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=== Origins ===
 
=== Origins ===
  
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The origins of House Ishida are lost to time, but the Ishida maintain a tradition that they are descended from a line of Far Eastern nobles who fled from their homeland generations ago.
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The origins of the Ishida are lost to time, but tradition holds that they are descended from a line of Far Eastern nobles who experienced a diaspora generations ago. The main branch of the family has since settled in Atamara, calling itself '''House Ishida''' and adopting Atamaran (OOC: Western) norms of culture and tradition.
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Under the leadership of Mizuhiro the Ishida managed to elevate themselves into the ranks of the Atamaran nobility. Originally from Sauvia, during the Great Atamaran War Mizuhiro saw fit to relocate the family home and its heirlooms to Craigmore. They have maintained an active presence in Atamara ever since.
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Under the leadership of Mizuhiro House Ishida managed to elevate themselves into prominence. Originally from Sauvia, during the Great Atamaran War Mizuhiro saw fit to relocate the family home and its heirlooms to Craigmore.
  
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The Ishida are fair skinned, with characteristically black hair. Though records suggest that their ancestors possessed oriental looks, the average contemporary Ishida would not look out of place among the nobility of Atamara.
  
  
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== Heraldry ==
 
  
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=== Heraldry ===
  
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''Ishida heraldic device on round shield''
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''Heraldic device of House Ishida''
  
  
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The heraldic emblem of House Ishida is a stylised raven with outstretched wings. It is often featured as an argent charge upon a sable field.  
 
The heraldic emblem of House Ishida is a stylised raven with outstretched wings. It is often featured as an argent charge upon a sable field.  
  
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The Raven is seen as a creature of cunning and intellect, both qualities prized by the Ishida. The Raven is also a common sight on the battlefield, a reminder to Ishida nobles that one should not fear battle, for there is much opportunity in war.
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The Raven is seen as a creature of cunning and intellect, both of which are qualities prized by the Ishida. The Raven is also common sight on the battlefield, a reminder to Ishida nobles that there is much opportunity in war.
  
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The primary colour of House Ishida is a hue that falls between midnight blue and sable, as found most commonly on the cloaks donned by those in the House's employ.
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The primary colour of House Ishida is black, or sable. This is found most commonly on the cloaks donned by those who serve the House.
  
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Many Ishida nobles adopt the phrase "In midnight clad" while signing off in letters as a means of showing their loyalty to the House and the Guard.
 
  
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== Residence ==
 
  
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=== Residence ===
  
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House Ishida's seat is the '''Ravenholme''', an imposing tower built of smooth black rock. Exceedingly lofty in comparison to the structures around it, the Ravenholme is both a fortification and a residence. Raven Guard prowl the highest floor of the tower, keeping watch on the day-to-days within Craigmore, bows ready to shoot at suspicious characters. Barrack spaces and living quarters have been hewn into the walls of the lower levels, ready to house the Raven Guard companies as well as provide guest facilities for visiting nobles.
 
  
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The Ishida themselves occupy the upper floors, commanding a spectacular view of Craigmore's plains. Compared to the homes of many noble families, the Ravenholme's interiors tend to convey a dark, brooding ambience. Wall-mounted candles provide a measure of light, as many of the hallways and rooms have little more than arrow-slits for windows. Furs are a common item, both as decoration and for warmth.
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House Ishida's seat is the '''Ravenholme''', an imposing tower built of smooth black rock. Exceedingly lofty in comparison to the structures around it, the Ravenholme is both a fortification and a residence. Barrack spaces and living quarters have been hewn into the walls of the lower levels, ready to house the Ishida's troops as well as provide guest facilities for visiting nobles.
  
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The Ishida themselves occupy the upper floors. Compared to the homes of many noble families, the Ravenholme's interiors possess a slightly darker ambience. Wall-mounted candles provide a measure of light, as many of the lower hallways and rooms have little more than arrow-slits for windows. Furs are a common item, both as decoration and for warmth.
  
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== The Raven Guard ==
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=== The Ravenguard ===
  
 
[[Image:RavenGuardCaptain.jpg]]
 
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''A Centurion of the Raven Guard''
 
''A Centurion of the Raven Guard''
  
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House Ishida maintains a standing force known as the '''Ravenguard'''. The Ravenguard is structured into companies, each led by a noble commander.
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=== Ravenguard Hierarchy ===
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Below the nobles are the '''Centurions''', the Guard equivalent of a Captain. Centurions are hand-picked from the ranks for exceptional leadership and courage in battle.
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In times of peace Centurions receive schooling in tactics and philosophy. Such education is costly and difficult to obtain outside of the nobility, and so the rank of Centurion is one that is very much sought after by the common soldiery.
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=== Ravenguard Troops ===
  
  
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House Ishida maintains a standing force known as the Raven Guard. The Raven Guard is structured into companies known as ''Wings''. A Wing is assigned to an Ishida noble when they begin their career, and it becomes the noble's responsibility to see that their Wing is maintained and trained for service to realm and family.
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==== Infantry and Mixed Infantry ====
  
  
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=== Raven Guard Hierarchy ===
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Linesmen make up the majority of the Guard's rank-and-file. The average linesman is equipped with a round shield, axe or (more rarely) short sword. Some commanders may see value in equipping their linesman cohort with light javelins. They are usually armoured in leather or chain mail, depending on the resources available to their commander.
  
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As each Wing is seconded to an Ishida noble, Raven Guard commanders are always members of the House.
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In battle the linesmen are called to do exactly as their name suggests; hold the line. Discipline and cohesion are core tenets of the linesmen cohorts, and reckless bravery is touted as foolish in the face of organised formations. Linesmen tactics commonly involve forming a shield wall with the front ranks while their comrades in the rear fling javelins (when available) to whittle down the enemy before melee.
  
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Below the nobles are the ''Centurions'', the equivalent of a Captain. Centurions are hand picked by the Ishida to lead their Wing into battle. While the Wing looks towards its Noble commander for strategy, it is often the Centurion's courage and leadership that decides his Wing's actual performance in battle.
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==== Ravensworn ====
  
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In times of peace Centurions are given the privilege of being schooled in tactics and philosophy. Such education is costly and difficult to obtain outside of the nobility, and so the post of Centurion is one that is afforded much respect by the common troops.
 
  
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Each Wing is further broken into smaller groupings known as ''Talons''. A Talon is a squad of 8 to 10 men lead by a ''Decurion'', usually the most senior man in the Talon. The Decurion's role is to promote camaraderie between the members of his Talon, as well as to lead them in battle.
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There are many in the Guard who aspire to serve as centurions, not a difficult thing to understand given the associated benefits that come from being an officer. Naturally, applicants must undertake a stringent training regime and succeed in a number of tests before they can be counted among the best of the Guard.
  
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When a Wing encamps afield, it will divide the fortified camp into sectors. The maintenance and defence of each sector then falls upon the Talon assigned to sleep and eat there. New recruits soon learn that successes are the result of group efforts; you either live and work with your Talon, or you die alone and without one.
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Many fail at some point or other, and those who wish to submit their names for another try are allowed to do so on one condition; they must serve for two years with the Ravensworn.
  
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=== First Wing ===
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The Ravensworn operate as a tactically flexible light cavalry force, trained primarily for extended sorties and scouting missions, but also to act as mounted skirmishers in battle when needed. Lightly armoured, they are equipped with swords, short bows and light lances to take advantage of their greater mobility.
  
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Due to their nature as failed applicants the Ravensworn are usually called upon for demanding military assignments far from home. These men ride into battles eagerly, hoping to distinguish themselves in the eyes of their commander.
  
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''The Horsemen of the First''
 
  
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The First Wing forms the elite of the Raven Guard and is always designated to the current leader or heir of the House.
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=== Notable Members ===
  
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Compared to the rest of the Guard, the composition of the First is extremely flexible and subject to the noble commander's preferences. They will, however, always be better equipped and trained than the other three Wings.
 
  
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The First are currently deployed as unorthodox cavalry. Helms and masks bearing elements of the stylised raven hide their faces from view. Composite armour of scale and plate, dyed as black as night, provide adequate mobility without sacrificing protection. A hooded cloak of sable completes the outfit, secured with a clasp bearing the insignia of the Raven Guard.
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- '''Mizuhiro Ishida''', ''Retired from active service''
  
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In battle the First Wing rides the charge on barded black destriers. Wielding a matched pair of swords, each man is taught to use both blades to ample effect even on horseback. Fighting in utter silence and using only hand gestures to communicate, the black Horsemen of the First are an unnerving sight, for they show no mercy and take no prisoners.
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- '''Tetsuko Ishida''', ''Retired from active service''
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- '''Himeko Ishida''', Beluaterra, Thalmarkin
  
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=== Second, Third and Fourth Wing ===
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- '''Isamu Ishida''', Atamara, Cagilan Empire
  
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- '''[[/Isao/]] Ishida''', The Far East, Arcaea (OOC: paused)
  
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These Wings are trained to fight as tactical infantry.
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- '''Cordelia Agrippa Ishida''', Suville, Atamara
  
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Raven Guard infantry doctrine revolves around the use of large, heavy shields. The men are taught to fight in close, defensive formations, locking shields to present a stout barrier of wood and steel against any foe. Wild swings of the blade are discouraged; each warrior is trained to make quick stabs using his gladius while keeping the rest of his body behind his shield.
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== Unknown Lineage ==
  
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Some commanders may choose to equip their men with missile weapons, such as short bows or light javelins. Other commanders may shun ranged armament in favour of heavier armour for their infantry. Regardless of preference, the Raven Guard core precepts of discipline and cohesion in the battle line always take precedence.
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The individuals below represent Ishida of unknown (either too minor, or unconfirmed) bloodlines.
  
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Equipped with such tactics and clad in scale or mail hauberks, it is a small wonder that the Raven Guard infantry are known for an innate stubbornness. They will always prefer to fight in the box formation when possible, and will almost always fortify their camp.
 
  
  
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== Notable Members ==
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=== Notable Members ===
  
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- '''Stillia (Formerly [[/The Silent/]]) Ishida''', Dwilight, Swordfell (OOC: Paused)
  
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- '''Mizuhiro Ishida''', Atamara, Cagilan Empire
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- '''[[/Reina/]] Ishida''', Dwilight, Fissoa
  
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- '''Tetsuko Ishida''', Atamara, Talerium
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- '''[[/Ulyssa/]] Ishida''', South Island, Sandalak
  
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- '''Himeko Ishida''', Dwilight, Corsanctum
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- '''Mayumi Motohisa Ishida''', ''Retired from active service''

Latest revision as of 12:22, 12 August 2014

House Ishida

Origins

The origins of the Ishida are lost to time, but tradition holds that they are descended from a line of Far Eastern nobles who experienced a diaspora generations ago. The main branch of the family has since settled in Atamara, calling itself House Ishida and adopting Atamaran (OOC: Western) norms of culture and tradition.


Present Day

Under the leadership of Mizuhiro House Ishida managed to elevate themselves into prominence. Originally from Sauvia, during the Great Atamaran War Mizuhiro saw fit to relocate the family home and its heirlooms to Craigmore.

The Ishida are fair skinned, with characteristically black hair. Though records suggest that their ancestors possessed oriental looks, the average contemporary Ishida would not look out of place among the nobility of Atamara.


Heraldry

Ishida.png


Heraldic device of House Ishida


The heraldic emblem of House Ishida is a stylised raven with outstretched wings. It is often featured as an argent charge upon a sable field.

The Raven is seen as a creature of cunning and intellect, both of which are qualities prized by the Ishida. The Raven is also common sight on the battlefield, a reminder to Ishida nobles that there is much opportunity in war.

The primary colour of House Ishida is black, or sable. This is found most commonly on the cloaks donned by those who serve the House.


Residence

House Ishida's seat is the Ravenholme, an imposing tower built of smooth black rock. Exceedingly lofty in comparison to the structures around it, the Ravenholme is both a fortification and a residence. Barrack spaces and living quarters have been hewn into the walls of the lower levels, ready to house the Ishida's troops as well as provide guest facilities for visiting nobles.

The Ishida themselves occupy the upper floors. Compared to the homes of many noble families, the Ravenholme's interiors possess a slightly darker ambience. Wall-mounted candles provide a measure of light, as many of the lower hallways and rooms have little more than arrow-slits for windows. Furs are a common item, both as decoration and for warmth.


The Ravenguard

RavenGuardCaptain.jpg

A Centurion of the Raven Guard


House Ishida maintains a standing force known as the Ravenguard. The Ravenguard is structured into companies, each led by a noble commander.


Ravenguard Hierarchy

Below the nobles are the Centurions, the Guard equivalent of a Captain. Centurions are hand-picked from the ranks for exceptional leadership and courage in battle.

In times of peace Centurions receive schooling in tactics and philosophy. Such education is costly and difficult to obtain outside of the nobility, and so the rank of Centurion is one that is very much sought after by the common soldiery.


Ravenguard Troops

Infantry and Mixed Infantry

Linesmen make up the majority of the Guard's rank-and-file. The average linesman is equipped with a round shield, axe or (more rarely) short sword. Some commanders may see value in equipping their linesman cohort with light javelins. They are usually armoured in leather or chain mail, depending on the resources available to their commander.

In battle the linesmen are called to do exactly as their name suggests; hold the line. Discipline and cohesion are core tenets of the linesmen cohorts, and reckless bravery is touted as foolish in the face of organised formations. Linesmen tactics commonly involve forming a shield wall with the front ranks while their comrades in the rear fling javelins (when available) to whittle down the enemy before melee.


Ravensworn

There are many in the Guard who aspire to serve as centurions, not a difficult thing to understand given the associated benefits that come from being an officer. Naturally, applicants must undertake a stringent training regime and succeed in a number of tests before they can be counted among the best of the Guard.

Many fail at some point or other, and those who wish to submit their names for another try are allowed to do so on one condition; they must serve for two years with the Ravensworn.

The Ravensworn operate as a tactically flexible light cavalry force, trained primarily for extended sorties and scouting missions, but also to act as mounted skirmishers in battle when needed. Lightly armoured, they are equipped with swords, short bows and light lances to take advantage of their greater mobility.

Due to their nature as failed applicants the Ravensworn are usually called upon for demanding military assignments far from home. These men ride into battles eagerly, hoping to distinguish themselves in the eyes of their commander.


Notable Members

- Mizuhiro Ishida, Retired from active service

- Tetsuko Ishida, Retired from active service

- Himeko Ishida, Beluaterra, Thalmarkin

- Isamu Ishida, Atamara, Cagilan Empire

- Isao Ishida, The Far East, Arcaea (OOC: paused)

- Cordelia Agrippa Ishida, Suville, Atamara

Unknown Lineage

The individuals below represent Ishida of unknown (either too minor, or unconfirmed) bloodlines.


Notable Members

- Stillia (Formerly The Silent) Ishida, Dwilight, Swordfell (OOC: Paused)

- Reina Ishida, Dwilight, Fissoa

- Ulyssa Ishida, South Island, Sandalak

- Mayumi Motohisa Ishida, Retired from active service

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