Hellbane Brigade

The Hellbane Brigade has existed as an unofficial sub-division of The Black Company since the Wrath Gate incident, when it was almost entirely composed of members of the Hellbane family. It has been an official body operating independent of and in accordance with the Company since the Siege of Orgrimmar.

The Brigade now prepares to do battle with Iron Horde in Draenor and has plans to set up a base of operations there in the near future.

=History= In response to the Wrath Gate incident, the then Corporal A. Hellbane of the Black Company took it upon himself to form a small elite team to battle the Lich King's forces in Northrend at every arena. Comprised almost entirely of members of his own family, the Hellbane Brigade operated under the Black Company. Since then, they have accomplished much together.

A's accomplishments were finally recognised during the Siege of Orgrimmar when he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Following the Warchief's downfall, the Hellbane Brigade was made an official entity by his superiors.

The Ironmarch and the Battle for Surwich
The very first contract that was handed down to the Hellbane Brigade was the counter attack in the Blasted Lands. The Lieutenant lead his forces there and aided in undermining the Iron Horde offensive.

During this time, A learned that a small raiding party had invaded and captured Surwich and had converted the town into a make shift stronghold.

In the early hours of the 8th day of the 11th month, A lead a small strike force consisting of Sergeant Leriqite, Sergeant Shianra, Private Gargantuon, Private Charsie and Private Moriahna into Surwich. Though the Lieutenant was badly injured during the battle, the Hellbane Brigade were victorious and were able to retake the town for the Alliance.

However, during the battle, a captured prisoner had escaped and taken Private Lucriron with him. At this time she is assumed to be alive and somewhere in Old Draenor.

=Structure=

The Hellbane Brigade has the same structure as its larger body, the Black Company.

Ranks
Lieutenant: An officer rank of the Black Company and leader of the Hellbane Brigade

Sergeant: A junior officer rank, considered second in command within the Brigade.

Corporal: Veteran rank for long standing members of either the Company or the Brigade. OOC, this rank is given to the mains of each member.

Private: Basic member rank. OOC, this rank is given to the alts of each member.

Key Members
Lieutenant A Sometimes referred to as "The Lieutenant", A has been in the employ of the Black Company for many years. Over time he has risen through the ranks and has now been given command over the Hellbane Brigade.

Sergeant Shianra A more recent member of the Black Company, Shianra has been hand chosen by the Lieutenant to aid him in commanding the Hellbane Brigade.

Corporal Lerathore Another veteran of the Black Company, Lerathore is a Highborne Mage who has pledged his allegiance to the Hellbanes out of concern for his reckless daughter, Sergeant Leriqite.

Corporal Virae A new member, Virae is a draenei paladin and staunch ally of the Hellbanes.

Funduul Another new member, Funduul has trained with the mistweavers of Pandaria.

=Recruitment=

As a close knit guild, recruitment is only open to the alts of current members. Friends of current members are also considered. Recruitment is closed to the public.