Crown War Armies
by James RuhlandBelow are the forces involved in the Siege of Thyatis (AC 1016-1017) during the War of the Crown Rebellion (as accounted in MAs 1016 & 1017).
Armies of the Crown War
Basis: Renaissance; male & female (2% standing, up to 20% wartime); population 2,765,000; wartime.
Rebels
Division Name: Black Talon of Thanatos
Type of Division: Elite Division
Number of Such Units: 2
BR: 230 Personnel: 196 Troop Class: Elite BFR: 153
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Thanaton (C20, +1 int, +3 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Thanaton (C18)
Heroes/Command Staff: 2 Thanatons (C16), 2 Sorcerers (W16), 4 Black Avengers (F15).
All of the above have Cloaks of Thanatos, which allow them to sprout gargoyle-like wings and fly, as well as acting as Cloaks of Protection +3.
1st - 2nd Sections: each has 40 shadows (3+3 HD), 1 Thanaton (C9) with a Cloak of Thanatos.
3rd - 4th Sections: each has 40 wraiths (4 HD), 1 Thanaton (C9) with a Cloak of Thanatos.
5th - 6th Sections: each has 10 nightshades (17 HD), 1 Thanaton (C16) with a Cloak of Thanatos.
These forces were carefully created by Thanatos and his followers during the years he was posing as Heinrich Oesterhaus. They were hidden in secret catacombs under Hattias until being unleashed during the Crown War. They served a key role during the Siege of Thyatis, but their eventual destruction in those battles opened the way for eventual Loyalist victory. Though the BR for this force is technically lower than for the Minions of Thanatos (see below), it usually gets bonuses for being immune to most of enemies attacks.
Division Name: Dark Wing of Thanatos
Type of Division: Elite Division
Number of Such Units: 2
BR: 219 Personnel: 256 Troop Class: Elite BFR: 146
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Thanaton (C20, +1 int, +3 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Thanaton (C18)
Heroes/Command Staff: 2 Thanatons (C16), 2 Sorcerers (W16), 4 Black Avengers (F15).
All of the above have Cloaks of Thanatos, which allow them to sprout gargoyle-like wings and fly, as well as acting as Cloaks of Protection +3.
1st - 3rd Squadrons: each has 40 gargoyles (4 HD), 1 Thanaton (C9) with a Cloak of Thanatos.
4th Squadron: 40 werebats (3 + 3 HD/C3 of Thanatos), 1 Thanaton (C9) with a Cloak of Thanatos.
5th - 6th Squadrons: each has 40 wraiths (4 HD), 1 Thanaton (C9) with a Cloak of Thanatos.
These forces were carefully created by Thanatos and his followers during the years he was posing as Heinrich Oesterhaus. They were hidden in secret catacombs under Hattias until being unleashed during the Crown War. They served a key role during the Siege of Thyatis, but their eventual destruction in those battles opened the way for eventual Loyalist victory. Though the BR for this force is technically lower than for the Minions of Thanatos (see below), it usually gets bonuses for being immune to most of enemies attacks.
Division Name: Black Avengers of Thanatos
Type of Division: Elite Division
Number of Such Units: 1
BR: 274 Personnel: 630 Troop Class: Elite BFR: 152
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Lord Avenger (F20 Avenger, +1 int, +2 wis, +2 cha)
Deputy Commander: Thanaton (C18)
Heroes/Command Staff: 2 Thanatons (C16), 2 Sorcerers (W16), 4 Black Avengers (F15).
All of the above have Cloaks of Thanatos, which allow them to sprout gargoyle-like wings and fly, as well as acting as Cloaks of Protection +3.
1st - 5th Companies: each has 100 blackguards (F5), plate mail and shield, lance and +2 Longsword; 20 dark priests (C5), plate mail and shield, scythe and +2 Mace. 2 Avengers (F9), 1 Avenger (F12), 1 Thanaton (C9). All mounted on heavy war horses with chain barding.
All troops have excellent weapons.
Division Name: Minions of Thanatos
Type of Division: Elite Division
Number of Such Units: 1
BR: 262 Personnel: 1,002 Troop Class: Elite BFR: 131
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Thanaton (C20, +1 int, +3 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Thanaton (C18)
Heroes/Command Staff: 2 Thanatons (C16), 2 Sorcerers (W16), 4 Black Avengers (F15).
All of the above have Cloaks of Thanatos, which allow them to sprout gargoyle-like wings and fly, as well as acting as Cloaks of Protection +3.
1st - 2nd Companies: each has 120 evil priests (C3), banded mail and shield, +2 Scythe of Thanatos and mace; 2 Thanatons (C6), 1 Thanaton (C9), 1 Sorcerer (M6).
3rd - 4th Companies: each has 120 dark mages (F3), no armour, staff, Wand (various types) and dagger; 2 Mages (M6), 1 Sorcerer (M9), 1 Thanaton (C6).
5th - 6th Companies: each has 120 dark minions (F3), +1 Plate Mail and shield, lance and +2 Longsword; 2 Warlords (F6), 1 Avenger (F9), 1 Thanaton (C6). Mounted on heavy war horses with plate barding.
7th - 8th Companies: each has 120 dark minions (F3), banded mail, +1 Heavy Crossbow, spear and longsword, 2 Warlords (F6), 1 Avenger (F9), 1 Thanaton (C6).
This force consists of followers and minions carefully cultivated by Thanatos during the long years he posed as Heinrich Oesterhaus. Most of them were hidden in secret catacombs underneath Hattias until the time of the Crown War, when they were unleashed. They spent the war fighting in battles on the Thyatian mainland, and in the siege of the City of Thyatis. All troops have excellent weapons.
Division Name: Undead Forces of Thanatos
Type of Division: Elite Division
Number of Such Units: 1
BR: 266 Personnel: 1,898 Troop Class: Elite BFR: 133
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Thanaton (C20, +1 int, +3 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Thanaton (C18)
Heroes/Command Staff: 2 Thanatons (C16), 2 Sorcerers (W16), 4 Black Avengers (F15).
All of the above have Cloaks of Thanatos, which allow them to sprout gargoyle-like wings and fly, as well as acting as Cloaks of Protection +3.
1st - 2nd Company: each has 120 juju zombies (3 + 12 HD), scale mail, hand axe and short sword; 3 Animators (C6), 1 Necromancer (M14).
3rd - 6th Companies: each has 160 skeletons (1 HD), scale mail, spear and short sword; 3 Animators (C6), 1 Necromancer (M10).
7th - 8th Companies: each has 120 ghouls (2 HD), scale mail, spear and short sword; 40 ghasts (4 HD); 3 Animators (C6), 1 Necromancer (M10).
9th - 12th Companies: each has 160 zombies (2 HD), scale mail, spear and short sword; 3 Animators (C6), 1 Necromancer (M10).
The Necromancers in each company wear Cloaks of Thanatos.
These forces consist of undead animated on the battlefield (using slain warriors) and of those carefully "cultivated" over the years in the catacombs under Hattias (the juju zombies especially).
Division Name: Hattian Foot Guards
Type of Division: Regular Division
Number of Such Units: 1
BR: 162 Personnel: 1,000 Troop Class: Excellent BFR: 116
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Praefect (F15, +1 int, +1 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Tribune (F12)
Heroes/Command Staff: 2 Prelates (C12), 2 War Mages (W12), 2 Spatharii (F12).
1st - 2nd Companies: each has 120 heavy infantry (F3), lorica segmenta armour and shield, spear, pilia (javelins), and drusus (short sword); 2 Mandators (F5), 1 Centarch (F6), 1 Battle Priest (C5).
3rd - 4th Companies: each has 120 heavy infantry (F3), lorica segmenta armour, halberd and drusus (short sword); 2 Mandators (F5), 1 Centarch (F6), 1 Battle Priest (C5).
5th - 6th Companies: each has 120 heavy infantry (F3), lorica segmenta armour, pike and drusus (short sword); 2 Mandators (F5), 1 Centarch (F6), 1 Battle Priest (C5).
7th - 8th Companies: each has 120 heavy infantry (F3), lorica segmenta armour, heavy crossbow, spear and drusus (short sword), 2 Mandators (F5), 1 Centarch (F6), 1 Battle Priest (C5).
This is the traditional elite force of Hattias, filled at this time with minions of Heinrich Oesterhaus. All troops have excellent equipment.
Division Name: Storm Soldiers
Type of Division: Regular Division
Number of Such Units: 6 (1st SS "Grosse Hattias" ;2nd, "Vaterland"; 3rd; 4th; 5th)
BR: 147 Personnel: 500 Troop Class: Good BFR: 98
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Vicarius (F12, +1 int, +1 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Legatarius (F9)
Heroes/Command Staff: 1 Prelate (C12), 1 War Mage (W12).
1st Company: 120 medium cavalry (F2), chain lamellar armour and buckler, lance, short composite bow, and shield; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4). Mounted on medium war horses with chain barding.
2nd Company: 120 heavy infantry (F2), lorica segmenta armour and shield, spear, pilia (javelins) and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
3rd Company: 120 heavy infantry (F2), lorica segmenta armour, heavy crossbow, spear, and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
4th Company: 120 skirmishers (F2), leather armour and shield, sling, spear, and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
These units were fielded by the Storm Soldiers Fighting Order. Many hale from Hattias, but by no means all. All fought in the siege of the City of Thyatis.
Division Name: Legion of Hattias
Type of Division: Reserve Division
Number of Such Units: 1
BR: 143 Personnel: 2,000 Troop Class: Good BFR: 84
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Strategos (F15, +1 int, +1 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Hypostrategos (F10)
Heroes/Command Staff: 1 Magist (W16), 1 Patriarch (C16), 1 War Sorcerer (W12), 1 War Priest (C12), 2 Foresters (E10), 2 Spatharii (F12).
1st - 2nd Cohorts: each has 1 F8 Praetor, 1 F7 Tribune, 1 M6 War Mage, 1 C6 Battle Priest.
1st - 2nd Bandons: each has 100 Cataphracts (F2), chain lamellar armour and shield (buckler strapped to forearm, allowing use of bow); composite short bow, lance, and spatha (longsword); 2 Mandators (F5), 1 Centarch (F6), 1 Chaplain (C5), all mounted on war horses (medium Kerendan) with lamellar barding.
3rd Bandon: each has 100 Trapezitoi (F2), leather armour and shield (buckler strapped to forearm, allowing use of bow); short composite bows lance and spatha (longsword); 2 Mandators (F5), 1 Centarch (F6), 1 Chaplain (C5), all mounted on war horses (light).
Personnel: 316 Separate Troop Class: Calculate Separate BR: Calculate
3rd - 4th Cohorts: each has 1 F8 Praetor, 1 F7 Tribune, 1 M6 War Mage, 1 C6 Battle Priest.
1st Bandon: each has 100 Cataphracts (F2), chain lamellar armour and shield (buckler); composite short bow, lance, and spatha (longsword); 2 Mandators (F5), 1 Centarch (F6), 1 Chaplain (C5), all mounted on war horses (medium Kerendan) with lamellar barding.
2nd - 3rd Bandons: each has 100 Scutatoi (F2), lorica segmenta armour (or banded mail) and shield; spear, pilias (javelins), and drusus (short sword); 2 Mandators (F5), 1 Centarch (F6), 1 Chaplain (C5).
Personnel: 316 Separate Troop Class: Calculate Separate BR: Calculate
5th - 6th Cohorts: each has 1 F8 Praetor, 1 F7 Tribune, 1 M6 War Mage, 1 C6 Battle Priest.
1st - 2nd Bandons: each has 100 Scutatoi (F2), lorica segmenta armour (or banded mail) and shield; spear, pilias (javelins), and drusus (short sword); 2 Mandators (F5), 1 Centarch (F6), 1 Chaplain (C5).
3rd Bandon: 100 Psiloi (F2), leather armour; long bow, longsword; 2 Mandators (F5), 1 Centarch (F6), 1 Chaplain (C5).
Personnel: 316 Separate Troop Class: Calculate Separate BR: Calculate
Headquarters Bandon (Division Command Staff attached, plus):
Guard Cavalry Squadron: 40 elite Cavalry (C3 of Thanatos), chain mail and shield; scythe and mace, 1 Centarch (C7), 1 Mage (M6), 1 Priest (C6), all mounted on war horses (medium) with chain barding.
Cavalry Squadron: 20 elite cavalry (F3), chain mail; composite short bow, lance, and spatha (long sword), 1 Centarch (F7), 1 Mage (W6), 1 Priest (C6), all mounted on war horses (medium Kerendan)*.
Spiritual Corps: 20 Clerics (C3), chain mail, mace, 5 Priests (C5), 2 Chief Priests (C6), 1 Prelate (C7), all mounted on war horses (medium) with chain barding. Use healing spells as well as fighting.
This force was the Thyatian Imperial Legion stationed on Hattias, which Oesterhaus had packed with persons loyal to him. It joined the rebel side during the Crown War, fighting in the battles on the mainland and in the siege of the City of Thyatis. Because of Eusebius' military reorganisation began early in 1016, it was only partly trained when the war began.
Division Name: Hattian War Machine Division
Type of Division: Regular Division
Number of Such Units: 2
BR: 149 Personnel: 500 Troop Class: Good BFR: 99
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Vicarius (F12, +1 int, +1 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Legatarius (F9)
Heroes/Command Staff: 1 Prelate (C12), 1 War Mage (W12).
1st Company: 120 medium cavalry (F2), chain lamellar armour and buckler, lance, short composite bow, and shield; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4). Mounted on medium war horses with chain barding.
2nd Company: 120 heavy infantry (F2), lorica segmenta armour and shield, spear, pilia (javelins) and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
3rd Company: 120 heavy infantry (F2), lorica segmenta armour, heavy crossbow, spear, and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
4th Company: 120 skirmishers (F2), leather armour and shield, sling, spear, and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
These Hattian regulars fought in the battles on the Thyatian mainland and in the siege of the City of Thyatis.
Division Name: Hattian War Machine Division
Type of Division: Reserve Division
Number of Such Units: 8
BR: 113 Personnel: 500 Troop Class: Good BFR: 81
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Vicarius (F12, +1 int, +1 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Legatarius (F9)
Heroes/Command Staff: 1 Prelate (C12), 1 War Mage (W12).
1st Company: 120 medium cavalry (F1), chain lamellar armour and buckler, lance, short composite bow, and shield; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4). Mounted on medium war horses with chain barding.
2nd Company: 120 heavy infantry (F1), lorica segmenta armour and shield, spear, pilia (javelins) and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
3rd Company: 120 heavy infantry (F1), lorica segmenta armour, heavy crossbow, spear, and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
4th Company: 120 skirmishers (F1), leather armour and shield, sling, spear, and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
These are levies, raised in Hattias by Oesterhaus, to fight on his behalf in the Crown War. They received some training, and have gained experience during the war itself, but are somewhat second-tier units. 4 of these units garrisoned Hattias itself, while the other 4 fought in the battles on the mainland.
Division Name: Kerendan Lancers
Type of Division: Regular Division
Number of Such Units: 1
BR: 187 Personnel: 1,000 Troop Class: Excellent BFR: 117
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Praefect (F15, +1 int, +1 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Tribune (F12)
Heroes/Command Staff: 2 Prelates (C12), 2 War Mages (W12), 2 Spatharii (F12).
1st - 2nd Companies: each has 120 heavy cavalry (F3), plate armour and shield, lance and spatha (longsword); 2 Mandators (F5), 1 Centarch (F6), 1 Battle Priest (C5). Mounted on heavy war horses with plate barding.
3rd - 8th Companies: each has 120 medium cavalry (F3), chain lamellar armour, short composite bow, lance, and spatha (longsword); 2 Mandators (F5), 1 Centarch (F6), 1 Battle Priest (C5). Mounted on medium Kerendan war horses with chain barding.
This is traditionally the elite force of Kerendas, which fought on the rebel side during the Crown War. All personnel have excellent equipment.
Division Name: Kerendas City Guards
Type of Division: Regular Division
Number of Such Units: 1 (Kerendas City)
BR: 132 Personnel: 750 Troop Class: Good BFR: 94
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Vicarius (F15, +1 int, +1 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Legatarius (F12)
Heroes/Command Staff: 1 Prelate (C12), 1 War Mage (W12), 2 Spatharii (F10).
1st - 2nd Companies: each has 120 heavy infantry (F2), lorica segmenta armour and shield, spear, pilia (javelins), and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
3rd - 4th Companies: each has 120 heavy infantry (F2), lorica segmenta armour, halberd and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
5th - 6th Companies: each has 120 heavy infantry (F2), lorica segmenta armour, heavy crossbow and longsword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
These troops protected Kerendas City during the Crown War.
Division Name: Kerendas Division
Type of Division: Regular Division
Number of Such Units: 2
BR: 126 Personnel: 500 Troop Class: Good BFR: 84
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Vicarius (F12, +1 int, +1 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Legatarius (F9)
Heroes/Command Staff: 1 Prelate (C12), 1 War Mage (W12).
1st Company: 120 medium cavalry (F2), chain lamellar armour and buckler, lance, short composite bow, and shield; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4). Mounted on medium war horses with chain barding.
2nd Company: 120 heavy infantry (F2), lorica segmenta armour and shield, spear, pilia (javelins) and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
3rd Company: 120 heavy infantry (F2), lorica segmenta armour, heavy crossbow, spear, and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
4th Company: 120 skirmishers (F2), leather armour and shield, sling, spear, and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
These were the regular troops of Kerendas, fighting in the siege of the City of Thyatis.
Division Name: Kerendan Fighters
Type of Division: Reserve Division
Number of Such Units: 8
BR: 101 Personnel: 500 Troop Class: Average BFR: 72
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Vicarius (F12, +1 int, +1 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Legatarius (F9)
Heroes/Command Staff: 1 Prelate (C12), 1 War Mage (W12).
1st Company: 120 medium cavalry (F1), chain lamellar armour and buckler, lance, short composite bow, and shield; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4). Mounted on medium war horses with chain barding.
2nd Company: 120 heavy infantry (F1), lorica segmenta armour and shield, spear, pilia (javelins) and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
3rd Company: 120 heavy infantry (F1), lorica segmenta armour, heavy crossbow, spear, and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
4th Company: 120 skirmishers (F1), leather armour and shield, sling, spear, and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
These represent troops raised by Kerendas to fight in the Crown Rebellion. 4 were used to keep Kerendas secure, while the other 4 fought in the siege of the City of Thyatis.
Division Name: Machetos Division
Type of Division: Regular Division
Number of Such Units: 1
BR: 125 Personnel: 500 Troop Class: Good BFR: 83
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Vicarius (F12, +1 int, +1 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Legatarius (F9)
Heroes/Command Staff: 1 Prelate (C12), 1 War Mage (W12).
1st Company: 120 medium cavalry (F2), chain lamellar armour and buckler, lance, short composite bow, and shield; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4). Mounted on medium war horses with chain barding.
2nd Company: 120 heavy infantry (F2), lorica segmenta armour and shield, spear, pilia (javelins) and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
3rd Company: 120 heavy infantry (F2), lorica segmenta armour, heavy crossbow, spear, and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
4th Company: 120 skirmishers (F2), leather armour and shield, sling, spear, and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
These are the regulars of Machetos, which fought in various battles during the Crown War.
Division Name: Machetos Volunteers
Type of Division: Reserve Division
Number of Such Units: 3
BR: 101 Personnel: 500 Troop Class: Average BFR: 72
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Vicarius (F12, +1 int, +1 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Legatarius (F9)
Heroes/Command Staff: 1 Prelate (C12), 1 War Mage (W12).
1st Company: 120 medium cavalry (F1), chain lamellar armour and buckler, lance, short composite bow, and shield; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4). Mounted on medium war horses with chain barding.
2nd Company: 120 heavy infantry (F1), lorica segmenta armour and shield, spear, pilia (javelins) and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
3rd Company: 120 heavy infantry (F1), lorica segmenta armour, heavy crossbow, spear, and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
4th Company: 120 skirmishers (F1), leather armour and shield, sling, spear, and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
These forces were raised by Machetos during the Crown Rebellion. 2 held Machetos while the other fought in the siege of the City of Thyatis.
Division Name: Aristocratic Host
Type of Division: Regular Division
Number of Such Units: 3
BR: 162 Personnel: 1,260 Troop Class: Excellent BFR: 116
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Noble (F16, +1 int, +1 wis, +2 cha)
Deputy Commander: Noble (F12)
Heroes/Command Staff: 2 Prelates (C12), 2 War Mages (W12), 4 Lords (F12).
1st - 2nd Throngs: 100 heavy cavalry (F2), chain lamellar and buckler, lance and longsword; 20 knights (F3), plate armour and buckler, lance and +2 Longsword; 3 Knight Commanders (F6), 1 Lord (F9), 1 Battle Priest (C6). All mounted on heavy war horses with chain barding.
3rd - 4th Throngs: 100 medium cavalry (F2), chain lamellar and buckler, lance, short composite bow and longsword; 20 knights (F3), chain mail and buckler, lance, and +2 Longsword; 3 Knight Commanders (F6), 1 Lord (F9), 1 Battle Priest (C6). All mounted on medium war horses with chain barding.
5th - 6th Throngs: 120 archers (F2), scale mail, heavy crossbow, spear, and short sword; 3 Commanders (F6), 1 Lord (F9), 1 War Mage (M6).
7th - 10th Throngs: 120 footmen (F2), scale mail and shield, spear, javelins, and short sword; 3 Commanders 9F6), 1 Lord (F9), 1 War Mage (M6).
These forces consist of high-born men and their retainers, in rebellion against the civil authorities. They were active in the battles preceding and during the Siege of Thyatis.
Total Rebel Troops: 29,862
Total at Siege of Thyatis: 24,112
Aerial Forces: 904
Division Name: Hetaereia Augustiana
Type of Division: Elite Division
Number of Such Units: 1 (City of Thyatis)
BR: 240 Personnel: 820 Troop Class: Excellent BFR: 120
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Domestic (F18, +2 int, +2 wis, +2 cha) (Rod of Victory)
Deputy Commander: Chartulary (F18)
Executive Officer: Praefect (F18)
Heroes/Command Staff: 1 High Magist (W18), 1 High Clerist (C18), (Rod of Health), 1 Spatharius (Pal 18), 4 Battle Magists (M16).
Great, Exalted, and Glorious Hetaereia: 1 Commander (F18), 1 Tribune (M16), 1 Draconarius (F16), 1 War Magist (M 12), 1 Battle Priest (C 12), 1 Spatharius (Pal 12). Each force has:
1st - 3rd Sections:
50 Hetierata (F7), +2 Chain Lamellar, +2 Longsword, long composite bow;
10 Hetierata (M 7), Bracers of Defence AC 4, staff, +2 dagger, Wand of Fireballs;
10 Hetierata (F7/M7), +2 Chain Lamellar, +2 Longsword, long composite bow;
10 Hetierata (C7 of Vanya), +2 Chain Lamellar, +2 Longsword, long composite bow;
1 Centarch (F 12), 1 Pentacontarch (E 10), 2 War Mages (M 9), 2 Battle Priests (C 9), 2 Spatharii (Pal 10).
All the above are mounted on Kerendan War Horses with chain lamellar barding. Their horses are chosen for their extra-ordinary toughness, and have maximum hit points per die. These troops, and their fellows in the Sacred Guard, are among the best warriors in all of Thyatis. When more aerial mounts are acquired and trained, or more Airships commissioned, this unit will probably be converted into an airborne force.
Special Note: As members of the Order of the Golden Eagle, all members of the Palatine Guard Force have had Protection from Evil and Displacement cast on them and made Permanent. This gives them protection from mental control, enchanted creatures, and provides a total of +3 to saves vs. spell, wand/staff/rod, and paralysation/petrification, and +1 to all other saving throws. It also causes -3 to enemy hit rolls, most missile fire automatically misses. Their mounts are similarly protected, the spells having been cast on their barding and tack.
Uniform
The uniform of the Hetaereia Augustiana consists of a crimson surcoat with gold Lacing and piping, gold buttons, and white belt with a gold buckle, over trousers of pure white. Boots are polished black. The helmet is also white, covering the head and back of the neck but not the face, with an emblem on the front. The emblem consists of a gold two-headed eagle superimposed in a crimson sunburst, with a "wreath" of six gold five-pointed stars under it in a semi-circle, and an gold eight-pointed star over it, identical to that of the Palatine Guard.
Deployment
The Hetaereia Augustiana is the Companion Guard of the Emperor and his family. It was formed (or re-formed, as a similar unit existed before the Wrath War) by Eusebius during his military re-organisation, from his most loyal and capable men, including surviving members of the original Hetaereia (among whom are its commanders). When the Emperor goes on campaign, the Hetaereia accompanies him (the Palatine Guard then protects members of his family who remain in the Imperial Palace). It is not fully trained, but was rushed into combat early to oppose the Black Avengers.
Division Name: Thyatian Tagmatic Guards
Type of Division: Elite Division
Number of Such Units: 2 (Hesperian and Anatolian)
BR: 223 Personnel: 2,000 Troop Class: Excellent BFR: 124
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Strategos (F18, +1 int, +1 wis, +2 cha)
Deputy Commander: Hypostrategos (F16)
Heroes: 2 Spatharii (F12), 2 Battle Priests (C12), 2 War Mages (M12), 2 Foresters (E10),
3 Cavalry Cohorts (1st, Scholae; 2nd, Hicanatoi; 3rd, Arithmos): each has 1 F7 Praefect, 1 F6 Tribune, 1 M6 War Mage, 1 C6 Battle Priest.
1st - 3rd Bandons: 100 Stratiotai (F3), chain lamellar armour and shield; composite short bow, lance, and spatha (longsword); 2 Mandators (F5), 1 Centarch (F6), 1 Chaplain (C4), all mounted on war horses (medium Kerendan) with lamellar barding.
3 Infantry Cohorts (4th, Excubitors; 5th, Optimatoi, 6th; Vigili): each has 1 F7 Praefect, 1 F6 Tribune, 1 M6 War Mage, 1 C6 Battle Priest.
1st - 3rd Bandons: 100 Stratiotai (F3), lorica segmenta armour and shield; composite short bow, spear, and drusus (short sword); 2 Mandators (F5), 1 Centarch (F6), 1 Chaplain (C4), all mounted on riding horses (dismount to fight).
Headquarters Bandon (Division Command Staff attached, plus):
Guard Cavalry Squadron: 40 elite Forester Cavalry (F3/M3), elven chain and shield; composite short bow, lance, and spatha (longsword), 1 Centarch (F7/M7), 1 War Mage (F6/M6), 1 Battle Priest (C6), all mounted on war horses (medium Kerendan) with elven chain barding.
Air Cavalry Squadron: 20 elite Air Cavalry (F3), chain mail; composite short bow, lance, spatha (longsword), 1 Centarch (F7), 1 War Mage (W6), 1 Battle Priest (C6), all mounted on Hippogriffs.
Spiritual Corps: 20 Clerics (C5), chain mail, mace, 5 Priests (C7), 2 Chief Priests (C9), 1 Prelate (C10), all mounted on war horses (medium Kerendan) with chain barding. Use healing spells as well as fighting.
All troops are equipped with excellent weapons; italicised individuals have magical weapons/equipment. War Mages often have wands, usually captured from the Alphatians during the Great War. These are the heavy, all-Cavalry regiments (stationed in Thyatis the City). They are the veterans (and survivors) of a decade of warfare, and are determined not to fail the Empire again. They train together extensively with their fellow guard units and other Imperial units stationed in the capital. Foresters are either members of the Order of Foresters or are Elves.
For expeditionary forces, one Tagmatic Division generally forms the "core" of the unit, and is coupled with Imperial Legions, Fleets, and Auxiliary forces as needed.
Division Name: Knights of the Air Chapter
Type of Division: Elite Division
Number of Such Units: 1 (Thyatis City).
BR: 226 Personnel: 410 Troop Class: Excellent BFR: 113
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Lord-Knight (F20, +1 int, +1 wis, +2 cha)
Deputy Commander: Master-Knight (C18)
Heroes: 1 Battle Priest (C16), 1 War Mage (M18), 1 Forester (Elven F10/M10).
All above mounted on dragons.
1st - 2nd Air Wings: each has 60 Air Knights (F3), lorica segmenta armour and shield, lance and longsword; mounted on pegasii. 30 Air Knights (F5), lorica segmenta armour, Heavy Crossbow of Distance and longsword; mounted on pegasii. 4 Air Knights (C3), lorica segmenta armour and shield, mace and war hammer; mounted on pegasii; 1 Air Knight (C5), lorica segmenta armour and shield, mace, war hammer, and Wand of Fear; mounted on pegasus. 4 Air Knights (M3), Bracers of Defence, AC 6, staff and dagger; mounted on pegasii; 1 Air Knight (M5), Bracers of Defence, AC 5, staff, dagger, and Wand of Death Spell; mounted on pegasus. 2 Captains (F9), 1 Major (F10), 1 Priest (C9), 1 Mage (M9). Captains and Major mounted on Androsphinxes; Mage and Priest mounted on Gynosphinxes.
3rd Air Wing: 60 Air Knights (F3), lorica segmenta armour and shield, lance and longsword; mounted on hippogriffs. 30 Air Knights (F5), lorica segmenta armour, Heavy Crossbow of Distance and longsword; mounted on hippogriffs. 4 Air Knights (C3), lorica segmenta armour and shield, mace and war hammer; mounted on hippogriffs; 1 Air Knight (C5), lorica segmenta armour and shield, mace, war hammer, and Wand of Fear; mounted on hippogriff. 4 Air Knights (M3), Bracers of Defence, AC 6, staff and dagger; mounted on hippogriffs; 1 Air Knight (M5), Bracers of Defence, AC 5, staff, dagger, and Wand of Death Spell mounted on hippogriff. 2 Captains (F9), 1 Major (F10), 1 Priest (C9), 1 Mage (M9). Captains and Major mounted on Androsphinxes; Mage and Priest mounted on Gynosphinxes.
4th Air Wing: 20 Air Knights (F6), lorica segmenta armour and shield, lance and +2 longsword, mounted on griffons. 20 Air Knights (F6), lorica segmenta armour, Long Composite Bow of Distance and longsword, mounted on griffons. 10 Air Knights (C6), lorica segmenta armour, mace and throwing hammer, Wand of Fear, mounted on griffons. 10 Air Knights (M6), Bracers of Defence, AC5, staff and Wand (in any group of ten, 4 will have a Wand of Fireballs, 4 will have a Wand of Lightning Bolts, 2 will have a Wand of Ice Storms); mounted on griffons. 2 Captains (F9), 1 Major (F10), 1 Priest (C9), 1 Mage (M9). Captains and Major mounted on Androsphinxes; Mage and Priest mounted on Gynosphinxes.
Dragon Flight: 6 Draconarii (F12), full plate armour, Long Composite Bow of Distance and +2 Longsword; mounted on dragons. 2 Draconarii (C12), full plate armour and shield, throwing hammer, mace, and Rod of Beguiling; mounted on dragons. 2 Draconarii (M12), Bracers of Defence AC2, Staff of the Magi and dagger; mounted on dragons.
All members of this unit and their mounts have had Displacement and Protection from Evil cast on them and made Permanent. They also have items that provide them with Globes of Invulnerability, likewise rendered Permanent. Note: Sphinxes and Dragons count not only as mounts but as members of the unit as well. Though the Alphatian Skynavy outnumbers them, they make up for the difference in numbers through superior quality. The Sphinxes and Dragons all can cast spells. The Androsphinxes cast spells as 12th level mages, the Gynosphinxes cast spells as 12th level clerics. Note that in the Knights of the Air units the dragon types have not been specified: they are of various hues; about 40% are white dragons, about 20% are blue dragons, about 20% are gold dragons, and about 10% are ruby dragons.
Note also that though the level of individual Knights tends to be lower than in the Retebius Air Fleet, the level of officers tends to be higher. This is because of the different requirements for joining each order (many of the Knights of the Air are hobbyists, rather than fully professional soldiers like the RAF. However, the officers are of higher level because many are retired RAF with extensive experience, and others are of high level because of the requirement for entering the Order (one must be a Lord or greater nobility, or of 9th level or higher).
These forces were critical in defending the City of Thyatis from aerial attack during the siege.
Division Name: Retebius Air Flight
Type of Division: Elite Division
Number of Such Units: 1 (Retebius)
BR: 290 Personnel: 410 Troop Class: Elite BFR: 132
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Domestic (F20, +1 int, +1 wis, +2 cha)
Deputy Commander: Hypostrategos (F16)
Heroes: 1 Battle Priest (C12), 1 War Mage (M12), 1 Forester (Elven F10/M10).
All above mounted on huge Ruby Dragons.
1st - 2nd Air Groups: each has 40 Air Cavalry (F5), lorica segmenta armour and shield, lance and +2 longsword, mounted on pegasi. 40 Air Cavalry (F5), chain mail, long composite bow of distance and longsword, mounted on pegasi. 10 Air Cavalry (C5), lorica segmenta armour, mace and throwing hammer, Wand of Fear, mounted on pegasi. 10 Air Cavalry (M5), Bracers of Defence AC 5, staff and Wand (in any group of ten, 4 will have a Wand of Fireballs, 4 will have a Wand of Lightning Bolts, 2 will have a Wand of Ice Storms); mounted on pegasi. 2 Captains (F7), 1 Major (F9), 1 Priest (C7), 1 Mage (M7). Captains and Major mounted on Androsphinxes; Mage and Priest mounted on Gynosphinxes.
3rd Air Group: 40 Air Cavalry (F5), lorica segmenta armour and shield, lance and +2 longsword, mounted on hippogriffs. 40 Air Cavalry (F5), lorica segmenta armour, Long Composite Bow of Distance and longsword, mounted on hippogriffs. 10 Air Cavalry (C5), lorica segmenta armour, mace and throwing hammer, Wand of Fear, mounted on hippogriffs. 10 Air Cavalry (M5), Bracers of Defence, AC5, staff and Wand (in any group of ten, 4 will have a Wand of Fireballs, 4 will have a Wand of Lightning Bolts, 2 will have a Wand of Ice Storms); mounted on hippogriffs. 2 Captains (F7), 1 Major (F9), 1 Priest (C7), 1 Mage (M7). Captains and Major mounted on Androsphinxes; Mage and Priest mounted on Gynosphinxes.
4th Air Group: 20 Air Cavalry (F6), lorica segmenta armour and shield, lance and +2 longsword, mounted on griffons. 20 Air Cavalry (F6), lorica segmenta armour, Long Composite Bow of Distance and longsword, mounted on griffons. 10 Air Cavalry (C6), lorica segmenta armour, mace and throwing hammer, Wand of Fear, mounted on griffons. 10 Air Cavalry (M6), Bracers of Defence, AC5, staff and Wand (in any group of ten, 4 will have a Wand of Fireballs, 4 will have a Wand of Lightning Bolts, 2 will have a Wand of Ice Storms); mounted on griffons. 2 Captains (F7), 1 Major (F9), 1 Priest (C9), 1 Mage (M9). Captains and Major mounted on Androsphinxes; Mage and Priest mounted on Gynosphinxes.
Dragon Flight: 6 Draconarii (F12), full plate armour, Long Composite Bow of Distance and +2 Longsword; mounted on white dragons. 2 Draconarii (C12), full plate armour and shield, throwing hammer, mace, and Rod of Beguiling; mounted on blue dragons. 2 Draconarii (M12), Bracers of Defence AC2, Staff of the Magi and dagger; mounted on blue dragons.
All members of this unit and their mounts have had Displacement and Protection from Evil cast on them and made Permanent. They also have items that provide them with Globes of Invulnerability, likewise rendered Permanent. Note: Sphinxes and Dragons count not only as mounts but as members of the unit as well. Though the Alphatian Skynavy outnumbers them, they make up for the difference in numbers through superior quality (or at least they do when not dissipated). The Sphinxes and Dragons all can cast spells. The Androsphinxes cast spells as 12th level mages, the Gynosphinxes cast spells as 12th level clerics.
This unit came into play during the last major battle of the War of the Crown Rebellion.
Division Name: Imperial Airborne Force
Type of Division: Elite Division
Number of Such Units: 1
BR: 192 Personnel: 1,000 (1080 in wartime) Troop Class: Excellent BFR: 120
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Drungary (F16, +2 int, +1 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Chartulary (C12)
Heroes/Command Staff: 2 Prelates (C12), 2 War Mages (M12), 2 Spatharii (F7)
1st - 4th Squadrons: each has 80 Troopers (F3), lorica segmenta (or banded mail), repeating crossbow and spatha (longsword). 80 Troopers, lorica segmenta (or banded mail), longbow and spatha (longsword). 40 Troopers (F3), lorica segmenta armour, spear, pilia (javelins) and drusus (short sword); 20 Troopers (C5), lorica segmenta armour and shield, mace and throwing hammer; 20 Troopers (W6), Bracers of Defence AC 5, staff and Wand (various); 4 Protocarabi (F6), 2 Centarchs (F8), 2 Battle Mages (M7). Man 2 Sky Dromonds each with 10 airmen, 2 Liquid Fire projectors, 2 automatic ballistae, 1 heavy catapult, and a ram (all artillery have double normal range).
All troops have excellent equipment. This force is currently organized for combat against the Twaelar Merrow Empire (thus the presence of Frogmen). Frogmen can dive out of Airships hovering near the surface of the sea, or even use Bumber-Chutes for higher altitude descents. When the Twaelar war is over and once the Retebius Air Cavalry has trained sufficient mounts, each ship will carry a complement of troops with flying mounts in place of the Frogmen. All the Skyships have "detection gear" to locate and identify aerial creatures and craft, and they can tow arrays similar to that used by the naval forces (see below) to detect undersea creatures and ships.
These forces were critical in the re-conquest of Hattias and in the final breaking of the Siege of Thyatis.
Division Name: Deme Militia
Type of Division: Reserve Division
Number of Such Units: 4 (Green, Blue, Red, and White, all City of Thyatis)
BR: 125 Personnel: 1,860 Troop Class: Good BRW: 83
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Demarch (Rake20, +1 int, +1 wis, +2 cha)
Deputy Commander: Tribune (F20)
Executive Officer: Tribune (F20)
Heroes/Command Staff: 1 Magist (W20), 1 Patriarch (C20), 1 Forester (F10/M10), 4 War Mages M12, 10 Spatharioi (F10).
All members of the division headquarters are mounted on Pegasai.
1st - 4th Cohorts: 1 F7 Praefect, 1 F6 Praetor, 1 M8 War Mage, 1 C8 Battle Priest, 1 Forester (F7/M7), 10 Spatharioi (F 3).
1st - 3rd Bandons: 120 (20) Heavy Infantry (F2), lorica segmenta, spear, drusus (short sword), heavy crossbow; 10 (5) Battle Priests (C3) lorica segmenta, mace and throwing hammer; 10 (5) combat mages (M3), dagger and staff. All employ tower - mounted artillery during sieges. 1 Centarch (F6), 2 Mandators (F5), 1 Mage (M7), 1 Priest (C 7).
Cohort Personnel: 460 (120).
Foresters are either elves or human members of the Order of Foresters.
These units function as the main garrison of Thyatis City. Though other units are based in The City, and certainly during any siege various other units will be present, these units form the basic defensive force, which is mobilised during wartime and not deployed as an expeditionary force. In effect, they function as the Empire's last line of defence. Units are fielded, organized, and equipped according to The City's associations and mobilised according to its guilds, and include members of the City of Thyatis policing forces and city watch, as well as members of various Fighting Orders of Thyatis. They are technically a branch of the Empire's Guard Forces. The bracketed numbers are roughly those who are active as city watch and policemen even when a unit is inactive. For wartime and training, a further 80 Heavy Infantry, 5 Battle Priests, and 5 Combat Mages are mobilised, bringing the total for each Bandon up to 125.
Under peacetime conditions one unit is active at any given time, drilling and training, while the others are inactive. Under normal situations the various Cohorts function as Thyatis City's guard force and as part of its Watch, particularly active in riot containment. Because they act as patrolmen and as part of the City of Thyatis police force during peacetime, they do not count as part of the military forces except in time of war, when they are mobilised to fight.
The Deme Militia typically receives bonuses for being in the dominion of their liege, being higher than the opponent (because of the siting of Thyatis City on hills dominating the plains below), as well as stronghold bonuses. This gives them tremendous advantages over attackers. They also use magical siege weapons (such as Meteor Guns), and all siege weapons and defences are emplaced to defend the city from aerial attack (siege weapons have double normal range as well).
The City of Thyatis' defences are considerable: a broad, deep moat in front of a double wall. The first wall also has its own moat, so attackers must breach the first moat, then the second, before scaling the walls. Both walls are studded with towers, with the second wall having a moat of its own. The second wall and its towers are also considerably taller than the first, with the towers placed to provide covering fire. Artillery are emplaced in all towers of both walls, including catapults, mangonels, ballistae, liquid fire projectors, and including magical ones like Meteor Guns, Fireball Guns, Ball Lightning Guns, and Magic Missile Guns (see "Top Ballista" for descriptions of the latter weapons). All weapons are designed to fire against both ground and aerial targets. Non-magical siege artillery have double normal range. Similar defences exist within The City itself for use against aerial targets as well. Where water reaches the walls, water-powered rams stud them, preventing ships from getting close enough for their marines to assault the walls without facing severe damage. The ground under The City is now protected by both members of the Order of the Sands and by the Wererats that are now affiliated with Thyatis.
Division Name: Vanya's Girdle Guardians
Type of Division: Reserve Division
Number of Such Units: 1
BR: 81 Personnel: 3,608 (6,368) Troop Class: Fair BFR: 54
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Drungary (F16, +1 int, +1 wis, +2 cha)
Deputy Commander: Tribune (F9)
Executive Officer: Legate (F9)
Heroes/Command Staff: 1 Battle Priest (C16), 1 War Sorcerer (M16), 2 Prelates (C12), 2 War Mages (W12), 3 Spatharii (F12).
1st - 8th Squadrons: each has 40 marines (F1), leather armour and shield, heavy crossbow and longsword; 20 marines (F1), leather armour and shield, longbow and longsword; 20 marines (C1), leather armour and shield, mace and throwing hammer; 20 marines (M1), no armour, staff and dagger. 4 Ducinators (F4), 2 Decarchs (C5), 2 Decarchs (M6), 2 Protocarabi (F5), 2 Centarchs (F7); carried aboard 2 large sailing ships, each with 20 non-fighting sailors and various ship-borne artillery.
9th - 18th Squadrons: each has 80 marines (F1), leather armour and shield, heavy crossbow and longsword; 40 marines (F1), leather armour and shield, longbow and longsword; 20 marines (C1), leather armour and shield, mace and throwing hammer; 20 marines (M1), no armour, staff and dagger. 96 oarsmen/marines, leather armour, spear and short sword; also help man oars. 6 Ducinators (F4), 2 Decarchs (C5), 2 Decarchs (M6) 2 Protocarabi (F5), 2 Centarchs (F7); manning 2 dromonds (each with 26 sailors and 96 additional oarsmen, a ram, 2 liquid fire projectors, 2 mangonels, and a depth bomb launcher).
All personnel have excellent weapons. This fleet is mobilised if and when the City of Thyatis is threatened by sea borne attack (either from the east, or west). Forces at Julinius and/or Port Lucinius will delay the foe if necessary. Note that due to the presence of the Training Fleet based in the City of Thyatis, this means that even if all other forces are absent there remains a fleet of 68 ships and 6,729 men (10,049 including crews) to defend Thyatis City. They can also be used to man the walls to protect against ground attack. Vanya's girdle, the Mesonian River, and the Great Harbour are considered "extremely favourable environments" for them and the Training Fleet stationed at the City of Thyatis to fight in, because they are familiar with how to use it to their advantage, while other navies usually aren't.
Division Name: 1st Minrothad Guards
Type of Division: Regular Division
Number of Such Units: 1
BR: 154 Personnel: 1,000 (1,480) Troop Class: Good BRW: 96
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Colonel (F9, +1 int, +1 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Major (F9/M9)
Executive Officer: Legate (C9)
Heroes: 2 War Mages (M9), 2 Battle Priests (C9), 1 Champion (F9).
1st Company: 120 medium cavalry (Elven F3/M3), elven chain mail, long composite bow and longsword; 3 Mandators (Elven F5/M5), 1 Centarch (Elven F6/M6). Mounted on medium war horses with chain barding. Transported in 3 Troop Transports with 2 heavy catapults and 20 non-fighting sailors each.
2nd Company: 120 skirmish cavalry (F2), leather armour, short bow and longsword; 3 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5). Mounted on light war horses. Transported in 3 Troop Transports with 2 heavy catapults and 20 non-fighting sailors each.
3rd - 4th Companies: each has 120 medium cavalry (F2), chain mail, short bow, lance and longsword; 3 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5). Mounted on medium war horses with chain barding. Transported in 3 Troop Transports with 2 heavy catapults and 20 non-fighting sailors each.
5th - 6th Companies: each has 120 mounted infantry (F2), chain mail, longbow and longsword; 3 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5). Ride horses to battle but dismount to fight. Transported in 3 Troop Transports with 2 heavy catapults and 20 non-fighting sailors each.
7th - 8th Companies: each has 120 mounted infantry (F2), chain mail and shield, pike and longsword; 3 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5). Ride horses to battle but dismount to fight. Transported in 3 Troop Transports with 2 heavy catapults and 20 non-fighting sailors each.
Legate and 1 Mandator in each Company are Thyatians. The Rest are Minrothaddan. This is the division the Exarchate of Minrothad sent to fight in the Crown War. After the war they return to Trader's Island. 24 ships total.
Division Name: Hinterlander Volunteers
Type of Division: Reserve Division
Number of Such Units: 1 (1st Vexillation)
BR: 149 Personnel: 500 Troop Class: Good BRW: 99
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Vicarius (F12, +1 int, +1 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Legatarius (F9)
Heroes: 2 War Mages (M10), 2 Battle Priests (C9), 2 Champions (F9).
1st Company: 120 medium cavalry (F2), chain lamellar armour and buckler, short composite bow, lance and spatha (longsword); 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F6). Mounted on medium war horses with chain barding.
2nd Company: 120 heavy infantry (F2), lorica segmenta armour and shield, spear, pilia (javelins) and drusus (short sword); 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F6).
3rd Company: 120 archers (F2), studded leather armour, longbow and longsword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F6).
4th Company: 120 skirmishers (F2), studded leather armour and shield, spear and longsword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F6).
Division Name: Hinterlander Volunteers
Type of Division: Regular Division
Number of Such Units: 2 (2nd & 3rd Cohorts)
BR: 139 Personnel: 500 Troop Class: Good BRW: 99
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Vicarius (F12, +1 int, +1 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Legatarius (F9)
Heroes: 2 War Mages (M10), 2 Battle Priests (C9), 2 Champions (F9).
1st Company: 120 heavy infantry (F2), lorica segmenta armour, heavy crossbow and longsword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F6).
2nd Company: 120 heavy infantry (F2), banded mail and shield, spear, javelins and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F6).
3rd Company: 120 archers (F2), studded leather armour, longbow and longsword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F6).
4th Company: 120 skirmishers (F2), studded leather armour and shield, spear and longsword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F6).
The 2nd Company in each of these divisions actually consists of Kastelian volunteers.
Division Name: Ochalean Auxiliaries
Type of Division: Reserve Division
Number of Such Units: 2
BR: 120 Personnel: 500 Troop Class: Average BRW: 80
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Vicarius (C10, +1 int, +2 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Legatarius (F9)
Heroes: 4 Priests (C9), 2 Champions (F9).
1st Century: 120 medium cavalry (F2), chain lamellar armour, composite short bow, lance, and longsword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5).
2nd Century: 120 heavy infantry (F2), banded mail and shield, spear and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5).
3rd Century: 120 skirmishers (F1), studded leather armour, light crossbow and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5).
4th Century: 120 light infantry (F1), studded leather armour, spear and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5).
Division Name: Pearl Islands Auxiliaries
Type of Division: Regular Division
Number of Such Units: 1
BR: 153 Personnel: 500 Troop Class: Excellent BRW: 109
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Vicarius (F12, +1 int, +1 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Legatarius (F9)
Heroes: 1 War Mage (M10), 1 War Priest (C10).
1st - 4th Company: each with 120 warriors (F2), leather armour and shield, sling and spear; 2 Mandators (F5), 1 Centarch (F9), 1 War Priest (C7), manning 2 small galleys each with a ram, 2 light catapults, and 10 non-fighting sailors.
Note: when wearing no or light armour, Pearl Islanders receive a +2 bonus to their AC, similar to that of Swashbucklers.
Division Name: Karameikan Volunteers
Type of Division: Reserve Division
Number of Such Units: 1
BR: 116 Personnel: 500 Troop Class: Average BRW: 77
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Justin Karameikos (F7, +2 int, +1 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Legatarius (F9)
Heroes: 4 Priests (C9), 2 Champions (F9).
1st Century: 120 medium cavalry (F2), chain lamellar armour, composite short bow, lance, and longsword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5).
2nd Century: 120 heavy infantry (F2), banded mail and shield, spear and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5).
3rd Century: 120 skirmishers (F1), studded leather armour, light crossbow and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5).
4th Century: 120 light infantry (F1), studded leather armour, spear and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5).
Division Name: Northmen Mercenaries
Type of Division: Elite Division
Number of Such Units: 1
BR: 187 Personnel: 504 Troop Class: Excellent BFR: 104
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Akolouthos (F16, +1 int, +1 wis, +2 cha)
Deputy Commander: Domestic (F16)
Heroes/Command Staff: 1 War Magist (W16), 1 Patriarch (C16), 2 Foresters (F10/M10), 2 M12, 2 F12; All members of the division headquarters are mounted on Pegasai.
1st - 2nd Bandons: each has 120 Heavy Infantry (F3), chain mail and shield; battle axe, throwing axes, and longsword; 2 Mandators (F6), 1 Centarch (F7), 1 Chaplain (C5).
3rd - 4th Bandons: each has 120 Archers (F3), chain mail; longbow, longsword; 2 Mandators (F6), 1 Centarch (F7), 1 Chaplain (C5).
"Big City" Wererats
Basis: Renaissance; male & female (2% standing, up to 20% wartime); population 10,000; standing.
Division Name: Catacomb Warders
Type of Division: Regular Division
Number of Such Units: 1 (Under Thyatis City)
BR: 165 Personnel: 195 Troop Class: Excellent BFR: 103
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Vicarius (Wererat T12, +1 int, +1 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Legatarius (Wererat T9)
Heroes/Command Staff: 1 Prelate (Wererat C12), 1 War Mage (Wererat W12), 2 Spatharii (wererat F9).
1st Company: 60 wererat infiltrators (3 HD Wererat/T3), no armour, repeating crossbow and short sword; 2 Mandators (5 HD Wererat/T5), 1 Centarch (6 HD Wererat/T7).
2nd Company: 60 wererat skirmishers (3 HD Wererat/T3), no armour, short bow and short sword; 2 Mandators (5 HD Wererat/T5), 1 Centarch (6 HD Wererat/T7).
3rd Company: 60 wererat shamans (3 HD Wererat/C3), no armour, mace and throwing hammer; 2 Mandators (5 HD Wererat/C5), 1 Centarch (6 HD Wererat/C7).
They receive special troop factor like elves and dwarves. When fighting in sewers and underground tunnels they receive "extremely favourable environment" bonuses. Also, when fighting in the catacombs under Thyatis City, foes who might otherwise receive "extremely favourable environment" benefits for fighting below ground do not do so when facing the Wererats of the Big City. Against many foes they also receive benefits for being immune to all or most of their enemies attacks.
Division Name: Tunnel Guardians
Type of Division: Reserve Division
Number of Such Units: 5 (Under Thyatis City)
BR: 107 Personnel: 195 Troop Class: Fair BFR: 67
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Vicarius (Wererat T12, +1 int, +1 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Legatarius (Wererat T9)
Heroes/Command Staff: 1 Prelate (Wererat C12), 1 War Mage (Wererat W12), 2 Spatharii (wererat F9).
1st Company: 60 wererat infiltrators (3 HD Wererat/T3), no armour, repeating crossbow and short sword; 2 Mandators (5 HD Wererat/T5), 1 Centarch (6 HD Wererat/T7).
2nd Company: 60 wererat skirmishers (3 HD Wererat/T3), no armour, short bow and short sword; 2 Mandators (5 HD Wererat/T5), 1 Centarch (6 HD Wererat/T7).
3rd Company: 60 wererat shamans (3 HD Wererat/C3), no armour, mace and throwing hammer; 2 Mandators (5 HD Wererat/C5), 1 Centarch (6 HD Wererat/C7).
They receive special troop factor like elves and dwarves. When fighting in sewers and underground tunnels they receive "extremely favourable environment" bonuses. Also, when fighting in the catacombs under Thyatis City, foes who might otherwise receive "extremely favourable environment" benefits for fighting below ground do not do so when facing the Wererats of the Big City. Against many foes they also receive benefits for being immune to all or most of their enemies attacks.
Total: 23,862 (at the Siege of Thyatis)
In Hattias itself, a resistance sprang up once people became aware of what was going on in their homeland:
Division Name: Hattian Guardians
Type of Division: Regular Division
Number of Such Units: 5
BR: 126 Personnel: 500 Troop Class: Good BFR: 84
Division Breakdown:
Division Commander: Vicarius (F12, +1 int, +1 wis, +1 cha)
Deputy Commander: Legatarius (F9)
Heroes/Command Staff: 1 Prelate (C12), 1 War Mage (W12).
1st Company: 120 medium cavalry (F2), chain lamellar armour and buckler, lance, short composite bow, and shield; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4). Mounted on medium war horses with chain barding.
2nd Company: 120 heavy infantry (F2), lorica segmenta armour and shield, spear, pilia (javelins) and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
3rd Company: 120 heavy infantry (F2), lorica segmenta armour, heavy crossbow, spear, and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
4th Company: 120 skirmishers (F2), leather armour and shield, sling, spear, and short sword; 2 Mandators (F4), 1 Centarch (F5), 1 Battle Priest (C4).
These soldiers consider themselves the "true voice of Hattias," opposed to the minions of Thanatos. They consist for the most part of soldiers who had been stationed abroad, having their perspectives broadened. They also show that the stereotype of the close-minded, bigoted Hattian is not always accurate. They were key in recovering Hattias, and will be critical in restoring its honour.
On Hattias: 2,500.
Other forces stationed elsewhere that did not directly participate in the battles of the Crown War are omitted for space and to reduce repetitiveness. However, if desired, units of the "post-Crown War" Thyatian Order of Battle can also be used in campaigns where more widespread activity occurred, and are representative. However, most of the "Imperial" land units are omitted here for a reason: they were in training on account of the military re-organisation ordered by Eusebius at the beginning of 1016, and were not battle ready. Thus they did not participate on either side (except for the "Legion of Hattias" noted above). The naval forces are a somewhat different matter, and their participation in various ways was key for Eusebius. But only part of that force was available, because the others were still gearing up (again, as part of the military re-organisation Eusebius ordered), and were not combat ready until the war itself was over.
Total of both side's forces in the Crown War: 56,224 (2.03% of population).