[The Funeral of Serj Eason, Beloved Watchman]

The Funeral of Serj Eason, Beloved Watchman

All guardsmen, civilians and friends from other cities.

We would like you to join us to celebrate the short-lived and beautifully energetic life of one of our most beloved Watchmen, Serj Eason. A life that was catastrophically short and even more catastrophically ended.

Meet us outside Cove Town gates at eight o'clock sharp.

Food and Refreshments will be provided at the end of the service.



*Signed shakily, a couple of watered splodges across the page from top to bottom.*
Kelly Sanderson, Sergeant

[The Grand Covian Avamass Market]

The Grand Covian Avamass Market

Come one, come all!
The Grand Avamass Market plans are underway!

*A traditional Bagball game
*Vote a Covian - Covian Appreciation Ballot
*Fancy dress - Best dressed wins a prize! (Yet to be announced)

If you require a stall, please contact me at the earliest opportunity. Paying any volunteering tavern staff generously.

*Signed*
Kelly Sanderson, Sergeant

[*Signed*]

Find me in person, Watchman.
This is being pursued as an alert now, due to the recent disappearances and kidnappings.
Miss Masteen has been advised to not wander alone, even within the Covian border.

Good work.

*Signed*
Kelly Sanderson, Sergeant

[Watchman Trials: Serj Eason]

Watchman Trials: Serj Eason

Well well well... If it isn't the Legend Eason's descendant. I shalln't go easy on you, lad. Let's see how you earn your Covian Cap.


Task One: Counting up the Coffers



A  very long and demanding task for you here, Watchman. Through patrols and hunts, I want you to gather a grand total of 70,000 gold pieces. The Baron needs his sceptre repairing.

Requirements:

*You may choose your own locations for these hunts and patrols.
*At least one other guardsmen must assist and accompany you on your trips to wherever you choose to venture out to.
*A minimum of two locations must be visited to obtain the amount. In other words, the amount should ideally be split into at least two or three trips.
*You may not visit the same location twice.


Task Two: Withstanding the Weather



I've seen you with that cloak wrapped around you, lad. I've also seen your soup kitchen. Prove your worth by kitting the guardsmen out with winter gear and providing the men with services and tools they may need to take them through the winter months.

Requirements:

*Any cloaks or fur boots must be made by a Covian craftsman and following uniform regulations.
*A minimum of three services must be provided for the men to withstand the winter. Examples: Providing the guardsmen with winter clothing, holding a training session on winter's harsh conditions, providing winter 'tools' such as torches and other equipment or possibly holding a cosy evening with a hot meal afront of the fire.
*The more imaginative you are, the more likely you are to pass this task.


Task Three: Fly your... Flyer?



As your final task, I want you conduct a recruitment rally. This task can be done alone or with others, but a minimum of THREE of the below criteria must be filled:

Requirements: (Choose three from the following list)
*A number of fourty banners must be placed.
*A recruitment parade/sentry must take place in New Haven. At least two other guardsmen must assist.
*A recruitment parade/sentry must take place in Luna. At least two other guardsmen must assist.
*Five banners must be placed in 5 consecutive days at the following locations: Luna Moongate, Luna Bank, New Haven Bank, New Haven Moongate, New Haven 'old town'. If you cannot do this for one of the days, another guardsman must take your place.
*A short demonstration in lands afar to bring in new blood. (Cross-shard recruitment on Atlantic - Minimum of one other guardsman required.)


A full report for each task and any research and planning included must be posted below. Do us proud, Watchman. Hope to see you jumping for that Cap soon enough.

*Signed*
Kelly Sanderson, Sergeant

[Regular Trials: Leanne Martin]

Regular Trials: Leanne Martin

Another Regular hoping to become a part of the old timers, I see, Martin. Your name landed on my desk the day I began my pilgrimage. Looks like you’re due to fill the rank of Senior Scout. Before we proceed, I hereby trial you with five tasks – One for each rank you will have held.


Task One: Squad of Scouts

Time to get some eggs in your basket, Scout. Show the men what your squad is for! I want you to lead a series of three patrols that truly encompass what it truly means to be a scout. The patrols can be led to any location of your choosing.



Requirements:

*Your patrols must be open to and cater to all guardsmen, and at least two guardsmen must accompany you on each patrol.
*You must plan ahead of your patrols regarding what you will teach the guardsmen. Perhaps focus on skirmishing? Disguises? Spying? These are just some examples of what might be appropriate.
*You must incorporate true and traditional Scout concepts into your patrols and impart your knowledge as and where appropriate.


Task Two: Service to the Citizentry

I've noticed our citizens require help with their ongoing work around the Household. The likes of Carolin, Khaelieth and Miss Masteen would most likely appreciate some devotion of our time.



Requirements:

*You are to pick one another guardsman to assist you with this task. The guardsman that does help will be awarded with one guardsman duty.
*You are to devote two hours of your time (this can be split into seperate intervals) to two citizens of your choice. So one hour each.
*Assist these citizens with whatever they may need. These tasks may include but are not limited to: Cleaning and maintenance, tavern work, resource gathering, shilling tasks.


Task Three: Survival & Skirmish

In order to demonstrate your leadership skills, you are to co-ordinate with Yewish or Vesperian forces and plan some battle training. The training must take place in the woods either in Yew, Vesper or in Cove.



Requirements:

*Participants must set up ‘bases’ for each team for your battle games. These bases must be as creative as possible.
*Three games must take place during this event.  


Task Four: Minotaur Mutilation

Another trophy for your collection, Regular. A Tier 7 trophy hunt to retrieve a Horn of a Minotaur. The trophy will complete your Tier 7 set and awards you 400 trophy points.. You are to lead a unit  into the Labyrinth and end the misery of a tormented Minotaur, then take its horn as proof.



Requirements:

*You should advertise your trip to others outside the Baronship Household to gather a diverse and multi-skilled group to slay this beast.
*At least twenty thousand gold pieces should be collected on your mission.
*A painting must be provided of the horn being removed.


Task Five: Absolute Avamass

Avamass is upon us, Regular. Time for some festivities. You are to organise and run an entirely Covian extravaganza in the form of a traditional Avamass play.



Requirements:

*You must provide food and drink at your theatrical event – Perhaps organise something with the barstaff at the Cardinal Feather or make a request to Miss Masteen or Miss Darkheart?
*The play must be casted and written by none other than Leanne Martin. You may seek help and guidance, of course. My suggestion would be Serj Eason.
*These plays have been held in the past. Perhaps you could consult myself, Captain Morana or Commander Grayner (upon his return) regarding what your story could be.
*You must formally invite all our friendly parties in the form of an appealing poster to attract their attention.


A full report for each task and any research and planning included must be posted below. This is no mean feat, Regular. I wish you the very best of luck.

*Signed*
Kelly Sanderson, Sergeant

[Watchman Trials: Garrison Hawke]

Watchman Trials: Garrison Hawke

Another one for the ranks, eh? We’re in need of some of those! Let’s get cracking, Watchman! You've been stuck there far too long...


Task One: Covian by Culture

Show your dedication to your fellow men by hosting an entirely Covian event. I want you to hold an evening that fully embodies the spirit of Cove. The right colours, the right places, the right beverages. Legends of our City, old and new.



Requirements:

*You must plan what entertainment and activities you want to take place during the evening.
*You must ask for help from the citizens of Cove to assist you with food, beverages and any other things you may find helpful.
*You must research at least two historical Covian events and traditions and implement them during your evening.


Task Two: Talking to the Troops

As a Junior Guardsmen, you must prove that you are worth your weight with orders. You are to lead both a parade drill and a battle drill for the guardsmen.



Requirements:

*Again, you must research the orders you are going to teach during your sessions.
*You must end each session with a good old Covian free-for-all.
*At least three other guardsmen must attend both your sessions.


Task Three: Studying your Stabbing

You are to lead a series of three hunts. Each hunt must be led to a place where we have rarely studied. Each hunt must include a different type of beast.



Requirements:

*You must seek advice and help from your superiors regarding which monsters and beasts they find challenging to slay, and why.
*You must find out what techniques are best to try and tackle these beasts and report all of your research below.
*At least three other guardsmen must attend each hunt.


A full report for each task and any research and planning included must be posted below. Good luck to you, Watchman. Do not let me down.

*Signed*
Kelly Sanderson, Sergeant

[*Signed*]

Guardsmen,
Meet me at eight o'clock sharp, weapons sharpened and boots shined.

Duty is in the form of puzzles for the evening.
You will need your blade and your wits about you.

*Signed*
Kelly Sanderson, Sergeant

[*Signed*Dalla Darkheart, Craftswoman of Cove.]

Come one, come all and learn a thing or two.

Life skills and knife skills!

*Signed*
Dalla Darkheart, Craftswoman of Cove.

[*Signed*]

Grand job, folks!
And a grand report to go with it, Drachen.

*Signed*
Kelly Sanderson, Sergeant

[*Signed*]

You read correctly, lads.
Boot up.

We are venturing to many a cave to gather vials of different poisons that I need the Light Company to investigate. Might find some other shinies, too.

*Signed*
Kelly Sanderson, Sergeant

[OOC: Part of this event will take place in the Abyss. I will be taking people to complete a 2 minute quest beforehand to gain entry for those that require it.]

[*A notice with a few paintings is pinned on the barracks notice board*]

*A notice with a few paintings is pinned on the barracks notice board*

Present:
Kelly Sanderson, Sergeant
Delcarakdur, Regular Grenadier
Vaughn Goodwill, Junior Scout
Saerandir, Junior Guardsman
Elliot Tyrell, Watchman
Chelly Rothsmire, Untrusted Watchman

Undead spotted.
Outside the barracks.
Attacked Covians on duty.
Keep your eyes peeled.

It was so quick we couldn't even catch him for a quick painting!



*Signed*
Kelly Sanderson, Sergeant

[In attendance were:]

Peace talks took place in a questionable location (Vesper's choice, not ours) between Cove and Vesper on Sunday.

In attendance were:
Baron Octiovus
Shadwell, Baron's Adjutant
Hoagie Grayner, Commander
Kelly Sanderson, Sergeant
Leith Keres, Scout Corporal
Leanne Melior, Regular Scout
Keitaro Kazami, Regular Grenadier
Delcarakdur, Regular Grenadier
Sergio Jarrett, Regular Guardsman
Sheriam Palmer, Junior Guardsman
Chelly Rothsmire, Untrusted Watchman

Danael, Initiate
Axiana Masteen
Carolin Argon
Aureline

We all gathered for parade, and swiftly made our way to the destination that Vesper had proposed for these talks. The scouts checked the perimeter and we all got to work on building a sentry at the location. It proved rather difficult with all the trees and debris, but we managed eventually. It turned out to be quite a large sentry in the end.

The talks were a success, it seems. It ended with us all shaking hands with Vesperians, so I assume it went as intended and that the outcome was a positive one.

For Cove.
For the Baron.
For the Alliance.
For Nujel'm.
For a bright and beautiful future.



If I have missed anyone off the attendance list, please sign your name below.

*Signed*
Kelly Sanderson, Sergeant

[*Signed*]

We will be heading to Altmere to set up sentry and scout around.
Deadites be running rife there as of late.

Bring your best stabbing gear, lads.

*Signed*
Kelly Sanderson, Sergeant

[*Signed*Kelly Sanderson, Sergeant]

You heard it, gents.
This best man is holding a good old stag do.

Suit up and boot up, lads.
Your best evening gear.

See you there.

*Signed*
Kelly Sanderson, Sergeant

[Watchman Trials: Aralin Eroecia]

Watchman Trials: Aralin Eroecia

Another arcanist for the ranks, eh? We’re in need of some of those! Let’s get cracking, Watchman!


Task One: Covian by Culture

Show your dedication to your fellow men by hosting an entirely Covian event. I want you to hold an evening that fully embodies the spirit of Cove. The right colours, the right places, the right beverages. Legends of our City, old and new.



Requirements:

*You must plan what entertainment and activities you want to take place during the evening.
*You must ask for help from the citizens of Cove to assist you with food, beverages and any other things you may find helpful.
*You must research at least two historical Covian events and traditions and implement them during your evening.


Task Two: Talking to the Troops

As a Junior Guardsmen, you must prove that you are worth your weight with orders. You are to lead both a parade drill and a battle drill for the guardsmen.



Requirements:

*Again, you must research the orders you are going to teach during your sessions.
*You must end each session with a good old Covian free-for-all.
*At least four other guardsmen must attend both your sessions.


Task Three: Studying your Spellbook

You are to lead a series of three hunts. Each hunt must be led to a place where it could be especially hard for an arcanist to remain on their feet. Each hunt must include a different type of beast.



Requirements:

*You must seek advice and help from squadded arcanist regarding which monsters and beasts they find challenging to slay, and why.
*You must find out what techniques are best to try and tackle these beasts and report all of your research below.
*At least four other guardsmen must attend each hunt.


A full report for each task and any research and planning included must be posted below. I wish you the best of luck, Watchman. Do not let me down.

*Signed*
Kelly Sanderson, Corporal