Their charge is augmented by an effective hail of javelins.Īrioi (Noble Chariots) Chariots and horses were the pride of every Noble, and a sign of great prestige, but when battle was truly joined, the commander must be on foot - both to direct his men as well as he can, and to show himself no less brave than his lieges. Even against superior cavalry, their ability in forests can be used to great advantage. Their charge is powerful, and their ponies are maneuverable. Mounted on ponies, armored in scale and helmets, and equipped with the best of local goods, they are the heaviest cavalry in Britain, and this gives them a serious advantage over the cavalry-light Britons. However, the Argyn Marca (Arg-en Mar-kah) are a far cry from the lower ranking levies that make up most of a Caledonian army. Their charge is augmented by an effective hail of javelins.Īrgyn Marca (Noble Horses) The nobility of Caledonia are not so wealthy or well-equipped as their neighbors to the south, not to say that they are less well-off than the Celts of the continent. Their charge is powerful, and their ponies are manueverable. Mounted on ponies, armored in scale and helmets, and equipped with the best of local goods, they are the heaviest cavalry in Britain, and this gives them a serious advantage over the cavalry light Britons. They profit from long hours of regular weapons-drill and are disciplined, sturdy troops, not easily discomfited.Īrgyn Marca (Noble Horses) The nobility of Caledonia are not so wealthy or well-equipped as their neighbors to the south, not to say that they are less well-off as the Celts of the continent. Pritanoi Ambactoi (British Ambactoi) These spearmen are the other half of the chariot team, along with the Arioi foot nobles, and best serve them in a supporting role, backing up the swordsmens ’ attack with javelins and forming a shield wall for their masters to fall back behind. They profit from long hours of regular weapons-drill and are disciplined, sturdy troops, not easily discomfited. Pritanoi Ambactoi (British Ambactoi) These spearmen are the other half of the chariot team, along with the Arioi foot nobles, and best serve them in a supporting role, backing up the swordsmens attack with javelins and forming a shield wall for their masters to fall back behind.
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