Ihnsil'mahnih: Wall Of Spear

[Baconthief 682]

A tome can be found in both the leyulin barracks and the library. 

 

 

ElIhnsil'Mahnih, the wall of spear, has given the wielder of such a tool the utmost advantage in combat. In its proper use a gathering of a few outnumbered mali can easily tenfold their number of barbarians without a casualty. I've seen this preformed firsthand, and have yet to loose a single battle while utilizing this tool. Its implementation into the forces who defend mali'nor is not even a century old, yet the groups have made use of the Ilhnsil'Mahnih have been accolade in many victories. Given its youth in elven society, the proper use and understanding of the Wall of Spear has yet to be understood by the common mali. This book is expected to shed light onto the subject for the elven people, and perhaps provide a guide for military trainers to follow in their teaching.

 

 

Mahnih, Wall

 

p-phalanx, a-archer

 

In the wall of spears, mali must stand side by side with shields extended outwards and spear (Or sword) pressed against the extended shield in preparation to thrust. This position is expected of each member of the wall. Shields are expected to be locked together, extended adjacent to. The mali behind the first row should have only spears. The spear should extend forward over the shoulder or between two front-mali. The depiction below shows the proper relationship between oem(first) and niut (second) mali.

 

 

For those teachers of this formation, it's very important that the subjects of the training first understand how to properly form militaristic lines. They must have a strong understanding of the about, left,right face commands before a second row can even be completed. Once this has been taught, incorporate a second row behind the first in the training. It's recommended that you assign individuals either to become an oem or nuit mali, as to increase the speed of wall formation. It's from here one may practice spear-wall advances and shield locking.

 

Lomi'mahnih, Fragmented Wall

 

 

Only after mastering the Mahnih, may one begin the Lomi'mahnih. Its use is designed to be effective when enemy advance is narrow and one directional. Commonly the mouth of a bridge or mouth of a narrow pass. In the lomi, flanks are always assured in enemy charges, allowing any approaching threat to be completely neutralized within seconds of arrival to the mahnih. Despite its advance understanding of Wall of Spears and limited use, this has devastating use in combat.

 

For the teacher. Ensure the soldiers can preform oem and nuit lines without problem. Beforehand, assign a soldier to be the vertex of the 'v' formation, then assign soldiers to be left or right in relation to the vertex. Add nuit if possible, with the same assignments (Left or right)

 

Throwing and charging

 

Another option of attack in the wall of spears is to launch the spears held by the soldiers, sending a blanket of these deadly missiles onto a grouping of foes. After the spears are launched, draw swords and charged the already broken enemy group.

 

Teachers should ensure the soldiers know the basic oem and nuit wall before practicing throwing, followed by a charge.

 

It's a curse we bare, to be few, yet it's with the use of the ancient and powerful elven mind that we few may stand steadfast against the throngs of savages and barbarians who dwell outside Malin's forests. We all wish that such a bloody thing such as war not be partaken in, yet our realm denies such implementations of thoughts. No matter how skilled diplomats are at our disposal, or how disciplined our citizens are, barbarians will seek to bring flame to Malin's domain regardless. It's with the Ihnsil'Mahnih, the wall of spear, that we keep them at bay.

 

​[Additional formations will be added, once more mali begin to experiment with this formation] 

[Related reading: https://www.lordofthecraft.net/topic/121118-silehyaihnsil-indor-ignesae-leyulinleh-sword-and-spear-a-military-treatise-concerning-leyulin/]

 

((None of this should be tried in pvp, you will die. Except maybe on the V one, but close the V once the enemy is inside the v. This is for prettiness, immersion, and rp combat. It's also hella fun to do in rp, most fun I've had on the server in a long time.))

[WuHanXianShi14 0]

"It definitely seems to work on dreadknights." Observes the Chancellor plainly.

Artimec approves of this message and goes to get Mizziyrn and Duvaindir to train the men in proper spear usage.

[Cjmate 1270]

Leithlan frowns, turning the book upside down and looking at the formations from another direction. He sighs, closes it, then goes back to tending to his garden.

[Heero 4092]

Moved to the Archive. It shall be sorted into the appropriate category shortly.