02-20-2017, 01:57 AM
The Brass Blades are a military organization charged with the protection of Ul'dah and her interests in Thanalan. They are distinct from the Sultansworn (loyal protectors of the Ul Royal Family), the Stone Torches (protectors of the railways and mines of Amajina & Sons Mineral Concern), and the Immortal Flames (Ul'dah's Grand Company).
They are privately financed by members of the Syndicate. Officially, the Blades exist to uphold law and order in the Sultanate and protect its settlements and trade routes, but it is not uncommon to find some within their ranks that are more loyal to their Syndicate masters than the city-state or its laws. Though some are easily corruptible, many serve with honor and take pride in upholding justice.
Divisions of the Blades will often have a floral nickname, such as the Brass Blades of the Orchid stationed at Highbridge. Members of each division may also attach this title to their own names—for example, Captain Hunberct Longhaft of the Orchid, or simply, Hunberct of the Orchid.
This IC/OOC linkshell serves dual purposes.
The first is to serve as a form of long distance IC communication between members of the Brass Blades of the Carnation, a mounted unit of Blades meant to be an rapid deployment force. This entails responding to incidents ranging from Amalj'aa and Qiqirn attacks to more mundane banditry and interception of traffickers of goods such as somnus while performing the normal duties of a Blade.
(The channel can be used ICly as well by the below mentioned Sultansworns, Flame, and non-affiliated Blades.)
The second purpose is to hopefully aid in centralizing Ul'dahn law enforcement RPers, so we can help build connections. As such, Sultansworn, Immortal Flame, and other Brass Blades not of the same unit are welcome to join the LS and call upon each other for reinforcements and such.
It is my hope that the second purpose will at least be fulfilled.
If you are interested in joining, please contact the following for an invitation:
Also a resource for the armor: Brass Blade armor with thanks to an Ildur who has since stopped playing, but hasn't taken the picture down. Also some minor corrections, the Sipahi turban and Vermilion pieces mentioned can be obtained from Wanderer's Palace or Ampador Keep. The turban is also a Disciple of War piece, rather than monk specific, and as such, can be worn by GLD/PLDs. Use of the Cobalt Shamshir is recommended over the Aeolian scimitar due to the Shamshir being closer in size to the one used by the NPC Blades.
They are privately financed by members of the Syndicate. Officially, the Blades exist to uphold law and order in the Sultanate and protect its settlements and trade routes, but it is not uncommon to find some within their ranks that are more loyal to their Syndicate masters than the city-state or its laws. Though some are easily corruptible, many serve with honor and take pride in upholding justice.
Divisions of the Blades will often have a floral nickname, such as the Brass Blades of the Orchid stationed at Highbridge. Members of each division may also attach this title to their own names—for example, Captain Hunberct Longhaft of the Orchid, or simply, Hunberct of the Orchid.
This IC/OOC linkshell serves dual purposes.
The first is to serve as a form of long distance IC communication between members of the Brass Blades of the Carnation, a mounted unit of Blades meant to be an rapid deployment force. This entails responding to incidents ranging from Amalj'aa and Qiqirn attacks to more mundane banditry and interception of traffickers of goods such as somnus while performing the normal duties of a Blade.
(The channel can be used ICly as well by the below mentioned Sultansworns, Flame, and non-affiliated Blades.)
The second purpose is to hopefully aid in centralizing Ul'dahn law enforcement RPers, so we can help build connections. As such, Sultansworn, Immortal Flame, and other Brass Blades not of the same unit are welcome to join the LS and call upon each other for reinforcements and such.
It is my hope that the second purpose will at least be fulfilled.
If you are interested in joining, please contact the following for an invitation:
- Sgathaich Alpeach
Also a resource for the armor: Brass Blade armor with thanks to an Ildur who has since stopped playing, but hasn't taken the picture down. Also some minor corrections, the Sipahi turban and Vermilion pieces mentioned can be obtained from Wanderer's Palace or Ampador Keep. The turban is also a Disciple of War piece, rather than monk specific, and as such, can be worn by GLD/PLDs. Use of the Cobalt Shamshir is recommended over the Aeolian scimitar due to the Shamshir being closer in size to the one used by the NPC Blades.