Medec Troops

Overview

As a trading hub, the rulers of Medec never saw the need for a large standing army. Instead, they relied on the local Militia, which traditionally kept the inner peace of the fief, and ensured that trade run smoothly. Only recently, under the regency of Reinhart III., a standing army began to form. Nonetheless, the traditional militia troops form the backbone of that army.

Trade Guards

Ever since the Kurathene Empire broke apart, caravans that transported goods have been in danger. The Medec traders quickly understood that they would have to protect their investment, or otherwise that order of three carts of silk, twenty barrels of elven wine, one hundred crates with ferrell corn and those ten boxes of silver from Deglos wouldn't arrive at their destination.

The medecian Trade Guards are known throughout the Kurathene for their effectiveness in repelling even the most ambitious bandit. In case of an attack they quickly assess the situation, protect their caravan while another detachmant makes sure that the attacker won't try this again.

One half of a Trade Guard unit usually consists of stout men armed with tower shields and good parrying weapons. Their aim is to make sure that no one gets close enough to the goods.

The other half is a fast attack unit, designed to quickly drive the foes away.

Trade Guards are not suited for invasion, but there are very few who can penetrate their defenses.

Caravan Scouts

A vastly more mobile variant of the Trade Guards: Caravan Scouts usually work in groups of three or four, roaming the area the caravan will move into over the next few days. They are good at hiding, and do their best at remaining unseen to anyone who they bump into.

Only if they are sure that they can easily overcome an enemy they will strike. Otherwise, they quickly return to the caravan, so that the Trade Guards know where they have to expect an attack.