Warbands

Warbands have been the basic organizational unit of the Warriors of Æsir since the dawn of the 1st Viking Era. The rank held by the leader of the Warband has changed over time, as has the purpose of a Warband. While initially Warbands were merely vessels for ranks and the chain of command, they gradually developed unique focuses on certain games or genres, and many developed their own systems of rewarding members for achievements and participating in Warband culture and activities. In fact, for a time Warbands were required to maintain a Codex with a certain number of entries per month. The goal was to create a background of lore and culture within the Warband. This requirement did not last particularly long, but more recently Warbands still utilize their Codices to record important information and reports about their Warband, including goals, rosters, patron Einherjar, and of course their monthly Warband Reports. For a time Warbands were required to have one or more Focuses, which did not necessarily have to be games (Focuses could be activities such as writing or interests such as WA lore). More recently, Warbands no longer have official Focuses, although most still specialize in certain areas and advertise themselves as such to potential recruits and transfers.