>>6138584The Barzaentine invasion of our southern neighbours is incredibly worrying, stoking fears that Vitruvia might be in danger at some point.
Despite a long period of Anti-Roc sentiment, the Bird-Brains of Vitruvia win power through the public forum and push through what they claim will be the last touches necessary to turn the Rocs into a (metaphorical) shining spear to wield against any possible aggression from north, south or west. Our heroic questing knights (semi metaphorical) that might journey beyond our borders to slay the ruinous dragon of ignorance should it rear its ugly head (metaphorical).
There is nothing of importance in the east really, so it is not brought up.
Action 1: Custodian Rocs
The Rocs that we have bonded with over the years have diverged from their wild ancestors to the point where they are considered now by the Vitruvians to be an entirely separate breed, the Custodian Roc, a hardy, mostly loyal and ferocious beast.
The Custodian Rocs are able to follow complex commands from their riders, suitable for all forms of air travel and transport, but most importantly they are trained for battle, able to fly steady to allow potions to be dropped from them, target specific groups of foes (admittedly this was tested on livestock), knock over desired targets and, while on the ground, completely destroy anything standing in their way should their rider give the order.
The name Custodian Roc does not denote one specific breed, rather the collection of all Roc breeds created through our selection. Rocs bred for cargo lifting, Rocs bred for racing or lifting are all “Custodian Rocs”. Most commonly however without any further specificity, the term Custodian Roc will refer to Military Rocs serving our national interests, defending Vitruvia and the remnants of the Masters whenever called.
Action 2: Roc Stables
A place for Rocs to be saddled, housed, trained and armoured, the Roc Stables are sprawling estates of Deepslates and Alive Oaks, able to survive almost any punishment the wild birds might inflict upon the structures.
The Roc Stables will provide services to a great number of these lethal creatures, sharpening their talons and grooming their feathers and such. Here a great many breeds of Roc can be found, racing birds and cargo birds and such. While it serves civilian interests, this is first and foremost a military installation however, full of experts on Avian welfare and aerial tactics.
Fine (though light) armour will be fitted, Seeria will be taught to ride and perform their role as spotters, riders will be trained in the use of military saddles that allow dramatic manoeuvres, Rocs will be trained to swoop on target and act as part of a squadron of birds, without getting distracted, infighting or wandering off to eat.
Let there be no doubt that this is the finest institution of its sort anywhere on Pavilion.
