Drakes
This army page represents only bare bones information, and will be expanded with more details in the future.
Overview
First led by the legendary Tom Drake, this army is extremely well-supplied and has an excellent corps of quartermasters, allowing it to recover casualties much more swiftly than normal. Many of the soldiers in this army come from Mitwold, and this has lead to a reputation for dogged determination and occasional internal conflict away from the battlefield. Its ranks have been swelled in recent years with soldiers displaced from the Mournwold, which has helped exacerbate the situation. The army started the process of enlargement following the Winter Solstice 382YE and were relying on the support of their people. As of the Summer Solstice 384YE the Drakes are the first large Marcher army.
During the Spring Equinox 386YE the Senate voted to reinstate Drake's Due that saw the army supported by Drake's Drummers. More information can be found in the Pride of the Marches wind of fortune.
The first Marcher General leads the Drakes army and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Summer 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 : Pride of the Marches
The Drakes are beloved across the Marches, seen as exemplars of the nation's Pride and Loyalty. They have expert logistical support, able to quickly distribute resources and assign new soldiers, even while under attack. The Marchers who join the army are doggedly committed to their cause, so that soldiers who are so badly hurt they would normally be decommissioned fight to be allowed to rejoin their units. Young folk from across the Marches want to join the Drakes, and with the aid of the Drummers, they are given every opportunity to do so. Indeed, even while resting in other nations, the Drakes attract young people who want to fight in Tom Drake's army, and ultimately become Marchers themselves.
Oathsworn
- The Drakes fight with an additional thousand strength when in Mournwold
As a result of a mighty oath sworn in 386YE by general Tancred, when the Drakes fight in Mitwold they operate as if they had an additional thousand strength. However, should there every be an enemy force in Mitwold, and the army not be in place defending the territory by the start of the following downtime, the oath will be broken with major consequences for the army.
| Summit | Elected |
|---|---|
| Summer Solstice 386YE | Tancred of Meade |
| Summer Solstice 385YE | Tancred of Meade |
| Summer Solstice 384YE | Hal Talbot |
| Autumn Equinox 383YE | Hal Talbot |
| Summer Solstice 383YE | Robert Dunlain |
| Summer Solstice 382YE | William Talbot |
| Summer Solstice 381YE | Will Talbot |
| Summer Solstice 380YE | Will Talbot |
| Spring Equinox 380YE | Will Talbot |
| Summer Solstice 379YE | Richard Talbot |
| Summer Solstice 378YE | Furious Fin |
| Summer Solstice 377YE | Richard Talbot |
| Winter Solstice 376YE | Bjorn |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Tancred of Meade; it will be reelected at Summer Solstice 387YE. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold the title of General of the Drakes in the years since Empress Britta died.