Combat Ranks
Dragoon Level 0: Susan
Welcome to the Dragoons. Susan is the equivalent of a squire. Nearly every Dragoon starts as Susan; it is part of the rite of passage. You have permission to use our weapons and basic black tabbards until you make your own.
Requirements:
- Talking to local Chieftain and expressing interest in joining
Dragoon Level 1: Black Legion
This is achieved by warriors showing member-like loyalty to the LOD. Black Legionnaires still have permission to borrow equipment, but should be starting to make their own LOD garb, weapons, and armor. Legionaries wear the paint on their chest and shoulders. They are also sporting a Dragoon sash on their belt.
Requirements:
- Defeat 1 Black Legionnaire
- Attended a minimum of 3 practices or 2 practices and 1 event
Dragoon Level 2: Dragoon
A most admired rank; Dragoons are loyal members of the LOD. They help recruit and train new members. Dragoons are a menacing and devastating force on the field. Off-field a Dragoon is expected to be a role model for newer members. They run toward when everyone else is running away.Dragoons wear paint on their face and body to distract their opponents. They wear Dragoon Armor on most of there body to deflect the blows of the enemy. They carry a sword and shield and are deadly with a javelin. Many have side arms that can be seen ranging from a dagger to a massive two handed sword hanging from their back.
Requirements:
- Defeat 2 Black Legionaries, 1 Dragoon, and 1 Baby Dragon
- Own garb, 1 sword, 1 shield, 1 javelin, 1 secondary weapon, enough Warlord approved armor to cover AT LEAST 3 areas* of your body
- Received a 1st level Sword + board proficiency** or equivalent
- Received a 1st level Javelin proficiency** or equivalent
- Received a secondary weapon proficiency** and have that weapon on him when going into combat.
- Have attended at least 1 major event
- Receive a majority vote by current Dragoons
Dragoon Level 3: Dragon Slayer
A Dragon Slayer is a well-seasoned Dragoon known throughout the land for his deeds and mannerisms. He is an exceptional warrior. Only the most dedicated members achieve this rank.
Requirements:
- Defeat 4 Black Legionaries, 2 Dragoons, 1 Adult Dragon
- Own full body armor
- Received a 2nd level Sword + board proficiency** or equivalent
- Received a 2nd level Javelin proficiency** or equivalent
- Received a 2nd level secondary weapon proficiency** or equivalent
- Receive a majority vote by current Dragon Slayers
- Attended at least two Ragnaroks
Dragoon Level 4: Black Dragon
A “hero” rank that is being saved for a Dragoon set apart from the rest in battle. The Black Dragoon is said to have taken out entire armies by himself…
Requirements:
- 1 Uncannily Heroic Deed
- 100% Consensus by all upper level Dragoons…
*Armor covers 6 areas of your body:
- Head - Helmet
- Forearm – Bracers
- Upper Arm (Bicep/shoulders) - Spaulders
- Torso – Body Armor / Breastplate
- Upper Leg – Armored Skirt / Cuisse
- Lower Leg – Greaves
** Weapon Proficiencies based on LBTL proficiency standards
Non-Combat Ranks
Dragoon Chieftain
The Legion of Dragoons are mercenary group with tribal tendency and structure. Many of our sects are scattered across the land in the realms of other chapters. Chieftains are Dragoon Commanders of the area in which they reside. They are responsible for the growth of their sect, helping equip and train new members, and leading their local Dragoon sect. Chieftains have a love for the game and want to share it and the time and desire to invest in new members. There shall be 2 Dragoon Chieftains per tribe/sect in order to assure things get done to required level…
Current Chieftains:
- Bishop – Northern Steppes – (Fort Wayne, IN)
- Militis - Northern Steppes – (Fort Wayne, IN)
- Rowan- Northern Steppes - (Fort Wayne, IN)
- Zaron – Mittlemarch (Indy)
- Nichtmar – Mittlemarch (Indy)
- Furey – Aethenu – (Western Indiana)
- Frost – Aethenu – (Western Indiana)
- Vodin – Rivendell – (Columbus, OH)
- Pending… – Rivendell (Columbus, OH)
A quote from Zaron:
“We are part of the Dragoons, we just handle the day to day stuff for Bishop and Militis due to geographical limitations, but any major idea I have I always run by them first and will always take my cues from them. They are the leaders of the unit, I’m just more of a steward in Indy while they’re not around.”
Dragoon Warlord
In a battlefield context, a Warlord gives orders and is to be obeyed and his wishes are respected at all times. In a social context, the Warlords are the head of the Legion of Dragoons. Similar to Chieftains, there are two Warlords to help govern the total unit at all times. In special circumstances, the Warlords alone hold the power to promote Dragoons to a greater field status.At this time, only Bishop and Militis are Dragoon Warlords.