Places, combat banners and groups

In the Purple Banner of the Fortress of Diversity (Feste der Vielfalt), diversity is the standard, because in this combat banner humans, orcs, dwarves and other races fight together against the Forsaken. Since we are mostly medium infantrymen, we are mobile and universally deployable. Sometimes we stand in the middle of the battle line, then we bring fear to the enemy at the flanks. One of the specialties of the Purple Banner is to tear a gap in the ranks of the enemy, together with the magicians, in order to enable the fighters of the Feste to break through. That is why the Purple Banner is also known as the Ram of the Feste. The Purple Banner is a colorful bunch. Everyone can be counted on and everyone gives everything to kick the butt of the Forsaken. And we have great fun doing it.

can be found in the Quartermaster’s Office. Things found in unusual ways also find a buyer here in the constant stream of goods. From the Quartermaster’s Office, the warriors of the Feste are supplied with all the things they need for battle. In addition to the stationary goods and the constant exchange with the troops, the Quartermaster’s Office goes into battle under the Yellow Banner, a combat banner of the Fortress of Diversity, and supplies the troops even during the battles. Armor in need of repair, crooked swords and all kinds of utensils are collected and brought to the forges of the fortress for repair. So that in the coming morning, the Fortress of Diversity can once again proudly look upon its armed forces. And so, in every battle, the battle cry of the Yellow Banner also resounds: “Yellow Banner!?!! ALMOST IN TIME!!!

In the 17th year after the discovery, the Red Banner was re-formed after several years of absence, under the leadership of Baron Marvin von Westerhold and Sir Tristan McBride at the Conquest. Numerous members of the Feasts of Diversity joined the Red Banner and fought numerous battles. “Red Banner! – Stand together!” would soon become their signature battle cry, which was even picked up by a bardess and immortalized in song. For special achievements in the course of defending the fortresses, the Red Banner received a blessing from Orathon and was awarded a pennant of honor. The Red Banner values loyalty, fidelity, and friendship, and places great importance on being friendly and courteous to every member.

This banner is as well one of the most important as it is one of the most versatile, which marches into battle for the Feste. It is tasked with helping to save the wounded and is therefore absolutely essential for reducing the losses of the other banners in battle. The field healers are thereby in charge of triage and first aid on the battlefield. Their fight against time and for the life of the wounded is supported by those who rescue the wounded from the line of battle and bring them to the relative safety of the white banner. Such safety is the responsibility of the last group: the healer’s guard, the armed branch of the white banner and an indispensable bulwark against enemies who have broken through the front line.

The Blue Banner is one of the oldest combat banners of the Fortress of Diversity (Feste der Vielfalt). Founded as the right flank of the former earth camp, it still consists primarily of lightly equipped fighters and skirmishers. The Blue Banner’s specialty, therefore, is fast, daring assaults – whether on the flank or through gaps that have formed in the middle of the battle line. Those who want to fight with the Blue Banner should bring speed but above all courage, the core aspect of this combat banner. But not only courage, also cohesion is key in this banner. And so each of its members wears blue paint on his face as a sign of belonging. And also the extraordinary battle cry “Blue banner! From behind!” unites the fighters of the Blue Banner. But how this came into being can only be learned from the members of the banner themselves.

Located in the Old World, Le Duché de Sauvignon reigns over many hectares of land. It is made up of many villages, wine estates and cheese farms. The capital is Bourg Sauvignon, crossed by the river Fierbois. The current sovereign is Duke Grenache Montdor de Sauvignon, he is married to the sister of his Bretonian baron ally, Brie de Montclar. Their heir, the eldest son, is Fourme D’Ambert Marquis de Sauvignon, the latter leads the Sauvignon banner and his diplomacy to Mythodea to acquire glory and fortune, but also to brighten the reputation of the Duchy and delight everyone with the “Art de Vivre” that is so special for Sauvignon. His uncle Audric de Montclar took charge of military affairs; thus the Golden banner, support company is therefore composed of the Marquis and his retinue, the Breton house Montclar and his vassals, his mercenary company Wosiakir, but also the Graalist crusade Ligesang. As the Marquis was once part of the Caradoc as a squire in his young age, he always enjoyed standing by their side to support the campaign effort.

The Caradoc Compagnie comes from Bretonnia. Originally formed by mercenaries, after arriving at Mythodea, they fought against the Anti-Elements alongside the Avatar of Terra, and became the spearhead of its army. When the Earth camp was disbanded, they followed the Feste der Vielfalt, becoming its Black Banner and thus integrating in the Kommandantur and strategies of the Feste. On the battlefield, the Compagnie Caradoc often holds the central position on the front lines, using their line of panzer (heavy infantry with shields) to hold the positions while their light infantry can flank the enemy lines. But they are also a versatile group, with alchemists, mages, healers, bards, heavy or light fighters, archers… everyone can find their place, as long as they appreciate good humor and sausage saucisson tastings. The Caradoc Company will always march to the battlefield singing under its immense quartered sand and silver banner.

The first task of the Guard is to protect the leaders of the fortress and the members of the Commandery. Day and night. On paths, in the Commandery and on the battlefield. The Brotherhood of the Guard is led by its founder and Captain Migosch von Lichtenruh and his First Guardsman Katholdt von Breydenbach called Katanga. In the past, numerous and sometimes massive attempts to assassinate members of the fortress have been thwarted by the vigilant spirit and decisive intervention of the Guard. In the field, guardsmen provide protection from enemy “chargers” (those in plate armour, full of murderous lust and rushing almost unstoppably towards the banner of our commander Kaela), from projectiles that have the same target, as well as from insidious attacks from the rear field. For every great campaign, the Guard recruits volunteer warriors. What counts for them is a watchful eye (the Guard does not sleep), battle-hardenedness and courage to the point of self-sacrifice (“If the protectee dies, the Guardsman has already toth to seyn”; From: Manual of the Honest Guardsman). The Guard camps close to the command and is always in the centre of the action. If you are looking for variety, danger, almost unsolvable missions and want to make a real contribution to the welfare of the fortress – talk to our leaders and join us! You are truly needed.