Post by Eminence on Nov 9, 2015 22:14:59 GMT -5
Muc Tribe
Chief
The Chief of all Pictish lands, he has supreme authority over all persons within the Pictish borders. His word is final and uncontested upon his land.
Chief Gartnait Map Muc
Family of the Chief
While these men and woman do not receive as much special treatment as they would in the lands of the Angles, they are still important and usually favoured by the Chief. In order to gain priority and power within Pictish society they must overcome struggles and show their courage and worth.
The Army
These are the men and woman who serve the Chiefdom of Muc, defending the Chief as well as the Pictish lands from invaders or internal threats. They are not required to serve strict terms and are never a a standing army (levies) unless called upon during times of war or raiding.
Commander
This man commands the Pictish army in battle. He is made commander by the Chief because of his skills in battle and strategy.
Personal Defenders
These are the strongest and bravest men and woman in the Pictish Chiefdom who are taken into the personal service of the Chief to defend his life from all harm. There is never a time they are not watching his back from any threat. They are fiercely loyal to the Chief.
Officers
While their title is in no way official, they are designated by the commander or by the Chief to oversee and conduct the training of levies and soldiers within the Chief's army during peace-time and war-time. At times of war they may be asked to lead contingents of men or to defend outposts along the Muc borders.
Men
These are men who have given their oaths to fight and die for the Chiefdom of Muc, to defend their homeland from any invading or internal force. These men are not required to have vast experience in war upon taking the oath. They are trained by the officers and serve to protect Muc lands and persons from any threats. They answer to the Pictish officers, commanders and the Chief and the Chiefdom.
Levies
These are men who have pledged to fight and defend the Pictish lands should war or internal conflict come. Often poorly equipped, they serve to protect the Chiefdom's resources and act as a secondary line of protection for the Chiefdom. Often-times they are pressed into service or are forced to fight to defend their homes or families.
Citizens
These men and woman serve the Chief doing their usual manual or physical labours for the benefit of the Chiefdom. Many of the workers under the Chief's wing do their work exclusively for the Chiefdom in exchange for special protection or rewards from the Chiefdom.
Servants
These men and woman serve the needs of the Chief and his family. They are chosen from the populace and usually forced to serve the Chief and usually do so for long periods of time.
Workers
These are men and woman who work exclusively for the Chiefdom. Positions include smiths, armourers, millers, etc. Usually these men and woman take on contracts from the Chiefdom to produce weapons or resources for the benefit of the Chiefdom and do not take contracts from any outside entity.
Slaves
These are men and woman who have been captured in battle and forced into slavery. They serve the needs of the Pictish Chief and at times Pictish officers and commanders should they be granted by the Chief to them. Their lives mean very little to the Picts.
