Welcome to The Company of The Phoenix
The year is 1410, the Hundred Years War between England and France is finally over, much to the relief of the common people of both countries who had borne the brunt of paying for the war. Europe is at peace at last. . . . well, almost.
Not everyone was content with the end of the major war of the time. Disbanded armies left many professional soldiers without employment, as well as many supporting trades such as smiths, fletchers, leatherworkers, not to mention the "lady companions" attached to any army. Younger sons of nobility sought means of achieving fame and fortune, whether for gain, power or the love of a lady.
And so the Free Companies were born - groups of soldiers - nobles and professional alike, who would hire out as mercenaries to the nobility and city states of fifteenth century Europe. With the soldiers, as an integral part of these companies, came their supporting trades, merchants and craftsmen, as well as their retinue of servants, cooks and so on. Often, ladies of noble birth, whether they be younger daughters or newly made widows, would also become attached to the companies, like the men, either for love or ambition.
The Company of The Phoenix has set up its encampment just outside a European village, and many of the local merchants use this opportunity for an impromptu market, drawing local peasants, traders and nobles alike, along with the occasional traveller, be they merchant, diplomat or pilgrim
The Company of The Phoenix invites you to join them in this time of danger, love and adventure!