Hersir

Qualifications

The Hersir must advance through basic training and show an aptitude to leading fellow team members. If the Hersir has shown that aptitude they will be selected for additional training.
During the second round of training the Hersir learns basic Runecarving. Runecarving must be learned so that Hesirs can leave hidden messages for their allies to read.

Requirements

In order to become a Hesir you must be from the Northern Continent and have good standing within your township. You must be at least 16 years old when beginning basic training and you must not be older than 25.

Appointment

The newly trained Hesirs are appointed by their local Jarl during the Great Feast where they get assigned to a senior Hesir for their first raid.

Duties

The Hesir's primary duty is to lead raiding parties, however in times of war they are also called upon to be under the (INSERT GENERAL RANK).

Responsibilities

The Hesir is responsible for reporting back to the Jarl during raids and to the (INSERT GENERAL RANK) during war. The Hesir must act as the voice of the Jarl in their local settlement, because the Jarl must manage their town and all the surrounding Hesirs.

Benefits

It is a great honor to become a Hesir and they get first pick of the loot they haul back from their raids. They also receive a good plot of land to tend to when not on deployment and act as the local settlements leader.

Accoutrements & Equipment

Hesirs usually have higher quality weapons and armor due to their status. They may have swords instead of axes, breastplates or half-plates instead of mail, and so on. Hesirs also carry a ring which bears a combined sigil of the Jarl and Hesir's heraldry.

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

Should a Hesir be dismissed

Type

Civic, Military, Generic

Form of Address

Hersir

Equates to

The Hersir rank is equivalent to a commander or chieftain.