Highlanders
The Highlanders was an elite formation within the Kingdom of Kavir's military, whose members were rumored to be immortal. Undefeated, the formation was comprised of the best fighters and reconnaissance specialists throughout the Kaviri Highlands; at the time, rumors regarding their alleged immortality were so prevalent that they were more akin to common knowledge. Highlanders were perceived as the quintessence of Kaviri ideals, and they still hold cultural significance in Kavirian society over 300 years after the formation's disbandment.
History
Highlanders were utilized for reconnaissance, infiltration and sabotage, all of which in hostile territory; due to the solitary and independent nature of their missions, they were required to act with no little to no support. In order to fulfill their duty, they were put through the most notoriously grueling training regimes in recorded history. Unsurprisingly, they were considered to be some of the strongest warriors in Kavir.
During the earliest days of the Kavirian Civil War the vast majority of military leaders were former highlanders with many current day Kavirian earls being their descendants.
With the formation itself fractured, the title of "highlander" lost its original meaning and began referring to the right hand person of earls. For their loyal service, those highlanders were given lands and titles, forming a new class of semi-nobility within Kaviri society. Over the years, the skills and expertise acquired during their training became ideals for future generations to aspire towards. The regimes, once intended to prepare a highlander for clandestine operations, became traditions and rites of passage for ylänkömaa, and they are largely considered as the kaviri equivalent of knights.
With the formation itself fractured, the title of "highlander" lost its original meaning and began referring to the right hand person of earls. For their loyal service, those highlanders were given lands and titles, forming a new class of semi-nobility within Kaviri society. Over the years, the skills and expertise acquired during their training became ideals for future generations to aspire towards. The regimes, once intended to prepare a highlander for clandestine operations, became traditions and rites of passage for ylänkömaa, and they are largely considered as the kaviri equivalent of knights.
Current Date: 2nd of Latsum, 1572
Type
Special Forces
Founding
Early 11th century or late 10th century.
Dissolution
Over the first few weeks of the 1207 Kavirian Civil War.
Overall training Level
Elite
Assumed Veterancy
Decorated/Honored
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