Army qualities - Revision history

Hailmur at 22:08, 25 March 2026

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	==Sell Sword==		==Sell Sword==
			* '''The army can use [[Army qualities#Relentless\|cut them down]], [[Army qualities#Foraging\|plunder]], [[Army qualities#Resilient\|grinding advance]], [[Army qualities#Hard Bitten\|make them pay]], and one of either [[Army qualities#Scouting\|gather intelligence or guard the gates]] once each per year'''
			The army has experience working with and integrating mercenaries and other independent military units, mostly but not exclusively from Varushka. They take advantage of the expertise they need when they need it through carefully negotiated contracts. The general may employ [[Army qualities#Relentless\|ruthless hunters]], [[Army qualities#Scouting\|cunning wardens]], [[Army qualities#Foraging\|experienced wagon raiders]], [[Army qualities#Hard bitten\|armoured guards]] or [[Army qualities#Resilient\|veteran schlacta]], but each group can only be employed once each year. The ability to use a specific quality "refreshes" in the season where the general would be elected.

	==Scouting==		==Scouting==

Hailmur: /* Secretive */

2026-03-25T21:44:21Z

Secretive

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	The army slowly advances, consolidating every gain before moving forward. The army looks to avoid direct engagements with the enemy, ceasing their advance and taking defensive positions if they are engaged.</box>		The army slowly advances, consolidating every gain before moving forward. The army looks to avoid direct engagements with the enemy, ceasing their advance and taking defensive positions if they are engaged.</box>

			==Sell Sword==

	==Scouting==		==Scouting==

GuiltyConscience: /* Farsighted */

2026-03-23T14:54:19Z

Farsighted

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	==Farsighted==		==Farsighted==
	* '''Can use the ''read the signs'' order when [[army orders#Defending\|defending]]'''		* '''Can use the ''read the signs'' order when [[army orders#Defending\|defending]]'''
	By leaning on the wise mystics, cunning icewalkers, and proud rune-smiths who advise the army, the general of the [[Wintermark military concerns#The Fist of the Mountains (Destroyed)\|Fist of the Mountain]] ~~can~~ employ divination to allow them to find the perfect place to move their army. Such methods ~~are~~ unpredictable and difficult to make sense of, perversely they often ~~mean~~ less fighting rather than more, since the army is almost never where the enemy expects it to be. But the benefits of such surprising strategy ~~cannot~~ be denied, somehow the force always ~~seems~~ to be in the perfect place at the perfect time.		By leaning on the wise mystics, cunning icewalkers, and proud rune-smiths who advise the army, the general of the [[Wintermark military concerns#The Fist of the Mountains (Destroyed)\|Fist of the Mountain]] could employ divination to allow them to find the perfect place to move their army. Such methods were unpredictable and difficult to make sense of, perversely they often meant less fighting rather than more, since the army was almost never where the enemy expects it to be. But the benefits of such surprising strategy could not be denied, somehow the force always seemed to be in the perfect place at the perfect time.

	<box>'''Read the Signs'''		<box>'''Read the Signs'''

Beeswax: /* Siege */

2026-02-22T23:46:54Z

Siege

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	* '''The ability of this army to capture a region with a temporary fort created by Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae, the Basalt Citadel, or an army with the engineer quality, is increased by half		* '''The ability of this army to capture a region with a temporary fort created by Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae, the Basalt Citadel, or an army with the engineer quality, is increased by half
	* '''Casualties suffered by the army are increased by three tenths'''		* '''Casualties suffered by the army are increased by three tenths'''
	The army unleashes hell against a region that has been[[fortification\|fortified]]. While catapults and trebuchets pound the walls, siege towers and ladders are deployed to allow the soldiers to take the fight to the defenders. Meanwhile, engineers work to undermine the walls, and massive covered rams are deployed against the gates. The loss of life is likely to be severe, but the region will fall much more quickly than it might in a prolonged siege.		The army unleashes hell against a region that has been [[fortification\|fortified]]. While catapults and trebuchets pound the walls, siege towers and ladders are deployed to allow the soldiers to take the fight to the defenders. Meanwhile, engineers work to undermine the walls, and massive covered rams are deployed against the gates. The loss of life is likely to be severe, but the region will fall much more quickly than it might in a prolonged siege.

	In addition to helping to capture a region containing a [[fortification#bastion\|bastion]], the ''Storm the Walls'' order is also effective against certain effects that fortify a region. This includes [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae]], [[the Basalt Citadel]], and the temporary forts that can be created by an army with the [[Army qualities#Engineer\|engineer]] [[army qualities#quality\|quality]]. It does ''not'' help to capture regions with other defences that are not forts or castles - it has no additional effect when attacking a region under the effect of [[Dripping Echoes of the Fen]] or [[Forge the Wooden Fastness]] for example.		In addition to helping to capture a region containing a [[fortification#bastion\|bastion]], the ''Storm the Walls'' order is also effective against certain effects that fortify a region. This includes [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae]], [[the Basalt Citadel]], and the temporary forts that can be created by an army with the [[Army qualities#Engineer\|engineer]] [[army qualities#quality\|quality]]. It does ''not'' help to capture regions with other defences that are not forts or castles - it has no additional effect when attacking a region under the effect of [[Dripping Echoes of the Fen]] or [[Forge the Wooden Fastness]] for example.

Rafferty: /* Engineer */

2026-02-05T18:09:15Z

Engineer

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	* '''Casualties suffered by the army are decreased by a fifth'''		* '''Casualties suffered by the army are decreased by a fifth'''

	An army that digs in can be ordered to construct temporary defences, raising earthworks, digging ditches and erecting palisades. After a season of effort, the resulting earthworks increase the number of victory points needed to capture that region by 10. Once work is complete the temporary fort lasts for two seasons or until the region is captured by an enemy force. If there is an existing earthworks in the region, the army can prevent reset the duration and increases the number of victory points needed to take the region by an additional 10. An army cannot construct temporary fortifications in a region that has an existing fortification, nor one that has been enchanted with [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae]] or [[The Basalt Citadel]]. Temporary fortifications cannot be enchanted, and military units may not be assigned to support them.		An army that digs in can be ordered to construct temporary defences, raising earthworks, digging ditches and erecting palisades. After a season of effort, the resulting earthworks increase the number of victory points needed to capture that region by 10. Once work is complete the temporary fort lasts for two seasons or until the region is captured by an enemy force. If there is an existing earthworks in the region, the army can prevent reset the duration and increases the number of victory points needed to take the region by an additional 10. An army cannot construct temporary fortifications in a region that has an existing fortification, nor one that has been enchanted with [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae]] or [[The Basalt Citadel]]. Temporary fortifications cannot be enchanted, and military units may not be assigned to support them. If the region is attacked by an army taking the [[Army qualities#Siege\|Storm the Walls]] order, the armies' ability to do so is increased just as if they were attacking a fortification.

	Instead of creating temporary defences, the general can order the army to assist with the construction of a specific commission. The troops will be assigned to help with the labour, digging foundations, cutting stone and timber etc - but they also include skilled engineers who can oversee the work and ensure it is done accurately. This ability cannot help the mustering of an Imperial army or navy. An army that digs in can reduce the total time required to complete a commission by one season just once. No commission can benefit from this specific ability more than once, no matter the source.</box>		Instead of creating temporary defences, the general can order the army to assist with the construction of a specific commission. The troops will be assigned to help with the labour, digging foundations, cutting stone and timber etc - but they also include skilled engineers who can oversee the work and ensure it is done accurately. This ability cannot help the mustering of an Imperial army or navy. An army that digs in can reduce the total time required to complete a commission by one season just once. No commission can benefit from this specific ability more than once, no matter the source.</box>

Rafferty: /* Engineer */

2026-02-05T18:08:33Z

Engineer

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	<box>'''Dig In'''		<box>'''Dig In'''
	* '''The army must be defending a region'''		* '''The army must be defending a region'''
	* '''If the region does not already contain a [[fortification]] then the army can erect temporary defences to help ~~defend~~ the area'''		* '''If the region does not already contain a [[fortification]] then the army can erect temporary defences to help protect the area'''
	* '''If the region contains an ongoing commission, the army can assist with the construction, reducing the construction time by one season'''		* '''If the region contains an ongoing commission, the army can assist with the construction, reducing the construction time by one season'''
	* '''Casualties suffered by the army are decreased by a fifth'''		* '''Casualties suffered by the army are decreased by a fifth'''

	An army that digs in can be ordered to construct temporary defences, raising earthworks, digging ditches and erecting palisades. After a season of effort, the resulting earthworks ~~act as a 1000 strength fortification~~. ~~This~~ temporary fort ~~decays at a rate of 500 force per season after~~ the ~~first, but~~ is ~~not fully removed until its strength is reduced to zero~~. If there is an existing earthworks in the region, the army can prevent ~~any decay~~ and increases the ~~strength~~ by an additional ~~1000 force~~. An army cannot construct temporary fortifications in a region that has an existing ~~or magical~~ fortification, ~~and temporary~~ fortifications cannot be enchanted.		An army that digs in can be ordered to construct temporary defences, raising earthworks, digging ditches and erecting palisades. After a season of effort, the resulting earthworks increase the number of victory points needed to capture that region by 10. Once work is complete the temporary fort lasts for two seasons or until the region is captured by an enemy force. If there is an existing earthworks in the region, the army can prevent reset the duration and increases the number of victory points needed to take the region by an additional 10. An army cannot construct temporary fortifications in a region that has an existing fortification, nor one that has been enchanted with [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae]] or [[The Basalt Citadel]]. Temporary fortifications cannot be enchanted, and military units may not be assigned to support them.

	Instead of creating temporary defences, the general can order the army to assist with the construction of a specific commission. The troops will be assigned to help with the labour, digging foundations, cutting stone and timber etc - but they also include skilled engineers who can oversee the work and ensure it is done accurately. This ability cannot help the mustering of an Imperial army or navy. An army that digs in can reduce the total time required to complete a commission by one season just once. No commission can benefit from this specific ability more than once, no matter the source.</box>		Instead of creating temporary defences, the general can order the army to assist with the construction of a specific commission. The troops will be assigned to help with the labour, digging foundations, cutting stone and timber etc - but they also include skilled engineers who can oversee the work and ensure it is done accurately. This ability cannot help the mustering of an Imperial army or navy. An army that digs in can reduce the total time required to complete a commission by one season just once. No commission can benefit from this specific ability more than once, no matter the source.</box>

Rafferty: /* Siege */

2026-02-05T18:03:51Z

Siege

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	* '''The army must be attacking a region containing a [[fortification#bastion\|bastion]] or else the order defaults to [[army orders#Cautious Advance\|cautious advance]]'''		* '''The army must be attacking a region containing a [[fortification#bastion\|bastion]] or else the order defaults to [[army orders#Cautious Advance\|cautious advance]]'''
	* '''The ability of this army to capture the fortified region is increased by half'''		* '''The ability of this army to capture the fortified region is increased by half'''
	* The ability of this army to capture a region with a temporary fort created by Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae, the Basalt Citadel, or an army with the engineer quality, is increased by half		* '''The ability of this army to capture a region with a temporary fort created by Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae, the Basalt Citadel, or an army with the engineer quality, is increased by half
	* '''Casualties suffered by the army are increased by three tenths'''		* '''Casualties suffered by the army are increased by three tenths'''
	The army unleashes hell against a region that has been[[fortification\|fortified]]. While catapults and trebuchets pound the walls, siege towers and ladders are deployed to allow the soldiers to take the fight to the defenders. Meanwhile, engineers work to undermine the walls, and massive covered rams are deployed against the gates. The loss of life is likely to be severe, but the region will fall much more quickly than it might in a prolonged siege.		The army unleashes hell against a region that has been[[fortification\|fortified]]. While catapults and trebuchets pound the walls, siege towers and ladders are deployed to allow the soldiers to take the fight to the defenders. Meanwhile, engineers work to undermine the walls, and massive covered rams are deployed against the gates. The loss of life is likely to be severe, but the region will fall much more quickly than it might in a prolonged siege.

Rafferty: /* Siege */

2026-02-05T18:03:32Z

Siege

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	A ''siege'' army excels at attacking fortifications. The army is experienced with fighting over the walls of enemy castles, and supported by engineers and artisans who can quickly built siege engines. The [[The_League\|League]] army of the [[The_League_military_concerns#Imperial Armies\|Towerjacks]] were originally recommissioned with this quality before taking advantage of an opportunity to [[Watches_from_the_Wall#Apply_What_You_Have_Learned\|study]] in the Holberg University for a season and gaining the [[#Engineer\|Engineer]] quality.		A ''siege'' army excels at attacking fortifications. The army is experienced with fighting over the walls of enemy castles, and supported by engineers and artisans who can quickly built siege engines. The [[The_League\|League]] army of the [[The_League_military_concerns#Imperial Armies\|Towerjacks]] were originally recommissioned with this quality before taking advantage of an opportunity to [[Watches_from_the_Wall#Apply_What_You_Have_Learned\|study]] in the Holberg University for a season and gaining the [[#Engineer\|Engineer]] quality.
	<box>'''Storm the Walls'''		<box>'''Storm the Walls'''
	* '''The army must be attacking a region containing a [[fortification]] or else the order defaults to [[army orders#Cautious Advance\|cautious advance]]'''		* '''The army must be attacking a region containing a [[fortification#bastion\|bastion]] or else the order defaults to [[army orders#Cautious Advance\|cautious advance]]'''
	* '''The ability of this army to capture the fortified region is increased by half'''		* '''The ability of this army to capture the fortified region is increased by half'''
			* The ability of this army to capture a region with a temporary fort created by Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae, the Basalt Citadel, or an army with the engineer quality, is increased by half
	* '''Casualties suffered by the army are increased by three tenths'''		* '''Casualties suffered by the army are increased by three tenths'''
	The army unleashes hell against ~~the~~ fortification. While catapults and trebuchets pound the walls, siege towers and ladders are deployed to allow the soldiers to take the fight to the defenders. Meanwhile, engineers work to undermine the walls, and massive covered rams are deployed against the gates. The loss of life is likely to be severe, but the ~~fortification~~ will fall much more quickly than it might in a prolonged siege.		The army unleashes hell against a region that has been[[fortification\|fortified]]. While catapults and trebuchets pound the walls, siege towers and ladders are deployed to allow the soldiers to take the fight to the defenders. Meanwhile, engineers work to undermine the walls, and massive covered rams are deployed against the gates. The loss of life is likely to be severe, but the region will fall much more quickly than it might in a prolonged siege.

			In addition to helping to capture a region containing a [[fortification#bastion\|bastion]], the ''Storm the Walls'' order is also effective against certain effects that fortify a region. This includes [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae]], [[the Basalt Citadel]], and the temporary forts that can be created by an army with the [[Army qualities#Engineer\|engineer]] [[army qualities#quality\|quality]]. It does ''not'' help to capture regions with other defences that are not forts or castles - it has no additional effect when attacking a region under the effect of [[Dripping Echoes of the Fen]] or [[Forge the Wooden Fastness]] for example.

	<!-- This is an attack order and will initiate a campaign even if all other armies are on defensive orders. If the army is part of a campaign to attack a region containing a fortification then all [[casualties]] inflicted by that fortification are reduced by 20%. An army taking the besiege action inflicts no casualties, but victory points generated are increased by 60%. This order defaults to a cautious advance if no fortification is present. -->		<!-- This is an attack order and will initiate a campaign even if all other armies are on defensive orders. If the army is part of a campaign to attack a region containing a fortification then all [[casualties]] inflicted by that fortification are reduced by 20%. An army taking the besiege action inflicts no casualties, but victory points generated are increased by 60%. This order defaults to a cautious advance if no fortification is present. -->
	</box>		</box>

Twiggy at 01:49, 22 January 2026

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	A '' cruel'' army breaks the morale of its opponents. It may employ ruthless tactics, torture of prisoners and civilians, monstrous auxiliaries or psychological tricks that cause even the most disciplined army to prefer flight over capture. Enemy forces often withdraw well before their troops are in danger of being routed, aware that overconfidence in the face of a cruel opponent could lead to the loss of their entire army. The [[Varushka_military_concerns#The_Army_of_the_Iron_Helms\|Iron Helms]] of [[Varushka]] ([[Under_eastern_skies#Game_Information\|destroyed by the Druj]] in 386YE) had this quality. The '''Dance of Blood''' of [[Navarr]] (destroyed by the Jotun in 245YE) also used to employ dreadful tactics against their barbarian opponents.		A '' cruel'' army breaks the morale of its opponents. It may employ ruthless tactics, torture of prisoners and civilians, monstrous auxiliaries or psychological tricks that cause even the most disciplined army to prefer flight over capture. Enemy forces often withdraw well before their troops are in danger of being routed, aware that overconfidence in the face of a cruel opponent could lead to the loss of their entire army. The [[Varushka_military_concerns#The_Army_of_the_Iron_Helms\|Iron Helms]] of [[Varushka]] ([[Under_eastern_skies#Game_Information\|destroyed by the Druj]] in 386YE) had this quality. The '''Dance of Blood''' of [[Navarr]] (destroyed by the Jotun in 245YE) also used to employ dreadful tactics against their barbarian opponents.
	<box>'''Merciless Onslaught'''		<box>'''Merciless Onslaught'''
	* '''An enemy army that takes casualties from this army will break if their military strength falls below 1,500 (or below 2,250 if they are [[~~Imperial_army~~#Large_Armies\|large]])'''		* '''An enemy army that takes casualties from this army will break if their military strength falls below 1,500 (or below 2,250 if they are [[Army#Large_Armies\|large]])'''
	* '''The presence of an army conducting a merciless onslaught in a territory is impossible to conceal and is always obvious to other armies in the same territory'''		* '''The presence of an army conducting a merciless onslaught in a territory is impossible to conceal and is always obvious to other armies in the same territory'''
	The army tries to break the spirit of their enemy. They ambush or overrun the enemy, leave mutilated corpses or maimed opponents to warn their comrades. Some cruel armies may employ monstrous beasts, summoned creatures, or psychological tactics designed to demoralise the opposing forces. </box>		The army tries to break the spirit of their enemy. They ambush or overrun the enemy, leave mutilated corpses or maimed opponents to warn their comrades. Some cruel armies may employ monstrous beasts, summoned creatures, or psychological tactics designed to demoralise the opposing forces. </box>

Twiggy at 01:26, 22 January 2026

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	* '''Casualties inflicted by this army are reduced by one fifth'''		* '''Casualties inflicted by this army are reduced by one fifth'''
	* '''This army can move through five territories instead of the usual three when taking this order'''		* '''This army can move through five territories instead of the usual three when taking this order'''
	A general who sends their icewalkers and mediators forward to gather information while engaged in an aggressive campaign receives a report that includes details of the enemy [[~~Imperial armies~~\|campaign armies]] in the [[territory]]; their allegiance; an estimation of their strength; information about their special qualities; and occasionally the name of their general. They also receive information about significant local [[fortifications]]; and other potentially useful strategic and tactical information about the campaign and the forces involved in it.</box>		A general who sends their icewalkers and mediators forward to gather information while engaged in an aggressive campaign receives a report that includes details of the enemy [[Army\|campaign armies]] in the [[territory]]; their allegiance; an estimation of their strength; information about their special qualities; and occasionally the name of their general. They also receive information about significant local [[fortifications]]; and other potentially useful strategic and tactical information about the campaign and the forces involved in it.</box>
	<box>'''Guard the Gates'''		<box>'''Guard the Gates'''
	* '''The general who commands the army receives a report about forces present in the same territory as the army'''		* '''The general who commands the army receives a report about forces present in the same territory as the army'''
	* '''Casualties inflicted by this army are reduced by one fifth'''		* '''Casualties inflicted by this army are reduced by one fifth'''
	While defending, the general can send their icewalkers and mediators out to focus their attention within the borders of the land their side controls. They receive information about any foreign [[spy network]] operating in the territory, and about any strategic or tactical opportunities related to defending the territory from outside forces. They also receive details of any enemy [[~~Imperial armies~~\|campaign armies]] that undertake an [[army orders#Attacking\|attacking]] order in the [[territory]] - their allegiance; an estimation of their strength; information about their special qualities; and occasionally the name of their general.</box>		While defending, the general can send their icewalkers and mediators out to focus their attention within the borders of the land their side controls. They receive information about any foreign [[spy network]] operating in the territory, and about any strategic or tactical opportunities related to defending the territory from outside forces. They also receive details of any enemy [[Army\|campaign armies]] that undertake an [[army orders#Attacking\|attacking]] order in the [[territory]] - their allegiance; an estimation of their strength; information about their special qualities; and occasionally the name of their general.</box>

	==Relentless==		==Relentless==
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	* '''The general who commands the army receives a report about forces present in the same territory as the army'''		* '''The general who commands the army receives a report about forces present in the same territory as the army'''
	* '''Casualties inflicted by this army are reduced by one fifth'''		* '''Casualties inflicted by this army are reduced by one fifth'''
	A general who sends their scouts to gather information while engaged in an aggressive campaign receives a report that includes details of the enemy [[~~Imperial armies~~\|campaign armies]] in the [[territory]]; their allegiance; an estimation of their strength; information about their special qualities, and occasionally the name of their general. They also receive information about significant local [[fortifications]]; and other potentially useful strategic and tactical information about the campaign and the forces involved in it.		A general who sends their scouts to gather information while engaged in an aggressive campaign receives a report that includes details of the enemy [[Army\|campaign armies]] in the [[territory]]; their allegiance; an estimation of their strength; information about their special qualities, and occasionally the name of their general. They also receive information about significant local [[fortifications]]; and other potentially useful strategic and tactical information about the campaign and the forces involved in it.
	</box>		</box>
	<box>'''Guard the Gates'''		<box>'''Guard the Gates'''
	* '''The general who commands the army receives a report about forces present in the same territory as the army'''		* '''The general who commands the army receives a report about forces present in the same territory as the army'''
	* '''Casualties inflicted by this army are reduced by one fifth'''		* '''Casualties inflicted by this army are reduced by one fifth'''
	While defending, the general can send their scouts and spies out to focus their attention within the borders of the land their side controls. They receive information about any foreign [[spy network]] operating in the territory, and about any strategic or tactical opportunities related to defending the territory from outside forces. They also receive details of any enemy [[~~Imperial armies~~\|campaign armies]] that undertake an [[army orders#Attacking\|attacking]] order in the [[territory]] - their allegiance, an estimation of their strength, information about their special qualities., and occasionally the name of their general</box>		While defending, the general can send their scouts and spies out to focus their attention within the borders of the land their side controls. They receive information about any foreign [[spy network]] operating in the territory, and about any strategic or tactical opportunities related to defending the territory from outside forces. They also receive details of any enemy [[Army\|campaign armies]] that undertake an [[army orders#Attacking\|attacking]] order in the [[territory]] - their allegiance, an estimation of their strength, information about their special qualities., and occasionally the name of their general</box>

	==Siege==		==Siege==