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===Overview=== | ===Overview=== | ||
The army of the Green Shield have fought in almost every campaign in the northern empire and have a long history of supporting the [[Varushka|Varushkan]] and [[Navarr]] armies on campaign. They are also one of the few armies outside Navarr that have any experience fighting vallornspawn, usually in [[Hercynia]]. | The army of the Green Shield have fought in almost every campaign in the northern empire and have a long history of supporting the [[Varushka|Varushkan]] and [[Navarr]] armies on campaign. They are also one of the few armies outside Navarr that have any experience fighting vallornspawn, usually in [[Hercynia]]. | ||
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==Army Quality : Heroic Deeds== | ==Army Quality : Heroic Deeds== | ||
Even in a nation of [[heroism|heroes]], the Green Shield are famed throughout Wintermark for their [[Army qualities#Heroic|heroic deeds]], and their presence has turned the tide of battle more than once. The soldiers of the Green Shields are capable of impossible deeds, and their spirit is undiminished in the face of any threat. They know that the hero's tale ends with a good death and they are ready to pay with their lives if they must. Their esprit de corps is peerless and their commitment to battle means they are prepared to make any sacrifice to achieve what must be done. This allows their general to issue unique orders, taking enormous risks where necessary. | Even in a nation of [[heroism|heroes]], the Green Shield are famed throughout Wintermark for their [[Army qualities#Heroic|heroic deeds]], and their presence has turned the tide of battle more than once. The soldiers of the Green Shields are capable of impossible deeds, and their spirit is undiminished in the face of any threat. They know that the hero's tale ends with a good death and they are ready to pay with their lives if they must. Their esprit de corps is peerless and their commitment to battle means they are prepared to make any sacrifice to achieve what must be done. This allows their general to issue unique orders, taking enormous risks where necessary. | ||
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{{RecentElections|General_of_the_Green_Shield|the title of [[General]] of the Green Shield}} | |||
[[Category:Imperial Army]][[Category:Wintermark]][[Category:Military Council]] | [[Category:Imperial Army]][[Category:Wintermark]][[Category:Military Council]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:18, 20 June 2023
This army page represents only bare bones information, and will be expanded with more details in the future.
Overview
The army of the Green Shield have fought in almost every campaign in the northern empire and have a long history of supporting the Varushkan and Navarr armies on campaign. They are also one of the few armies outside Navarr that have any experience fighting vallornspawn, usually in Hercynia.
Each soldier is equipped with an axe and a wooden shield with a green covering, usually decorated with a symbol in gold or white that marks the regiment the soldier belongs to. They are famed throughout Wintermark for their heroic deeds, and the presence of the Green Shields has turned the tide of battle more than once. The soldiers of the Green Shields are capable of impossible deeds, and their spirit is undiminished in the face of any threat. They know that the hero's tale ends with a good death and they are ready to pay with their lives if they must. Their esprit de corps is peerless and their commitment to battle means they are prepared to make any sacrifice to achieve what must be done. This allows their general to issue unique orders, taking enormous risks where necessary.
The second Wintermark General leads the Green Shield Army, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Winter Solstice each year.
History
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Recent History
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Traditions
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Composition
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Army Quality : Heroic Deeds
Even in a nation of heroes, the Green Shield are famed throughout Wintermark for their heroic deeds, and their presence has turned the tide of battle more than once. The soldiers of the Green Shields are capable of impossible deeds, and their spirit is undiminished in the face of any threat. They know that the hero's tale ends with a good death and they are ready to pay with their lives if they must. Their esprit de corps is peerless and their commitment to battle means they are prepared to make any sacrifice to achieve what must be done. This allows their general to issue unique orders, taking enormous risks where necessary.
| Summit | Elected |
|---|---|
| Winter Solstice 385YE | Iron Osric |
| Winter Solstice 384YE | Iron Osric |
| Winter Solstice 383YE | Iron Osric |
| Winter Solstice 382YE | Iron Osric |
| Winter Solstice 381YE | Iron Osric |
| Winter Solstice 380YE | Iron Osric |
| Winter Solstice 379YE | Volk |
| Winter Solstice 378YE | Marius Fjellrevening |
| Winter Solstice 377YE | Vanhe Korppi |
| Summer Solstice 377YE | Vanhe Korppi |
| Winter Solstice 376YE | Merrick |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Iron Osric; 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 Green Shield in the years since Empress Britta died.