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	'''The Ravenhelm''' were an elite group of [[Ildorian]] soldiers who specialized in infiltrating enemy territory, espionage, psychological warfare, and guerrilla tactics. They played a leading roll in the recent [[Ildorian Revolution]], led by [[Sceratus]] [[Treylin Greyfell]] and his Night Helm unit. While some other elite paramilitary units in other countries are male-only, the Ravenhelm allowed people of any sex to join. The most qualified among the [[Secondary Helm\|secondary]] earned any open spot on the actual team. The Ravenhelm were disbanded following the revolution, with all but five members (minus those killed during the revolt) being burned at the stake (these five of the Violet Helm escaped and fled to the [[Verges]], where they currently act as [[freebadge]] mercenaries under aliases.		'''The Ravenhelm''' were an elite group of [[Ildorian]] soldiers who specialized in infiltrating enemy territory, espionage, psychological warfare, and guerrilla tactics. They played a leading roll in the recent [[Ildorian Revolution]], led by [[Sceratus]] [[Treylin Greyfell]] and his Night Helm unit. While some other elite paramilitary units in other countries are male-only, the Ravenhelm allowed people of any sex to join. The most qualified among the [[Secondary Helm\|secondary]] earned any open spot on the actual team.

	Their motto was "''Ravens never far''", to signify that wherever they went, death was sure to follow.		Their motto was "''Ravens never far''", to signify that wherever they went, death was sure to follow.
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			==End of the Ravenhelm==
			{{Main\|Burning of the Birds}}
			The Ravenhelm were "disbanded" following the revolution, with all but five members (minus those killed during the revolt) being burned at the stake. The event came to be known as the [[Burning of the Birds]]. Even the Secondary Helm were killed in this way. The five who escaped were all from Night Helm, and they fled to the [[Verges]].

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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Night Helm

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	*Calitus [[Jurius Mantheon]]		*Calitus [[Jurius Mantheon]]
	*~~Litus~~ [[Ivina Ikengard]]		*Praelitus [[Ivina Ikengard]]
	*Litus [[Castus Render]]		*Litus [[Castus Render]]
	*Litus [[Haegan Ward]]		*Litus [[Haegan Ward]]

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			\|subgroups =[[Star Helm]], [[Dark Helm]], [[Blood Helm]], [[Night Helm]]
			\|founded =[[EE]] 842.5
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	\|status =disbanded		\|status =disbanded
	~~\|location =[[Ildoria]]~~
	\|motto =''Ravens never far.''		\|motto =''Ravens never far.''
			\|headquarters =[[Glentaren Naval Base]]
			\|locations =[[Bethnam Naval Base]], [[Celcorl Naval Base]], [[Glentaren Naval Base]], [[Orlick Naval Base]], [[Thonero Naval Base]]
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	===Leadership===		===Leadership===
	The 33-person unit was led by the senior commander, who held the rank of [[First Helm]], and the second in command, who held the rank of [[Second Helm]]. First Helm was primarily tasked with logistics and operations; they dealt directly with the King or his council to determine where the men were needed, getting supplies and transportation, etc. Second Helm was primarily tasked with personnel issues and training; they decided who was placed onto which team (they could rearrange teams as needed, such as when a spot opened up on the Star Helm), handled all training, and recruitment of new candidates. Second Helm was also the commander of the [[Secondary Helm]].		The 33-person unit was led by the senior commander, who held the rank of [[First Helm]], and the second in command, who held the rank of [[Second Helm]], both of which are stationed at [[Glentaren Naval Base]] with the secondary. First Helm was primarily tasked with logistics and operations; they dealt directly with the King or his council to determine where the men were needed, getting supplies and transportation, etc. Second Helm was primarily tasked with personnel issues and training; they decided who was placed onto which team (they could rearrange teams as needed, such as when a spot opened up on the Star Helm), handled all training, and recruitment of new candidates. Second Helm was also the commander of the [[Secondary Helm]].

	*Last to hold the rank of First Helm [[Igo Dornen]] - killed during the revolt		*Last to hold the rank of First Helm [[Igo Dornen]] - killed during the revolt

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	'''The Ravenhelm''' were an elite group of [[Ildorian]] soldiers who specialized in infiltrating enemy territory, espionage, psychological warfare, and guerrilla tactics. They played a leading roll in the recent [[Ildorian Revolution]], led by [[Sceratus]] [[Treylin Greyfell]] and his ~~Violet~~ Helm unit. While some other elite paramilitary units in other countries are male-only, the Ravenhelm allowed people of any sex to join. The most qualified among the secondary earned any open spot on the actual team. The Ravenhelm were disbanded following the revolution, with all but five members (minus those killed during the revolt) being burned at the stake (these five of the Violet Helm escaped and fled to the [[Verges]], where they currently act as [[freebadge]] mercenaries under aliases.		'''The Ravenhelm''' were an elite group of [[Ildorian]] soldiers who specialized in infiltrating enemy territory, espionage, psychological warfare, and guerrilla tactics. They played a leading roll in the recent [[Ildorian Revolution]], led by [[Sceratus]] [[Treylin Greyfell]] and his Night Helm unit. While some other elite paramilitary units in other countries are male-only, the Ravenhelm allowed people of any sex to join. The most qualified among the [[Secondary Helm\|secondary]] earned any open spot on the actual team. The Ravenhelm were disbanded following the revolution, with all but five members (minus those killed during the revolt) being burned at the stake (these five of the Violet Helm escaped and fled to the [[Verges]], where they currently act as [[freebadge]] mercenaries under aliases.

	Their ~~mottos~~ was "''Ravens never far''", to signify that wherever they went, death was sure to follow.		Their motto was "''Ravens never far''", to signify that wherever they went, death was sure to follow.

	==Organizational Structure==		==Organizational Structure==
	As a rule, there were always 33 people assigned to Ravenhelm, with two functioning as a command element (First Helm and Second Helm), and the rest broken up into four teams of 6-8 people. The four teams were Blood Helm (red), Night Helm (violet), Dark Helm (black), and Star Helm (gold).		As a rule, there were always only 33 people assigned to Ravenhelm, with two individuals functioning as the high command element (First Helm and Second Helm), and the rest broken up into four teams of 6-8 people. The four teams were Blood Helm (red), Night Helm (violet), Dark Helm (black), and Star Helm (gold). Each team was stationed on a naval base on a separate province of Ildoria, with the Secondary covering the area of the [[Westlan Isles]].

	===Leadership===		===Leadership===
	The 33-person unit was led by the senior commander, who held the rank of [[First Helm]], and the second in command, who held the rank of [[Second Helm]]. First Helm was primarily tasked with logistics and operations; they dealt directly with the King or his council to determine where the men were needed, getting supplies and transportation, etc. Second Helm was primarily tasked with personnel issues and training; they decided who was placed onto which team (they could rearrange teams as needed, such as when a spot opened up on the Star Helm), handled all training, and recruitment of new candidates. Second Helm was also the commander of the [[Secondary Helm]].		The 33-person unit was led by the senior commander, who held the rank of [[First Helm]], and the second in command, who held the rank of [[Second Helm]]. First Helm was primarily tasked with logistics and operations; they dealt directly with the King or his council to determine where the men were needed, getting supplies and transportation, etc. Second Helm was primarily tasked with personnel issues and training; they decided who was placed onto which team (they could rearrange teams as needed, such as when a spot opened up on the Star Helm), handled all training, and recruitment of new candidates. Second Helm was also the commander of the [[Secondary Helm]].

	*First Helm [[Igo Dornen]] - killed during the revolt		*Last to hold the rank of First Helm [[Igo Dornen]] - killed during the revolt
	*Second Helm [[Rorimer Berg]] - killed during the revolt		*Last to hold the rank of Second Helm [[Rorimer Berg]] - killed during the revolt

	===Night Helm===		===Night Helm===
	{{Main\|Night Helm}}		{{Main\|Night Helm}}
	[[File:Ravenhelm emblem.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Night Helm]]		[[File:Ravenhelm emblem.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Night Helm]]
			Night Helm was the purple unit. They were stationed out of [[Thonero Naval Base]] in [[Inthos]], covering the area of [[New Brelwyn]].
	*Sceratus [[Treylin Greyfell]]		*Sceratus [[Treylin Greyfell]]
	*Calitus [[Jurius Mantheon]]		*Calitus [[Jurius Mantheon]]
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	===Blood Helm===		===Blood Helm===
	{{Main\|Blood Helm}}		{{Main\|Blood Helm}}
			Blood Helm was the red unit. They were stationed out of [[Celcorl Naval Base]] in [[Silverton Cove]], covering the area of [[Weild]].
	[[File:Redhelm.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Blood Helm]]		[[File:Redhelm.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Blood Helm]]

	===Dark Helm===		===Dark Helm===
	{{Main\|Dark Helm}}		{{Main\|Dark Helm}}
			Dark Helm was the black unit. They were stationed out of [[Bethnam Naval Base]] in [[Turry]], covering the area of [[Northlan]].
	[[File:Blackhelm.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Dark Helm]]		[[File:Blackhelm.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Dark Helm]]
	*Litus [[Orlene Pace]]		*Litus [[Orlene Pace]]
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	{{Main\|Star Helm}}		{{Main\|Star Helm}}
	[[File:Goldhelm.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Star Helm]]		[[File:Goldhelm.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Star Helm]]
	Star Helm was considered the elite of the elite, or the best of the four Helms. This unit was most often sent to perform the most dangerous tasks. The rank of Sceratus, among any of the units, could ''only'' be promoted from within Star Helm, and only when a Sceratus slot opened up. Thus, each leader on the other teams was a veteran of the Star Helm. Whenever any spot opened up on the Star Helm, it was never filled with someone from the Secondary, but with someone hand-picked by the Second Helm. This individual was typically the one who displayed solid leadership skills and proficiency in the job; selection for Star Helm was considered a grooming opportunity for commanding one of the other units.		Star Helm was the gold unit. They were stationed out of [[Orlick Naval Base]] in [[Whitehall]], covering the area of [[Ildor]]. Star Helm was considered the elite of the elite, or the best of the four Helms. This unit was most often sent to perform the most dangerous tasks. The rank of Sceratus, among any of the units, could ''only'' be promoted from within Star Helm, and only when a Sceratus slot opened up. Thus, each leader on the other teams was a veteran of the Star Helm. Whenever any spot opened up on the Star Helm, it was never filled with someone from the Secondary, but with someone hand-picked by the Second Helm. This individual was typically the one who displayed solid leadership skills and proficiency in the job; selection for Star Helm was considered a grooming opportunity for commanding one of the other units.

	===Secondary Helm===		===Secondary Helm===
	{{Main\|Secondary Helm}}		{{Main\|Secondary Helm}}
	Secondary Helm consisted of 60-100 soldiers who had passed selection and began their training for work in the Ravenhelm units. This was still considered an elite unit in the Ildorian military apparatus, and often the Secondary was called upon to perform missions that were similar to those of the actual Ravenhelm units, such as in cases where the other units were already tasked, when more personnel were needed, or in a supporting role. It was directly from the Secondary that slots were filled on the four teams. It was common to spend several years in the Secondary before gaining a spot on the Ravenhelm; it was also common to retire from the Secondary.		Secondary Helm consisted of 60-100 soldiers who had passed selection and began their training for work in the Ravenhelm units. This was still considered an elite unit in the Ildorian military apparatus, and often the Secondary was called upon to perform missions that were similar to those of the actual Ravenhelm units, such as in cases where the other units were already tasked, when more personnel were needed, or in a supporting role. It was directly from the Secondary that slots were filled on the four teams. It was common to spend several years in the Secondary before gaining a spot on the Ravenhelm; it was also common to retire from the Secondary. They were stationed out of [[Glentaren Naval Base]] in [[Talkva]], covering the area of [[Westlan Isles]].

	==Selection and Training==		==Selection and Training==

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	===Promotion to Ravenhelm Teams===		===Promotion to Ravenhelm Teams===
	When a spot on a team (except for ~~Gold~~ Helm) became available, members of the Secondary were permitted to compete for that spot, regardless of how long they had been assigned to the Secondary. They were tested on a variety of job-related skills and fitness; the top four candidates from this series of tests then fought each other in a bracket, where the winner earned the coveted spot. If an opening became available on the Gold Helm, however, the slot was always filled with a Ravenhelm from one of the other teams, hand-picked by the Second Helm. Then the slot that individual left behind would be filled with the most qualified from the Secondary.		When a spot on a team (except for Star Helm) became available, members of the Secondary were permitted to compete for that spot, regardless of how long they had been assigned to the Secondary. They were tested on a variety of job-related skills and fitness; the top four candidates from this series of tests then fought each other in a bracket, where the winner earned the coveted spot. If an opening became available on the Gold Helm, however, the slot was always filled with a Ravenhelm from one of the other teams, hand-picked by the Second Helm. Then the slot that individual left behind would be filled with the most qualified from the Secondary.

	==Ranks==		==Ranks==

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Secondary Helm

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	===Secondary Helm===		===Secondary Helm===
	{{Main\|Secondary Helm}}		{{Main\|Secondary Helm}}
	Secondary Helm consisted of 60-100 soldiers who had passed selection and began their training for work in the Ravenhelm units. This was still considered an elite unit in the Ildorian military apparatus, and often the Secondary was called upon to perform missions that were similar to those of the ~~other~~ units, such as in cases where the other units were already tasked, when more personnel were needed, or in a supporting role. It was directly from the Secondary that slots were filled on the four teams.		Secondary Helm consisted of 60-100 soldiers who had passed selection and began their training for work in the Ravenhelm units. This was still considered an elite unit in the Ildorian military apparatus, and often the Secondary was called upon to perform missions that were similar to those of the actual Ravenhelm units, such as in cases where the other units were already tasked, when more personnel were needed, or in a supporting role. It was directly from the Secondary that slots were filled on the four teams. It was common to spend several years in the Secondary before gaining a spot on the Ravenhelm; it was also common to retire from the Secondary.

	==Selection and Training==		==Selection and Training==

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	===Secondary Helm===		===Secondary Helm===
			{{Main\|Secondary Helm}}
	Secondary Helm consisted of 60-100 soldiers who had passed selection and began their training for work in the Ravenhelm units. This was still considered an elite unit in the Ildorian military apparatus, and often the Secondary was called upon to perform missions that were similar to those of the other units, such as in cases where the other units were already tasked, when more personnel were needed, or in a supporting role. It was directly from the Secondary that slots were filled on the four teams.		Secondary Helm consisted of 60-100 soldiers who had passed selection and began their training for work in the Ravenhelm units. This was still considered an elite unit in the Ildorian military apparatus, and often the Secondary was called upon to perform missions that were similar to those of the other units, such as in cases where the other units were already tasked, when more personnel were needed, or in a supporting role. It was directly from the Secondary that slots were filled on the four teams.

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	===Leadership===		===Leadership===
	The 33-person unit was led by the senior commander, who held the rank of First Helm, and the second in command, who held the rank of Second Helm. First Helm was primarily tasked with logistics and operations; they dealt directly with the King or his council to determine where the men were needed, getting supplies and transportation, etc. Second Helm was primarily tasked with personnel issues and training; they decided who was placed onto which team (they could rearrange teams as needed, such as when a spot opened up on the ~~Gold~~ Helm), handled all training, and recruitment of new candidates. Second Helm was also the commander of the Secondary Helm.		The 33-person unit was led by the senior commander, who held the rank of [[First Helm]], and the second in command, who held the rank of [[Second Helm]]. First Helm was primarily tasked with logistics and operations; they dealt directly with the King or his council to determine where the men were needed, getting supplies and transportation, etc. Second Helm was primarily tasked with personnel issues and training; they decided who was placed onto which team (they could rearrange teams as needed, such as when a spot opened up on the Star Helm), handled all training, and recruitment of new candidates. Second Helm was also the commander of the [[Secondary Helm]].

	*First Helm [[Igo Dornen]] - killed during the revolt		*First Helm [[Igo Dornen]] - killed during the revolt

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	===Night Helm===		===Night Helm===
	{{Main\|Night Helm}}		{{Main\|Night Helm}}
	[[File:Ravenhelm emblem.jpg\|right\|~~150px~~\|Night Helm]]		[[File:Ravenhelm emblem.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Night Helm]]
	*Sceratus [[Treylin Greyfell]]		*Sceratus [[Treylin Greyfell]]
	*Calitus [[Jurius Mantheon]]		*Calitus [[Jurius Mantheon]]
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	===Blood Helm===		===Blood Helm===
	{{Main\|Blood Helm}}		{{Main\|Blood Helm}}
	[[File:Redhelm.jpg\|right\|~~150px~~\|Blood Helm]]		[[File:Redhelm.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Blood Helm]]

	===Dark Helm===		===Dark Helm===
	{{Main\|Dark Helm}}		{{Main\|Dark Helm}}
	[[File:Blackhelm.jpg\|right\|~~150px~~\|Dark Helm]]		[[File:Blackhelm.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Dark Helm]]
	*Litus [[Orlene Pace]]		*Litus [[Orlene Pace]]

	===Star Helm===		===Star Helm===
	{{Main\|Star Helm}}		{{Main\|Star Helm}}
	[[File:Goldhelm.jpg\|right\|~~150px~~\|Star Helm]]		[[File:Goldhelm.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Star Helm]]
	Star Helm was considered the elite of the elite, or the best of the four Helms. This unit was most often sent to perform the most dangerous tasks. The rank of Sceratus, among any of the units, could ''only'' be promoted from within Star Helm, and only when a Sceratus slot opened up. Thus, each leader on the other teams was a veteran of the Star Helm. Whenever any spot opened up on the Star Helm, it was never filled with someone from the Secondary, but with someone hand-picked by the Second Helm. This individual was typically the one who displayed solid leadership skills and proficiency in the job; selection for Star Helm was considered a grooming opportunity for commanding one of the other units.		Star Helm was considered the elite of the elite, or the best of the four Helms. This unit was most often sent to perform the most dangerous tasks. The rank of Sceratus, among any of the units, could ''only'' be promoted from within Star Helm, and only when a Sceratus slot opened up. Thus, each leader on the other teams was a veteran of the Star Helm. Whenever any spot opened up on the Star Helm, it was never filled with someone from the Secondary, but with someone hand-picked by the Second Helm. This individual was typically the one who displayed solid leadership skills and proficiency in the job; selection for Star Helm was considered a grooming opportunity for commanding one of the other units.

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	{{Main\|Night Helm}}		{{Main\|Night Helm}}
	[[File:Ravenhelm emblem.jpg\|right\|~~thumb~~\|Night Helm]]		[[File:Ravenhelm emblem.jpg\|right\|150px\|Night Helm]]
	*Sceratus [[Treylin Greyfell]]		*Sceratus [[Treylin Greyfell]]
	*Calitus [[Jurius Mantheon]]		*Calitus [[Jurius Mantheon]]
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	===Blood Helm===		===Blood Helm===
	{{Main\|Blood Helm}}		{{Main\|Blood Helm}}
	[[File:Redhelm.jpg\|right\|~~thumb~~\|Blood Helm]]		[[File:Redhelm.jpg\|right\|150px\|Blood Helm]]

	===Dark Helm===		===Dark Helm===
	{{Main\|Dark Helm}}		{{Main\|Dark Helm}}
	[[File:Blackhelm.jpg\|right\|~~thumb~~\|Dark Helm]]		[[File:Blackhelm.jpg\|right\|150px\|Dark Helm]]
	*Litus [[Orlene Pace]]		*Litus [[Orlene Pace]]

	===Star Helm===		===Star Helm===
	{{Main\|Star Helm}}		{{Main\|Star Helm}}
	[[File:Goldhelm.jpg\|right\|~~thumb~~\|Star Helm]]		[[File:Goldhelm.jpg\|right\|150px\|Star Helm]]
	Star Helm was considered the elite of the elite, or the best of the four Helms. This unit was most often sent to perform the most dangerous tasks. The rank of Sceratus, among any of the units, could ''only'' be promoted from within Star Helm, and only when a Sceratus slot opened up. Thus, each leader on the other teams was a veteran of the Star Helm. Whenever any spot opened up on the Star Helm, it was never filled with someone from the Secondary, but with someone hand-picked by the Second Helm. This individual was typically the one who displayed solid leadership skills and proficiency in the job; selection for Star Helm was considered a grooming opportunity for commanding one of the other units.		Star Helm was considered the elite of the elite, or the best of the four Helms. This unit was most often sent to perform the most dangerous tasks. The rank of Sceratus, among any of the units, could ''only'' be promoted from within Star Helm, and only when a Sceratus slot opened up. Thus, each leader on the other teams was a veteran of the Star Helm. Whenever any spot opened up on the Star Helm, it was never filled with someone from the Secondary, but with someone hand-picked by the Second Helm. This individual was typically the one who displayed solid leadership skills and proficiency in the job; selection for Star Helm was considered a grooming opportunity for commanding one of the other units.