Provisioner

A Provisioner is a largely non-combatant internal profession within a military, though this exact term is mostly seen in the Itoqir. As with many of its fellow internal professions, it is most active during times of conflict. Provisioners are overseen by the Chief Warmaster or equivalent. Their motto is "Provided, and thus assured and victorious."
Provisioning extends to procurement of all kinds: hunting/gathering, trade/bartering, and efficient use of resources (money/skills/supplies). A good provisioner is responsible for the wellbeing of the unit they serve (of whatever size), keeping them fed, clothed, and in good health and funds generally. They usually possess basic combat training and may or may not have trained as Shogu or been in another division previously.
Internal Ranks: Master Provisioner, Provisioner
Although the Itoqir once employed four Master Provisioners, three have either retired, passed away, or moved away, leaving Kaavius Springfist to manage eight Provisioners.

Career

Qualifications

Wide-ranging at a basic level, though the unit(s) they serve or the field in which they find themselves may dictate certain specialties. A head for numbers and an ability to see both the forest and the trees is a must, as is the ability to work well under pressure.
Common backgrounds include hunter-trappers, those with basic medical knowledge, textile workers, former laborers in raw materials, and merchants.

Perception

Purpose

Military supply and demand, inventory- and bookkeeping

Social Status

Respected

History

Provisioners are valued officials in any military unit and require significant training and experience; although many eova have the initial skillset predisposing them to the role, ironically those skills lead to a lack of trust that stops them from rising higher in the ranks than a grunt.
Traditionally regarded as a woman's vocation, but has evolved to be common to any gender.

Operations

Tools

• Bracer with small attached notecard pad (protected by a hinged lid) and writing instrument
• Belt attachment for notecard storage
• Small pocket or wrist (bracelet) abacus

Dangers & Hazards

Depending on war- or peacetime and economic conditions, mental stress can be either low or extremely high. Irregular sleep is common. If employed in the field during times of conflict, they run the risk of attack or occasionally kidnap.

Type

Military

Demand

Situational

Legality

Legal, and indeed part of legal operations

Famous in the Field

• Ikyashnu Fernlace
• Iubrach Roor
• Kaavius Springfist
• Kridha Truares
• Oroq Hanmou
• Yenthalo Lity

Other Associated professions

• Physicia
• Warsmith
• Wingsmith

Used By

• Golden Itoqir
• Itoqir