Galahad
The Knight of Camelot
Before we start reading, I'm just reposting my other thread here to gain more interest in the fandom section. Go ahead and read 'em! tl;dr version is at the bottom.
This RP is rated M for Mature for Mature for its depictions of gore, violence, possible acts of sensual/sexual scenes, uses of alcohol and the use of profanity.
Eternal World, A Warband Universe
In the First Year of the First Era, the kingdoms of the Eternal World were established, starting from the lands of Calradia when the humans expands and conquered the land, becoming the first empire in the world known as the Calradic Empire. 200 years later, the humans later inhabit the surrounding lands and later established the States of Barclay. As time passes, humans discovered the land of Pendor and learnt the existence of the Noldor and quickly befriending them before establishing the Jatu Empire who then enslaved the Noldor and reduced their numbers greatly. The Jatu were ruthless in their rule and were overthrown by their subjects in the 299th Year of the First Era, founding the kingdom of Pendor. In 450th Year of the First Era, Pendor was divided into smaller factions after the death of King Alexius and these factions were fighting against each other to determine who is the supreme ruler of Pendor. These factions were the kingdom of Ravenstern, the kingdom of Sarleon, the Baccus Empire, the Fierdsvain and the D’Shar Principalities.
During the Pendorian War, a Fierdsvain noble sailed west, discovering a land rich with metal which would later become the Mettenheim Empire, a powerful civilization who are experts of metallurgy. At the same time, the Calradic Empire falls as several factions were established, fighting over the throne of Calradia. In the 640th Year of the First Era, a son of a declining noble from the distant lands of Praevor came to Pendor by the name of Crixus Rycaster. He gathered his faithful companions and served the kingdom of Ravenstern, becoming the Grandmaster of the Order of the Dragon before leaving his liege in favor of crushing the Sarleons and to unify the disputing kingdoms of Pendor under his leadership. In 650th Year, First Era, he united the land and were later known as the Unified Providence of the Five with the Noldor on his side.
The Unified Providence of the Five was a nation united under the banner of Emperor Crixus during the Pendorian War. Alongside his knights of the Order of the Black Cross and the Order of the Dragon, Crixus and his most trusted vassals united the realm by vanquishing their foes and befriending the Noldor, becoming the Providence’s allies. After many years of peace, Crixus reforms the order of knights that were under his leadership to form the Rychen (Rai-ken (‘e’ as in derp)) Order. An order whose purpose are to protect the realm from threats such as the remnants of the Jatu Empire, the wandering armies of the Snake Cult and the worshippers of the Heretic Order.
Several years later, the Noldor and the Providence worked together to further advance their technologies, introducing the use of machines to the surrounding civilizations such as the ever expanding Barclay Empire, the Mettenheim Empire and the warring kingdoms of the continent of Calradia. These advancements made the Providence as the smartest nation in the Eternal World. This brings on the invention of cannons, war machines, domestic transportations and other technological advancements.
Several decades later, Emperor Crixus died of old age and left his peaceful empire to his son, Arakith the Valiant. As the news of the previous emperor’s death spread throughout the Eternal World, the Barclay Empire and the Mettenheim Empire formed an alliance, forming the Empire of Two and attacked the vulnerable Providence. Little do they know, the Providence were well prepared for situations such as this as Crixus has been working alongside the Noldor in improving the Providence’s massive but well-trained armies to combat deadlier foes than the likes of Mettenheim and Barclay soldiers. This will always be known as the War of the Three Emperors which involves Arakith, Empress Arin of the Mettenheim and Emperor Izunya of the Barclay.
The war goes on for years, with both sides losing many men even with the advanced technologies the Providence had. The Noldor were not involved in the war under the request of Arakith himself. Until the Empire decided besiege Elacrai after tracking down a Providence noble, exposing their hidden castle. It was a enormous mistake made by the Empire however, as their thousands of men were quickly overwhelmed by the superior troops of the Noldor, not to mention with the presence of a few members of the Rychen Order.
The Empire lost many men as they brought their largest armies to partake in the Battle of Elacrai, giving the Providence the opportunity to send massive fleets comprising of Providence and Noldor troops to Mettenheim and Barclay lands to lay waste on their cities, finally showing their true potential on the battlefield. The Providence’s enemies were forced to surrender but only Empress Arin surrendered to the Providence and swore to pledge their allegiance to Arakith. Izunya however, continued the fight against the Providence.
In the 700th Year of the First Era, the Barclay Empire was defeated and remained independent. The Providence and the Mettenheim Empire suffered greatly in the war and were trying to rebuild their respective civilizations. In 720, Arakith married the Empress of Mettenheim, expanding the territory of the Providence. The empire was later known as the Hytlegaardian Empire or the Empire of Hytlegaard. However, back in Calradia, the kingdoms are still at war at each other before it was unified by a noble of the Hytlegaardian lands known as Luthor Castellan. The Calradian kings and lords were defeated, finally uniting the kingdoms under one banner, one nation. Thus, reforming the Calrad Empire.
To the far east, the Kingdom of Praevor is a fairly new civilization founded over 300 years ago which was never unheard of until they allied with Hytlegaard and the Calradic Empire in order to grow and to colonize further lands.
The Maps of the Eternal World.
The map of Pendor, before the end of the Pendorian War. North to Calradia.
The map of Calradia, before its unification. South to Pendor, with the Sarranids (yellow) facing north.
Barclay, located South West of Pendor and West to Calradia.
Mettenheim, located North West to Calradia and Pendor.
Praevor, located East to all above nations.
Troops of each faction
The Calradic Empire
The Calradic Empire's troops mainly consists of the finest men and women that originates from the lands that were once occupied by the warring kingdoms before its unification. This makes Calradic armies rather large and powerful thanks to their collection of the finest.
Swadian Knights (Cavalry)
Rhodok Sergeants (Infantry)
Nordic Huscarls (Infantry)
Vaegir Marksmen (Archers)
Sarranid Mamlukes (Cavalry)
Empire of Hytlegaard
Hytlegaardian troops varies from region to region. Although Pendor Troops are essentially the main armies of the Empire, there is no doubt that some other nobles have less or even less Pendor troops in their armies because of the overall quality of the troops that originated from the regions that were once occupied by the old kingdoms.
Noldor Rangers (Archers)
Sarleon Knights (Cavalry)
Ravenstern Archers (Archers)
Fierdsvain Huscarls (Infantry)
Empire Armored Crossbowmen (Crossbowmen)
Ravenstern Knights (Cavalry)
Dragon Drakes (Infantry)
Since Mettenheim merged with the Providence through Arakith's marriage with the ruler of Mettenheim (Arin), Hytlegaard can use Mettenheim troops as well.
Mettenheim Troop Tree
The Barclay Empire
Barclay is widely known to be the most powerful in terms of military might and even giving the Providence a hard time during the War of the Three Emperors. Thanks to their heavily armored troops, they can become a formidable force. They are also known to conquer countless factions to grow.
Barclay Troop Tree
The Kingdom of Praevor
Not much is known about this growing kingdom, other than it is a mixture of different cultures located in its lands. Uniquely, Praevor is ruled by 3 different individuals and each representing their own culture, a council. Thus, their main troops consists of honorable and skilled men hailed from different parts of Praevor, a true symbol of unity.
Hiwakura Troops are the 'Japanese'-side of the Council of Three, possessing honorable men and women who'd dedicate their lives for the survival of their clans. Masters of the sword and bow, they are also fast and agile in combat.
The Vikings are believed to be the descendants of Nordic clans who migrated from Calradia and settled in the lands. Strong and unwavering, they were the masters of heavy weaponry and their passion for combat makes them strong as they'll fight until their death arrives.
Crownguards are the 'English'-side of the council, mirroring the knights of the empires of the east, they excel in horseback combat, providing shock attacks in battle.
Disclaimer: This RP is centered around a video game known as Mount & Blade: Warband. The lands of Pendor, Mettenheim, Barclay (Prophesy of Pendor mod) and Calradia (Vanilla Warband) are not mine, credits to the developers. However, I've implemented these mods into a single world and a few backstory changes have to be made for the RP's sake. And of course, this is purely fictional.
You'll be playing as individual of either of these factions, from an advisor to the kings of the Eternal World, a travelling merchant, an impoverished noble or a bodyguard to a noble or his/her daughter. Everything you do affects the game, and this is obviously, a player-driven story. You can persuade your lord to wage a war if you're an advisor and many other things.
Please, I hope you have an interest in this.
FURTHER NOTE: Cultures and religions are on the way. I just wanted to share this with you guys.
Too long didn't read?: Well this is an RP based of a video game alongside one of its famous mods, Prophesy of Pendor. A lot of things has been changed for the RP to give my own spin of the Calradic lands and the lands of Pendor itself. You'll play as almost anyone in the RP, every character you make have an impact on the world's characters and ultimately, the world itself depending on what your profession is.
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