Hilm Protectorate: Military: Difference between revisions

Although the population is small, it is highly militant, organized and disciplined. Most towns are heavily fortified and protected by contingents of experienced town guards. Each town also has a contingent of soldiers from the Hilm army who patrol the trade roads, chasing off bandits and other less desirable sorts. Well-equipped armories that contain enough weapons to equip a strong militia from the local population are also common.

The army of Hilm is mainly heavy infantry (approximately 60%). When lined for battle it consists of a few [[light]] skirmishes (10% of the army) in front of the heavy infantry, supported by bowmen behind and units of crossbow (20% of the army) men and mages on the flanks. Light and medium cavalry guard the flanks with a contingent of Toranite [[paladins]] acting as a shock force (10% of the army). The army consists of local residents of the [[Hilm Protectorate]] and soldiers from the nearby Kingdoms. To promote tolerance and acceptance, soldiers are assigned randomly to units, wear the same tabard and swear an oath to Hilm for the three years they serve.

In the rare case where tribes of [[goblins]] or [[orcs]] have fought with the army, they are placed in front of the skirmishes to beak the charge of enemy forces. If they are loyal to the cause they will fight, if not, they will be killed. Mercenaries are never allowed to join this army.