Stormhammer

== The Stormhammer Mercenary Group ==
Stormhammer is a highly skilled, well-funded, and well-armed mercenary group run by Colonel Raskism. Their main base is found on Pethros, and a prison to the south of the western continent called 'The Throat'. They are hired primarily by the Empire and Ixania, but hold minor contracts with almost every faction or governing power. 
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=== Ranks ===
==== Colonel Raskism ====
Known simply as 'the scariest man alive', Raskism formed Stormhammer after being disillusioned by war, nationalism, and patriotism. He founded Stormhammer and rules it with an iron fist. It is rare that he finds it necessary to engage in battle, as he has strong underlings. Two of his most powerful soldiers are the 'Left Hand' and the 'Right Hand'.
==== The Right Hand ====
===== Commanders =====
There are five commanders who report directly to the Right Hand. They are notably powerful and are matched by very few.
===== Captains =====
For each commander there between three to five captains. Each is strong in his or her own right, but their duties are to oversee the business of an entire platoon.
===== Lower Ranks =====
Below captains there may be other official positions, but these officers are merely in charge of passing along orders and leading smaller groups of men. 
==== The Left Hand ====
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===== The Black Contracts =====
This is the elite task force led by the Left Hand to handle sensitive operations. They are entrusted only with the most important tasks. 
=== Fort Ragnis ===
Fort Ragnis is the base of operations for all of Stormhammer's officers and tasking. All information flows in and out of the base. All wealth is stored in its vault, found five stories below. The base is protected by the single strongest commander and his entire league of soldiers. The Right hand oversees the operations of Fort Ragnis. Although the Left Hand has a separate task force, the two Hands often work together for their common interests.
=== The Throat ===
A prison of deserters and individuals too powerful to dispose of altogether. It is overseen by a warden, Sciben, who was once a criminal, who used his powers to torture and conduct 'experiments'. He was captured by the Black Contracts, but given a job instead of death. He now uses his position to continue his torture with the inmates. It is heavily guarded and another commander is placed as its protector.