Dragonsbane Squadron
Dreadlord Sol (Elias)
Dreadlord Rook (Sable Pembroke)
Various named NPCs (see entry)
Headed by Lieutenant Dreadlord Black, the Dragonsbane Squadron is a group of elite Anirian Knights that consists of around 25 men, women, and Dreadlords hand chosen for their highly specialized abilities, peerless skills, and long list of military, strategic, and battle accolades. Considered the elite of the elite, those within the Dragonsbane Squadron are tasked with missions that lie beyond the scope of normal soldiers. Specialized in dealing with those of great magical power, these Knights are often tasked with hunting down Rogue Dreadlords or other people and creatures that pose a threat to Anirian society.
Dragonsbane Squadron earned its namesake for its penchant of hunting and killing dragons within and throughout Anirian territories.
Hierarchy & Operations
The Dragonsbane Squadron is a smaller unit within Captain Holstag's Company and is commanded by Samantha Black. It operates within the Western Army of Vel Anir under the command of General Blackforge.
While there is no set hierarchy beneath the Squadron Leader, in general most members defer to those of greater seniority within the Squadron unless otherwise named mission leader by Sam.
Knights within the Squadron are assigned their schedules of tasks, training, duties, and missions by Sam. They are expected to maintain peak physical condition, a healthy diet, and continue their training while within Vel Castere. Their schedules while home are often full, though weekends are granted for leisure time they must always be prepared to arm-up at a moments notice. They are never off-duty from their sworn oath to protect Vel Anir and its citizens from threat. Failure to uphold this honorable duty can result in being discharged from the Knights and potentially imprisonment.
Anirian Knights are typically assigned individually to missions though they may at times be tasked with leading units of regular soldiers or Guards. However, it is not unheard of for groups of Knights and even entire Squadrons to be shipped out for higher threats - one such being the hunting down of ex Archon Gilram and his ilk. Rest assured, if one witnesses a full Squadron of Knights moving together then the danger level is significant.
Each Anirian Knight serving within Captain Holstag's company is given a callsign to operate under at all times. Callsigns are single-word names, often relevant to either the Knight's skillset or history, and is utilized as a means of protecting their privacy and the security of their family. Historically speaking, callsigns have always been assigned by one's commanding officer, though Sam has given her squad members the choice to pick their own within reason (but sometimes a callsign just happens and it sticks regardless of personal preference).
Within the Dragonsbane Squadron the unwed Knights live together in halls that house 8 in total. Married Knights are provided separate housing for them and their families within the residential district of Vel Castere.
While there is no set hierarchy beneath the Squadron Leader, in general most members defer to those of greater seniority within the Squadron unless otherwise named mission leader by Sam.
Knights within the Squadron are assigned their schedules of tasks, training, duties, and missions by Sam. They are expected to maintain peak physical condition, a healthy diet, and continue their training while within Vel Castere. Their schedules while home are often full, though weekends are granted for leisure time they must always be prepared to arm-up at a moments notice. They are never off-duty from their sworn oath to protect Vel Anir and its citizens from threat. Failure to uphold this honorable duty can result in being discharged from the Knights and potentially imprisonment.
Anirian Knights are typically assigned individually to missions though they may at times be tasked with leading units of regular soldiers or Guards. However, it is not unheard of for groups of Knights and even entire Squadrons to be shipped out for higher threats - one such being the hunting down of ex Archon Gilram and his ilk. Rest assured, if one witnesses a full Squadron of Knights moving together then the danger level is significant.
Each Anirian Knight serving within Captain Holstag's company is given a callsign to operate under at all times. Callsigns are single-word names, often relevant to either the Knight's skillset or history, and is utilized as a means of protecting their privacy and the security of their family. Historically speaking, callsigns have always been assigned by one's commanding officer, though Sam has given her squad members the choice to pick their own within reason (but sometimes a callsign just happens and it sticks regardless of personal preference).
Within the Dragonsbane Squadron the unwed Knights live together in halls that house 8 in total. Married Knights are provided separate housing for them and their families within the residential district of Vel Castere.
