Yara Aranis

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From: T.S.Baguley Thom Baguley (T.S.Baguley@open.ac.uk)
Date: Wed 05 Jan 1994 - 22:10:00 EET


Some interesting points made on YARA ARANIS.

Most of the suggestions are complimentary. In particular:

  1. Use of Dragoon tactics for mobility.
  2. Expertise in pallisade and stockade construction.
  3. Use of long pikes/polearms (probably wielded by local militia but trained and commanded by Yara Aranis cultists).
  4. Use of crossbows (and possibly light siege engines?).
  5. Preference for Sable mounts.
  6. Units of medium cavalry for countercharges.
  7. Suicide infantry tactics (throwing yourself at or under horses??).
  8. Special anti-horse and anti-bow tactics.

The cult would thus seem to have an organizing role (teaching militia, building defenses) and an active combat role emphasising sable medium cavalry and dragoons. Maybe this would be reflected in the Priest/Rune Lord split in the cult (if Yara Aranis has Rune Lords ...).

Thom

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