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The Heartland Corps
Some Regiments:
| Beryl Phalanx |
| Type: |
Hoplite Infantry |
| Corps: |
Heartland Corps |
"Do not bring these men into Thrice Blessed."
Source: Frankonus Bittereye [This regiment
was one of the most active in carrying out a reign of terror in Eol a couple centuries ago,
under orders of course. Everyone is still mad about it.]
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| Slogans: |
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| Also Known As: |
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| Training: |
Drilled, close order |
| Morale: |
Elite |
| Homeland: |
Darleep City, Kostaddi |
| Sponsor: |
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| Tradition: |
Traditional Khordavic |
| Standard: |
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| Complement: |
1,000 soldiers |
| Shield: |
Large |
| Armor: |
Breastplate, helm, greave on left leg
including metal boot cover |
| Weapons: |
Spear, sword |
| Cult: |
Urvairinus |
| Magic: |
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| Uniform: |
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| Notes: |
Ancient and respected regiment, dating
from the Khordavu Era, and survivor since then. The Beryl Phalanx fought at the
Batlle of Night and Day" |
| References: |
WBRM, AE |
| Detail Author(s): |
GS |
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| Blue Boys |
| Type: |
Support Infantry |
| Corps: |
Heartland Corps |
"As brave as any, but do not squander them in melee too early."
Source: Frankonus Bittereye
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| Slogans: |
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| Also Known As: |
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| Training: |
Regular, loose order undrilled |
| Morale: |
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| Homeland: |
Mephos, Doblian |
| Sponsor: |
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| Tradition: |
Modern Lunar |
| Standard: |
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| Complement: |
1,000 soldiers |
| Shield: |
Yes |
| Armor: |
Partial reinforced linen corselets, metal helm |
| Weapons: |
Bow, sword |
| Cult: |
Yanafal Tarnils |
| Magic: |
Normal Lunar |
| Uniform: |
Tunics and helmets of blue. |
| Horses: |
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| Notes: |
This was one of the first of this type
of regiment raised in the Second Wane when tacticians discovered their need for this type of
troop in the field. |
| References: |
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| Detail Author(s): |
GS |
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| Blue Dragoons |
| Type: |
Mounted Heavy Infantry |
| Corps: |
Heartland Corps |
"Do not joke with them about toes, elbows, or the city of Ula-war."
Source: Frankonus Bittereye |
| Slogans: |
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| Also Known As: |
Blueballs |
| Training: |
Drilled close order |
| Morale: |
Regular |
| Homeland: |
Hariij, Oronin |
| Sponsor: |
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| Tradition: |
Modern Lunar |
| Standard: |
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| Complement: |
1,000 soldiers |
| Shield: |
Large |
| Armor: |
Hoplite |
| Weapons: |
Spear, sword |
| Cult: |
Yanafal Tarnils |
| Magic: |
Normal Lunar |
| Uniform: |
Blue crests and shields |
| Horses: |
Seredae |
| Notes: |
Raised in 2/43, as the Reds were. The
tale concerning the origin of these two regiments is obviously apocryphal, delightful in its
utter lack of artifice or skill in its creation. It seems that the Blue Men were the wooers
of the Red Women (obviously followers of the goddess) who joined the army to rid themselves
of other unwelcome male suitors. The blue men, in sorrow, joined themselves, vowing
themselves to brotherhood in battle with their former lovers. |
| References: |
WBRM, AE |
| Detail Author(s): |
GS |
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| Copper Girls |
| Type: |
Support Infantry |
| Corps: |
Heartland Corps |
"Put them on your weak cavalry flank, or make them the hinge of your
strong flank."
Source: Frankonus Bittereye |
| Slogans: |
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| Also Known As: |
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| Training: |
Drilled, loose order |
| Morale: |
regular |
| Homeland: |
Korola Ator, Karasal |
| Sponsor: |
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| Tradition: |
Traditional Darsenite |
| Standard: |
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| Complement: |
1,000 soldiers |
| Shield: |
Medium, rectangular |
| Armor: |
Earth-iron breastplate, helm, greaves |
| Weapons: |
Long spear, javelins, sword |
| Cult: |
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| Magic: |
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| Uniform: |
Helmet plumes and skirts with alternate
green and white stripes. |
| Notes: |
This amazon unit was especially effective
upon broken ground, and so seems to have found itself in more than its share of fighting against
various barbarians. |
| References: |
WBRM, AE |
| Detail Author(s): |
GS |
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| Dara Happan Pittance Regiment |
| Type: |
Skirmishers |
| Corps: |
Heartland Corps |
"Scorn and blaspheme them before a battle so they will hate you properly,
and then be sure to give them their special rewards afterwards if they are successful so they
will love you properly too."
Source: Frankonus Bittereye |
| Slogans: |
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| Also Known As: |
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| Training: |
Green, undrilled skirmishers |
| Morale: |
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| Homeland: |
Any sewer will do |
| Sponsor: |
Danfive Xaron Cult |
| Tradition: |
Modern Lunar |
| Standard: |
Shackles on a pole |
| Complement: |
Varies from 200 - 2,000 |
| Shield: |
No |
| Armor: |
Helm |
| Weapons: |
Bow, sword |
| Cult: |
Danfive Xaron |
| Magic: |
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| Uniform: |
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| Notes: |
One of the DX punishment battalions. |
| References: |
AE |
| Detail Author(s): |
GS |
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| Doblian Dogeaters |
| Type: |
Peltast |
| Corps: |
Heartland Corps |
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| Slogans: |
You are Meat. |
| Also Known As: |
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| Training: |
Regular |
| Morale: |
Regular |
| Homeland: |
Arastin Temple, Seksos, Doblian |
| Sponsor: |
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| Tradition: |
Modern Lunar |
| Standard: |
Staff surrmounted by a sakkar skull which
has great deer antlers; A bright red glow now hovers between the antlers. |
| Complement: |
1,000 soldiers |
| Shield: |
Pelta |
| Armor: |
None |
| Weapons: |
Javelin, rhomphia |
| Cult: |
Sakkar |
| Magic: |
Normal; Highlight is the Great Rush,
once per day |
| Uniform: |
Short tunic, issue is dull brown,
individuals choose own clothes. However, rank is denoted by the color of the sleeves in combat:
red is highest, black is second, and green is third (lowest). |
| Notes: |
Unit was a part of the Carmanian army,
fighting valiantly and being nearly annihilated.
But they accepted the mercy of the Red Goddess, were blessed and rearmed by her General
(Yanafal Tarnils), and served valiantly ever since. This, a unit inpsired by the ancient
Sakkar spirit, is a rival to the Lasadag Lions. |
| References: |
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| Detail Author(s): |
GS |
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| Halera's Chasers |
| Type: |
Support Infantry |
| Corps: |
Heartland Corps |
"Keep every fifth one in camp when within the borders of Sylila."
Source: Frankonus Bittereye |
| Slogans: |
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| Also Known As: |
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| Training: |
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| Morale: |
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| Homeland: |
Doblian |
| Sponsor: |
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| Tradition: |
Modern Lunar |
| Standard: |
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| Complement: |
1,000 soldiers |
| Shield: |
Yes |
| Armor: |
Linen cuirasse, helm |
| Weapons: |
Bow, sword |
| Cult: |
Yanafal Tarnils |
| Magic: |
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| Uniform: |
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| Notes: |
Raised during the Second Wane. The name
of this unit is from the spirit who was worshipped at the temple where they were trained. |
| References: |
AE |
| Detail Author(s): |
GS |
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| Iceland Starclubs |
| Type: |
Heavy Infantry |
| Corps: |
Heartland Corps |
"Give them fresh mutton before a battle and these bumpkins will face
dinosaurs for you."
Source: Frankonus Bittereye |
| Slogans: |
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| Also Known As: |
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| Training: |
Drilled, open or loose order |
| Morale: |
Regular |
| Homeland: |
Eol |
| Sponsor: |
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| Tradition: |
Native Eol |
| Standard: |
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| Complement: |
1,000 soldiers |
| Shield: |
None, Spearmen carry large |
| Armor: |
Cuirasse, helm |
| Weapons: |
Two-handed maces, javelins or spears |
| Cult: |
Eol tradition |
| Magic: |
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| Uniform: |
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| Notes: |
From Karasal, these descendants of the
ancient Twice Blessed state were often the butt of Lunar jokes, hence the reference to
'bumpkins' by the unkind general in the quote. Their reputed backwardness, however, seems to
have been as unfounded as all such rumors are, and this unit often found fame for itself,
especially against enemy heavy cavalry in melee. |
| References: |
WBRM, AE |
| Detail Author(s): |
GS |
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| Jahara |
| Type: |
Skirmishers |
| Corps: |
Heartland Corps |
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| Slogans: |
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| Also Known As: |
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| Training: |
Open |
| Morale: |
Green |
| Homeland: |
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| Sponsor: |
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| Tradition: |
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| Standard: |
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| Complement: |
1,000 soldiers |
| Shield: |
Small |
| Armor: |
Helmet only |
| Weapons: |
Bow |
| Cult: |
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| Magic: |
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| Uniform: |
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| Notes: |
Mixed men and women |
| References: |
WBRM, AE |
| Detail Author(s): |
GS |
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| Jasper Phalanx |
| Type: |
Hoplite Infantry |
| Corps: |
Heartland Corps |
"These men will not fight Gryphons, unless they have been given Haruvulia root to
drink during the week beforehand."
Source: Frankonus Bittereye |
| Slogans: |
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| Also Known As: |
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| Training: |
Close order, drilled |
| Morale: |
Regular |
| Homeland: |
Kalvostos, Silver Shadow |
| Sponsor: |
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| Tradition: |
Traditional Khordavic |
| Standard: |
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| Complement: |
1,000 soldiers |
| Shield: |
Large |
| Armor: |
Cuirasse, one greave, one vambrace, helm |
| Weapons: |
Spear, sword |
| Cult: |
Uvairinus |
| Magic: |
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| Uniform: |
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| Notes: |
Another survivor from Khordavu times, one of the
Ten Stone Walls. |
| References: |
WBRM, AE |
| Detail Author(s): |
GS |
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| Marble Phalanx |
| Type: |
Hoplite Infantry |
| Corps: |
Heartland Corps |
"Require special magical care from the Toor-ang on their holy days, unless they
can be supplied with raw peanuts from the Jaranir-in-Oronin farm."
Source: Frankonus Bittereye |
| Slogans: |
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| Also Known As: |
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| Training: |
Close order, drilled |
| Morale: |
Regular |
| Homeland: |
Mesavos, Oronin |
| Sponsor: |
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| Tradition: |
Traditional Khordavu |
| Standard |
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| Complement: |
1,000 soldiers |
| Shield: |
Large oval |
| Armor: |
Cuirasse, helm, greaves |
| Weapons: |
Spear, sword |
| Cult: |
Urvairinus |
| Magic: |
Normal; Highlight is Shear |
| Uniform: |
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| Notes: |
Another survivor from Khordavu times, one of the
Ten Stone Walls. |
| References: |
WBRM, AE |
| Detail Author(s): |
GS, ML |
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| Nest Thieves |
| Type: |
Medium Infantry |
| Corps: |
Heartland Corps |
| "They love to chase elves out of woods." [and women into them.] |
| Slogans: |
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| Also Known As: |
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| Training: |
Drilled, loose order |
| Morale: |
Regular |
| Homeland: |
Oronin |
| Sponsor: |
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| Tradition: |
Native Darsenite |
| Standard: |
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| Complement: |
500 soldiers |
| Shield: |
Medium |
| Armor: |
Cuirbouilli, helm |
| Weapons: |
Javelin, sword |
| Cult: |
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| Magic: |
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| Uniform: |
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| Notes: |
From Oronin, this regiment got its name from the
ancient habit of the native warriors stealing the feathers of the Royal Eagles from the eyries. These
feathers were used to decorate their helmet crests. The novelty of this habit, and the unit's ability
in the woods, led to the Goddess adopting it. |
| References: |
WBRM, AE |
| Detail Author(s): |
GS |
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| Red Arm |
| Type: |
Skirmishers |
| Corps: |
Heartland Corps |
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| Slogans: |
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| Also Known As: |
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| Training: |
Skirmishers |
| Morale: |
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| Homeland: |
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| Sponsor: |
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| Tradition: |
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| Standard: |
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| Complement: |
1,000 soldiers |
| Shield: |
Medium |
| Armor: |
Helm |
| Weapons: |
Bow, sword |
| Cult: |
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| Magic: |
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| Uniform |
The unit always painted their right arms red before
a battle, whether they were naked or clothed. |
| Notes: |
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| References: |
AE |
| Detail Author(s): |
GS |
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| Red Dragoons |
| Type: |
Mounted Hoplites |
| Corps: |
Heartland Corps |
"Don't make them fight if they say they are hunting manticores."
Source: Frankonus Bittereye |
| Slogans: |
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| Also Known As: |
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| Training: |
Close order, drilled |
| Morale: |
Regular |
| Homeland: |
Meglardinth, Doblian |
| Sponsor: |
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| Tradition: |
Modern Lunar |
| Standard: |
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| Complement: |
1,000 soldiers |
| Shield: |
Large |
| Armor: |
Cuirass, greaves, helm |
| Weapons: |
Spear, sword |
| Cult: |
Yanafal Tarnils |
| Magic: |
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| Uniform: |
All red |
| Notes: |
This regiment is a female 'twin' of the male
Blue Dragoons. They were originally formed in 2/43 in preparation for the Daughter's Road
campaign. |
| References: |
WBRM, AE |
| Detail Author(s): |
GS |
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| Standfast |
| Type: |
Mounted Infantry |
| Corps: |
Heartland Corps |
"Their motto is 'Ride hard and Stand Fast.' They do. Trust them."
Source: Frankonus Bittereye |
| Slogans: |
Ride Hard, Stand Fast. |
| Also Known As: |
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| Training: |
Drilled, close order |
| Morale: |
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| Homeland: |
Perkos, Karasal |
| Sponsor: |
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| Tradition: |
Modern Lunar |
| Standard: |
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| Complement: |
1,000 soldiers |
| Shield: |
Large |
| Armor: |
Cuirass, helm, greaves |
| Weapons: |
Spear and sword |
| Cult: |
Yanafal Tarnils |
| Magic: |
Normal. Highlight is Standfast |
| Uniform: |
Scarlet tunic, black/silver/scarlet striped skirt;
red shield with silver and black trim; black crest on helm |
| Notes: |
If fighting on horse they are at a severe
disadvantage since they are not equipped or trained as cavalry. Members are drawn from other regiments,
like most Elite units. The regiment was raised in 5/1 by Hon-eel the Artess for her Orayan campaign. |
| References: |
WBRM, AE |
| Detail Author(s): |
GS |
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| Steel Sword Legion |
| Type: |
Elite Heavy Infantry |
| Corps: |
Heartland Corps |
"I am glad there is only one regiment like this in the world."
Source: Eklastos Jaranthir |
| Slogans: |
No Foe is equal to us. |
| Also Known As: |
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| Training: |
Drilled, close order |
| Morale: |
Elite |
| Homeland: |
Temple of the Iron Sword, Moonwall, Silver Shadow |
| Sponsor: |
Rufelza |
| Tradition: |
Special |
| Standard: |
A flag, not a standard |
| Complement: |
About 800 soldiers |
| Shield: |
Large rectangle |
| Armor: |
Chainmail corselet |
| Weapons: |
Heavy throwing spear, iron sword |
| Cult: |
Steel Sword |
| Magic: |
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| Uniform: |
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| Notes: |
Armed with magically-made weapons using a Mostali
improvement over simple iron. [The weapons take less damage and do more harm against even metal armor.]
The cache was originally gotten from dwarfs, but since the weapons are irreplacable, the unit has been
shrinking over time as individual weapons are lost.
Eklastos Jaranthir was a Carmanian general fighting in Loskalm, and he annihilated or drove off an entire
army there, save for the Steel Sword Legion, who were defending the body of their dead lord. Eklastos
tried nearly everything against their seemingly hopeless position, but the assaults were all failures.
When the Steel Swords refused to surrender, the Carmanian dug ditches upon the battlefield and beseiged
them. After the proscribed 28 days Eklastos uttered that comment, and in a parley offered to institute
hero worship for the dead regimental leader and to accept the legion as full brothers and citizens of
the Carmanian empire if they would just quit the field (without surrender) and join him. Since no rescue
had come for the Legion in 28 days (a Fronelan custom), they agreed and moved to the city now called
Burntwall.
After Burntwall was destroyed, the legions agreed to embrace the ways and empire of the Red Goddess.
Their headquarters and training ground was then re-established in Moonwall, in Silver Shadow. |
| References: |
WBRM, AE |
| Detail Author(s): |
GS |
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| Thunder Delta Slingers (5 Regiments) |
| Type: |
Skirmishers |
| Corps: |
Heartland Corps |
"If you bless the commander in the Goddess' name before the battle, they will have
one magically effective volley against cavalry."
Source: Frankonus Bittereye |
| Slogans: |
Rock 'em and Sock 'em. |
| Also Known As: |
Rockers |
| Training: |
Skirmishers |
| Morale: |
Regular |
| Homeland: |
Korola Ator (hiring point), from Eol |
| Sponsor: |
The Elder council of Eol |
| Tradition: |
Native Eol |
| Standard: |
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| Complement: |
1,000 soldiers each |
| Shield: |
Small |
| Armor: |
None, though clothing offers some protection |
| Weapons: |
Slings and daggers |
| Cult: |
Eol tradition |
| Magic: |
Highlight: Kill 'em. The one volley always hits
(if in range) and does maximum damage. |
| Uniform: |
No uniform, but they dressed in northern furs
which were tied open, upon their backs, in the summer |
| Notes: |
This "Kill 'Em" highlight is also the "one magically
effective volley" that was mentioned above. They threw sacred Thunderflints which the women of this unit
all carried. These stones were from the dangerous Thunder Delta Islands, where wounded gods lay and bled
out their lives, which dried to leave those mystical flints. Women of this unit sought the stones, and
used them as noted above. |
| References: |
WBRM, AE |
| Detail Author(s): |
GS, WQ |
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