All right you scalawags! This is going to be our book of arms. In land lubbers terms, it's gonna tell ye how we fight.

I. About us

We of the Brotherhood feel most of all that the game of dagorhir should be taken for what it is; a game of war. We prep and train together and in "master-apprentice form" for battles when we have to face certain live action situations and take our fights in a "all business" manner. Off to the side and off the battlegrounds were just a round-a-bout group o' no good rouges we enjoy the usual lot of loot and plunder. And blimey mate who wouldn't? As far as who can join us, we answer with a anyone. Anyone of any persona can join us without having to be hardcore (that be a tricorn wearing ,pistol shooting, son of a biscuit eater) pirate. We even have had a member who was orc so trust me when I say anyone. You don't even have to be a fighter to join up! I hope we appeal to you and your crew. If you like us, drop a line to Arailius Draconius on the Rivendell main forum and we'll get you started.

II. Ranks - To gain rank , Appeal to the pirate king/queen will hold a vote to see if all are in fair opinion. If you are not in a realm with a king/queen. Than you will appeal to your Captain. Rank is Gained by Battle Skill and/or years in Dagorhir . TO HOLD RANK YOU MUST BE A FIGHTER

1. Pirate- Vet. Fighter that gets his rank from going above the norm for a fellow member in battle. Top rank below Captain

2. Buccaneer- Vet. fighter that Gains this rank by taking out a whole lot of the scum that stand against us.

3. Mate- A full member of the Bretheren, who has finished apprentice training with a Buccaneer, Pirate or Captain or Lord/Lady.

4. Swabby- A person that takes up a 1 on 1 basis with a vet. fighter and goes to them for weapons building and 1vs1 practice time.

To advance from apprentice you must own 1 battle ready weapon, some garb of some sort, have your own persona name, and possess basic knowledge of Dagorhir.

Officer Ranks

1. Pirate Lords - The Pirate Lords are the leaders of the Pirates and is a fixed spot. The only way one may become a Lord/Lady is if the Current Lord/Lady apoints you to be Lord/Lady and your ship has at least 5 crew. You must also be the Captain of your ship. The Pirate Lords Oversee the proceedings when the Pirates meet and are the battle cammanders. Overall think of the Lords as the Unit administrators/Generals. Also Which ever realm the king /queen is apart of reports to them. They also can be identified by two crossed swords on their sashes.

2. Captain- Leader of a Ship (regiment) of crew ( dagorhir fighters).Each Cpt. is appointed the position by Pirate King/Queen with the majority in fair opinion.Each Captain leads there ship in battle as a individual group, as well as Recruits it's own membership .

3.First Mate-2nd in command of a Ship if no captain or lord/lady present

4.Boatswain- In charge of a ships crew and armament before a battle. Is the weapons checker but you also have to make sure everyone is armed to the captains plan of battle and if not then arm them! On the National Level the Unit Boatswain will be our "Weaponsmaster". They will poses a masterfull knowlage of Dag weapons and shields and and armor and would be the person to go to if you need advice or help.

5.Quartermaster- Trains the new crew members and makes sure that everyone who was supposed to show up to a battle dose. If no one knows where a crew member is , this guy(or girl) dose. Also they are 3rd in command of a ship should there be no Mate or Captain. The last duty of a QM is to make sure everyone takes a equal share of plunder when we have some. On the National Level this person is incharge of dues, and rations in the camp.

National Office Ranks
You do not have to be a fighter to hold a National Office. Simply be a member and attend practices so that your up to date with whats going on.

1. Speaker - The Speaker is anyone who knows everything about the Pirates in every detail and can readily speak to another group and make deals or good decisions without a captain or lord at an event or when speaking to other groups by phone, mail or e-mail. One per group. Head speaker is our Diplomat to all other Units and Realms and reports directly to the Council of Lords.

2. Book Keeper -Book Keeper keeps rolls, rules and anything else put down to paper perminant to our group. He is also the man you contact when voting and tallies the results. Only one needed. If a second is needed, it would be due to the fact that we have members on the west coast or a large amount of members and membership is limited.

3. Treasurer- Treasurer is a temp position held at events where more than one unit or realm camps together. This person is in charge of camp needs, eg:water, ice, firewood. Ususally held bya member of the host of the camp.