Army qualities - Revision history

Rafferty: /* Favoured */

2026-09-08T19:00:13Z

Favoured

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	===Favoured===		===Favoured===
	* '''The army can use ''[[#Glorious\|triumphant charge]]'', ''[[#Magic\|arcane consolidation]]'', ''[[Eastern_Sky#Favour_of_Cathan_Canae\|embrace the storm]]'', ''[[Eastern_Sky#Favour_of_Rhianos\|seek the greatest prize]]'', and ''[[Eastern_Sky#Favour_of_Barien\|traverse the crossroads]]'' once each per year'''		* '''The army can use ''[[#Glorious\|triumphant charge]]'', ''[[#Magic\|arcane consolidation]]'', ''[[Eastern_Sky#Favour_of_Cathan_Canae\|embrace the storm]]'', ''[[Eastern_Sky#Favour_of_Rhianos\|seek the greatest prize]]'', and ''[[Eastern_Sky#Favour_of_Barien\|traverse the crossroads]]'' once each per year'''
			* '''The same special order cannot be used in two consecutive seasons; orders refresh at the start of the Autumn Equinox'''
	The [[Eastern Sky]] benefits from the patronage of several Regents of Summer following a [[Down_the_cavalier_road#Swords_and_Sorcery\|proposal]] just before the Autumn Equinox 384YE. At present, the general can call on the favours of [[Barien]], [[Cathan Canae]], [[Eleonaris]], [[Meraud]], and [[Rhianos]].		The [[Eastern Sky]] benefits from the patronage of several Regents of Summer following a [[Down_the_cavalier_road#Swords_and_Sorcery\|proposal]] just before the Autumn Equinox 384YE. At present, the general can call on the favours of [[Barien]], [[Cathan Canae]], [[Eleonaris]], [[Meraud]], and [[Rhianos]].

Matt: /* Magic */

2026-09-01T17:33:49Z

Magic

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	* '''The army generates mana crystals based on the number of victory points generated'''		* '''The army generates mana crystals based on the number of victory points generated'''
	* '''Does not change army strength, casualties inflicted or casualties suffered'''		* '''Does not change army strength, casualties inflicted or casualties suffered'''
	The army concentrates on making magical preparations, shoring up their reserves of mana crystals and seeking out nearby sources of magic. A portion of this bounty in the form of mana crystals is passed to the army general so that they can make the most appropriate use of it.</box>		The army concentrates on making magical preparations, shoring up their reserves of mana crystals and seeking out nearby sources of magic. A portion of this bounty in the form of mana crystals is passed to the army general so that they can make the most appropriate use of it. If the army is not attacked during the season then a regular army will generate thirty five mana crystals at full strength, or proportionally less if the army is depleted.</box>

	<box>'''Ritual targeting'''<br>		<box>'''Ritual targeting'''<br>

Hailmur: /* Favoured */

2026-08-29T23:12:21Z

Favoured

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	===Favoured===		===Favoured===
	* '''The army can use ''[[#Glorious\|triumphant charge]]'', ''[[#Magic\|arcane consolidation]]'', ''[[Eastern_Sky#Favour_of_Cathan_Canae\|embrace the storm]]'' ~~and~~ ''[[Eastern_Sky#~~Favour_of_Barien~~\|~~traverse~~ the ~~crossroads~~]]'' ~~once each per year'''~~		* '''The army can use ''[[#Glorious\|triumphant charge]]'', ''[[#Magic\|arcane consolidation]]'', ''[[Eastern_Sky#Favour_of_Cathan_Canae\|embrace the storm]]'', ''[[Eastern_Sky#Favour_of_Rhianos\|seek the greatest prize]]'', and ''[[Eastern_Sky#Favour_of_Barien\|traverse the crossroads]]'' once each per year'''
	* '''The army could still gain access to the ''[[Eastern_Sky#~~Favour_of_Rhianos~~\|~~seek~~ the ~~greatest prize~~]]'' ~~order~~'''		The [[Eastern Sky]] benefits from the patronage of several Regents of Summer following a [[Down_the_cavalier_road#Swords_and_Sorcery\|proposal]] just before the Autumn Equinox 384YE. At present, the general can call on the favours of [[Barien]], [[Cathan Canae]], [[Eleonaris]], [[Meraud]], and [[Rhianos]].
	The [[Eastern Sky]] benefits from the patronage of several Regents of Summer following a [[Down_the_cavalier_road#Swords_and_Sorcery\|proposal]] just before the Autumn Equinox 384YE. At present, the general can call on the favours of [[Barien]], [[Cathan Canae]], [[Eleonaris]], and [[~~Meraud~~]].

	===Forayer===		===Forayer===

Hailmur: /* True Conviction */

2026-08-15T17:43:28Z

True Conviction

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	===True Conviction===		===True Conviction===
	* '''Can ''only'' use the ''triumphant charge'' or ''forced march'' order when [[army orders#Attacking\|attacking]]'''		* '''Can ''only'' use the ''triumphant charge'' or ''forced march'' order when [[army orders#Attacking\|attacking]]'''
			* '''Can use the ''leonine rampage'' order when [[army orders#Attacking\|attacking]] if the army has been enchanted with Knights of Glory'''
	* '''Can ''only'' use the ''final stand'' or ''desperate reinforcement'' order when [[army orders#Defending\|defending]]'''		* '''Can ''only'' use the ''final stand'' or ''desperate reinforcement'' order when [[army orders#Defending\|defending]]'''
	* '''Only the Burning Falcon army has this quality'''		* '''Only the Burning Falcon army has this quality'''
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	However, this quality means that the general is ''only'' able to issue the [[#Glorious\|triumphant charge]], [[#Glorious\|final stand]], [[#Fast\|forced march]], and [[#Fast\|desperate reinforcement]] orders. They cannot use any of the [[Army_orders\|standard orders]] normally available to a general. The only thing that will allow them to take a different order is a special [[opportunity]] that influences or temporarily changes their quality.		However, this quality means that the general is ''only'' able to issue the [[#Glorious\|triumphant charge]], [[#Glorious\|final stand]], [[#Fast\|forced march]], and [[#Fast\|desperate reinforcement]] orders. They cannot use any of the [[Army_orders\|standard orders]] normally available to a general. The only thing that will allow them to take a different order is a special [[opportunity]] that influences or temporarily changes their quality.

			<box>'''Leonine Rampage'''
			* '''The army must be enchanted with Knights of Glory otherwise this defaults to Triumphant Charge
			* '''If available, Knights of Glory used on this army will always call forth ''Kore'' and their leonine lancers
			* '''The ability of this army to capture territory is increased by a half'''
			* '''Casualties inflicted by this army are increased by one fifth'''
			* '''Casualties suffered by this army are increased by three-fifth'''
			The soldiers of the army embrace the inspiration provided by the Knights of Glory, seeking a triumphant victory over any foe that dares to stand against them. The victory comes at a cost - soldiers are much more likely to take risky actions, viewing anything save the most basic caution as a distraction or a weakness. They seek out the strongest enemy troops and the most defended positions, and do everything they can to overrun them. The army will gain much more ground, but does so at the cost of increased casualties.</box>

	===Watchful===		===Watchful===

Hailmur: /* Secretive */

2026-08-04T00:10:45Z

Secretive

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	* '''This defensive order can only be issued in a Marcher territory or if the Empire controls a forested, mountainous, or marsh region in the territory'''		* '''This defensive order can only be issued in a Marcher territory or if the Empire controls a forested, mountainous, or marsh region in the territory'''
	* '''The army does not inflict any casualties, suffer any casualties or contribute any victory points towards the defence of the territory'''		* '''The army does not inflict any casualties, suffer any casualties or contribute any victory points towards the defence of the territory'''
	* '''The presence of an army that is laying low in a territory removes the advantage for attacking an undefended territory'''

	A general who orders their army to lay low causes them to split up and hide in some of the most inaccessible parts of a territory. This order can only be used by the general of the Strong Reeds in a Marcher territory or in a territory where the Empire controls a forested, mountainous, or marsh region. If the order cannot be used then it defaults to solid defence. The army does not inflict or receive any casualties, nor contribute any victory points to the defence of the territory, but their presence there is sufficient to ensure that any enemy generals cannot act with impunity~~. This removes the advantage for attacking an undefended territory~~.		A general who orders their army to lay low causes them to split up and hide in some of the most inaccessible parts of a territory. This order can only be used by the general of the Strong Reeds in a Marcher territory or in a territory where the Empire controls a forested, mountainous, or marsh region. If the order cannot be used then it defaults to solid defence. The army does not inflict or receive any casualties, nor contribute any victory points to the defence of the territory, but their presence there is sufficient to ensure that any enemy generals cannot act with impunity.

	Taking the order will not prevent the army from resupplying, but the presence of an offensive army in the territory will do, even though the army laying low does not take any casualties.</box>		Taking the order will not prevent the army from resupplying, but the presence of an offensive army in the territory will do, even though the army laying low does not take any casualties.</box>

GuiltyConscience: /* Cruel */

2026-07-02T11:35:38Z

Cruel

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	* '''Can use the ''merciless onslaught'' order when [[army orders#Attacking\|attacking]]'''		* '''Can use the ''merciless onslaught'' order when [[army orders#Attacking\|attacking]]'''
	* '''Other Descriptors: Dread, Fearsome, Merciless, Monstrous, Terrifying'''		* '''Other Descriptors: Dread, Fearsome, Merciless, Monstrous, Terrifying'''
	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]] ([[Dance of Blood and Jotun consequences\|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 [[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]])'''

Matt: /* Devoted */

2026-05-22T19:05:35Z

Devoted

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	<box>'''Armoured by Faith'''		<box>'''Armoured by Faith'''
	* '''Casualties suffered by this army are decreased by a tenth'''		* '''Casualties suffered by this army are decreased by a tenth'''
	* '''The ~~effectiveness of this army against the vallorn is improved; the~~ army does not suffer additional casualties ~~for~~ fighting in a vallorn miasma.'''		* '''The army does not suffer additional casualties from fighting in a vallorn miasma.'''
	The grey pilgrims have faced countless threats during the years of their long pilgrimage around the Empire. Now they can employ those skills to support each other, bolstering their spirits as they face the enemy. Their experience fighting the monsters of the vallorn are particularly vital when facing this ancient enemy, which relies on its ferocity and terrifying miasma to overpower the enemy and tear them apart. The malice of the vallorn is blunted when fighting against an army that is armoured by faith.</box>		The grey pilgrims have faced countless threats during the years of their long pilgrimage around the Empire. Now they can employ those skills to support each other, bolstering their spirits as they face the enemy. Their experience fighting the monsters of the vallorn are particularly vital when facing this ancient enemy, which relies on its ferocity and terrifying miasma to overpower the enemy and tear them apart. The malice of the vallorn is blunted when fighting against an army that is armoured by faith.</box>

Hailmur: /* Driven */

2026-04-15T15:47:51Z

Driven

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 * '''Casualties inflicted by this army are reduced by a fifth'''
 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>
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Matt at 20:59, 8 April 2026

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	==New Qualities==		==New Qualities==
	Existing Imperial armies already have a quality representing their traditional roles and history. When a new Imperial army is raised, the senator who raised the motion can pick one of four starting qualities for it to receive. The options available reflect its purpose, the nation who has raised it, and the conditions under which it was mobilized. Most Imperial nations have one or two qualities that are common for their armies, but it is possible for plot developments to provide the option for to choose a different quality.		Existing Imperial armies already have a quality representing their traditional roles and history. When a new Imperial army is raised, the senator who raised the motion can pick one of three or four starting qualities for it to receive. The options available reflect its purpose, the nation who has raised it, and the conditions under which it was mobilized. Most Imperial nations have one or two qualities that are common for their armies, but it is possible for plot developments to provide the option for to choose a different quality.

	An army can only have an advanced quality as a result of an [[opportunity]]. An opportunity might allow an existing army to change their quality or improve it to something more powerful. An opportunity to raise an army may allow a nation to raise an army with an advanced quality.		An army can only have an advanced quality as a result of an [[opportunity]]. An opportunity might allow an existing army to change their quality or improve it to something more powerful. An opportunity to raise an army may allow a nation to raise an army with an advanced quality.

Matt: /* Mercenary */

2026-04-08T20:59:24Z

Mercenary

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	<box>'''Mercenary Options'''<br>		<box>'''Mercenary Options'''<br>
	A mercenary army is versatile, but can only employ each type of specialist troop once a year. For example, the general of the Wolves of War is appointed in Autumn. They might immediately employ wagon raiders (and use the ''plunder'' order), but then cannot employ those auxiliary troops again until after the next Autumn summit.</box>		A mercenary army is versatile, but can only employ each type of specialist troop once a year. For example, the general of the Wolves of War is appointed in Autumn. They might immediately employ wagon raiders (and use the ''plunder'' order), but then cannot employ those auxiliary troops again until after the next Autumn summit.</box>


	===Pride of the Marches===		===Pride of the Marches===