Ducal Guard
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 | This article is about a topic found primarily or only in the RPGA's Living Greyhawk campaign (2000-2008). While it is officially sanctioned and is frequently based on officially published material, it may be considered unofficial or non-canonical to the setting. |
| Ducal Guard | |
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| Type: | Military |
| Headquarters: | Leukish |
| Allies: | House Kilbourne House Tarnel |
| Enemies: | Rivalry Ducal Navy Rivalry Sete Roughriders |
The Ducal Guard is the standing army of the Duchy of Urnst, directly answering to the Duke. It has a nominal strength of 6,800 soldiers, organized into 34 units across the Duchy. The areas covered by the units are called Marches that sometimes cover multiple counties. While primarily composed of melee and archery-focused troops, it also includes spellcasters known as "Battle Aides."[1]
Ranks
Ranks within the Ducal Guard:
- Guard--The rank of Guard is the lowest and most common in the Ducal Guard. Most holders of this rank prefer military service over farming or other menial work. They are generally uneducated, though exceptions exist. A guard's insignia is a vertical lance
- Guard-at-Arms--A Guard-at-Arms is a soldier who has proven loyalty and skill, ranking just above a standard Guard. A Guard-at-Arms insignia is a vertical lance with a pendant.
- Battle Aide*--Inexperienced Battle Aides are assigned to squads to gain field experience and learn the army’s techniques. While they hold the same rank equivalency as a Petty Sergeant, they are never given a command of their own. A Battle Aide's insignia is three stars forming a triangle, broad side down.
- Petty Sergeant -A Petty Sergeant is a troop leader in the Ducal Guard, commanding a squad. They typically lead routine patrols. A Petty Sergeant's insignia is a pair of crossed lances.
- Senior Battle Aide*--Senior Battle Aides are experienced spellcasters who have served in the field and understand troop coordination. They are removed from squad-level duties and assigned to full units, often overseeing one or more Battle Aides. While they hold the same rank equivalency as a Master Sergeant, they are never given a command of their own. A Senior Battle Aide's insignia is three stars forming a triangle, broad side down, with a larger star in the center.
- Master Sergeant--Master Sergeants are the highest-ranking non-officers in the Ducal Guard, leading large patrols and coordinating attacks. They are veteran soldiers respected by their troops and often manage unit operations with minimal officer oversight. They also handle administrative tasks essential to running the unit. A Master Sergeant's insignia is a triangle formed by three lances.
- Subaltern--Subalterns are the lowest-ranking officers, often young nobles seeking prestige. They command squads of 10-20 troops and oversee their care and training, typically relying on their Petty Sergeants for guidance. A Subaltern's insignia is a rampant golden bear.
- Lance Colonel--Lance Colonels command A Ducal Guard unit of around ten squads. They oversee Subalterns, Petty Sergeants, and a Master Sergeant. A Lance Colonel's insignia is a rampant golden bear on a silver triangle.
- Command Battle Aide*--Command Battle Aides are elite spellcasters advising the Colonel on intelligence, strategy, and magic. They oversee lower-ranking Battle Aides, aid communication, assist with fortifications, and maintain the outpost’s arcane library. While they hold the same rank equivalency as a Colonel, they are never given a command of their own. A Command Battle Aide's insignia is a golden staff inside a triangle of three golden stars, broad side down.
- Colonel--Colonels command multiple units in the Ducal Guard, typically overseeing between four and ten units as a cohesive fighting force. A Colonel's insignia is a rampant golden bear on a silver triangle, bearing a raised lance with a flying pendant.
- Lord-Captain--Lord Captain are typically given special commands or are second in command to a Lord Commander. Lord-Captain's insignia is a rampant golden bear on a six-pointed silver star.
- Lord-Commander-Lord Commanders, also known as March Wardens and oft times used together, typically command the Marches within the Duchy. These command roles are vital to keeping the Duchy of Urnst safe from humanoids and other evils like Rary from invasion. A Lord-Commander's insignia is a rampant golden bear on a six-pointed silver star.
- Lord-General-The Lord General is the highest ranking member of the Ducal Guard and is responsible for the entire army's readiness. The Lord-General's insignia is a rampant golden bear on a six-pointed silver star, bearing a raised lance flying a pennant with a silver star.
*Spell casters
Units
Active Units
| Unit | Name | Captain | March 596 CY and prior | March 597 CY and after |
| 1st Heavy Infantry | The Duke's Guard | Lord General Ellis Grek | Leukish | Leukish |
| 2nd Infantry | Abbor-Alz West March | Abbor-Alz West March | ||
| 4th Archers | Celadon March | Vale March | ||
| 5th Infantry | Abbor-Alz East March | Abbor-Alz East March | ||
| 6th Light Cavalary | Abbor-Alz East March | Abbor-Alz East March | ||
| 7th Infantry | North March | North March | ||
| 8th Heavy Infantry | Cairn Hills March | Cairn Hills March | ||
| 9th Archers | Cairn Hills March | Cairn Hills March | ||
| 11th Infantry | Celadon March | Celadon March | ||
| 12th Heavy Infantry | Abbor-Alz East March | Vales March | ||
| 13th Archers | Abbor-Alz East March | Abbor-Alz East March | ||
| 14th Scouts | Storeg's Skirmishers | Lance Colonel Lord Storeg Kilbourne until 596 CY when he took over as March Warden of the Vale March (male human Ranger 3/Fighter 6/Rogue 4)
Subaltern Ahren Varzig acting commander since 597 CY |
The Vale | Vale March |
| 15th Infantry | Lance Colonel Dalshan Orath Teranor | Cairn Hills March and Goldplains March | Cairn Hills March | |
| 17th Infantry | South March | South March | ||
| 18th Infantry | East March | East March | ||
| 19th Heavy Infantry (mounted) | Dumadan March | Dumadan March | ||
| 20th Light Cavalry | Lance Colonel Lord Stehvan Nelaera | South March | Vale March | |
| 21st Infantry | East March | East March | ||
| 24th Light Cavalry | Cairn Hills March | Cairn Hills March | ||
| 25th Archers | Abbor-Alz West March | Abbor-Alz West March | ||
| 26th Heavey Infantry | The Hammers | Lance Colonel Lady Velia Kruske (female human Fighter 10) | Old March | Old March |
| 28th Light Cavalry | Cairn Hills March | Cairn Hills March | ||
| 30th Light Cavalry | North March | North March | ||
| 33rd Heavy Infantry | Porg's Pikes | Lance Colonel Storvin Kressel (male human Fighter 8) | Abbor-Alz West March | Abbor-Alz West March |
| 35th Heavy Cavalry | Old March | Old March | ||
| 37th Light Cavalry | East March | East March | ||
| 47th Scouts | Warders of the Border Marches | Abbor-Alz East March | Abbor-Alz East March | |
| 47th Scouts | Warders of the Border Marches | Abbor-Alz West March | Abbor-Alz West March | |
| 50th Infantry | Lance Colonel Lord Aramil Reede | Old March (stationed at Pontyrel to augment Dumadan as needed) | Old March (stationed at Pontyrel to augment Dumadan as needed) | |
| 51st Light Cavalry | Lance Colonel Lord Ornfeol Grek | Abbor-Alz West March | Vale March | |
| 52nd Light Cavalry | Lance Colonel Lord Gedros Saevil-Kar | Abbor-Alz East March | Abbor-Alz East March | |
| 53rd Infantry | Goldplains March | |||
| 54th Light Infantry | South March |
Military Marches
| March | March Warden | Region | Headquarters |
| Abbor-Alz West March | Lord Commander Brondal Kruske | Covering the Abbor-Alz range from its border with the Abbor-Alz East March to Knife's Edge Pass | Nil Keep |
| Abbor-Alz East March | Lord Commander Margren Waithek until 596 CY
Lord Commander Dinham Nelaera since 597 CY |
All the hill and mountain terrain east and southeast in a line drawn southwest along the Bessen River, from its junction with the Abbor-Alz until the line reaches the Bright Desert as well as the Spurned Vale | Castle Seh |
| Aldan's Watch | March Warden Lord Falin Lorinar | Aldan's Watch | Aldan's Watch |
| Cairn Hills March | Lord Captain Brondar Grek | Covering all the Cairn Hills that lie within the borders of the Duchy of Urnst | Castle Blarco |
| Celadon March | Lord Commander Dyrul Kruske | Covering a vast swath of the Celadon Forest and all the terrain between the Bessen River and the Nesser River | Silver Falls |
| Dumadan March | Lord Captain Ellis Lorinar until 596 CY | Knife's Edge Pass to Dumadan | Kelefane |
| East March | Lord General Ellis Grek | All territory east of Lower Lukala River and north of the line formed by the Eschen River and Greyson Flow | Leukish |
| Goldplains March | Lord Commander Agina Svelore | All terrain east of the Cairn Hills, north of the Corundum River, west of the Lower Lukala River, and south of the River Seren | Goldplain |
| North March | Lord Commander Girnyna Lorinar | All terrain east of the Cairn Hills, east of the White Horse River, north of the River Seren, and west of the Lower Lukala River | Nyrstran |
| Old March | Lord Commander Jorval Edevar until 595 CY Lord Commander Dinham Nelaera after 596 CY |
Covering the terrain east of the Cairn Hills, south of the Corundum River, west of the Soltara River, and north of Knife's Edge Pass | Valguard |
| South March | March Warden Lord Captain Gaeran Hiljar | Covering the terrain north of the Abbor-Alz, east of the Soltara River, south of the Eschen River, and west of the Bessen River | Camp 60 miles south of Hellstein |
| Vale March | Lord Commander Storeg Kilbourne | The Vale | Splendorrill[2] |
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