Post by Varan Hordes on Dec 12, 2015 16:14:50 GMT -8
The Grand Varan Warband
Lightly-armored young men and women who have a desire to prove themselves in combat, whose thirst for battle and untamed zeal knows no equal. Although undisciplined and disorderly, these warriors are quick, agile, and relentless in battle. Varan commanders typically use them as light infantry, spearmen, or archers. An Unproven unit which has seen some combat is usually referred to as Proven, and may have acquired better weapons from their fallen enemies, and may be slightly more disciplined and orderly.
Huscarls (Cost: 2)
These battle-tested, seasoned veterans form the true back-bone of the Varan military. Well-equipped, well-trained, and highly reliable infantry, these medium-armored Varan warriors are excellent shock troops. They're much more disciplined than the Unproven and are typically equipped with swords and axes, in conjunction with shields. It is said that a Huscarls charge is nigh unstoppable, and a Huscarl shield wall is nigh impregnable. Many Huscarls may own farm horses, but it is rare they ride them in battle since they're not bred for war, though there have been times light cavalry regiments were formed.
Nostmen (Cost: 4)
The closest thing the Varan have to a knight, the Nostmen are composed of the nobles and their household guards. Easily the greatest warriors within an Earl's hold, these nobles are able to acquire the highest-quality armor and weapons available to them, and can afford to maintain proper warhorses, who tend to be just as heavily armored as the Nostmen. Nostmen are generally equipped with lances, axes, swords, and shields to use in combat, and can double as heavy infantry should the need arise.
Wolf-Riders (Cost: 5)
Exclusive to the Valgard clan (Aesa Jojora and Ralf Valgard), the Wolf-Riders are those Nostmen from Valland who ride atop mighty dire wolves instead of a warhose. They're much quicker and deadlier than a horse, and can actually fight in forests unlike horse-mounted Nostmen. Wolf-Riders have been used by the Valgard clan for generations.
Storm-Lords (Cost: 25)
All kings require a royal guard, and the High King of Asgeir makes no exception. Only the greatest warriors in Asgeir has the honor of becoming Stormguard, and those who do are counted amongst the greatest warriors Asgeir has to offer. These Varan are equipped with Vanian-forged armor and weapons. Finally, they're equipped with powerful storm gauntlets, allowing them to shock their enemies and, when in unison, conjure storms and control the rain, wind, and lightning.
Unproven/Proven (Cost: 1)
Lightly-armored young men and women who have a desire to prove themselves in combat, whose thirst for battle and untamed zeal knows no equal. Although undisciplined and disorderly, these warriors are quick, agile, and relentless in battle. Varan commanders typically use them as light infantry, spearmen, or archers. An Unproven unit which has seen some combat is usually referred to as Proven, and may have acquired better weapons from their fallen enemies, and may be slightly more disciplined and orderly.
Huscarls (Cost: 2)
Nostmen (Cost: 4)
The closest thing the Varan have to a knight, the Nostmen are composed of the nobles and their household guards. Easily the greatest warriors within an Earl's hold, these nobles are able to acquire the highest-quality armor and weapons available to them, and can afford to maintain proper warhorses, who tend to be just as heavily armored as the Nostmen. Nostmen are generally equipped with lances, axes, swords, and shields to use in combat, and can double as heavy infantry should the need arise.
Wolf-Riders (Cost: 5)
Exclusive to the Valgard clan (Aesa Jojora and Ralf Valgard), the Wolf-Riders are those Nostmen from Valland who ride atop mighty dire wolves instead of a warhose. They're much quicker and deadlier than a horse, and can actually fight in forests unlike horse-mounted Nostmen. Wolf-Riders have been used by the Valgard clan for generations.
Storm-Lords (Cost: 25)
All kings require a royal guard, and the High King of Asgeir makes no exception. Only the greatest warriors in Asgeir has the honor of becoming Stormguard, and those who do are counted amongst the greatest warriors Asgeir has to offer. These Varan are equipped with Vanian-forged armor and weapons. Finally, they're equipped with powerful storm gauntlets, allowing them to shock their enemies and, when in unison, conjure storms and control the rain, wind, and lightning.