Arvernian Elite Skirmisher
Missile Infantry(0.6.7)Side / Back
Short description
The best skirmisher in the land under the Arverni.
Description
In the land of the Arverni, their best skirmishers appear together in ever increasing numbers, bearing witness to the perfect aim and tactics they employ. Vests of studded leather armour, a privileged piece of protection to own, is standard among this grade of warrior, blending the duties of lightly armed troops with the armour and weapons of a medium soldier. A secondary weapon, a short sword, gave them additional fighting abilities when their javelins have been spent piercing the bodies of their foes. Virtually any lightly armoured opponent will feel the bite of these experienced warriors in hand-to-hand combat, and they are quick enough to continually surprise attentive opponents with their trademark Gallic lust for battle!
This band is considered true veterans of the act of whittling away at the opponents numbers before battle is joined in earnest. Sometimes, the successful warrior did not view the sword or spear, or even training under a cavalry wing, as the true manifestation of his abilities. The skirmisher role was open to all, but only the swiftest, most cunning would be invited into this brotherhood. As long-time participators in skirmishing, they help to train inexperienced youth eager for battle, as well as improve the overall technique of the older combatants, keeping them all on par with each other in their chosen art form.