Anthony Valron Posted August 21, 2015 Share #1 Posted August 21, 2015 [Headcanon] Ishgard has long fought the Dragonsong War, pitting those who fight for the Holy See against the hordes of Dravanians. It stands to reason that those who serve their terms in the military might seek another form of more lucrative fighting service afterwards. Perhaps, the best of these would seek service in a unit well known for their competency, their personal honor and the fact that they never, ever have abandoned or broken a contract. House Valron founded this company of soldiers, and eons ago - in the faintest of memories, the company saved a group of House Fortemps Knights and some minor members of the family. This served to both elevate the elder Valron from the gentry to the nobility, and to cement the reputation of the Company in Ishgard. [End Headcanon] [introduction] Enter, , a highly-reputed and expert group of mercenaries who style themselves as a private army, rather than mercenaries. They prefer the term "contractor", to mercenary. If you have a problem, if no one else can help - and if you can afford them, maybe you can hire the Spear. [Example Jobs and References] Arm and train a resistance cell of Ala Mhigans Raze and eliminate a village of Ixali Rescue a force of House Fortemps Knights from heretics in Coerthas Escort High-Value Caravan of precious metals and jewels from Gridania to Ul'dah [Hiring Process] The Spear will hire those who can prove themselves to be fighters or healers worthy of the unit. Feel free to apply. [Contact] Please contact me OOCly to hire us. We need work. We want work! )) 3 Link to comment
Anthony Valron Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted August 22, 2015 Purely OOC post: Are you looking for some well-trained ex-soldiers to come escort you? Hang out at your bar? Be a bodyguard during an event? Please, please, please contact me. I would love to bring my company to yours, to meet with others and to roleplay an actual mercenary CONTRACT. I find that no one does that. I can rarely find mercenaries who are actually bound by service to another! Link to comment
LiadansWhisper Posted August 22, 2015 Share #3 Posted August 22, 2015 I need to catch you online, because my character might be able to use a guard or two. Altho that may not be what you're looking for. Link to comment
Anthony Valron Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted August 22, 2015 It depends how much she's willing to pay. She likely will be able to get one or two of the Spear by her side, but they're... very, very expensive. They're also very good. Like, the best. Only the highest tier of fighters will be able to beat them in even a 2 on 1 situation. I'm online right now! Link to comment
Flashhelix Posted August 22, 2015 Share #5 Posted August 22, 2015 They're also very good. Like, the best. Only the highest tier of fighters will be able to beat them in even a 2 on 1 situation. That part's kinda iffy if you're dealing with other player characters, which is what I'd assume you're talking about with guard duty. More on-topic, I like the PMC-ish kind of approach rather than the ragtag bunch of misfits angle that I see most mercenary groups take. Link to comment
Anthony Valron Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted August 22, 2015 They're also very good. Like, the best. Only the highest tier of fighters will be able to beat them in even a 2 on 1 situation. That part's kinda iffy if you're dealing with other player characters, which is what I'd assume you're talking about with guard duty. More on-topic, I like the PMC-ish kind of approach rather than the ragtag bunch of misfits angle that I see most mercenary groups take. While I -do- see your point about character strength, the second part of your statement also helps to answer it. That said, I cannot, and will not tell anyone to recognize any specific strength in RP. I do, however, put it in there as a statement of experience, training and quality. Most fighters aren't... quite equipped to handle this level of combatant. The people who are part of the Spear are military veterans, with professional training and years of experience. They're also trained in small unit tactics - as I said, people can choose to acknowledge our strength or not ICly! I'm not gonna tell you how to RP, merely wish that we should be treated this way. "Imagine a modern day PMC merged with the reputation of the Golden Company from Game of Thrones." is how I like to envision this group. Ex Army Rangers, ex tier 1 Special Forces operators, etc. They come because they get paid the best for their considerable skill-set. Link to comment
V'aleera Posted August 22, 2015 Share #7 Posted August 22, 2015 I'm sure my dragoon and her cohorts can find a use for a group of competent regulars! Link to comment
Anthony Valron Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted August 22, 2015 I'm sure my dragoon and her cohorts can find a use for a group of competent regulars! You know exactly where to reach me. Right now, there are 4 (or 5 Idr) players involved. Link to comment
Anthony Valron Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted August 24, 2015 We are still looking for IC mercenary work. Want a bodyguard or two? Want someone killed? Got a caravan being moved? Hit up Anthony Valron or Addison Hines ingame! We'll figure it all out. )) Link to comment
Sylastair Posted August 25, 2015 Share #10 Posted August 25, 2015 We are still looking for IC mercenary work. Want a bodyguard or two? Want someone killed? Got a caravan being moved? Hit up Anthony Valron or Addison Hines ingame! We'll figure it all out. )) Hey Anthony! I've recently been in the lab brewing up a multi-event story arc for our group of Dragoons which I am hoping to get started soon. ICly they would be all for hiring on a few extra spears/hands to help out with getting this stuff done, I will hit you up IG today and fill you in. Link to comment
Anthony Valron Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share #11 Posted August 25, 2015 We are still looking for IC mercenary work. Want a bodyguard or two? Want someone killed? Got a caravan being moved? Hit up Anthony Valron or Addison Hines ingame! We'll figure it all out. )) Hey Anthony! I've recently been in the lab brewing up a multi-event story arc for our group of Dragoons which I am hoping to get started soon. ICly they would be all for hiring on a few extra spears/hands to help out with getting this stuff done, I will hit you up IG today and fill you in. Excellent. I'll be here! Link to comment
Anthony Valron Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share #12 Posted August 27, 2015 Still need contracts and employees! )) Link to comment
Solistor Posted September 1, 2015 Share #13 Posted September 1, 2015 If you have a problem, if no one else can help - and if you can afford them, maybe you can hire the Spear. wyz_2DEah4o I support this idea and your group. Link to comment
Anthony Valron Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share #14 Posted September 1, 2015 Someone got it! Link to comment
Ekidna Posted September 2, 2015 Share #15 Posted September 2, 2015 I have a job for you, my fellow ishguardian brother. Would you and your brave people fancy some dangerous hunt? :love: ZDFFHaz9GsY Link to comment
Anthony Valron Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share #16 Posted September 2, 2015 Dragon Hunting is the national sport. Link to comment
Ekidna Posted September 2, 2015 Share #17 Posted September 2, 2015 What about heretics? :angel: Link to comment
Anthony Valron Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share #18 Posted September 2, 2015 That's like our bread and butter. Link to comment
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