Dwarven Legions of Thorahl
Each city maintains a standing force of troops (under different monikers for each region) for defense and security. One of the uniform aspects of these forces, however, is the structure they utilize. Invariably, units of these forces are structured around a base unit of 10 soldiers. For example, 10 soldiers constitute a “troop”; 10 troops constitute a company; ten companies make a legion. While the terms may vary from city to city, the structure is basically the same. This makes combined forces between cities and regions a far easier prospect than would otherwise be the case. Each city also maintains a force of non-Dwarven volunteers, known as “Free Companies” that fill roles in the Legion structure not best suited to Dwarves (i.e. Cavalry, Scouts, etc). These Free Companies are commanded by Legion Commanders and Captains, but are made up rank-and-file of human, halfling and gnome volunteers who are equipped and trained regularly by the Legions.
Within the Legions of Thorahl, the following structure has been established:
The highest ranking commander of the Legions is the Lord High Marshal of Legions, who answers only to the Earl Blackbeard. His is the highest authority in the Legions, and his is the office that requires the most experience and expertise.
Below the Lord High Marshal of Legions are the Lord Commanders of Legions. These are the actual rank-and-file commanders of each of the Legions and the equivalent rank commanders of specific units or fortresses. There are currently two Legion Commanders and six Commanders of Forces: Lord Commander of the Citadel; Lord Commander of the Walls; Lord Commander of Cavalry; Lord Commander of Archers; Lord Commander of Scouts; Lord Commander of Artillery.
On any given day, the current count of Legionaries within the City of Thorahl (on a peacetime standing) is just under 1,800 souls. Thorahl maintains such a high percentage of standing forces primarily because it is so strategically located within the center region of the Gorgomoth range. This makes Thorahl an ideal location from which to dispatch units in times of crisis or attack.
Type
Military, Army
Training Level
Semi-professional
Veterancy Level
Experienced
Leader
Ruling Organization
Leader Title
Parent Organization
Location
Related Ranks & Titles
Controlled Territories
Notable Members
Related Species
