Bounders
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===Overview=== | ===Overview=== | ||
This adaptable army attracts many [[The Marches military concerns#Beaters|beaters]] who support a solid core of [[Upwold]] soldiers and a small cadre of dedicated battlefield magicians. They are skilled skirmish fighters, able to quickly learn the lay of the land and [[Army qualities#Relentless|relentless in their pursuit]] of their enemies. Some of the best military archers in the Empire are part of the [[Bounders]] adept at bringing down their opponents with a combination of clever placement and withering storms of arrows. They are also adept scouts and trackers - unsurprising perhaps given the number of [[#Beaters|beaters]] who serve or have served under their banner. Since the Spring of 383YE, they have focused their efforts on [[Army qualities#Watchful|guarding the borders]] of the Empire. | This adaptable army attracts many [[The Marches military concerns#Beaters|beaters]] who support a solid core of [[Upwold]] soldiers and a small cadre of dedicated battlefield magicians. They are skilled skirmish fighters, able to quickly learn the lay of the land and [[Army qualities#Relentless|relentless in their pursuit]] of their enemies. Some of the best military archers in the Empire are part of the [[Bounders]] adept at bringing down their opponents with a combination of clever placement and withering storms of arrows. They are also adept scouts and trackers - unsurprising perhaps given the number of [[#Beaters|beaters]] who serve or have served under their banner. Since the Spring of 383YE, they have focused their efforts on [[Army qualities#Watchful|guarding the borders]] of the Empire. | ||
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==Army Quality : Watchful== | ==Army Quality : Watchful== | ||
The Bounders were once known for their [[Army qualities#Relentless|relentless]] pursuit of their foes. In recent years, however, they have [[Bills or bows#Bounders|embraced]] a more [[Army_qualities#Watchful|watchful]] approach to their campaigns. | The Bounders were once known for their [[Army qualities#Relentless|relentless]] pursuit of their foes. In recent years, however, they have [[Bills or bows#Bounders|embraced]] a more [[Army_qualities#Watchful|watchful]] approach to their campaigns. | ||
==Oathsworn== | |||
* '''The Bounders fight with an additional thousand strength when in Mournwold''' | |||
As a result of a [[I_already_know_you#Reeds,_Drakes,_Tusks,_Bounders|mighty oath]] sworn in 386YE by [[general]] Birchsmith, when the Bounders fight in [[Upwold]] they operate as if they had an additional thousand strength. However, should there every be an enemy force in Upwold, and the army ''not'' be in place defending the territory by the start of the following downtime, the oath will be broken with major consequences for the army. | |||
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{{RecentElections|General_of_the_Bounders|the title of [[General]] of the Bounders}} | {{RecentElections|General_of_the_Bounders|the title of [[General]] of the Bounders}} | ||
[[Category:Imperial Army]][[Category:The Marches]][[Category:Military Council]] | [[Category:Imperial Army]][[Category:The Marches]][[Category:Military Council]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:23, 15 August 2024
This army page represents only bare bones information, and will be expanded with more details in the future.
Overview
This adaptable army attracts many beaters who support a solid core of Upwold soldiers and a small cadre of dedicated battlefield magicians. They are skilled skirmish fighters, able to quickly learn the lay of the land and relentless in their pursuit of their enemies. Some of the best military archers in the Empire are part of the Bounders adept at bringing down their opponents with a combination of clever placement and withering storms of arrows. They are also adept scouts and trackers - unsurprising perhaps given the number of beaters who serve or have served under their banner. Since the Spring of 383YE, they have focused their efforts on guarding the borders of the Empire.
The third Marcher General leads the Bounders army, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Autumn equinox each year.
History
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Recent History
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Traditions
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Composition
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Army Quality : Watchful
The Bounders were once known for their relentless pursuit of their foes. In recent years, however, they have embraced a more watchful approach to their campaigns.
Oathsworn
- The Bounders fight with an additional thousand strength when in Mournwold
As a result of a mighty oath sworn in 386YE by general Birchsmith, when the Bounders fight in Upwold they operate as if they had an additional thousand strength. However, should there every be an enemy force in Upwold, and the army not be in place defending the territory by the start of the following downtime, the oath will be broken with major consequences for the army.
| Summit | Elected |
|---|---|
| Autumn Equinox 386YE | Mary Birchsmith |
| Spring Equinox 386YE | Mary Birchsmith |
| Autumn Equinox 385YE | Bobert U. T. Thatcher |
| Autumn Equinox 384YE | Ciaphas 'Black Jack' Dekar |
| Autumn Equinox 383YE | Ciaphas "Black Jack" Dekar |
| Autumn Equinox 382YE | Ciaphas "Black Jack" Dekar |
| Winter Solstice 381YE | Ciaphas "Black Jack" Dekar |
| Autumn Equinox 381YE | Rickard of Lambrook |
| Summer Solstice 381YE | Rickard of Lambrook |
| Autumn Equinox 380YE | Alusair Farstrider |
| Autumn Equinox 379YE | Alusair Farstrider |
| Autumn Equinox 378YE | Brianna of King's Stoke |
| Autumn Equinox 377YE | William Tanner |
| Winter Solstice 376YE | William Tanner |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Mary Birchsmith; it will be reelected at Autumn Equinox 387YE. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold the title of General of the Bounders in the years since Empress Britta died.