Legions of Eragas

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The Legions of Eragas are the military might of the Imperial League, and are one of the primary factors in making the League the most dominant nation in contemporary Taladas. The bulk of the army is formed by the legionnaires, which are made up of the heavy infantry, the bowmen and slingers. The heavy infantry all wear thick bronze plate armor, whilst the bowmen and slingers generally wear more lightweight padded or quilted armor.

Beyond the foot soldiers are the cavalry, which is separated into the unarmored light cavalry, the Outlanders and the heavy cavalry. The Outlanders are a mix of recruits from Thenol, the Tamire and New Mountains, and work as scouts and screens for the approaching forces. The heavy cavalry (also known as the mantari) are those armored soldiers and armored horses that lead devastating charges against their foes. They are usually preserved until well into a battle and lead all the processions and marches of the army throughout the cities of the League. The heavy cavalry is predominantly comprised of the most skilled troops in any legion, as well as nobles and the children of wealthy and powerful members of the League.

In times of war, the Legions of Eragas are formed into proper Field Armies, and they all report to the various Military Governors and the General Quarter-Master, and ultimately they all report to the General of the Army.

References

Time of the Dragon, p.52-54

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Axantheas

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Bearkiller Legion

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Cantavian

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Fifth Imperial Legion

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Karranus

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Legion Ballistariorium

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Quillian

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Rangor

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Skrum

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Tyche

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Zamere

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