#wartober

[inudono]

The Northfold-Earthgaze Warband is a mercenary company that was formed during the tail end of the Fourth War; founded by the paladin Edrian Northfold and farseer Aurk Earthgaze.

Aurk was the very first character that I made when I started playing, and while I don't play him as often these days, he does mean a lot to me.

[viktoriavonwolf1939]

Wartober 1# Uniforms

So here's my newest drawing ( of my oc Viktoria) to Wartober ( idk if I will continue in this since I'm not good at drawing)

Ps: I don't support nacism or any other ideology!!

[tristandelarkadien]

Lotta Svärd

Ännu så händer det mången stund, Då vid kvällens trevliga härd Man träffar från kriget en gammal kund, Att man talar om Lotta Svärd. Yet it happens some time and time again By the cozy crackling fire of even-wold One meets a person with tales from the war And he speaks then, of Lotta Svärd. (Loose translation by me, original by J.L. Runeberg) Short article on Lotta Svärd organisation, Finnish women’s auxiliary unit during the winter & continuation war. For Wartober 2021 prompt, ‘Non-combatant’.

A Lotta is a Finnish female unit within her own organisation. She supports the Finnish armed forces by serving food, handling provisions, caring for animals, carrying out nursing duties, or doing administrative work, among other things.

The original ‘Lotta Svärd’ came from a collection of poetry about the Fenno-Russian War of 1808-1809. Lotta was a camp follower who ran the canteen, beloved by soldiers for her beauty and patriotism. The poem was well-known throughout the late 19th century, as it was often found in schools.

The Lotta organisation started as a group of female army volunteers working as medical staff, firemen, and seamstresses within the conservative White Guard Protection Corps. In 1920, they formed their own organisation under the name ‘Lotta Svärd’. It lasted until 1944, when the government disbanded it, citing its relationship with the White Guard. 

Lottas could join up from age 8 to be a junior Lotta, wearing a small flower in place of a proper badge. Women could become ‘proper’ Lottas at age 17, if they had at least two people to vouch for their worthiness. To do this, they would swear an oath in church, pledging to assist the Protection Corps.

A fully-fledged Lotta would wear a uniform that adhered to strict guidelines. The skirt had to be exactly 25 cm from the ground. Cuffs had to be detachable and white. Stockings, grey or black, were mandatory. Serving and nursing Lottas wore white shawls in civillian life, grey in the field. The wearer of the uniform was expected to be modest and not draw attention to her gender. While in uniform, she was forbidden from smoking, drinking, and serving alcohol.

A sash on Lotta’s sleeve showed her station.

Serving - Brown

Supplies - Grey with blue edges

Medical - Blue

Secretary & Logistics - Green

Administration - Blue & white

The uniform was only mass-produced for a few years during the war. Most of them were specially ordered from tailors, or home-made. ‘Duty’ uniforms were made from cotton, ‘formal’ ones were made of wool. On top of this, there were special uniforms for skiing & farm work, along with a female version of the officer’s greatcoats. Translation & Research help @tuntematontumpelo​ Sources: https://www.nostalgisetnaiset.fi http://runeberg.org/fstal/2d.html https://www.lottasvard.fi https://sv.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fil:Illustration_for_the_poem_%22Lotta_Svärd%22.gif

[thoughpoppiesblow]

getting caught up on wartober rn and i’m having so much fun with it

@rubinecorvus you are a genius and i frickin love you 💕💕

[crazydrawsblog]

Day 2 of Wartober! (Warrior cats october)

List can be found here: https://trans-redtail.tumblr.com/post/628141928175812608/warrior-cats-inktober-prompts-from-2018-updated I didn’t have time yesterday sadly so we’re starting from day 2! Design by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqp2LuEYIv1wzQwvtBSK_IA

[inudono]

Valsai is one of the newer recruits, and the middle child of the Solshade family. Having followed the path of the void elves, Valsai became estranged from her two siblings, Lianori and Keylastus, but under the unified banner of the Warband, has been given the chance to reconnect.

[inudono]

Abrietas once served as a Burning Legion enforcer, having fought and died countless times over millennia. Her latest and final resurrection came during the assault on Argus, where she was found dazed and confused by Edrian Northfold.

Having been shown mercy, Brie now walks a path of redemption, serving as Ed's squire in his warband.

[tristandelarkadien]

Wartober - Memento