Falcon Regiment

The Falcon Regiment is one of the Imperial Regiments. They were led by General Aveen Elvir.

## Description

*'"Fear the wrath of the Falcon."*'

*Many centuries ago, there had once been an Emperor who had grown weary of his responsibilities as ruler of an entire continent, having to deal with wars, rebellions, politics, economy and other things that he did not care about the slightest bit. He had never wanted his crown, he was born into a family that just happened to be in charge of the Empire - and what kind of son would just have thrown that away? As soon as he had an heir who was young, but old enough to take his place, he made his choice. Abstaining all claims to the throne and making this young son emperor in his stead, he left the court - despite heavy protests from advisors, family and nobles alike. He left for the wilderness, leaving everything behind him. However, after a few years, some were quite unhappy with their new ruler - and they also saw this as an opportunity: The former Emperor was out in the wilderness - unprotected, unguarded and alone. If they got a hold of him and put him back in charge, they could control him - or if he refused to be put back in charge, they could control his son and current emperor to do their bidding instead. So they sent several headhunters to get the Emperor back - putting a VERY large bounty on his head. The hunters searched the wilderness but they could not find the former emperor. He was able to avoid them, he had tamed the birds of the forest to warn him of any intruders so that he could avoid them. Several weeks passed and some of the hunters, realizing how their target kept avoiding them, started to hunt the birds. This was of course unacceptable, and so the former emperor decided to show himself - after having called upon a number of more... dangerous animals. He confronted the hunters on a clearing. As soon as he had shown himself, his animals surrounded the hunters. He demanded that they stopped killing his animals and returned to whence they came. To his surprise, they did not try to fight or run. They threw their weapons on the ground and knelt before him, declaring that they had never had any interest to kill him. Instead, they had only wished to protect him - their one and only true emperor - from the intrigant courtists who were seeking his downfall. He explained that he was no longer their emperor - but that he had spent too much time too far from court. Together with his animal pets and his former hunters, he returned to the court, where the group of intrigant and power hungry nobles that had wanted to kill him, had already taken control. They were put in prison and later executed for their treason - presumably killed by the very animals that had protected and been fed by the man they wanted to kill. While he did not retake his throne and left his son in charge, the former emperor decided to form an army to protect his son - his first recruits were the headhunters. The Falcon Regiment was born. Skilled hunters and animal tamers, the Falcon Regiment consists of many skilled falconers that summon the favored animals of the regiment to their aid. They are said to share a mythical connection with their falcons, being able to see whatever they saw. While maybe not seeming as impressive as the other regiments, the Falcon Regiment has proven its strength many times - and one should never underestimate an animal that protects its master. Or the other way around.*

## Story

### Orc Book

They supported the Redfist and the Salrians against the Orcish Deathbreeze and Cliffhunter Clans and Flammedus' Centaurs. They were defeated.

Later on, they tried to destroy the encircled Orcs and their allies. But they were defeated and the Bonelords and Lenira Nexus destroyed their base.

### True Story

They initially were found on the Imperial frontlines, and it was revealed that their leader Aveen Elvir had close relationship with the Emperor and Gardon Bloodclaw.

They were in the front when the Orc Clans attacks them. They were defeated and retreated.

After Renald Van Durce took over the command, alongside other Imperial Regiments, they were explicitly tasked to join the hunt for the remaining Orcs and eventually their allies. Aveen assisted Gardon in his mission, revealing that she knew everything. They then was sent to attack the cornered Grofzag and the Orcish Deathbreeze Clan and Ravaging Fire Clan, while sending assistance towards those being attacked by the Demonic Souleater Legion. Then, they were on Salria, alongside the Regiments, the Salrian Army, Cassius the Red's forces, Redfist and the Dwarven Kingdom's flyers. They retreated when the Orcish Alliance attacked.