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The Elves have never been a very militaristic nation, preferring to raise
impromtu armies of citizens rather than keep a large standing army. The
seclusion of the High Elves and the basically maritime nature of the Sea
Elves also made it inessential to have a large army. However, to guard
the coasts of the Sea Elf lands against possible foreign incursions, a
body of Guard Cavalry is maintained, small units being distributed throughout
the Elf Kingdoms.
Captain Elwing of Lothern was the leader of one such small unit, stationed
along the north coast of the Elf Kingdom. He sprang to fame during the
Norse Raids - at a time when adventurous Old Worlders were beginning to
nurture territorial ambitions in the Elf Kingdoms. The Elves quickly put
the invaders to flight, and those that fled to their longships were later
intercepted and destroyed by the Sea Elf navy.
| EQUIPMENT |
Each trooper rides a horse, wears chain mail armour
and carries a sturdy lance as well as sword and shield. |
| BATTLECRY |
The battle alarm of the Cavalry Guard is 'Death to the
Defilers'. |
| DEEDS |
Elwing's rout of the armies of Norse Champion Cecil
Bloodaxe the Mauler of Many, and his subsequent slaying of the same
were much talked about in Lothern and still form the basis for many
popular stories of heroism. Elwing's extreme cool in insisting that
he finished his game of shove ha'penny against the Regimental champion
Estrulan before riding out to meet the invaders has passed into Elvish
folklore. |
| SHIELD |
The symbol of the Regiment is emblazoned upon the shield
of each trooper. . |
| UNIFORMS |
The Elves are dressed in blue uniforms, whilst most
of the leatherwork is black or red: Helmets and other metal fitting
are silver or silver plated. Spear-shaft are painted blue, with white,
blue or red pennants indicating different Companies. Elwings Company
have Red pennants. As the Company Champion, Estrulan carries the Companies
Charter around his neck. This sealed container establishes the right
of the Company to bear arms in the Elf Kingdoms and is the symbol
of their authority. |
PROFILES - 2nd edition
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POINTS |
Elwing of Lothern
Captain and Elven Minor Hero |
8 |
6 |
6 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
8 |
2 |
9 |
10 |
10 |
9 |
119 |
Estrulan
Regimental Champion |
8 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
7 |
1 |
8 |
9 |
9 |
8 |
18 |
| Elven Trooper |
8 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
6 |
1 |
8 |
9 |
9 |
8 |
16
Standard = +80
Horn = +32 |
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