[hider=Character Sheet] [b]Name[/b]: Manius Quinctilus Dolabella [b]Titles[/b]: [i]Legate of the VIIth, Dux Noricum, Magister Militum Manius, Exarch Manius, Imperator Manius, Nordicus[/i] [b]Type[/b]: Exarch [b]Rivals & Allies[/b]: Manius maintains a good working relationship with his fellow Legate in the North, Sergius. [b]Appearance:[/b] A man of average appearance, Manius nevertheless stands tall and strong thanks to his decades of training and dedication to Stromism. Like any self-respecting nobleman, Manius takes pride in his appearance. Keeping his hair short and face shaved. Years in the field have given his skin a healthy tan and a series of scars that he proudly display as proof of his martial prowess. [b]Loyalty[/b]: The Archon of War [b]Personality and Drive:[/b] A loyal servant of the Empire, Manius is nonetheless determined to make a name for himself while leading the armies of the Empire against the Mother's enemies. The war in the North provided him the chance to achieve exactly that. And though his eagerness for battle and glory oftentimes led to his forces being outmaneuvered and outsmarted by the tribesmen, the victories outweighed the defeats and by the end of the war, Manius had been awarded authority over a section of the new province. Now he seeks to prove his worth by ruling these lands in an exemplar manner. Bringing proper civilization and subduing the savages. Born in the Empire's aristocracy, Manius believes himself superior to the "common pleb". And though he recognizes that once in a while the "rabble" may exceed his expectations (the war giving him many examples of that) that is more of an exception than the rule. Likewise, he's a firm believer of the superiority of the Empire's people and culture over that of the lesser peoples. Manius however, also has a deep need of validation. The Exarch needs to have his deeds and achievements recognized by others. Those who fail to do so, as far as Manius is concerned, are committing a slight against him. Likewise, refusing to give him the respect he thinks he deserves or disrespecting his honor is also another grave insult. And Manius is one for holding long grudges. [b]History:[/b] A scion of the noble Quinctilius family, Manius was raised in the Capital, where his family held business and estates, to believe in duty, loyalty and honor. But also to seek the glory both for himself, the Empire and his clan. Lessons that he took to heart. Dedicating himself fully to learning the finer arts of command, rulership, philosophy and other cultural pursuits fit for a noble of his standing. Likewise, as any good Stromist, Manius worked to hone his body in preparation for a future serving the Empire. When he came of age, Manius joined the Legion. Proving himself a competent commander and using his family's influence to rise through the ranks. When the War in the north started, Manius had risen to be the right hand man of Gnaeus Publius Macceallum, the VIIth's commander. And when he was killed in an ambush in the early stages of the war, Manius took command of the Legion. Leading them into victory after victory (and the occasional defeat). At the war's end, Manius and his men were granted lands in the new province. Turning their old fort into a proper city and starting the struggle to civilize the neighboring barbarians [b]Armaments:[/b] [hider=-The Sword of Quintus] : An enchanted spatha, the sword is an ancient heirloom of the Quinctilius clan. Its unbreakable blade is able to slice through flesh and armor alike. It's also able to shine bright like the the sun on the battlefield, acting like a beacon for the Exarch's soldiers. [/hider] [hider=-The Scepter of Tarquinius:] A golden, jeweled scepter. It gives the bearer an aura of charisma and authority, making it easier to dominate weaker minds. [/hider] [hider=-The Armor of the "Nordicus":] A suit of enchanted iron armor commissioned by Manius himself upon his promotion to the rank of Legate, the Armor gives the Exarch increased protection against combat damage and a particularly strong shield against frost and lightning damage.[img]https://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/fallout/images/b/be/LegateArmor.png/revision/latest?cb=20101105221409[/img] [/hider] [b]Abilities:[/b] Manius' abilities are focused on bolstering the strength and will of his men. Despite being a mighty warrior, the Exarch has decided to sacrifice some of his personal power in favor of sharing it with the Legionaries under his command. Ensuring that in battle his men are able to fight beyond the limits of normal humans. [/hider] [hider= Hero Sheet] [b]Name[/b]: Titus Septimius [b]Type[/b]: Warrior/Commander [b]Appearance[/b]: [img]https://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/hbo-rome/images/a/aa/Kevindmckidd_rome.gif/revision/latest?cb=20120919092027[/img] [b]Personality and Drive:[/b] Titus is above everything, a man defined by his duties. His duty to the Empire, his duty to the Legion, his duty to the Exarch and his duty to the Goddess. He's an obedient man, mindful and accepting of his place in the world, for it is as it things should be. Despite his dutiful nature, Titus is not a dour or joyless man. He craves and prizes the companionship and camaraderie of his fellow soldiers, Titus spends his free time at the taverns, drinking and making merry with his fellow Legionaries. Who are like brothers to him. And carries out his duties with a smile on his face and a melody on his lips, for serving the Empire brings as much as joy to him as any drink or woman could. Like most others in the Empire, Titus looks down upon the savages and barbarians standing in the path of civilization. [b]Background:[/b] The son of a butcher and his slave, Titus grew as a half wild child in the streets of the Capital. Life for Titus was fair, certainly lacking in luxuries and excess. But at least he never starved and could count on a job in his father's butchery, even if under his half-brothers. But then again, the boy never had any problems obeying his betters. Disaster struck however, his father's butchery burned down in a blaze that consumed part of the city. And although the family's patriarch still had enough means to provide for his family and start his business back from scratch, Titus was one mouth too many for that plan to work. And so he was cast out. Lacking any kind of formal education or contacts that could help secure his future, the young man joined the Legion. There, his natural subservience was transformed into loyalty to the Empire and strict discipline instilled into his personality. It was during the War in the North that Titus really rose to prominence. Proving himself to be a dutiful servant, skilled warrior and competent (if not entirely creative and bright) leader. Three qualities that were held in high regard by the new Legate of the VIIth. He rose through the ranks, eventually becoming Manius' right hand man when he single handedly saved the Exarch from an ambush by traitorous chieftains pretending to surrender. [b]Armaments[/b]: Thinking about giving him just normal equipment [b]Skills:[/b] There are few in the VIIth who can match Titus' skills with the gladius or the pilum. In battle the Primus Pilus acts as an anchor and bulwark to his fellow soldiers. Outside of the field, Titus has also learned a great deal when it comes to leading and organizing men. His humble origins allowing him to relate more easily to the common soldier and years of experience giving him a good head when it comes to making do with what supplies are available. [/hider] [hider= Holding] [b]Holdings[/b] [b]Name[/b]: Colonia Mania/ Regio Militum VII [url]http://imgur.com/a/y6O2L[/url] [b]Type[/b]: A city built out of the VII's original fort and the surrounding lands. Ruled by Exarch Manius in the Empire's name. [b]Culture:[/b] The city is inhabited by the Legionaries, their families, an increasing number of Imperial settlers and assimilated tribesmen. Outside of the citadel, where the military aristocracy lives, an interesting mishmash of Imperial and Northern influences has developed. The surrounding lands however, are mostly covered by thick woods, tundra and the occasional Northmen village. Nevertheless, the Empire is working hard to bring civilization to these outlying territories. Mostly through massive construction works and planned resettlement. [b]Description[/b]: The Colonia is a planned city. Or at least the area inside the walls is. As it originated out of a Legionary fort, the blocs and sections are neatly organized. The streets are wide and paved. The market rests in the shadow of the Citadel, a strong stone fortress where the Exarch and the other officers (the city's upper nobility) live. Wealthy merchants and bureaucrats live around the Citadel. Temples and a theater are also located close to the Citadel. And the city also counts with a sewer system and baths. Beyond the stone walls of the city, the Colonia is surrounded by a semi-chaotic mess of huts, houses and workshops built by the arriving immigrants and tribesmen. Living inside the walls is a privilege limited to the Imperials. And as such, the local Northmen have to make do outside the protection of the stone walls. More recently, the Exarch has ordered the construction of a tall wooden palisade around this area. Beyond this second wall are the farms, rural estates and woodland that feed the city. Many of these owned and lived in by veteran legionaries, their families and slaves. The rest of the region is seeing increasing levels of development as the Legion's engineers and their slaves cross the land building roads, outposts, aqueducts and new villages to house Imperial settlers [b]Laws[/b]: The Laws of the Empire are the laws of the region. Enforced by both Legionaries and their local allies. [b]Military[/b]: As a military colony of the VIIth. The Colonia can field the entire Legion and its auxiliary units made up of local allied tribesmen. Most of the manpower comes from volunteers (both Imperial citizens and local natives as Legionaries and Auxiliaries respectively) who receive their equipment from the Legion's stocks. Training is strict, standardized and demanding. The Legion has high standards and even the Town Watch is expected to be a little better than the norm. Equipment is provided by the Exarch, who by his own laws, owns and commands the military industry in the District. Thus ensuring that the troops are always well supplied and equipped. Besides the Legion, the VIIth district also fields a Town Watch force. Whose training and equipment is far inferior to that of the Legion. Local tribal chieftains can also be called up to muster their own forces to support the defense of the region. [/hider] [hider=Faction] [b]Faction[/b] [b]Name[/b]: The VIIth Legion "[i]Nordica"[/i] [b]Size[/b]: 5000 [b]Hierarchy and Culture:[/b] There is a strict military hierarchy within the Legion. From the lowest Legionary to the Legate himself, everyone has his own duties and obligations to the cause. Obedience is enforced by strict disciplinary measures and the men are pushed to always strive to be at their absolute best for the glory of the Mother and Empire. Organization-wise, the VIIth is organized at its lowest level with centurias of 80 men. 10 centurias make up a cohort. The First Cohort fields twice the normal number of men and is composed of the best Legionaries of the VIIth. While the last two cohorts are composed of Nordheimer auxiliaries. Battle mages are organized in their own independent unit. [b]Goals[/b]: Serve the Empire, pacify the North. [b]Specialization[/b]: The VIIth, like the rest of the Imperial armies is able to carry itself well in both pitched battles and sieges. The continued fight against the Nordic rebels however, has also forced the Legionaries to adapt develop counter-tactics to their hit and run style of fighting. [b]History[/b]: The VIIth traces its history back to the time before the Mother. Claiming to be founded by Julius Quinctilius Massa, centuries before the rise of the Empire. The Legion gained prominence and glory in the neverending wars that plagued the land before the Mother came. Eventually being destroyed in one of those nameless conflicts. The rise of the Empire however, saw the Quinctilius and other likeminded clans managing to lobby for authorization to field and arm an army out of their own pocket for the War in the North in exchange for political favors and influence in the South. The new Legion was named after the semi-mythical original VIIth, already giving the new Legionaries a tough legacy to match. The new VIIth, fortunately, proved more than a match for the armies of savages arrayed against it. Earning glory and praise in the battlefield and being bestowed with the cognomen "Nordica" to record their successes against the Northmen. [b]Military Capabilities:[/b] Following the Imperial standard, the VII's major component is heavy infantry. Legionaries armed and protected by iron organized in 10 cohorts supported by a cavalry, a mage and an auxiliary cohort. In battle the Legionaries are the anchor of the Legion. The Legion usually deploys in three lines, with the youngest troops at the front (hastati), followed by the veterans (principes) and then the elite (triarii). The lines themselves are left with gaps. With the second line standing directly behind the gaps of the first and so on. Skirmishers are deployed in front of the main infantry body and retreat through the gaps once the skirmishing is done. Before battle is joined, the first line closes the gap and presents a solid line to the enemy. If they prove unable to break the foe, the maniples maneuver to open the gaps and let the principes move forward to engage the enemy while retreating to reorganize and rest. If even then the enemy resists, the principes repeat the same maneuver, letting the triarii engage and either break the enemy once and for all or allow the Legion to retreat in good order. Maneuvering is a vital part of the Legion's tactic. Each men is drilled incessantly on his proper place inside the formation and what is expected of him in battle. [img]https://staticdelivery.nexusmods.com/images/110/1237402-1333920944.jpg[/img][i]Legionaries in the field.[/i] [hider=Order of Battle:] Key Cohors (Cohort) - 300 men Cohors Primus (First Cohort) - 600 men Cohors Auxilia (Auxiliary Cohort) - 600 men Cohors Equites (Cavalry Cohort) - 400 men Centuria (Century) - 100 men Contubernia (Mess Group) - 10 men Legio VII Nordica Legatus' Guard Legatus Impera Manius Quinctilius Dolabella, Commanding Tribunis laticlavius Caius Possena, Executive Praefectus castrorum Julius Quinctilius Brutus, Veteran Advisor Tribuni angusticlavii Coriolanus Fulves, Aide-de-Camp Tribuni angusticlavii Gnaeus Gentilius the Younger, Aide-de-Camp Tribuni angusticlavii Marcus Licinius the Elder, Aide-de-Camp Tribuni angusticlavii Sergius Antoninus, Aide-de-Camp Tribuni angusticlavii Marius Commodus, Aide-de-Camp 40 assorted heavy cavalrymen. I Cohors (Cohors Primus) Pilus Primus Titus Septimus, Commanding I Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia II Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia III Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia III Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia IV Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia V Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia VI Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia II Cohors Pilus Prior Faustus Trajanus, Commanding I Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia II Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia III Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia III Cohors Pilus Prior Claudius Scipius Flavianus, Commanding I Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia II Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia III Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia IV Cohors Pilus Prior Lucius Licinius, Commanding I Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia II Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia III Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia V Cohors Pilus Prior Marius Gentilius Varus, Commanding I Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia II Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia III Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia VI Cohors Pilus Prior Septimus Possena, Commanding I Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia II Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia III Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia VII Cohors Pilus Prior Aemilius Laurentius, Commanding I Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia II Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia III Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia VIII Cohors Pilus Prior Atticus Ciprianos, Commanding I Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia II Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia III Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia IX Cohors Pilus Prior Gaius Trajanus, Commanding I Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia II Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia III Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia X Cohors Pilus Prior Augustus Antonius Lepidus, Commanding I Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia II Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia III Centuria I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia Cohors Auxilia Pilus Auxilia Marianus Brutinius, Commanding I Centuria aut. Sagitarii (Archers) I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia II Centuria aut. Sagitarii (Archers) I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia I Centuria aut. Vigiles (Levy Spearmen) I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia II Centuria aut. Vigiles (Levy Spearmen) I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia III Centuria aut. Vigiles (Levy Spearmen) I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia IV Centuria aut. Vigiles (Levy Spearmen) I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia Cohors Equites Pilus Equites Arminius Vinicius, Commanding I Centuria aut. Equites (Cavalry) I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia II Centuria aut. Equites (Cavalry) I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia III Centuria aut. Equites (Cavalry) I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia IV Centuria aut. Equites (Cavalry) I Contubernia II Contubernia III Contubernia IV Contubernia V Contubernia VI Contubernia VII Contubernia VIII Contubernia IX Contubernia X Contubernia Cohors Magica (Imperial Battle Mages) - 5 Battle Mages [/hider] [b]Warcry[/b]: The sons of the Night have come! [/hider]