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+ | | name = The Blacktalons Mercenary Company |
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+ | | base = [[Blacktalon Citadel]], [[Iriaebor]] |
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+ | | leader = [[Taurgosz Khosann]] |
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| + | The '''Blacktalons Mercenary Company''' was a mercenary force based out of [[Iriaebor]] in the [[Western Heartlands]] in the mid–14{{th}} century [[DR]].<ref name="GnG-p6">{{Cite book/Gold & Glory|6-7}}</ref> |
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| − | The '''Blacktalons''' are a mercenary group based out of [[Iriaebor]] that predominately take contracts guarding and raiding caravans. Led by [[Taurgosz Khosann]], they are an unscrupulous company known for their autonomy, vengeance (when they are cheated out of money) and for never reneging on a contract. As a testament to the bandits who preceded them, the Blacktalons are known for raiding unguarded caravans in order to encourage their owners to seek their protection.<ref name="GnG-p6">{{Cite book/Gold & Glory|6}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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| − | Formed |
+ | Formed some time in the early 1350s [[DR]], the Blacktalons were merely a gang of bandits before [[Taurgosz Khosann|Taurgosz "Tenhammer" Khosann]] attained leadership of the gang (along with his nickname) by slaying ten men with a single swing of his [[warhammer]]. As the leader, he remade them into a legal mercenary company.<ref name="GnG-p6"/> |
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| + | After less than a decade, it was well established by the early 1360s [[DR]].<ref name="GnG-p6"/> |
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| + | ==Organization== |
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| + | The Blacktalons kept a standing army of 120 members, both men and women, comprising eighty veteran [[fighter]]s and twenty recent recruits, as well as twenty [[rogue]]s of various levels of experience who were skilled as scouts or bandits.<ref name="GnG-p6"/> |
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| + | ==Leadership== |
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| + | While he commanded as an absolute dictator, "Tenhammer" had a small council of trusted aides who advised him.<ref name="GnG-p6"/> |
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| + | ==Symbol== |
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| + | The company's symbol was a black claw with three talons on a blood-red field. This was shown on a member's breast or helmet, and never on a banner.<ref name="GnG-p6"/> |
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| + | ==Contracts== |
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| + | They predominantly took contracts for guarding caravans, but could also be hired to raid caravans for a higher price. Following their bandit past, the Blacktalons also occasionally raided unguarded caravans off their own backs in order to encourage their owners to seek their protection. In addition, they were sometimes hired to operate as an irregular cavalry.<ref name="GnG-p6"/> |
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| + | Although the Blacktalons were fairly unscrupulous, they never reneged on a contract. However, if cheated, they sought revenge. They also defended Iriaebor when trouble broke out, not because of any goodness in their hearts but to ensure good relations with the city's government.<ref name="GnG-p6"/> |
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| + | They generally worked the trade routes around Iriaebor.<ref name="GnG-p6"/> |
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==Cost== |
==Cost== |
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| − | The Blacktalons |
+ | The Blacktalons charged 1 [[gold piece]] per person per day for guard duty. A raid would cost 300 gold pieces, in advance.<ref name="GnG-p6"/> |
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| + | ==Base of Operations== |
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| + | ==Equipment== |
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| + | The Blacktalons were armed with a range of weaponry and armors. They had a habit of using mud or paint to darken their armor, in order that they not stand out.<ref name="GnG-p6"/> |
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| + | They had their own mounts, typically medium [[horse|warhorse]]s. They preferred these, but would choose mounts appropriate to a caravan they were protecting. Thanks to the fine horses of Iriaebor, the Blacktalons enjoyed quality mounts.<ref name="GnG-p6"/> |
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| + | ==Relationships== |
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| + | Although they rarely conflicted with other mercenary companies, the Blacktalons had earned the ire of the [[Mindulgulph Mercenary Company]] and the [[Sirocco]], as well as a number of adventuring companies.<ref name="GnG-p6"/> |
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==Members== |
==Members== |
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| − | *[[Taurgosz Khosann]] |
+ | * [[Taurgosz Khosann]] |
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+ | ==Appendix== |
| + | ===References=== |
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[[Category:Mercenary companies]] |
[[Category:Mercenary companies]] |
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[[Category:Organizations in Iriaebor]] |
[[Category:Organizations in Iriaebor]] |
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| + | [[Category:Organizations in the Western Heartlands]] |
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| + | [[Category:Organizations in West Faerûn]] |
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| + | [[Category:Organizations in Faerûn]] |
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| + | [[Category:Organizations on Toril]] |
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Latest revision as of 11:48, 25 August 2018
The Blacktalons Mercenary Company was a mercenary force based out of Iriaebor in the Western Heartlands in the mid–14th century DR.[1]
History[]
Formed some time in the early 1350s DR, the Blacktalons were merely a gang of bandits before Taurgosz "Tenhammer" Khosann attained leadership of the gang (along with his nickname) by slaying ten men with a single swing of his warhammer. As the leader, he remade them into a legal mercenary company.[1]
After less than a decade, it was well established by the early 1360s DR.[1]
Organization[]
The Blacktalons kept a standing army of 120 members, both men and women, comprising eighty veteran fighters and twenty recent recruits, as well as twenty rogues of various levels of experience who were skilled as scouts or bandits.[1]
Leadership[]
While he commanded as an absolute dictator, "Tenhammer" had a small council of trusted aides who advised him.[1]
Symbol[]
The company's symbol was a black claw with three talons on a blood-red field. This was shown on a member's breast or helmet, and never on a banner.[1]
Contracts[]
They predominantly took contracts for guarding caravans, but could also be hired to raid caravans for a higher price. Following their bandit past, the Blacktalons also occasionally raided unguarded caravans off their own backs in order to encourage their owners to seek their protection. In addition, they were sometimes hired to operate as an irregular cavalry.[1]
Although the Blacktalons were fairly unscrupulous, they never reneged on a contract. However, if cheated, they sought revenge. They also defended Iriaebor when trouble broke out, not because of any goodness in their hearts but to ensure good relations with the city's government.[1]
They generally worked the trade routes around Iriaebor.[1]
Cost[]
The Blacktalons charged 1 gold piece per person per day for guard duty. A raid would cost 300 gold pieces, in advance.[1]
Base of Operations[]
They were based out of Blacktalon Citadel in Iriaebor.[1]
Equipment[]
The Blacktalons were armed with a range of weaponry and armors. They had a habit of using mud or paint to darken their armor, in order that they not stand out.[1]
They had their own mounts, typically medium warhorses. They preferred these, but would choose mounts appropriate to a caravan they were protecting. Thanks to the fine horses of Iriaebor, the Blacktalons enjoyed quality mounts.[1]
Relationships[]
Although they rarely conflicted with other mercenary companies, the Blacktalons had earned the ire of the Mindulgulph Mercenary Company and the Sirocco, as well as a number of adventuring companies.[1]