The Kings Rangers
Faction Description
An elite group of guards trained to work independently or in small groups to exert the will of the King throughout Eastern Rassoran. However, after the current Queen ascended to the throne, the group was dismissed and replaced by the Mercenary group Benneit's Brigade . They have now formed a rebelion, and operate as the forward sword conducting reconisence and inflitration for the independent confederacy.
Important NPC’s
- Prince Leonal- a slender and fair-skinned young man with jet-black hair and piercing blue eyes. He is known for his sharp wit and intelligence, as well as his love for music and the arts. Despite being accused of treachery against his father, many still believe that he is innocent and that the accusations were part of a larger conspiracy to remove him from the line of succession. While he is still young and inexperienced, he has shown a strong sense of justice and a desire to help the people of his kingdom.
- Lieutenant Amara Stoneheart. A respected officer in the king's rangers, Amara was forced to flee when she refused to obey an order to massacre a group of unarmed civilians. She now serves as a strategist and leader for the rebels, using her knowledge of the kingdom's military tactics to help plan their operations.
- Elmund - main party contact
- To restore the price to the throne, and free the King from the control of the evil queen.
- 1 field commander (the lieutenant), in charge of 12 knights, each having 5 rangers under their own command whom they are responsible for training. Overall manpower stands at 60, which can be further supplemented by the city guard and conscripts if needed. (former power)
- 1 field commander (leitenent), 5 remaining knights, and 30 rangers. Additional local forces of 30 civilians who have joined the cause.
- Highly trained to act either as individuals, in small teams, or in leadership positions on a battlefield.
- They are small in number, despite their high degree of training, and are struggling to make change outside of their immediate operating area.
- The local population of much of Rassoran supports the queen, and believe that it is the king who should be de-throned. Convincing the population they are wrong has been an ongoing struggle.
- Prince
- Lieutenant- in charge of the Rangers directly, and operates as a general and military advisor to the king
- Knight- a senior member in charge of training individuals below him, and as a traveling representative for the king
- Ranger- a highly trained foot soldier, often operates as an individual on errands for the king or investigating the going on's in the other regions.
- Kings Ranger
- Captain Eldin Oakheart. A grizzled veteran of the king's rangers, Eldin was once a loyal servant of the crown. However, after witnessing the corruption and brutality of the king's regime, he became disillusioned and joined the rebels to fight for a better future for the kingdom.
- Ranger Kiera Nightshade. A skilled archer and tracker, Kiera was once a respected member of the king's rangers. However, after refusing to carry out an order to execute innocent civilians, she was branded a traitor and fled to join the rebels. Her knowledge of the kingdom's terrain and her combat skills make her an invaluable asset to the rebellion.
- Sergeant Finnegan Stone. A former member of the king's rangers, Finnegan was stripped of his rank and imprisoned for speaking out against the king's corrupt policies. After escaping from prison with the help of the rebels, he now serves as a strategist and advisor to their cause.
- Scout Tamsin Thorn. A nimble and stealthy scout, Tamsin was once a member of the king's rangers. However, after witnessing the king's brutality firsthand, she became determined to help bring about his downfall. Her knowledge of the kingdom's terrain and her ability to move unseen make her an invaluable asset to the rebels.
- Cleric Tobias Wintermoon. A devoted cleric of the god of justice and protection, Tobias was once a member of the king's rangers. However, after seeing the injustices committed by the king's regime, he left the rangers and joined the rebels. His healing magic and divine blessings have saved the lives of many rebels in battle.
- Thief Linnea Blackwood. A skilled pickpocket and lockpicker, Linnea was once a criminal who preyed on the kingdom's wealthy elite. However, after seeing the suffering of the common people under the king's rule, she joined the rebels to fight for a better future for all. Her thieving skills and knowledge of the criminal underworld have proven useful to the rebellion.
- Ranger Ewan Ironwood. A fierce and determined ranger, Ewan was once a member of the king's rangers. However, after the king's forces burned his village to the ground, killing his family and friends, he joined the rebels to seek revenge and bring about justice. His swordsmanship and determination make him a formidable fighter.
- Scout Aric Wildwood. A former member of the king's rangers, Aric left the group after seeing the corruption and cruelty of the king's regime. He now serves as a scout for the rebels, using his knowledge of the kingdom's wilderness to help them evade the king's forces and launch surprise attacks.
Tolerated
- The Brigade tolerates the Kings Rangers, finding them annoying and self righteous but respectful of their skills. Additionally, they do not find themselves in agreement that blood over rules strength when it comes to the right to rule.
- The Rangers find the Brigade undisciplined and often brutish, more concerned with money than doing the right thing. Think that they are unreliable and unpredictable, as well as dreading a day where they might have to call upon them to help the kings armies or worse, if the Brigade were to ever rise up against the King.
Tolerated
- The Kings Rangers often act as representatives of the king to local lords, and loath the duty, many baffled by the lords disregarding or dragging their feet to obey the kings commands, becoming irritable and impatient with the many excuses provided and often resort to solving the issues themselves, using the kings authority of course.
- The Independent Lords detest the Kings Rangers, seeing them as self righteous bullies and the direct arm of the king that is constantly overstepping their bounds. The detest them even more when not only are they giving them order, but doing as they will in enforcing laws, taking taxes, and capturing or killing "criminals" with immunity by the king.
- No lord with brains would ever act directly against a Kings Ranger, lest they bring the wrath of the order and the king on themselves, but almost any would jump at the chance to frustrate, delay, or even quietly kill a Kings Ranger and prevent further meddling if the deed cant be traced back to them.
Tolerated
- The Arcane Eye is not fond of the Rangers, who's morality prevents them from seeing the world and its problems objectively. Additionally, they do not believe in any divine right to rule, and thus are not willing to submit to the authority and decisions of an uneducated man (though none are brave enough to put it so bluntly).
- The Kings Rangers see the mages as both a resource and a threat to power. They respect the mages, and will request use of their advice and knowledge, but resent their resistance and refusal to acknowledge the king's authority over them.
Enemies
- The Kings Rangers have been actively hunting down the Weavers in every way that they can, with limited success. They are opposed to everything the Weavers stand for, and are looking for any opportunity to destroy them.
- The Weavers also find the Kings Rangers vexing, as unlike the other factions and individuals (even within the kings court), the Rangers cannot be bought or bribed. This has proven problematic to their operations, and likewise is always looking for something that can disrupt or distract the Rangers from their pursuit of the Weavers illegal activities.