The Order Vivernia
Formed under the decree of the Imperatrix of Dragons herself, the Order Vivernia is a vast mercenary band fueled by Yabalchoath's bottomless coffers. The band has grown significantly over the centuries since the end of the Universal War, and has cemented itself as both the most elite and the most expensive army on Orasrupt.
It is by no means claimed to be equivalent to any of the Orders of Knights, except by the most fervently loyal members of the company.
It is by no means claimed to be equivalent to any of the Orders of Knights, except by the most fervently loyal members of the company.
Structure
There are ten banners within the overall army, each under the indirect command of Yabalchoath herself. Under Yabalchoath is the High General, who acts as her second-in-command and more direct commander of the army.
Each of these companies is at the direct command of one of Yabalchoath's generals. While these generals are technically distinct from her Council (previously referred to as Capos by your glorious GM), there is great overlap. These commanders are frequently dragons as well - this complements the ten banners, coloured after the ten colours of true dragons.
Each banner also maintains their own strategies, typically based around the draconic colour of their banner.
Each of these companies is at the direct command of one of Yabalchoath's generals. While these generals are technically distinct from her Council (previously referred to as Capos by your glorious GM), there is great overlap. These commanders are frequently dragons as well - this complements the ten banners, coloured after the ten colours of true dragons.
Each banner also maintains their own strategies, typically based around the draconic colour of their banner.
Assets
The Order Vivernia has technical access to all of Yabalchoath's infinite reserves, so long as she approves. They maintain a navy of fifty ships, ten of which are clad in heavy steel above the waterline, and five of which are clad in adamantine above the waterline. Over half of these ships carry some sort of large caliber gunpowder armament, but rely largely on conventional boarding action - the largest ship, The Angel Vengeful, is about 400 feet long (127 m), 160 feet wide (52 m), and only carries eight such two-hundred millimeter guns - four on each side, but all able to be oriented to one side. It also carries two inline four-hundred millimeter mortars on the bow and stern of the ship.
Mythology & Lore
Officially, only a few of the Order Vivernia worship Yabalchoath, but do it fervently. Those who do, worship her as a way to gain favour.
Gold and Victory
Founding Date
2217
Type
Military, Mercenary Group
Training Level
Elite
Veterancy Level
Decorated/Honored
Demonym
Vivernian
Leader
Deities
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