The Void - Look and Feel

Marching forth to the beating of great drums and the droning chants of preachers, those under the thrall of the Void are the great masses: the desperate, the downtrodden, and those with nowhere else to turn.

Abandoned by their leaders, their wise ones, and even their very gods, their only succour comes from taking revenge on all those who have wronged not just them, but the great mass of humanity. As they march, they chant the songs of the end, and of the Doom of all things.

I shall cast aside old ways, I shall never let the expectations or achievements of others diminish me, I shall achieve Freedom whatever the cost.

The ground under their feet is ravaged by their passing, crops and herbs pulled up root and stem, villages and hamlets looted and torched, the earth salted under their tread.

Mayors, preachers and wizards are dragged into the street and dispatched by merciless Despoilers, while those under their care are given a single choice: join the march to take vengeance on those gods and their followers who have destroyed their lives or be granted the peace of death.

No care is made for the future, only for the now; for what plans can stand against oblivion?

Colour Pallet:

Purple and Black accents.

National kit colours, colours from natural dyes.

Inspirations:

Hussites

Peasants Revolt

https://mirageswar.com/uniform/4990-osprey_menatarms_409__the_hussite_wars_141936.html

Iconic kit:

The emblem of the Void is a black flame, symbolising the destructive power of fire to disfigure and pollute, the demand to sacrifice identity and meaning, the drive to transform and co-opt, and the urge to erase.

Purple scarf hoods with a black flame symbol.

Purple Hoods

Roleplay:

“I shall cast aside old ways, I shall never let the expectations or achievements of others diminish me, I shall achieve freedom, whatever the cost.”

The Crowned of the Void are consumed by bleakness; they have sacrificed their humanity to be rid of the burden of pity. That which has been built or achieved by others is anathema to them, any beauty or legacy from which someone could draw strength is to be ruined without hesitation.

The lands under their occupation are ruled by alienation, deportation, the destruction of identity, iconoclasm, and erasure.

Roles Available to Players:

There are several different types of enemies of Elandra among the Void, the ones most common that players are most likely to monster as are The Convert, The Pilgrim and the Flagellant.

The Convert

New converts to the worship of the void, these individuals are drawn from all walks of life, but are united in their desperation. Clad in the clothes of their previous lives, they wish to prove to all that the end is coming.

They resemble an angry mob, with the teachings of the Void driving them to the destruction of everything.

Look: National kit with a Purple Void hood.

Weapons and armour: Mostly light or no armour, weapons as per the nation, or one handed weapons. NO SHIELDS

The Pilgrim

Those new converts who prove themselves are inducted fully into the cult of the End, becoming the military arm of the Preachers. Hardened and toughened by their service, these grim-faced individuals act with a military precision in service of their god, all too willing to bring the gift of death to those who would oppose oblivion.

Look: Light coloured and natural base layers with purple accents on hoods or scarves. Try to avoid very dark colours where possible. Armour can range from nothing to gambesons and maille, try to avoid plate.

Weapons and Armour: Bills, spears, two handed flails. Gambesons or Maille. NO SHIELDS

The Flagellant

Driven wild by the chanting of the preachers and the unceasing march of the legions of the Void, some void cultists wish to seek peace through oblivion as fast as possible.

Shedding all but the most basic garb and wielding weapons that allow for little chance at blocking blows, these flagellants wait on the whispered command of their priest, before launching themselves at the foe.

Look: Warhammer flagellant look. base kit/ robes/ warskirts. Void purple hood/ purple bag on head

Weapons and armour: 2 handed weapons, ambidextrous weapons or 1 handed weapons (flails are ideal)

No armour No shields

The Sharpshooter

Crossbow teams work in groups, working as a unit to accurately fire bolts down on the enemy. Sticking together at all costs. Work in groups of 3-4 teams. Often working with heavily armoured warriors carrying a pavaise, to shield their vulnerable charge from those who would disrupt their work.

Look: The same as the pilgrims but with a general step up in kit , showing their hardened service and commitment.

Weapons and Armour: Crossbows, Gambesons or Maille

Other Roles among the Void:

Among the void, the people of Elandra have seen other types of soldiers as well, referred to as the Crowned.

These, for the most part, will be played by our skirmish crew but may open up to players as they learn more about the world.

These will be more senior roles among the Void, with long-proven commitment and strength in leading the corruption against those who resist it.

Ideas for Building out Kit:

Basic: T-tunic and non-baggy trousers. Purple Hood

Armour: Gambeson, chain mantle, pieces of plate, not full plate.