Armies of the Duchy of Urnst

Even though the interior of the Duchy of Urnst is both rich and peaceful, the Duke of Urnst has much to worry about on his borders. To the east lies the powerful kingdom of Nyrond, which is still suspected of harboring designs on the lands of Urnst. To the west and south are the humanoid and brigand-infested highlands of the Abbor-Alz and the Cairn Hills.

The army of the Duchy of Urnst consists of two elements. First is a trio of excellent border companies stationed in the west and south of the country, guarding against incursions of raiders, monsters, and humanoids. Second is a core of cavalry, split between the capital Leukish and Seltaren, which can be deployed in any direction to respond to incidents or invasion.

The

Border Company of the Eastern Abbor-Alz

is quartered in Castle Seh, and is nominally in charge of Nil Keep, although de facto garrison duties there are split between them and the Western Abbor-Alz. It is commanded by Captain Sir Bradon Wiltiz (R8), and its emblem is the bear rampant of Urnst, but in ar (gold) rather than proper. This company has the following troops:

• 100 light cavalry with javelins

• 225 medium infantry with spear, wearing chainmail and shield

The Border Company of the Western Abbor-Alz

is quartered in Kelefane. Led by Captain Leston of Aros (F9), the unit emblem is the bear rampant of Urnst, but the bear is vert (green) on a field of brunâtre (brown). The western borderers consist of the following:

• 75 light cavalry with javelins

• 150 medium infantry with spear, wearing chainmail and shield

The Border Company of the Cairn Hills

is barracked in Goldplain and Berenad. It is led by Captain Thorfin Greengrass (halfling F/T 6/9), and his lieutenant Brand Redblade (R8). The halflings in the company are loyal to Greengrass, who in turn trusts his duke with fanatical devotion. This force consists of:

• 150 light cavalry with javelins

• 300 medium infantry with spear, wearing chainmail and shield

Finally, the Duke maintains a large force of cavalry, spread evenly between Leukish and Seltaren. These troops are used both as a reserve for the border companies, as well as a force to be used in case of an attempt by Nyrond to take over the Duchy, which is a perennial fear. This central reserve consists of the following as of CY 578:

• 700 medium cavalry with sword or axe, wearing chainmail

• 200 medium cavalry with crossbow, wearing chainmail or studded leather

• 100 heavy cavalry with lance and sword, wearing plate and shield (knights)

In addition to this national army, the nobility maintains large numbers of soldiers that can be rallied in a fortnight if needed. These are also used to garrison many of the various castles and fortifications. As of CY 578, the nobility have the following troops available at need, which can be fully assembled within two weeks:

• The Vale

• 90 light infantry with slings and short swords (skirmishers)

• 25 medium infantry with spears, wearing chainmail and shield

• 10 heavy cavalry with lance and sword, wearing plate and shield (knights)

• Nyrstran

• 430 light infantry with slings and short swords (skirmishers)

• 375 medium infantry with spears, wearing chainmail and shield

• 370 heavy infantry with pole arms, wearing plate

• 225 medium cavalry with swords or axes, wearing chainmail and shield

• 150 heavy cavalry with lance and sword, wearing plate and shield (knights)

• Seren

• 675 light infantry with slings and short swords (skirmishers)

• 530 medium infantry with spears, wearing chainmail and shield

• 850 heavy infantry with pole arms, wearing plate

• 425 medium cavalry with swords or axes, wearing chainmail and shield

• 300 heavy cavalry with lance and sword, wearing plate and shield (knights)

• Koken

• 700 light infantry with slings and short swords (skirmishers)

• 490 medium infantry with spears, wearing chainmail and shield

• 525 heavy infantry with pole arms, wearing plate

• 535 medium cavalry with swords or axes, wearing chainmail and shield

• 400 heavy cavalry with lance and sword, wearing plate and shield (knights)

• Savode

• 270 light infantry with slings and short swords (skirmishers)

• 75 medium infantry with spears, wearing chainmail and shield

• 90 heavy infantry with pole arms, wearing plate

• 45 medium cavalry with swords or axes, wearing chainmail and shield

• 30 heavy cavalry with lance and sword, wearing plate and shield (knights)

• Palten

• 220 light infantry with slings and short swords (skirmishers)

• 70 heavy infantry with pole arms, wearing plate

• 35 medium cavalry with swords or axes, wearing chainmail and shield

• 25 heavy cavalry with lance and sword, wearing plate and shield (knights)

• Upper Echen

• 360 light infantry with slings and short swords (skirmishers)

• 100 medium infantry with spears, wearing chainmail and shield

• 80 medium cavalry with swords or axes, wearing chainmail and shield

• 40 heavy cavalry with lance and sword, wearing plate and shield (knights)

• Echen

• 225 light infantry with slings and short swords (skirmishers)

• 50 medium infantry with spears, wearing chainmail and shield

• 75 heavy infantry with pole arms, wearing plate

• 55 medium cavalry with swords or axes, wearing chainmail and shield

• 25 heavy cavalry with lance and sword, wearing plate and shield (knights)

• Hellstein

• 675 light infantry with slings and short swords (skirmishers)

• 210 medium infantry with spears, wearing chainmail and shield

• 225 heavy infantry with pole arms, wearing plate

• 160 medium cavalry with swords or axes, wearing chainmail and shield

• 75 heavy cavalry with lance and sword, wearing plate and shield (knights)

• Bessenland

• 400 light infantry with slings and short swords (skirmishers)

• 380 medium infantry with spears, wearing chainmail and shield

• 525 heavy infantry with pole arms, wearing plate

• 240 medium cavalry with swords or axes, wearing chainmail and shield

• 175 heavy cavalry with lance and sword, wearing plate and shield (knights)

• Molk

• 650 light infantry with slings and short swords (skirmishers)

• 550 medium infantry with spears, wearing chainmail and shield

• 660 heavy infantry with pole arms, wearing plate

• 330 medium cavalry with swords or axes, wearing chainmail and shield

• 220 heavy cavalry with lance and sword, wearing plate and shield (knights)

• Altenmaure

• 725 light infantry with slings and short swords (skirmishers)

• 500 medium infantry with spears, wearing chainmail and shield

• 600 heavy infantry with pole arms, wearing plate

• 400 medium cavalry with swords or axes, wearing chainmail and shield

• 325 heavy cavalry with lance and sword, wearing plate and shield (knights)

• Sculdan

• 850 light infantry with slings and short swords (skirmishers)

• 425 medium infantry with spears, wearing chainmail and shield

• 860 heavy infantry with pole arms, wearing plate

• 425 medium cavalry with swords or axes, wearing chainmail and shield

• 425 heavy cavalry with lance and sword, wearing plate and shield (knights)

Much like the County of Urnst, the Duke has been called upon to supply troops for Nyrond’s current war with Aerdy. 5,000 skirmishers, medium infantry, and heavy infantry are en route to Rel Mord as of the end of CY 578, and these represent the best quality troops, drawn from the armies of the nobles.

The troops of the Duchy can be depicted using Feudal French miniatures.