Ahelian (A-he-li-an)

Protectors of Alfensil

Silvery green armor gleams in the tendrils of light that filter down from the lush canopy, the intricate leaf details of the pauldrons glowing as the Elf marches through the streets. A glaive, made of the purest metals with a staff of Aelinor Oak, is held close at his side, the feathered tassel at one end dragging the white marble of the streets. Onlookers gaze as the man marches by, many of them outsiders that have never seen the majesty of the Elven military. The intricate pauldrons and the well-made weapon mark this man for what he is, a member of the Ahelian, the Capital brigade of the Bauxatehn.
The Ahelian is the formal name of the brigade that is in charge of providing security for the Elven capital of Alfensil, but it is also known by many other names. As the second largest of the Bauxatehn's brigades, the Ahelian is specialized in a variety of magic and techniques that capitalize on shields and other protective measures. Members of this brigade are well-versed in Brown Magic as well as Orange Magic and other offensive magic. Their sole purpose is the protection of the Kingdom's capital, its residents, and most importantly, the Elven king.
Parts of the Ahelian have existed in one form or another since before the creation of the Bauxatehn, but much like the larger organization, the Ahelian was not fully defined and organized until the days of the Eldritch War made the security of the Elven Kingdom paramount. This brigade was necessary to protect assets such as the Unending Scroll and the Scholars and Mages that studied there as well as a number of artifacts that were kept in the Silver Spire. After the Eldritch War ended, the Ahelian continued their increased duties and provided a measure of safety to many of the Elven Kingdom's greatest assets.

Structure

Kyserion

Kyserion Crest by Crest via Armoria, created by RiverFang

Kyserion

Of the five battalions that make up the Ahelian, the Kyserion is by far the most specialized. While the other battalions focus on the protection of a specific district or location, the Kyserion is trained specifically to serve as the guards of the Elven King. In many ways, this special assignment makes those that join the Kyserion the most elite Soldiers in the Bauxatehn as their training is often more stringent and requires a certain level of experience and veterancy to even attempt to join this elite group.
Numbering around 200 members, the Kyserion is the smallest battalion found within the Bauxatehn. Although structured to be part of the Elven military, this group does not always function as such, as the members only swear loyalty to the crown and the current monarch, not to any organization. This often causes interesting dynamics between members of the Kyserion and the various other battalions of the Ahelian as the chain of command structure that exists in most brigades of the Bauxatehn is lacking when it comes to the Kyserion.

Northern District

The Northern District battalion of the Ahelian covers the northern areas of Alfensil that are part of the city's merchant district. Part of this battalion mans small stations along the northern edge of the city, keeping the magical barrier in place if it is ever needed. These Soldiers are often aided by members of the Academy of the Scroll if their magic is weak or they are not well-versed in Brown Magic.
Members of the Northern District battalion may serve as mediators to those in the merchant district that become argumentative or engage in violent disagreements. In many cases, those battalions of the Ahelian that specialize in city security also serve as a police force and help citizens in any way possible. This is more prevalent in the merchant district where disagreements over purchases can become violent.
Training for the Northern District battalion focuses on the use of Brown Magic as well as some knowledge of Yellow Magic for those that serve on the streets and Orange Magic for those that are stationed around the perimeter. These Soldiers are also trained in hand-to-hand combat, various weapons training, and de-escalation strategies.

Northern District

Northern District by Crest via Armoria, created by RiverFang

Eastern District

Eastern District by Crest via Armoria, created by RiverFang

Eastern District

The Eastern District battalion of the Ahelian covers the eastern areas of Alfensil that are part of the city's workshop district. Part of this battalion mans small stations along the eastern edge of the city, keeping the magical barrier in place if it is ever needed. These Soldiers are often aided by members of the Academy of the Scroll if their magic is weak or they are not well-versed in Brown Magic.
Members of the Eastern District battalion may serve as a form of disaster response unit for those in the workshop district that may be injured while plying their trade. In many cases, those battalions of the Ahelian that specialize in city security also serve as medics and other necessary first responders. This is most prevalent in the workshop district where tradesmen may suffer life-threatening injuries from their crafts.
Training for the Eastern District battalion focuses on the use of Brown Magic as well as a great deal of knowledge of Yellow Magic for those that serve on the streets and some Green Magic for those that are stationed around the perimeter. These Soldiers are also trained in hand-to-hand combat, various weapons training, and early disaster response strategies.

Southern District

The Southern District battalion of the Ahelian covers the southern areas of Alfensil that are part of the city's political district. Part of this battalion mans small stations along the southern edge of the city, keeping the magical barrier in place if it is ever needed. These Soldiers are often aided by members of the Academy of the Scroll if their magic is weak or they are not well-versed in Brown Magic.
Members of the Southern District battalion may serve as security for foreign dignitaries, important members of Elven noble houses and clans, as well as other important people that may visit the King. In many cases, these Soldiers are trained similarly to the Kyserion but are not as elite of a force and tend to be cross-trained in other areas as necessary.
Training for the Southern District battalion focuses on the use of multiple types of magic, including Brown Magic, Orange Magic, Yellow Magic, White Magic, and others. These Soldiers are also trained in hand-to-hand combat, various weapons training, and a variety of other combat types and strategies that help them fulfill their roles.

Southern District

Southern District by Crest via Armoria, created by RiverFang

Western District

Western Disctrict by Crest via Armoria, created by RiverFang

Western District

The Western District battalion of the Ahelian covers the western areas of Alfensil that are part of the city's residential district. Part of this battalion mans small stations along the western edge of the city, keeping the magical barrier in place if it is ever needed. These Soldiers are often aided by members of the Academy of the Scroll if their magic is weak or they are not well-versed in Brown Magic.
Members of the Western District battalion serve a number of purposes, including being mediators, disaster response, or medics. This district is often the quietest and known for its easy patrols as many confrontations and crises happen outside of this district. In many cases, this battalion of the Ahelian serves multiple roles, often the same ones that other battalions fulfill in specific districts.
Training for the Western District battalion is similar to that of the Northern and Eastern Districts and often focuses on Brown Magic as well as Yellow Magic. Other colors of magic are optional for this battalion. These Soldiers are also trained in hand-to-hand combat, various weapons training, and de-escalation and disaster response strategies.

For the Crown

Founding Date

Unknown

Type

Military Order

Alternative Names

Capital Brigade, Capital Unit, Kyserion

Training Level

Professional

Veterancy Level

Experienced

Leader Title

Minister of Defense

Parent Organization

Bauxatehn

Location

Alfensil

Related Ranks & Titles

• Minister of Defense
• Minister of District Defense

Related Species

• Elves

Related Ethnicities

• Elven Culture

Culture

The culture of the Ahelian and its battalions is heavily defined by its ties to the Elven King and the capital of Alfensil. It is not the strict military culture that can be seen in other countries and kingdoms that keep standing formal militaries, but there is some structure due to the leadership in place and the types of people that join the Ahelian.
This part of the Bauxatehn is mostly Jade Elves and they bring their magic-loving Jade Elf Culture into their military duties. All battalions focus heavily on training with a variety of colors of magic and in many instances serve as both Soldiers and students. Daily life flows into military duty, leading to camaraderie and respect among the Soldiers and the citizens.

Assets

Of any of the Bauxatehn, the Ahelian is often the most well equipped. Specialty armor with intricate leaf-covered pauldrons and other delicate details are often hand-crafted for individual Soldiers and exotic weapons, sourced from the Silver Elves, are commonly wielded here.
Magical instruments needed for large amounts of spellcasting are created at the Unending Scroll specifically for the Soldiers of the Ahelian. As the Capital brigade, their resources are nearly limitless, allowing these Soldiers to be the best equipped, most well dressed, and some of the best trained in their specific duties.

Leadership

Because of the location of the Ahelian in the Kingdom's capital, it is by far one of the most organized brigades of the Bauxatehn. Overall, the Ahelian is led by the Minister of Defense and each district battalion is then led by a Minister of District Defense.
This leadership is key as not only is the Ahelian serving the city, but this brigade is important to the King's Council, the Unending Scroll, and the King's War Council in times of war. The success of the Ahelian would be paramount to the safety and survival of the Elven Kingdom should another war of the same magnitude as the Eldritch War were to take place.