Listed in order of succession

Sir Kaigar at Gathering of the Clans 2015
Sir Kaigar at Gathering of the Clans 2015

Chieftain

Sir Kaigar Vegulfr Grimgarixsonr McBadass, Twice Belted

The Cheiftain leads his War Band into the battle. Brave and true you can always spot the Chieftain at the fore of the charge. Both on and off the field the Chieftain takes care of his War Band and leads with honor. In the Northern Steppes we elect our Chieftain amongst our Blooded Members. They must be the best that we have to offer, not just on the field, but off the field as well.

The Chieftain fulfills the charter requirements as Administrator. In the case that no other leaders are available or elected to fulfill a responsibility, they fall to the Chieftain.

Magnus at Gathering of the Clans 2015
Magnus at Gathering of the Clans 2015

Hand of the Chieftain

Magnus Broadaxe

The Hand is the voice and executor of the Chieftain’s authority. Carrying the banner into battle the Hand shows his steadfast dedication by always keeping beside the Chieftain regardless of how thick the fighting gets. If the Chieftain shall fall, the Hand shall take his place and continue the fight. As he is the Second-in-Command a Hand of the Chieftain must be of the same caliber and quality of the Chieftain so that he can take his place. The Hand of the Chieftain is also voted on by the blooded members and therefore represents the Northern Steppes in all he does.

The Hand of the Chieftain fulfills the charter requirements as Administrative Assistant.

Mantis
Mantis

Seneschal

Mantis

While the Chieftain leads the charge and the Hand hoists the banner, the Seneschal has a tight grip on the rains. An army marches on it’s stomach and fodder is purchased with coin. It is the job of the Seneschal to manage the coffers and keep track of the War Band’s vast wealth. Yet the Seneschal is not relegated to the sidelines, the Seneschal is a fierce warrior and she is often scene charging into the fray with a fury. The Seneschal is also voted on by the blooded members and therefore represents the Northern Steppes in all she does.

The Seneschal/Treasurer fulfills the charter requirements of Bookkeeper.

Quartermaster

Squire Meatwolf StoneGuard

Along with the Seneschal the Quartermaster is one of the cornerstones of the Realm. It is his duty to keep log of the personnel in the War Band and the War Band’s equipment. If equipment is lost or damaged it is his duty to fix it, and if there is an influx of new membership it is his responsibility to purchase a reasonable amount of equipment. It is also his responsibility to maintain and update the records of the realm. As one of the few members of the War Band who is learned in his letters he also takes notes at all meetings. The Quartermaster is also voted on by the blooded members and therefore represents the Northern Steppes in all he does.

Warden

VACANT

It is the role of the Warden to try and recruit new members for the War Band. Along with recruiting the Warden also helps equip and train new members to become effective warriors. In addition to these roles the Warden ensures the security of the camp by assigning watches. The Warden also tracks and promotes the proficiency system within the Steppes in order to increase the prowess and prestige of its members and the War Band as a whole. The Warden is also voted on by the blooded members and therefore represents the Northern Steppes in all they do.

The Warden fulfills the real-world role of Head of Security

Event Coordinator

VACANT

Whenever the Steppes has a gathering it is the role of the Event Coordinator to gather the masses. Upon guidance from the Chieftain they plan any and all activities for the War Band during these events. The event coordinator is entrusted with the ability to delegate parts of their authority on other members to help ease their burden. The Event Coordinator is also voted on by the blooded members and therefore represents the Northern Steppes in all they do.

Webmaster

VACANT

In these strange times some of the members of our War Band and potential recruits can be found through a strange magic called the web. This person is responsible for maintaining our page, and translates its information for the Chieftain. The Webmaster is also voted on by the blooded members and therefore represents the Northern Steppes in all they do.

Public Relations Coordinator

VACANT

In order to ensure that authorities outside the Realm do not try to meddle in our affairs the Chieftain decided to make that the job of a select member of the War Band. This person is responsible for handling our image to the public and making sure that the Steppes are portrayed in a good light at all times. The Public Relations Coordinator is also voted on by the blooded members and therefore represents the Northern Steppes in all they do.