User:Waylin Bluemoon

The Assanan Clan

The Assana Clan was created by Squire Morgan and Man-at-Arms Waylin Bluemoon in the summer of 2014 at the Barony of Evermore Hollow of the Kingdom of the Golden Plains.

Our Captain: Squire Morgan of Evermore Hollow of the Kingdom of the Golden Plains

Our Chief Lieutenant: Man-At-Arms Waylin Bluemoon of Evermore Hollow of the Kingdom of the Golden Plains

The Tale of the Assanans

Once, long ago, in ages past. There was a land rich with seemingly endless forests of timber. Bountiful emerald and golden fields. Beautiful rivers abounding with life. Magnificent mountains piercing the sky. The city and region, Assana, was as a jewel. This land was a part of, Stromgard, the Kingdom of the West. This land was the home to a people who dedicated themselves to the excellence of everything they did. Their musicians made the sweetest music. Their craftsman were known throughout the realms, whether by skill or trade, for the finest goods. The Assanan Warriors were prized for the fierceness of their honor, as well as their fighting. Dedicated, loyal, honorable and fierce allies the Assanans were. The Assanans had long fought beside the Armies of Stromgard, against the Armies of the Cinderon in the East, the Dragon-Riders of the North and the Marauders of the Southern Seas. After years of toil and negotiations, it looked as if a treaty would be signed between Stromgard and the Cinderon. All of the peoples rejoiced! That is, all except for the Assanans. The Assanans feared that the peace was merely an illusion, and that Cinderon could not be trusted. The King of Stromgard, Lord Niegal, sent a message to Jubrik, the Captain of the Assanans. ‘Rejoice! Rejoice with us friends. For the peace that has been forged is good, and strong.’ And there was peace…for a time.

Then a messenger from Vekras, King of Cinderon was sent to the Western Kingdom. The emissary said that Cinderon had heard that the Assanans were preparing for war! Lord Niegal denied these claims, but Vekras insisted that the accusations were true. So, Lord Niegal sent spies into Assana, there they found storehouses, armories, and keeps being built. They reported what they had seen, and Vekras pressured the Lord Niegal ‘If you do not do something the Assanans will rise up and start a war destroying the peace we have made. But, if they feel as if you do not support them, they may attack you as well.’ But Lord Niegal wanted to see for himself, if the rumors were true. So, the king went to the Assanans and talked with their leader. Lord Niegal asked “Why are you trying to start a war? Why are you destroying everything we have bled for?” Captain Jubrik answered, “My lord, we do not trust Vekras, nor the people of Cinderon. Long have they been laying traps for us. Trying to destroy us. We do not see that they have changed, and this treaty is no different.’ The King, unable to sway the Captain returned to his city. An Eastern emissary upon hearing about the King’s encounter, said that he had received word from Vekras that there was to be war, with no hope of ever being peace again! Unless… Niegal did not agree to this one thing…the complete destruction of the Assanans! Lord Niegal didn’t want to agree to this, but, being fed the lies of Vekras, “the Assanans would destroy the Stromgard, one way or the other…” The Assanans received a message from Lord Niegal, saying that war had broken out once again! All Assanan Warriors, and anyone who could fight, was needed at the front. The Assanans flew to the frontlines. On the grassy plains, the Assanans stood shield to shield with the Armies of Stromgard. “FORWARD!” the call was given. As the armies of Stromgard and Assana, charged towards the enemy, the Assanans didn’t see that their allies started to pull back. Sensing something wrong, the Jubrik looked behind them and saw the Stromgardians charging towards them with swords raised and pikes lowered! “NOW!” The trap was sprung. The Assanans, great warriors though they were, could not fend off the slaughter. On that plain, Captain Jubrik and many Assanan Warriors died. The Assanans who managed to escape the battle and trying to protect their home, found nothing but rubble and ash. The Cinderon Army had attacked Assana! Fields, villages, everything destroyed! The few remaining families were scattered to the winds, forced to live on the run. Lord Niegal having been preparing for peace, received only more bloodshed starting with the loss of his own head by vekras. With Assana in rubble and with the greatest protection of Stromgard gone, Vekras led a full attack on the Western Kingdom. The defeat of Stromgard came swiftly. Cinderon now rules from the Mountains of the Sun far in the East to the Shining Western Sea.

The Assanans fearing for their survival, forsook their homeland. Now...we have gathered ourselves together, with a new Captain, and are searching for other Assanans, to take back our homeland and aid those who are still royal to the true Stromgard. For this is the Way of the Assanan… Honor Above All.

The Assanan Code

1. An Assanan will strive to live by the 10 core principles

2. An Assanan must always conduct oneself to the highest standard of honor

3. An Assanan does not slough shots during play

4. Assanans do not backstab their allies

5. Assanans treat their fellow Assanans like family

6. Assanans adapt, improvise, and survive.

7. An Assanan must always strive to tell the truth

The Goal of the Assanans

The goal of the Assanan clan is to have every member be a well- rounded player. We encourage members to not only show their prowess on the battlefield, but to aspire to learn an art or craft to bring to the game. (I.e. Bardic, Blacksmithing/Metalworking, Woodworking, Garb-making, Weapons craft...) We believe that this produces a more enjoyable Amtgard experience for everyone. Also striving to not only adhere to the 10 Core Assanan Principles on the field, but to live by them in their day-to-day lives.

The 10 Core Assanan Principles

An Assanan must always be:

Honorable

Valiant

Loyal

Honest

Compassionate

Respectful to All

Humble

Courageous

Serving

Perseverant

Our Clan is a noble and honorable. We were cast far from our homeland, and for the past 1000 years our Clan has been scattered, divided and dwindling. Now, we have a Captain that has unified us, and under our banner we fight. We fight for honor. We fight for justice. We fight against those that would harm the innocent. We fight for our homeland. We fight for our friends. We fight for each other.

We are the Assana Clan!!!