The Allegiance (caravel): the last holding of Alliance, named in honor of the friendship between the two nations.
- Aggressive Diplomacy (caravel)
- Overwhelming Bureaucracy (frigate)
See Also:
Real World History - "Team Belegarth"
Legion was founded as a country for Belegarth cross-gamers at Dargarth. The intent was to create a group for cross-gamers so they can easily participate when visiting. Since its creation it has become an excuse for the Washington Belegarth and Dagorhir groups to meet at a central location and fight those we don't otherwise normally see. "Legion" was chosen for as Belegrim we are many, and the Chaos Star as our symbol because what other design is used more throughout Belegarth and Dagorhir?
Legion is comprised mostly of Belegarth fighters, though it is by no means exclusive and counts members of Dagorhir, Amtgard, and Dargarth among its ranks. While a majority of Belegarth cross-gamers are Legion members, several are members of Mardur, and Endor was founded by the fighters of Talinor, the Kitsap County Belegarth/Dagorhir realm.
Out-of-Character Note
It is Legion policy to mount an attack on a country if they have failed to appear for three (3) or more months. The reason being is that after that point the nobles may declare a country disbanded. We don't want a country to go "defunct;" we wish to create a good reason for you to gather your forces and come out and visit. We would much rather have a fun and rowdy fight day with friends (or friendly rivals) than to see your country declared abandoned and wiped from the map.
P.S. Let's be frank: we're a bunch of nomadic desert viking/pirates.
- Some of the symbols of Legion
The flag of Legion 
A Legion surcoat 
An alternate Legion surcoat 
A southern Legion surcoat 
A Legion Sashimono
