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The Army of the Boyar's Hasta

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	===The Army of the Boyar's Hasta===		===The Army of the Boyar's Hasta===
	The Boyar's Hasta were raised by [[Raise Third Varushkan Army\|Senate motion]] proposed by '''Aleksandr Zoravich Novosad''', then Senator for Karsk, during the Winter Solstice 386YE. [[Here comes the night\|Mustering]] completed in just six months, shortly before the Summer Solstice 387YE. The former senator for Karsk named the army after the [[Razorleaf Hasta\|weapon]] once commonly used by schlacta, and endorsed the army's focus on [[Varushka_military_concerns#Wagon_Raiders_and_Sell_Swords\|wagon raiders and sell swords]].		The [[Boyar's Hasta]] were raised by [[Raise Third Varushkan Army\|Senate motion]] proposed by '''Aleksandr Zoravich Novosad''', then Senator for Karsk, during the Winter Solstice 386YE. [[Here comes the night\|Mustering]] completed in just six months, shortly before the Summer Solstice 387YE. The former senator for Karsk named the army after the [[Razorleaf Hasta\|weapon]] once commonly used by schlacta, and endorsed the army's focus on [[Varushka_military_concerns#Wagon_Raiders_and_Sell_Swords\|wagon raiders and sell swords]].

	The third Varushkan General leads the Army of the Boyar's Hasta, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Spring Equinox each year.		The third Varushkan General leads the Army of the Boyar's Hasta, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Spring Equinox each year.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=IronHelms.png\|align=right\|width=100}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=IronHelms.png\|align=right\|width=100}}

	===The Army of the Iron Helms (Destroyed)===		===The Army of the Iron Helms (Destroyed)===
	The first army to bear this name fell victim to the budget reforms of Empress Mariika. In 379YE, the Senator for [[Karov]], Maximov Goraniv Strascovich, received authority from the [[Senate]] to [[Raise Varushkan army\|raise]] the army. It was completed shortly before the Winter solstice 380YE. The core of the army is made up of former followers of a [[Varushkan_Monster#Sovereigns\|sovereign]] known as the Charnel Lord. The [[Iron Helms]] are renowned for their [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|cruelty]], employing merciless strategy against those they face in war.		The first army to bear this name fell victim to the budget reforms of Empress Mariika. In 379YE, the Senator for [[Karov]], Maximov Goraniv Strascovich, received authority from the [[Senate]] to [[Raise Varushkan army\|raise]] the army. It was completed shortly before the Winter solstice 380YE. The core of the army is made up of former followers of a [[Varushkan_Monster#Sovereigns\|sovereign]] known as the Charnel Lord. The [[Iron Helms]] are renowned for their [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|cruelty]], employing merciless strategy against those they face in war.

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	The third Varushkan General leads the Army of the Boyar's Hasta, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Spring Equinox each year.		The third Varushkan General leads the Army of the Boyar's Hasta, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Spring Equinox each year.

	{{CaptionedImage\|file=IronHelms.png\|align=right\|width=100}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=IronHelms.png\|align=right\|width=100}}
	===The Army of the Iron Helms (Destroyed)===		===The Army of the Iron Helms (Destroyed)===

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	==Imperial Armies==		==Imperial Armies==
	Varushka currently fields three [[army\|armies]]: the ''Army of the Northern Eagle'', ''Army of the Golden Axe'', and the ''Army of the Boyar's Hasta''. In recent years there has been some upheaval in the Varushkan armies as the nation has [[Our_choice\|focused on its heritage]] in the wake of the reformation of the Iron Helms.		Varushka currently fields three [[army\|armies]]: the ''Army of the Northern Eagle'', ''Army of the Golden Axe'', and the ''Army of the Boyar's Hasta''. In recent years there has been some upheaval in the Varushkan armies as the nation has [[Our_choice\|focused on its heritage]] in the wake of the reformation of the Iron Helms.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=NorthernEagle.jpg\|align=~~left~~\|width=100}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=NorthernEagle.jpg\|align=right\|width=100}}
	===The Army of the Northern Eagle===		===The Army of the Northern Eagle===
	The soldiers of this army have long experience of fighting along the northern mountains that border the [[Thule]] lands. They contain a number of expert mountaineers, ex-prospectors and other specialists who serve as scouts, and have a significant advantage over less-experienced armies when fighting in [[Army qualities#Elusive\|mountains, forests and marshes]]. Once the [[Northern Eagle]] establishes a presence in a territory, it can prove extremely hard to dislodge.		The soldiers of this army have long experience of fighting along the northern mountains that border the [[Thule]] lands. They contain a number of expert mountaineers, ex-prospectors and other specialists who serve as scouts, and have a significant advantage over less-experienced armies when fighting in [[Army qualities#Elusive\|mountains, forests and marshes]]. Once the [[Northern Eagle]] establishes a presence in a territory, it can prove extremely hard to dislodge.
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	The second Varushkan General leads the Army of the Golden Axe, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Winter Solstice each year.		The second Varushkan General leads the Army of the Golden Axe, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Winter Solstice each year.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=IronHelms.png\|align=~~left~~\|width=100}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=BoyarsHasta.webp\|align=right\|width=100}}
			===The Army of the Boyar's Hasta===
			The Boyar's Hasta were raised by [[Raise Third Varushkan Army\|Senate motion]] proposed by '''Aleksandr Zoravich Novosad''', then Senator for Karsk, during the Winter Solstice 386YE. [[Here comes the night\|Mustering]] completed in just six months, shortly before the Summer Solstice 387YE. The former senator for Karsk named the army after the [[Razorleaf Hasta\|weapon]] once commonly used by schlacta, and endorsed the army's focus on [[Varushka_military_concerns#Wagon_Raiders_and_Sell_Swords\|wagon raiders and sell swords]].

			The third Varushkan General leads the Army of the Boyar's Hasta, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Spring Equinox each year.

			{{CaptionedImage\|file=IronHelms.png\|align=right\|width=100}}
	===The Army of the Iron Helms (Destroyed)===		===The Army of the Iron Helms (Destroyed)===
	The first army to bear this name fell victim to the budget reforms of Empress Mariika. In 379YE, the Senator for [[Karov]], Maximov Goraniv Strascovich, received authority from the [[Senate]] to [[Raise Varushkan army\|raise]] the army. It was completed shortly before the Winter solstice 380YE. The core of the army is made up of former followers of a [[Varushkan_Monster#Sovereigns\|sovereign]] known as the Charnel Lord. The [[Iron Helms]] are renowned for their [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|cruelty]], employing merciless strategy against those they face in war.		The first army to bear this name fell victim to the budget reforms of Empress Mariika. In 379YE, the Senator for [[Karov]], Maximov Goraniv Strascovich, received authority from the [[Senate]] to [[Raise Varushkan army\|raise]] the army. It was completed shortly before the Winter solstice 380YE. The core of the army is made up of former followers of a [[Varushkan_Monster#Sovereigns\|sovereign]] known as the Charnel Lord. The [[Iron Helms]] are renowned for their [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|cruelty]], employing merciless strategy against those they face in war.

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=NorthernEagle.jpg\|align=left\|width=100}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=NorthernEagle.jpg\|align=left\|width=100}}
	===The Army of the Northern Eagle===		===The Army of the Northern Eagle===
	The soldiers of this army have long experience of fighting along the northern mountains that border the [[Thule]] lands. They contain a number of expert mountaineers, ex-prospectors and other specialists who serve as scouts, and have a significant advantage over less-experienced armies when fighting in [[Army qualities#~~Guerilla~~\|mountains, forests and marshes]]. Once the [[Northern Eagle]] establishes a presence in a territory, it can prove extremely hard to dislodge.		The soldiers of this army have long experience of fighting along the northern mountains that border the [[Thule]] lands. They contain a number of expert mountaineers, ex-prospectors and other specialists who serve as scouts, and have a significant advantage over less-experienced armies when fighting in [[Army qualities#Elusive\|mountains, forests and marshes]]. Once the [[Northern Eagle]] establishes a presence in a territory, it can prove extremely hard to dislodge.

	The first Varushkan General leads the Army of the Northern Eagle, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Summer Solstice each year.		The first Varushkan General leads the Army of the Northern Eagle, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Summer Solstice each year.

Twiggy at 15:04, 19 March 2026

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	The history of the army of the [[Golden Axe]] is a history of sustained assault, horrible battles and massive losses. The Varushkan soldiers are philosophical - someone has to do the hard work - but also adaptable. They consider themselves good at surviving against odds that would devastate other armies; they are known for ruthlessly crushing all opposition during their slow grinding advance through enemy territory. Pessimism has become the norm for the officers of this army, although their dire pronouncements of failure are often rendered incorrect by their own heroism and fortitude. In recent years they have been [[Army qualities#Driven\|driven]] to embrace legacy of the Vard; to conquer what can be conquered, to bar their door against what cannot be defeated, and to endure what must be endured without flinching.		The history of the army of the [[Golden Axe]] is a history of sustained assault, horrible battles and massive losses. The Varushkan soldiers are philosophical - someone has to do the hard work - but also adaptable. They consider themselves good at surviving against odds that would devastate other armies; they are known for ruthlessly crushing all opposition during their slow grinding advance through enemy territory. Pessimism has become the norm for the officers of this army, although their dire pronouncements of failure are often rendered incorrect by their own heroism and fortitude. In recent years they have been [[Army qualities#Driven\|driven]] to embrace legacy of the Vard; to conquer what can be conquered, to bar their door against what cannot be defeated, and to endure what must be endured without flinching.

	Furthermore, as of the Summer Solstice 383YE, the Golden Axe is a [[Army#Enlargement\|large]] army, reinforced by [[Our_choice#The_Wealth_of_Varushka\|the wealth of Varushka]] with the aid of the mining families of Moresvah in Karsk..		Furthermore, as of the Summer Solstice 383YE, the Golden Axe is a [[Army#Enlargement\|large]] army, reinforced by [[Our_choice#The_Wealth_of_Varushka\|the wealth of Varushka]] with the aid of the mining families of Moresvah in Karsk.

	The second Varushkan General leads the Army of the Golden Axe, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Winter Solstice each year.		The second Varushkan General leads the Army of the Golden Axe, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Winter Solstice each year.

Twiggy at 01:43, 22 January 2026

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	The history of the army of the [[Golden Axe]] is a history of sustained assault, horrible battles and massive losses. The Varushkan soldiers are philosophical - someone has to do the hard work - but also adaptable. They consider themselves good at surviving against odds that would devastate other armies; they are known for ruthlessly crushing all opposition during their slow grinding advance through enemy territory. Pessimism has become the norm for the officers of this army, although their dire pronouncements of failure are often rendered incorrect by their own heroism and fortitude. In recent years they have been [[Army qualities#Driven\|driven]] to embrace legacy of the Vard; to conquer what can be conquered, to bar their door against what cannot be defeated, and to endure what must be endured without flinching.		The history of the army of the [[Golden Axe]] is a history of sustained assault, horrible battles and massive losses. The Varushkan soldiers are philosophical - someone has to do the hard work - but also adaptable. They consider themselves good at surviving against odds that would devastate other armies; they are known for ruthlessly crushing all opposition during their slow grinding advance through enemy territory. Pessimism has become the norm for the officers of this army, although their dire pronouncements of failure are often rendered incorrect by their own heroism and fortitude. In recent years they have been [[Army qualities#Driven\|driven]] to embrace legacy of the Vard; to conquer what can be conquered, to bar their door against what cannot be defeated, and to endure what must be endured without flinching.

	Furthermore, as of the Summer Solstice 383YE, the Golden Axe is a [[~~Imperial_army~~#Enlargement\|large]] army, reinforced by [[Our_choice#The_Wealth_of_Varushka\|the wealth of Varushka]] with the aid of the mining families of Moresvah in Karsk..		Furthermore, as of the Summer Solstice 383YE, the Golden Axe is a [[Army#Enlargement\|large]] army, reinforced by [[Our_choice#The_Wealth_of_Varushka\|the wealth of Varushka]] with the aid of the mining families of Moresvah in Karsk..

	The second Varushkan General leads the Army of the Golden Axe, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Winter Solstice each year.		The second Varushkan General leads the Army of the Golden Axe, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Winter Solstice each year.

Dre at 22:27, 19 January 2026

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	==Imperial Armies==		==Imperial Armies==
	Varushka currently fields three [[~~Imperial~~ armies]]; the ''Army of the Northern Eagle'', ''Army of the Golden Axe'' and the ''Army of the Boyar's Hasta''. In recent years there has been some upheaval in the Varushkan armies as the nation has [[Our_choice\|focused on its heritage]] in the wake of the reformation of the Iron Helms.		Varushka currently fields three [[army\|armies]]: the ''Army of the Northern Eagle'', ''Army of the Golden Axe'', and the ''Army of the Boyar's Hasta''. In recent years there has been some upheaval in the Varushkan armies as the nation has [[Our_choice\|focused on its heritage]] in the wake of the reformation of the Iron Helms.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=NorthernEagle.jpg\|align=left\|width=100}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=NorthernEagle.jpg\|align=left\|width=100}}
	===The Army of the Northern Eagle===		===The Army of the Northern Eagle===

Hailmur: /* Imperial Armies */

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Imperial Armies

Hailmur: /* Army Orders */

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Army Orders

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	==Army Orders==		==Army Orders==
	Following months of wrangling, a major rift has grown between the armies of Varushka and those of [[the Brass Coast]] and [[Wintermark]] over the use of pragmatic military strategies. During the Spring Equinox 382YE, the Varushkan people [[Our_choice#Prepare_for_Difficult_Choices\|chose to stand]] with the Iron Helms and disregard the criticism of these nations. Whenever a Varushkan army is involved in the same campaign as a Wintermark or Brass Coast army, the [[Campaign_outcome#Victory_Points\|victory points]] they generate will be reduced by a tenth. If armies from both nations are present, the penalty will increase to a fifth.		<!--Following months of wrangling, a major rift has grown between the armies of Varushka and those of [[the Brass Coast]] and [[Wintermark]] over the use of pragmatic military strategies. During the Spring Equinox 382YE, the Varushkan people [[Our_choice#Prepare_for_Difficult_Choices\|chose to stand]] with the Iron Helms and disregard the criticism of these nations. Whenever a Varushkan army is involved in the same campaign as a Wintermark or Brass Coast army, the [[Campaign_outcome#Victory_Points\|victory points]] they generate will be reduced by a tenth. If armies from both nations are present, the penalty will increase to a fifth.
			-->
	The [[Thousands_or_more#The_Swords_of_Nearweald\|fortified barracks]] in [[Ossium#Nearweald\|Nearweald]] allows any Varushkan armies in [[Ossium]] to take the ''Hospitality of the Boyars'' defending order for as long as the armoury is maintained,		The [[Thousands_or_more#The_Swords_of_Nearweald\|fortified barracks]] in [[Ossium#Nearweald\|Nearweald]] allows any Varushkan armies in [[Ossium]] to take the ''Hospitality of the Boyars'' defending order for as long as the armoury is maintained,
	<box>'''Hospitality of the Boyars'''		<box>'''Hospitality of the Boyars'''
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	{{Varushka Links}}		{{Varushka Links}}

	[[Category:Varushka]]		[[Category:Varushka]]
	[[Category:Archetype]]		[[Category:Archetype]]

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	Following the Autumn Equinox 386YE, the Iron Helms joined the attempt to drive the [[Druj]] out of [[Therunin]]. Unfortunately, they and their fellow Imperial armies were massively outnumbered and snared by a [[Under eastern skies\|magical trap]]. The Iron Helms fell securing the escape of their fellows into [[the Barrens]] - but in an event some claim bordered on the miraculous the soldiers [[Under_eastern_skies#Onwards_Through_the_Snow\|continued to fight]] even after they had been slain. The army disbanded, but that did not quench their thirst for the blood of the Druj.		Following the Autumn Equinox 386YE, the Iron Helms joined the attempt to drive the [[Druj]] out of [[Therunin]]. Unfortunately, they and their fellow Imperial armies were massively outnumbered and snared by a [[Under eastern skies\|magical trap]]. The Iron Helms fell securing the escape of their fellows into [[the Barrens]] - but in an event some claim bordered on the miraculous the soldiers [[Under_eastern_skies#Onwards_Through_the_Snow\|continued to fight]] even after they had been slain. The army disbanded, but that did not quench their thirst for the blood of the Druj.

	The third Varushkan general ~~lead~~ the Army of the Iron Helms ~~army~~, and was appointed at the Spring Equinox each year.		The third Varushkan general led the Army of the Iron Helms, and was appointed at the Spring Equinox each year.

	==Army Orders==		==Army Orders==

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	==Imperial Armies==		==Imperial Armies==
	Varushka fields three [[~~imperial~~ armies]]; the ''Army of the Northern Eagle'', ''Army of the Golden Axe'' and the ''Army of the ~~Iron Helms~~''. In recent years there has been some upheaval in the Varushkan armies as the nation has [[Our_choice\|focused on its heritage]] in the wake of the reformation of the Iron Helms.		Varushka currently fields three [[Imperial armies]]; the ''Army of the Northern Eagle'', ''Army of the Golden Axe'' and the ''Army of the Boyar's Hasta''. In recent years there has been some upheaval in the Varushkan armies as the nation has [[Our_choice\|focused on its heritage]] in the wake of the reformation of the Iron Helms.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=NorthernEagle.jpg\|align=left\|width=100}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=NorthernEagle.jpg\|align=left\|width=100}}

	===The Army of the Northern Eagle===		===The Army of the Northern Eagle===
	The soldiers of this army have long experience of fighting along the northern mountains that border the [[Thule]] lands. They contain a number of expert mountaineers, ex-prospectors and other specialists who serve as scouts, and have a significant advantage over less-experienced armies when fighting in [[Army qualities#Guerilla\|mountains, forests and marshes]]. Once the [[Northern Eagle]] establishes a presence in a territory, it can prove extremely hard to dislodge.		The soldiers of this army have long experience of fighting along the northern mountains that border the [[Thule]] lands. They contain a number of expert mountaineers, ex-prospectors and other specialists who serve as scouts, and have a significant advantage over less-experienced armies when fighting in [[Army qualities#Guerilla\|mountains, forests and marshes]]. Once the [[Northern Eagle]] establishes a presence in a territory, it can prove extremely hard to dislodge.
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	The first Varushkan General leads the Army of the Northern Eagle, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Summer Solstice each year.		The first Varushkan General leads the Army of the Northern Eagle, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Summer Solstice each year.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=GoldenAxe.jpg\|align=right\|width=100}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=GoldenAxe.jpg\|align=right\|width=100}}

	===The Army of the Golden Axe===		===The Army of the Golden Axe===
	The history of the army of the [[Golden Axe]] is a history of sustained assault, horrible battles and massive losses. The Varushkan soldiers are philosophical - someone has to do the hard work - but also adaptable. They consider themselves good at surviving against odds that would devastate other armies; they are known for ruthlessly crushing all opposition during their slow grinding advance through enemy territory. Pessimism has become the norm for the officers of this army, although their dire pronouncements of failure are often rendered incorrect by their own heroism and fortitude. In recent years they have been [[Army qualities#Driven\|driven]] to embrace legacy of the Vard; to conquer what can be conquered, to bar their door against what cannot be defeated, and to endure what must be endured without flinching.		The history of the army of the [[Golden Axe]] is a history of sustained assault, horrible battles and massive losses. The Varushkan soldiers are philosophical - someone has to do the hard work - but also adaptable. They consider themselves good at surviving against odds that would devastate other armies; they are known for ruthlessly crushing all opposition during their slow grinding advance through enemy territory. Pessimism has become the norm for the officers of this army, although their dire pronouncements of failure are often rendered incorrect by their own heroism and fortitude. In recent years they have been [[Army qualities#Driven\|driven]] to embrace legacy of the Vard; to conquer what can be conquered, to bar their door against what cannot be defeated, and to endure what must be endured without flinching.
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	The second Varushkan General leads the Army of the Golden Axe, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Winter Solstice each year.		The second Varushkan General leads the Army of the Golden Axe, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Winter Solstice each year.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=IronHelms.png\|align=left\|width=100}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=IronHelms.png\|align=left\|width=100}}

	===The Army of the Iron Helms (Destroyed)===		===The Army of the Iron Helms (Destroyed)===
	The first army to bear this name fell victim to the budget reforms of Empress Mariika. In 379YE, the Senator for [[Karov]], Maximov Goraniv Strascovich, received authority from the [[Senate]] to [[Raise Varushkan army\|raise]] the army. It was completed shortly before the Winter solstice 380YE. The core of the army is made up of former followers of a [[Varushkan_Monster#Sovereigns\|sovereign]] known as the Charnel Lord. The [[Iron Helms]] are renowned for their [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|cruelty]], employing merciless strategy against those they face in war.		The first army to bear this name fell victim to the budget reforms of Empress Mariika. In 379YE, the Senator for [[Karov]], Maximov Goraniv Strascovich, received authority from the [[Senate]] to [[Raise Varushkan army\|raise]] the army. It was completed shortly before the Winter solstice 380YE. The core of the army is made up of former followers of a [[Varushkan_Monster#Sovereigns\|sovereign]] known as the Charnel Lord. The [[Iron Helms]] are renowned for their [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|cruelty]], employing merciless strategy against those they face in war.