The Valkyries
The Valkyries are an exclusively female band of elite warriors. They recruit exlemplary shieldmaidens from across the region (though not exclusively from the Shieldlands) and are always on the frontline of battles. The current leader of the Valkyries is Jarl Erica who controls the portion of land given to the First Valkyrie, Brunhilde.
They protect the Eastern coast of Skjoldvegg from Grecian attack and also raid the Grecian coast. There are always 27 Valkyries in the capital Kandegat protecting the King at any given time. The Valkyries try to emulate the Angels of Death who share the same name by their armour, war paint, fierceness in battle and the most elite of the order even ride Pagasi into battle.
Structure
The Valkyries have a simple hierarchy. Their leader, though currently a Jarl is called the Sigdrifa, this figure rules the Valkyries and their decision is final, there can only be one Sigdrifa at any one time. Second to the Sigdrifa are the Sigrun, of which there are 27. Each Sigrun is a proven warrior who has shown prowess in combat and leadership along with a dedication to the Valkyries. Below the Sigrun are all other Valkyries, known as Skeggjolds or Waraxes, they make up the bulk of the Valkyrie numbers.
The total number of Valkyries is 262, their numbers are small but each Valkyries is supposedly worth 20 normal warriors for they are instilled with the strength Tjorvi, goddess of war.
Public Agenda
The Valkyries goals have always been to defend the Shieldlands from any and all attackers. They are loyal to the throne.
Assets
The Valkyries assets include:
- The Southwestern Jarldom and all it's farmlands and mines.
- The city of Austrond, and its ancient Dwarven defences.
- 262 actual Valkyries, including 27 Sigrun (veteran warriors).
- 870 fighting men and women
- 81 Pegasi, 290 Horses
- 30 Warships
- 15 trading vessels
- Each Valkyrie has magical armour and weapons
History
The Shieldmaiden Brunhild, the first Valkyrie.
Brunhild was and is a fabled warrior, she has so many deeds that it would be impossible to tell them all in one night. Let me at least tell you how she gained the name Angel of Death. Brunhild was a shieldmaiden first and foremost, she had 8 older brothers and each of which was a great warrior, but none live up to Brunhild’s legacy. Earning a reputation as a fierce Fighter in the Southern Kings army but still considered lesser as a woman. Brunhild has to fight to earn a name for herself and she wasn’t going to achieve that 4 rows behind the shieldwall. Brunhild seized the first opportunity she had for greatness. One of the Grecian Demi-gods, none can recall his name nor does it matter, swooped in on his black pegasus and began decimating the shieldite forces. Brunhild launched herself onto the Pagasus and with everything had, striking down the Demi-god. Brunhild then took control of the Pagasus and rained her fury down upon the Grecians. This is why she was called the angel of death, this is why to tame a black Pagasus earns you a seat of honour amongst the Valkyries. Young and old Valkyries try but none have succeeded since Brunhild herself.
Since the days of Brunhilde, the Valkyries have existed for the defence of the Shieldlands. They have partaken in many battles with Grecian forces and before the time of the great Ardatian alliance, Valkyries have even fought on the frontlines against Marblites and Metrusians. Having resided in the South Eastern Jarldom for the last 8 centuries, though it's borders have been altered over that time, the Valkyries are the first and best line of defence against the Grecians.
The Valkyries played a pivotal role in the Fall of the Valtyvian Empire, they broke the Empires forces in Grecia and took the city of Ashak to stop the Empires technological productions and halting their war machine. The Valkyries then continued further into Mazteca and sacked the city of Seleuc where the Valtyvian assassin guild was situated.
Óvinar mano falen - translated to Our Enemies will fall
Founding Date
800 BR
Type
Military, Special Operations Force
Demonym
Valkyrie
Leader
Location
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