Captain of the Military

Captain is the highest rank that an officer can receive and can only achieve it through years of service, or through elite training that only the wealthy and nobility can attend.
The Captains will lead entire armies, or specialized units with vital missions.

Qualifications

One must have a long history of exemplary service, or must be born of a wealthy or noble family and able to afford the elite training.

Appointment

When a person meets the qualification to receive the rank of Captain, they are brought before the King, who will choose whether or not to grant the people the rank.

Duties

Captains are the forefront of the military, holding all responsibility and honor that comes with their position and actions.

Responsibilities

Don't dishonor the kingdom.

Benefits

Wealth, fame, political strength, honor.

Accoutrements & Equipment

Captains are granted any gear that they need or desire.

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

If a Captain brings too much shame and dishonor to their name and rank, they are removed and possibly executed.

History

The rank of Captain was honorary at first, being granted to the first born sons of nobles, but as war broke out between the Humans and the Orcs, the rank required more than just prestige, but also skill. After many nobles lost their prized first bloods, they demanded that the King ensure their son's safety by providing them with proper training. Elite training was developed; but those too lazy to properly put in the effort would often slip threw the cracks by bribing their teachers or simply refusing to do the work.
To ensure the success of the training, the King ordered that all that went through the training were tested and those that past would have to present themselves infront of the King for final approval. Eventually those of wealthy families were allowed to have their children train as well, and as the war increased in threat and danger, other children beyond the first born were allowed to train as well.
It wasn't until a skilled lieutenant showed great skill and honor on the battlefield that someone not trained by the elite was allowed to be granted the rank of Captain.

Cultural Significance

Captains are the face of the military and their actions reflect directly onto the King himself.

Notable Holders

Captain Worgan Steel - Assigned the quest to hunt down and retrieve the relic of the Earth Tower.

Type

Nobility, Military

Status

The Rank of Captain is below only the King himself.

Form of Address

Captain, Sir.

Equates to

The rank of Captain is equal in legal standing as any Noble.

Source of Authority

The King.

Length of Term

Until retired or dead.

Related Military Formations

• Lieutenants