Vavian Soldiers

The regular Soldiers employed by the Vaviel Empire can be found on any of the Shards under control of the Empire, and the ones under contention.

The Vavian Soldiers are usually well-trained and well-equipped, each man being outfitted with at least a breastplate, open helmet and a pike. Higher-ranking Soldiers and members of the Nobility are usually equipped a lot better. Where possible and needed, the Empire will attempt to outfit key Units and Nobles with Magic Items or employ members of The Tempest along the Army.

The army is under command of the Vavian Nobility, with Dukes, Counts and Barons often commanding armies as a whole.

Types of Soldiers

Guardsmen

Simple Guardsmen can be found guarding every town, fortress and city in the Empire, as well as many villages. Their presence is more notable on Contested Shards. These are usually the least well-trained soldiers, not expecting a lot of resistance.

Conscripts

Conscripts make up the bulk of the Vavian Army. Better equipped than Guardsmen and usually under the command of a Noble, they are sent where the Empire needs them. These fight the Empire's wars and can be found on the front lines. They are well-trained and know how to fight as part of a group.

Scouts

Scouts form special units, often accompanying the armies of the Empire. They are trained in stealth and reconnaissance. The Empire relies on them to gather information on enemy positions, movements and numbers. For these purposes, they are sometimes entrusted with Magic Items to make their jobs easier.

Nobles

Knights and other Nobles are frequently found leading units or fighting in the front lines where their advanced training and equipment is needed most. Small detachments of Knights are also sent on Expeditions in order to reach a specific goal, usually related to war objectives.

Martial Orders

The Emperor employs the Elite Orders of Chevaliers and Custodians as his own private Elite army. They are only sent into battle at the behest of the Emperor himself. If these orders are encountered on a battlefield, the Emperor has taken a personal interest in the happenings. Few stand in their way.