Raider

Raiders are the War Forged herd's primary offensive & defensive force. 
== Overview ==
Strong, terrifying, and fearless, Raiders, though bloodthirsty, play a vital role in the herd. Tasks vary from keeping the herd safe from predators and rogue horses who intend to do harm, to going out and raiding small vagabond camps and ships in search of goods and merchandise, whether it be useful to the herd as is or something valuable in trade. These horses also act as the herd’s standing army in case of war or invasion, and though all War Forged horses would be expected to contribute, the majority of the fighting would fall to these brutes. Stallions only can officially fill these roles, although the odd mare has taken it upon herself to do so in non-official ways.
Becoming a Raider is quite simple really, all it takes is to show some fighting spirit and be a male. There’s no special training aside from daily combat training but for a short time until proven they’re not going to die on their own, a young raider will be assigned a mentor. After that they make their own decisions.
It’s entirely up to each Raider whether they work alone or in a group for general daily tasks, full trust is given that they know what is best for themselves. When an important task is assigned, it’s common for the Stone Circle and Shields to create a task force.
Being a brute force, there’s really two ways they’re perceived by the herd; a gentle respect for their diligence to keep them safe and being seen as a complete rockhead who’s just looking for a fight whenever they possibly can. 
Tasks organised by the Stone Circle daily can involve:
* Patrolling the boundaries and fighting off predators and rogue horses
* Raiding smaller camps and ships
* Protecting travelling horses along the War Lord’s Road
* Bringing in accused horses to the Stone Circle
* Following up Scout reports
== Rank Levels ==
* At 25| - Raiders are notorious for their ruthless combat abilities.. You may gain your Tier 1 Talent early (for your first talent only).
* At 50| - Your hooves and mouth are lethal, but no Raider ever said no to extra arms. Receive a Two-handed Blunt Weapon and Pauldrons for free.
* At 75| - Hireath calls you a barbarian. They’re not wrong, precisely, but you’re certainly a smart barbarian. You’ve learned to think on your hooves, and are just as capable of improvised strategy as you are capable of charging blind into the fray. Receive +15 SP to cunning or agility.
* At 100| - Another set of teeth would suit you well. If your familiar slot is empty, receive a Level 2 War-Forged familiar (except rare) for free.
Category:Ranks
Category:War Forged