Book One of the Tarcyn's

1. Introduction to the Family

House Tarcyn, family members.

Glanasmor Tarcyn.
Son of the recent Lord Erinmor Tarcyn, Now Lord and Head of the household, he is the leader and employer to all members of the House Tarcyn.

Marlund Tarcyn.

Eldest Son of Glanasmor, Marlund is ranked as a Squire amongst the knights, learning how to be a man of honour and virtue. Learning dilligently from his Father, Heir to the title and leadership of House Tarcyn.

Alansgar Tarcyn.

The middle son of Glanasmor, Alansgar is ranked as a Squire amoungst the Knights, learning to be a man of honour and virtue. Though his true talent lies with his mastery of Trade and Commerce.

Aramund Tarcyn.
Aramund is the youngest son of Glanasmor, ranked as a Guardsman recruit, his want to learn the life of a commoner and sword bearer so great that his father allowed him on such a path of humility.
 

2.  The Knights of Virtue

Knights, men and women of sword and virtue who have proven their worth beyond the measure of any noble that the lord has seen fit to dub them Knights, giving them ownership of small plots of land as reward among the House Tarcyn homestead, men of war and honour they follow a basic military structure.
Many Knights seek to pledge fealty to House Tarcyn and thus are accpeted into the Household retaining there positions of honour, though under the instruction of thier Knight Commander appointed by Lord Glanasmor Tarcyn.

Ranking:

Knight Commander.

The knight commander is the one man whom has true influence in the house dealings, he is trusted and has proven loyal many times, this is the highest rank and highest honour to be named Knight Commander.

Knight.

A man of noble birth who has proven he can tend to his own armour, horse and weapons, as well as been trained in how to use them, if he is successful he may get his own Squire whom he would be responsible for teaching.

Squire-at-arms.

Learning has been completed, a squire will be able to list the eight virtues and three principles, know how to read and write and will show the proper etiquette around their fellows and betters, now they begin the path of learning Combat and warfare.

Squire.

Proven loyal to the house a squire has been granted to great honour of learning alongside a Knight.

Squires can also be personal servants to noble-men for example Glanasmor's herald is ranked as a squire in the house Tarcyn.

3. The Guardsmen

The guardsman are normally sell swords, caravan guards, weapons trainers and other fighters from commoner back-grounds, they work for coin for the house Tarcyn in exchange for training or loyalty on the battle field.
The guards whom serve for long periods of time, would follow somewhat of a military structure.
The guardsman division is also where you will find the mercenaries on temporary contracts.

Ranks:

Guard Captain.

The most trusted and longest swerving sell sword to the house Tarcyn, this is who the other mercenaries and guards will take direct orders from in battle.

Guard Sergeant.

Long serving member of the house, would have shown loyalty in battle and proven themselves to have a head on their shoulders, this is the captains right hand man.

Guard Veteran.

Has served as a guardsman a long time, knows how to follow orders and fights, and shows a very basic leadership quality, this rank is for those in charge of training the new recruits and getting them into shape.

Guardsman.

This will be any mercenary, guardsman or other fighter of non-noble birth in the ranks, they answer the orders of their ranking officer, after they receive at least an advance payment, unless they are long term serving and receive payment on a regular basis.

Recruit.

Someone who wishes to be a sell sword, guardsman, caravan guard or other form of non-noble birth fighter in the house, would start here.

3. The Traders Guild

The trade guild are the Craftsman, Lumberjacks, Miners, Farmers and Tanners who run their own self sufficient economy, the Ranking structure is not so much a chain of command, but a supply and distribution chain, only recognised craftsman will be invited to the Trade Guild.

Ranks:

Master of Commerce.

This man tends to know what towns are low on what products as if it were common sense, he has a high standing in society and allot of respect from his fellow tradesman. He is also something of a talent scout and would be the person who distributes invitations to join the Trade Guild. 

Tradesman.

They buy it cheap and sell it for a profit, they will take caravans of goods to towns and cities for the sole purpose of profit, they may be skilled at a trade themselves but most would be too busy buying and selling to follow it. 

Artisan Craftsman.

An artisan of their chosen trade, they make the goods which not only work well but look good too, a cut above the other Craftsman they tend to get chosen for estimates before another tradesman would. 

Master Miner/Lumberjack/Farmer.

This person will often know where to find what you need, the biggest nodes of ore, and the finest tree's ready to be chopped down, they are a cut above the other suppliers and will be the first ones to break a sweat!

Craftsman.

They have proven themselves a cut above the low life commoner, and have been accepted into the Trade Guild, this is something rarely turned down as it leads to more business contacts and more business!

Supplier.

They have proven themselves a cut above the low life commoner, and have been accepted into the Trade Guild, this is something rarely turned down as it leads to more business contacts and more business.