Burning Falcon
This army page represents only bare bones information, and will be expanded with more details in the future.
Overview
Lost long ago, the Burning Falcon were famous (and in some cases infamous) for the passionate zeal with which they fought. In 248YE the Burning Falcon army was destroyed by the Jotun while fighting to defend the academy at Ishal in Kallavesa. Since their loss of it the Coast has not enjoyed such a large and organised force of kohan on the battlefield - although recent developments have suggested that the army may at last be on the verge of rising from the ashes. Not that the Burning Falcon is without controversy of its own - Emperor Nicovar took control of the army and wielded it as a brand to burn the libraries of the Empire. Some historians suggest that it was lingering resentment for their role in the burning of the libraries that led to the Falcon being left to fight alone against a force of orcs three times its size.
The original Burning Falcon was populated by soldiers who embraced the Freeborn philosophy of passionate battle, giving them the Glorious quality. When the army finished mustering in Madruga just before the Winter Solstice 384YE it was once again full of passionate kohan willing to embrace an utter commitment to the act of war. The Freeborn Assembly voted to uphold a mandate enacted by Aracelis i Erigo, the incumbent general, during the Spring Equinox 386YE that saw Freeborn across the Brass Coast meet with heralds of Janon to establish braziers and torches burning with eternal flames in Madruga, Segura, Kahraman, and Feroz.
History
The Burning Falcon was destroyed in 248YE defending the academy at Ishal in Kallavesa.
Recent History
Since Summer 382YE, there has been a movement in parts of the Brass Coast to recreate the Burning Falcon. This led to an unsuccessful Senate motion in Spring 383YE, followed by a successful motion a year later in Spring 384YE.
Traditions
TBC
The Flame Rampant
The general of the Burning Falcon was the custodian of the Flame Rampant - a Sunfire Pennant. When the army fell to the Jotun during the reign of Emperor Guntherm, the Flame Rampant was lost to the swamps of Kallavesa. It was recovered and brought to Anvil during the Summer Solstice 383YE in order to be reforged. When the Senate passed the motion to raise the Burning Falcon once again in Spring 384YE the standard was included as regalia for the general.
The Flame Rampant is part of the regalia of the general. It is the legal property of the title. If the general loses their position, then the item must be given to the new general with all appropriate haste. The general is encouraged to take all appropriate precautions to keep this item safe.
Composition
TBC
Army Quality : True Conviction
The Burning Falcon is filled with passionate intensity and zeal. During battle the soldiers fight to the absolute best of their ability, and while resting they embrace everything life has to offer knowing that they may die in their next battle. They are utterly committed to the act of war, able to traverse the Empire like a blazing comet, smashing into the enemies of the Freeborn people with unquenchable fury.
However, this quality means that the general is only able to issue the triumphant charge, final stand, forced march, and desperate reinforcement orders. They cannot use any of the standard orders normally available to a general. The only thing that will allow them to take a different order is a special opportunity or an enchantment that influences or temporarily changes their quality.
| Summit | Elected |
|---|---|
| Winter Solstice 385YE | Aracelis I Erigo |
| Winter Solstice 384YE | Aracelis I Erigo |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Aracelis I Erigo; it will be reelected at the next summit. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold the title of General of the Burning Falcon in the years since Empress Britta died.