Moredain

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A unit currently based out of Arnor, founded by Sir Angmarth.

Colors are White and Black.

As a Belegarth unit, the Moredain were founded in Arnor in late 2005. The Moredain were formed as the third unit of the Iron Crown to provide well-armored heavy flankers to protect the rear and sides of the army and supply shock troops as needed. We are devout zealots to Sauron, and not cheap barbarians or peasants.

Contrary to how most units are run, there is no petitioning system in the Moredain. Any interested party members may join and become a pawn. Promotion means the taking on of certain responsibilities, if these responsibilities are not met, a demotion is instated. Any fighter may rise up and down the latter any number of times, but the Masters may declare a ban on a fighter who threatens the general reputation of the unit (by being a total douche).

Moredain do not believe in the concept of combatant or non-combatant. We believe that anyone who wants to fight can and should at any time, but they are by no means required to fight, and anyone who doesn't want to fight doesn't need to, but will still be encouraged to learn the noble martial arts. There is always a job to do.

Realms

• Arnor: Tower - Minas Morgul
• Grond:Tower - Amon Sûl
• Numenor: Tower - Barad-dûr (currently empty)

Rankings

There are two lines of progression, combat and academic. Any member can advance in either or both lines.

• Recruit: Sometimes called a "pawn" or a "minion". Any one may become a recruit at anytime. A recruit is anyone who wishes to fight with the Moredain for Lord Sauron. A recruit may only fight with the Moredain for one battle, one event, or maybe they choose to fight with the Moredain at all times, but do not wish to carry the responsibilities of a full Armsman. This is the same for both combatants and non-combatants.

• Combat Line (denoted by a laurel leaf insignia)
  • Armsmen: Armsmen are members who have declared loyalty to the service of Lord Sauron. They have agreed to obey the Grand Master, and all their superiors, and have committed to taking on the appropriate duties. An Armsman at least one article of clothing with the Moredain insignia on it. These form the back bone of the Moredain and are the standard soldier who has proven his or her worth to join the ranks of the Moredain. They have also shown a good attitude and are willing to pitch in and help when needed and also the ability to listen to commands and follow them to the best of their abilities.
  • Sergeants: Sergeants are members who have shown leadership ability. They must fulfill all the requirements of an Armsman, as well as recruit one new member. This position is given to those who help on a regular basis to keep things organized within the Moredain and act often as leaders of small groups of fighters. They aren't required to have a specific number of Armsmen under them, but they are required to be able to lead Armsmen at any time, and they may be assigned designated Armsmen that have no Sergeant in their tower.
  • Lieutenants: Lieutenants are those who have gone above and beyond their duty to prolong, protect, and procure the Moredain, they often act as regional commanders for their Towers. They regularly recruit, they contribute both physically, mentally, and emotionally to the advancement of the unit. They show immense initiative and are extremely dedicated to the cause of the Moredain.
  • Generals: Genearals are basically capable of doing anything that the Grand Master can do, but they are not Grand Master and must still listen to her, but hold great influence with her.

• Academic Line (denoted by a scroll insignia)
  • Crewmen: Same requirements as the Armsmen.
  • Corporal: A Corporal is one who has shown an advanced skill and passion for their chosen professions and have contributed as usefully to the unit in said profession as a Sergeant contributes on the field. They must fulfill all the requirements of a Crewman as well as recruit one new member.
  • Specialist: Specialists are those who have gone above and beyond their duty to the Moredian. They have contributed not only to the unit itself, but to the reputation and glory of the Moredian. They have shown leadership skills off the field, and extreme dedication.
  • Commander: Commanders is a title bestowed on any Moredain who has achieved the honor of Knighthood, as it can be confired from their efforts that they have proved remarkable skill in service, arts & sciences, and prowess on the field.

• Grand Master: Grand Master is the sole leader of the Moredain. He or She is in charge of all official business in the unit.

Divisions

• Pledgebound: These are regular forces. A fighter who is just joining will automatically be includeded in Pledgebound.

• Black Guard: These are the special forces, the elite fighters. They must go through a rigorous training and trial before they can be included in this group. This training includes endurance, strength, and skill.

• Syndics: These are those who have a prowess for administrative and organizational duties.

• Dark Moon: These are members who are gifted in the arts and sciences.

• Downfallen: This is the reserves units. They are not required to fight with us at all times, but we may call upon them to fight if numbers are needed.

Members

• Môrgan The White Witch/The White Lady - Grand Master (Amon Sûl)

Pledgebound

• Tempelhoff - Sergeant (Amon Sûl)
• Gumba - Armsman (Amon Sûl)

Dark Moon

• Celene - Crewman

Downfallen

• Grax - Man-at-Arms (no tower)
• Nénharma - Armsman (Amon Sûl)
• Axel - Recruit (Amon Sûl)
• Checkers - Pawn

Inactive Downfallen

• Sir Griffith - Commander General(Minas Morgul)
• Sir Angmarth - Commander General(Minas Morgul)
• Sir Fenris - Commander General(Minas Morgul)
• Sir Kageshiro - Commander General
• Fion - General
• Reho - Sergeant
• Renato - Sergeant
• Duncan - Sergeant
• Azrael - Armsman (Barad-dûr)
• Elwing - Armsman
• Claymore - Armsman
• Gearexx - Recruit
• Duridin - Recruit
• Fuzz - Recruit
• Dunkan - Recruit
• Aramire - Recruit
• Gareth - Recruit
• Takeo - Recruit
• Tytus - Recruit

Lore

The Black Numenoreans, or Moredain, are people of Numenorean origin who returned to Middle-Earth in the Second Age to follow Sauron. Their descendants survived through the Third Age, during which they were often at war with Gondor.

In Tolkein history, Black Numenoreans settled in Middle-Earth 'during the years of Sauron's domination'. II 1800 is probably the earliest possible date for the Black Numenoreans to have appeared: in the Tale of Years, the entry for that date states, 'The shadow falls on Numenor'. Another possible dating of their appearance appears elsewhere (Appendix A I (iv) to The Lord of the Rings). We're told that the Black Numenoreans emerged from the party of the King's Men, which wouldn't appear for more than four centuries, from about II 2251. This was about the same time that the Nazgul appeared, and as three of those were Numenoreans, we can be sure that Sauron had already ensnared at least some of that race. It's hard to reconcile these statements, but not impossible. The most consistent reading seems to be that Sauron began the seduction of the Numenoreans in about II 1800, and had at least some Numenorean servants and followers soon after that date. However, the Black Numenoreans seem not to have emerged as a separate people until some centuries later. The Black Numenoreans were not destroyed in the War of the Last Alliance, but after their master's fall, they rapidly diminished and were absorbed into the native peoples of Middle-earth. Nonetheless, even at the end of the Third Age, three thousand years later, there were some who claimed descent from the Black Numenoreans. The emissary known as the Mouth of Sauron was one of these.