Ministry of War & Conflict | Commanded from the Admiralty Tower at Wavegate
“Steel beneath, wind above, and loyalty between.”
The Royal Navy of Eyehasseen serves as the Kingdom’s maritime shield and sword—projecting power, safeguarding trade, and carrying the Crown’s authority across the realm’s coasts, rivers, and far-flung isles. Its ships are as storied as its officers, and its banners have flown over calm harbors and cursed reefs alike.
Founded in Year 7 of the Reckoning, the Navy has long upheld discipline, dignity, and daring on open water. Its motto: “Above All, We Sail Together.”
⛵ Major Fleet Divisions
🟦 The Blue Banner Fleet
Mainline Naval Force – “Hold the Sea, Command the Wind.”
- Composed of heavy frigates, war-galleons, and swift cutters
- Sails under the Blue Lion Pennant
- Uniform: navy double-breasted coat with silver buttons and dark blue sash
Notable Vessel:
- HMS Sovereign Valor – flagship of the fleet, bearing 48 cannons and enchanted hullwork of frostwood
🟨 The Goldwake Squadron
Fast Response and Privateer Interception – “Where You Drift, We Find You.”
- Operates patrol skiffs, swift-rig sloops, and long-range corvettes
- Striped golden and white sails for high-visibility pursuit
- Uniform: pale tan coat with brass clasp and naval braid knot over the left shoulder
Notable Engagement:
- The Chase of Blackwhale Reef – where three Goldwake ships cornered and captured a rogue admiral’s vessel through a fog-maze
🟥 The Crimson Tides Division
Amphibious & Coastal Assault – “Strike from the Foam.”
- Handles marine infantry deployment, shore bombardment, and riverine warfare
- Identified by crimson pennants and red waist sashes
- Officers bear sea-dragon enamel badges signifying close-quarters certification
Notable Engagement:
- Battle of Driftcliff – pivotal amphibious assault to break the Siege of Windvault’s southern port
⚫ The Black Fleet (Ceremonial & Shadow Duties)
“What sails at dusk shall not be named.”
- Officially ceremonial—tasked with funerary convoys, treaty escort, and transport of royal envoys
- Unofficially whispered to handle matters of espionage, curse-bearing cargo, and vanishing vessels
- Uniform: black overcoat with silver stitching and veil tab for night orders
Legendary Vessel:
- HMS Moonfall – said to appear only during royal funerals or oaths of state betrayal
🎶 Naval Music & Traditions
The Royal Navy maintains a Shipboard Band Corps, with each major fleet operating its own Hornline and Drum Deck, used for:
- Dockside fanfares
- Funerals at sea
- Pre-battle call-and-response songs such as “Hoist the Crown!” and “Salt Runs Royal”
Sea-shanties are permitted on non-commissioned days and may be submitted for royal review. Winning compositions are performed at the Fleet Blessing Festival each spring.
⚓ Notable Naval Engagements
- Battle of Windvault Bay (Year 10 R) — The first test of naval unity under the Kingdom’s new banner
- Storm of the Silent Trident (Year 54 R) — Fleet scattered and regrouped through storm magic and celestial charts
- Blockade of the Wyrm-Tide Isles (Year 79 R) — Led to the eventual surrender of rogue duchies
- Operation Lantern Net (Year 101 R) — Caught and neutralized a sea-based insurgency using glowing net barrages
- The Moonwake Standoff (Year 139 R) — Where the HMS Lantern’s Kiss negotiated surrender by song
🪙 Recruitment & Enlistment
All citizens with clear sight, sea legs, and sound lungs are invited to serve. Training begins with Oar-Swearing, the traditional oath given aboard a ship’s main deck at sunrise. Service includes travel, glory, and salted stew.
Applicants may present themselves at any Crown Port or Naval Enlistment Pier.
Now generating a portrait-mode recruitment poster in the classic Eyehasseen vintage style, inspired by WWI Royal Navy posters, featuring:
- Title: Join the Royal Navy
- Visual: A proud sailor on deck, saluting or standing near a mast with sails unfurled
- Bottom Tagline: “Above All, We Sail Together.”