The Leones Landsknechte, "The Sons of Dragur"

[Sultan 3950]

 

 

 

History and description

 

 

The Leones Landsknechte, also known as the Sons of Dragur, are a Imperial regiment of highly-trained and highly-equipped Imperial soldiers funded and equipped by House Horen-Rothesay. This highly distinguished regiment recruits exclusively from Orens distinguished soldiers and veterans.

 

Other soldiers instantly recognize the regiment thanks to their distinctive appearance of ever-broader flat beret-type hats with tall feathers and black steel armour, with their battlefield history soaked in tales of glory and victory in the eighteen years war under the command of Grand Marshal Henry Rothesay. Traditionally led by one of the Rothesays brother, the current leadership of this regiment is within the three Rothesay brothers hands but mainly it has been lead by the middle brother Markgraf Henry Rothesay, a valiant warrior that has made his mark upon the world.

 

The Leones Landsknechte have safeguarded merchants along the Imperial way for years, joined armies staving off invaders seeking to plunder the Empire, and led expeditions to destroy monster strongholds in the Forests of Kaedrin. Having a distinguished military career, the regiment have always fought for their homeland of Rothesay. But when the Empire requires they are always ready to answer the call, none may contest the regiment's combat prowess. Countless tales prevail about their courageous actions on the battlefield, from withstanding charges from a horde of barbarian riders on the plains of Kaedrin to battling towering Giants in the Killien Mountains, the proud Leones Landsknechte shall always fulfil their duty.

 

Command Structure

 

The Landsknechte can be lead by any Rothesay brother but they are mainly lead by Markgraf Henry Rothesay as an acting regiment of the Empire.

 

The Hauptmann come under the Lords, they command a smaller troop or other units of men within the Landsknechte.

 

The Oberst are the assigned leaders of individual squads and conduct much of the day-to-day training and operations within any troop of the Landsknechte.

 

The Feldwebel is tasked with upholding and maintaining the highest form of discipline within the ranks of the Landsknechte. They are the prioritized man who will issue most lashings and other disciplinary actions at the consent of a high officer or on his own accord. The Feldwebel is to be well respected within the ranks.

 

The Quartiermeister is tasked with the proper maintenance of all military supplies. The Quartiermeister has a level head and an eye for organization, and is the man to see for weapon or armour requisitions.

 

The Troop

 

The Hauptmann of the Landsknechte

 

 

The Hauptmann is a veteran military commander possessing of a variety of different talents who leads a smaller troop or other units of men within the Landsknechte. These leaders take to the field of battle whenever they can. Most of the men appointed by the Rothesays to serve as officers in their lands will also be gentry of the Empire, educated in martial pursuits from an early age. Others, however, are commoners who have risen through the ranks as a result of their ability on the field, perhaps having first stood in the battle line themselves wielding a bloody halberd or greatsword. Regardless of their social status, they will be tested veterans of many years' experience in soldering, having spent most of their lives practicing the arts of war in defence of their besieged homelands. Hauptmann of the Landsknechte are variable in the arms and armour they like to wield and wear; some make use of melee weapons, while others prefer ranged weapons like the longbow.

 

Estavar Greatswords

 

 

The Greatswords form the elite core of heavily-armored infantry who are promoted from the ranks of the Landsknechte for their exceptional skill, bravery, and courage on the battlefield. Greatswords are amongst one of the greatest and most expensive asset within the Landsknechte. These men are decked-out with extremely expensive and well-forged plate armor, and are armed with massive two-handed swords called Zweihanders, weapons so powerful that they have the potential to cleave a fully-armored Knight in two. Due to their expensive equipment and years of irreplaceable training, the Rothesays are very hesitant to send these troops into battle, and only when in the most dire of situations when the battle hangs in the balance will these mighty warriors be sent in droves. However, due to upholding their duties, most Greatsword of the Landsknechte are generally used as castle guards and garrison troops for important castles and fortresses belonging to the Rothesays, and would follow them on many state affairs. On some occasions, the Rothesays would select a champion to lead the Greatswords into battle. Such an honor is reserved for only the greatest warrior within the Landsknechte.

 

Antens Swordsmen

 

 

Swordsmen are one of the most common basic line-infantry fielded by the Landsknechte. Swordsmen are expert fencers, equipped with the standard swords and shield and fight in a loose formation which allows them to maneuver in close combat. These daring soldiers are often romanticized by poets as tall dashing figures, often bravely engaging the best enemy fighters with only their bravery and combat skill, striking an opponent's weak spot while knowing how to defend himself with his battle-worn shield. This, along with their tremendous skill with the sword and their flexible formation makes them a tough challenge for even the most skilled opponents, providing the Landsknechte with powerful offensive capability. They wear highly ornamental half-plate armor that bears the emblems of the Rothesays, their lands, and other personal heirlooms and talismans.

 

Ravenna Halberdiers

 

 

Halberdiers are one of the most common basic line-infantry fielded by the Landsknechte. Equipped with the fearsome halberd, a long-shafted weapon with a heavy blade, this weapon is capable of smashing through heavy armor and the tough hides of deadly creatures in equal measure. Wearing only a chest-plate, these men go to combat without a shield, but bravely engages their enemies in a tight formation, using the powerful swipes of their blade to compensate for their lack of armor with bone-crushing force. Such troops are suited for both defense and offense, capable of holding ground in a narrow passage against numerically or physically superior opponents, as well as being the spearhead of a massive assault.

 

Rese Pikemen

 

 

Pikemen are one of the most common basic line-infantry fielded by the Landsknechte. Equipped with a costly manufactured pike, a formation of pike makes an excellent defensive unit. Those who charge a well-formed unit of pikes are faced with an impassable wall of sharp steel points, providing an "Anvil" for the Landsknechte whilst the "Hammer" strikes the killing blow. With their long reach, each rank of Pikemen are able to strike at their enemy, even when they themselves are not within the front ranks.

 

Sundholt Archers

 

 

Archers are adaptable troops and fight in a loose skirmish screen to help support their brothers on the field of battle. These archers are masters of the wilderness that they have lived all their lives in, skilled in the practice of tracking and hunting from which they use to help patrol the forests surrounding their homes. Armed with little more than a bow and their wits, these grim warriors are adept at luring their quarry into lethal ambushes, where the full might of the Landsknechte can easily exploit and utterly destroy the Empire's foes.

 

[[ Note: In-order to join the Landsknechte, I ask that you send a letter to Adrian Rothesay (On the thread or via private message) to let me know that you are interested. After-such, I will ask you for a meeting ingame.]]

[Birdnerdy 1538]

Osgod's interested is piqued. 

[Nolan_ 4221]

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