Black Thorns
This army page represents only bare bones information, and will be expanded with more details in the future.
Overview
The fourth Marcher Army was raised by Senate motion proposed by Henry Ward, then Senator for Upwold, during the Winter Solstice of 377YE. Mustering completed shortly before the Summer Solstice 378YE. The army of The Tusks was briefly named after High Courage, an ancient monument in Mournwold. This highly disciplined force saw its first major engagement when the Empire launched its liberation of the Mourn in late Autumn 379YE.
The fourth Marcher General leads the army of The Tusks, and was initially appointed at the Summer Solstice each year. starting in 384YE, however, the election will be shifted to the Spring Equinox following the consideration of the Civil Service.
History
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Recent History
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Traditions
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Composition
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Army Quality : Disciplined
The Tusks demonstrated their highly disciplined nature during the liberation of the Mournwold.
| Summit | Elected |
|---|---|
| Summer Solstice 386YE | Rhisiart Dancewalker |
| Summer Solstice 385YE | Rhisiart Dancewalker |
| Summer Solstice 384YE | Karrow Strangers Song |
| Summer Solstice 383YE | Lleu Tarw |
| Summer Solstice 382YE | Lleu Tarw |
| Summer Solstice 381YE | Eira Pridestalker |
| Summer Solstice 380YE | Ulric Y'Basden |
| Spring Equinox 380YE | Ulric Y'Basden |
| Summer Solstice 379YE | Carr Foxden |
| Summer Solstice 378YE | Carr Foxden |
| Winter Solstice 377YE | Carr Foxden |
| Summer Solstice 377YE | Cerunnos |
| Winter Solstice 376YE | Cerunnos |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Rhisiart Dancewalker; 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 Black Thorns in the years since Empress Britta died.