Stromgarde Brigade

"Fighting a War tests a soldier's skill. Defending his home tests  a soldier's heart." -Lieutenant John Beredric

What is the Brigade?

 * The Stromgarde Brigade, created in early Septermber, of 2013, is a heavy role play, military-style guild based in Stromgarde. Unlike many other Stromgarde/Arathi guilds, this one is not led by a noble, nor will it follow any noble who claims lordship over the kingdom. (Meaning that anyone who claims themselves "Duke, Regent, etc. etc." will be ignored by the Brigade as a false ruler.) The Brigade supports Danath Trollbane, and aims to ensure that Stromgarde survives for the day when he can return from Outland, and claim his place as king.


 * "Long live Trollbane!" -Citizen of Stromgarde


 * (Side joke about Game of Thrones...claim his place as the "King in the North.")

Founding the Brigade
The Brigade has always been a unit of the Stromgarde military, and dubbed one of the finest the kingdom had to offer. Captain Niles, one of the remaining senior officers in the Stromgarde military, has placed Lieutenant Beredric, a military man nearing his seventeenth year of being in Stromgarde's military, and a man with a family history filled with military service, in charge of this unit, and its recruitment.

Founding of a new Kingdom
Stromgarde is one if the nations formed during the formation of the Seven Kingdoms. All of which were derived from the human empire of Arathor. The city itself was originally named Strom, as the empire's capital city. Upon the disbanding of the empire, the Imperial Guard renamed the city, Stromgarde. The Brigade was chosen as the city's rapid response force upon the change.

The Second and Third Wars
By the time of the Second War, Stromgarde had become a harbor city. Not only did it have control of the island fortress of Tol Barad, but it was one of the most powerful kingdoms of the Alliance. When the orcs attacked the lands past Khaz Modan, the Brigade was at the front of the defensive lines, giving the Alliance time to mobilize.

During the Third War, the Brigade was crucial in helping to keep the Scourge from its lands. Upon Jaina Proudmoore's departure from Lordaeron to Kalimdor, the Brigade was turned over to her command. Upon completion of the objective, many survivors of the Brigade left Theramore, and the continent altogether, to rejoin Stromgarde's military forces. Upon their return, they found a ruined city swarming with syndicate bandits, boulders, and what remained of Stromgarde's powerful military.

Structure:
(This will be edited over time.)

Divisions:
Cavalry:   Stromgarde would be nothing without its cavalry forces. Also dubbed "Knights", the cavalry use the terrain of the highlands to their advantage. Led personally by Lieutenant Beredric, the cavalry can inflict a heavy amount of damage to the kingdom's enemies.

Infantry:  The bulk of the Brigade. The infantry use their skills with standard weaponry to combat their foes. Marching together in ranks designed to counter different situations, the infantry can quickly adapt to the situation at hand.

 Scout : The scouts feed the rest of the brigade intelligence. Fast and light on their feet, the scouts are trained to memorize exact locations on a map, positions of enemy forces, and be able to lead their comrades through the toughest weather conditions to reach their objectives.