The Cavalry Courtyard
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The Cavalry Courtyard is bustling with activity. Cavalry members of all ranks are enjoying the summer weather in the Courtyard, taking advantage of the lack of rain to practice skills such as one-on-one combat, archery, and spear throwing. Words of instruction and encouragement can be heard as experienced officers work with and train the new recruits.
Some are at work grooming horses, others rubbing down tack or polishing armor. There is an air of pride and duty about the courtyard, as well as congenial rivalries between riders as training continues and friendly competitions break out. As the day wears on, riders will come and go about their duties and training, and the daily life as soldiers in service to their King.
Some are at work grooming horses, others rubbing down tack or polishing armor. There is an air of pride and duty about the courtyard, as well as congenial rivalries between riders as training continues and friendly competitions break out. As the day wears on, riders will come and go about their duties and training, and the daily life as soldiers in service to their King.
This is the Cavalry Courtyard, where cavalry members can experience daily life as a member of the elite Cavalry of Rohan. Here cavalry members can RP training, healing, tracking, maintaining armour, weapons, and tack, care for their horses, or any other tasks or daily activities related to their service in the Cavalry. From time to time the marshals will update the Courtyard with orders for specific riders, or other new events
sThe main Courtyard itself is located in Edoras, and the majority of training takes place there. The Westmark and Eastmark are fortresses, and do not have the extensive training facilities that are in Edoras. However, please also feel free to RP being in the Hornburg or Aldburg.
Edoras
The Meduseld Éored’s courtyard location is just outside the walls of Edoras, offering close access to any supplies, weapons, or food they may require. They are responsible for guarding the King, and the protection of the Golden Hall. While this is a high honor, they are also the closest to the King, and more visible than the other éoreds, meaning they must be ready for any eventuality, and always ready for inspection.
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The Meduseld Éored’s courtyard location is just outside the walls of Edoras, offering close access to any supplies, weapons, or food they may require. They are responsible for guarding the King, and the protection of the Golden Hall. While this is a high honor, they are also the closest to the King, and more visible than the other éoreds, meaning they must be ready for any eventuality, and always ready for inspection.
The Westmark
Protected by the mountains, the Westmark Éored makes their home at the citadel of Helm's Deep. Here they deal with the ever-present threat of roaming orcs, wolves and bandits as they protect the Westemnet farmsteads, and occasionally face even Uruk-hai parties coming from the mountains beyond Rohan's borders. Patrols take up much of the cavalry's time here. Free time inside the Deep is rare, but all the more treasured for it.
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Protected by the mountains, the Westmark Éored makes their home at the citadel of Helm's Deep. Here they deal with the ever-present threat of roaming orcs, wolves and bandits as they protect the Westemnet farmsteads, and occasionally face even Uruk-hai parties coming from the mountains beyond Rohan's borders. Patrols take up much of the cavalry's time here. Free time inside the Deep is rare, but all the more treasured for it.
The Eastmark
Removed from the happenings of the Court in Edoras, yet a lively town itself, Aldburg is the home of the Eastmark Éored, and is a pleasant place to spend time. However, the threat of Orcs and wolves is just as high here as at Helm's Deep, with roving bands threatening the farms and people of the Eastemnet. This leaves little idle time, as the cavalry members here are usually kept busy.
Removed from the happenings of the Court in Edoras, yet a lively town itself, Aldburg is the home of the Eastmark Éored, and is a pleasant place to spend time. However, the threat of Orcs and wolves is just as high here as at Helm's Deep, with roving bands threatening the farms and people of the Eastemnet. This leaves little idle time, as the cavalry members here are usually kept busy.
Areas of the Courtyard:
The Barracks: Where cavalry members sleep. A low, long building consisting of several large, open rooms lined with bunks for dryhtgumas and sperewigends, with small adjacent rooms which house the Aethelwigends, who sleep two to a room. Feldmarshals have their own small quarters at either end of the barracks, and marshals are afforded private, larger rooms in an adjoining but separate wing of the building. While some riders prefer to live in the barracks, others sleep here only when required for duty, preferring their own homes outside the Courtyard.
The Mess Hall: A large room next to the Courtyard where the kitchens and mess are. Cooks bustle about making and serving the cavalry their meals, and most times of day any number of Riders can be found congregated here eating and socializing at the long trestle tables that fill the mess. An adjacent room serves as the office of the quartermaster. Behind the Mess Hall are the stores, several small buildings and sheds that store the provisions for the cavalry.
The Courtyard: The open area in the center of the compound, where any combination of many activities happen.
The Stables: Located against the wall of the Courtyard, the stables houses the cavalry's prized horses. Stablehands bustle about caring for the animals, and riders go in and out on various tasks. The tack room is a smaller building attached to the stable where equipment and tack for the horses is stored. There are two large paddocks attached to the stables for horses to roam and enjoy fresh air.
The Infirmary: The realm of the Hӕlends and overseen by the Bealdorhӕlend, this is where the healers can be found. A wooden building with beds lining the walls, with tables set up at intervals holding supplies such as bandages and splints. A small room in the back holds the various herbs and medicines these renowned healers use when treating the injuries of the cavalry. Those who are not healers tend to avoid the infirmary, unless forced to enter.
The Armoury: A building near the barracks that stores weapons and armour. The Armoursmith runs the place with an iron fist, doling out equipment grudgingly. He keeps his armour and equipment in pristine shape, and woe to the soldier who treats his armor poorly! Attached to the Armoury is a small forge used for making and repairing equipment.
The Stockade: A sturdy building with a heavy wooden door and barred windows. The stockade houses cavalry prisoners and the occasional drunken rider. Guards stand outside the door, and only those on guard duty or on official business are permitted entry.
Training Fields: Outside the walls of the Courtyard are the training fields. An archery range, sword ring, practice field, and riding arena are here, close together. This is where new Sperewigends are to be found, receiving their training, as well as fully-fledged cavalry members honing their skills. Marshals, feldmarshals, and experienced officers oversee the practice and training, instructing and encouraging those in on the training field.
The Memorium: A small area with a simple stone marker dedicated to Cavalry fallen in battle. Set aside from the bustle of the rest of the Courtyard, this is a quiet area with several benches to sit quiet and reflect.
Rules:
~All Plaza and Cavalry code of conduct guidelines apply
~Please put your location at the top of your post if you are not in the Edoras Courtyard (ex. Westmark, stables)
~If you are posting as a secondary character, please place your character name in bold at the top of your post as well
~No godmoding
~Please post in the appropriate color for your Eored: Eastmark Blue - #000080; Westmark Red - #BF0000; Meduseld Green - #008000; New trainees post in BLACK
~Updates and announcements will be posted in PURPLE
~Cavalry members and trainees only. Signatures on please.