Vulkanschlägerei

The Obsidian Guard's approach to the recruitment of new aspirants is heavily influenced by the culture of their homeworld and the distinctly pragmatic worldview. Any prospective recruit is first subjected to standard medical screenings for mutation, fitness, and any underlying health issues. Then they must win the Volcano Brawl, the Vulkanschlägerei in Feuerstadt's low gothic dialect. The rules are as simple as they are unflinching, two teams of recruits must race through an obstacle course located within the Drachenmund, largest of the still active volcanoes. Obsidian Guard Techmarines have made additions so death is not immediate just a very strong possibility and before the event begins the recruits are offered enviro suits if they want them. It would be good to point out here than no one who has ever worn an enviro suit has succeeded. Starting at different entrances the two teams must ascend the volcano to the caldera within twelve hours to capture it.

The first team to the top has the advantage of time, being able to prepare for the coming fight which starts once the second team arrives. It is not strictly to the death as yielding is permitted by the victors are under no explicit obligation to accept. A killer may be reprimanded if the dead aspirant showed promise but no overt punishment is given. When one side has all surrendered or been killed any survivors are airlifted out. The victors are inducted into the legion as neophytes and the losers given any necessary medical attention before being tossed back to the general populace, perhaps to attempt the Vulkanschlägerei again in the future.

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