There are many cabbage cart salesmen in Al’Rashad. Nobody really knows why.
Dalakhra, as a son of nobility, had access to numerous swordmasters, tutors and teachers to teach him numerous techniques from throughout the Caliphate and even from other nations; typically the most accomplished swordsmen in the Caliphate are of noble birth, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Wulf is being slightly inaccurate when he says that Jorrin marines can hold their breath for seven minutes. Seven minutes is what the Jorrins who are best at diving manage. Five minutes is an acceptable pass for most people, not […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A platoon of Jorrin marines is not strictly required for ships with Gundring naval obligations, but most ships of noble houses will have at least a half-platoon (ten Jorrins) on board, with richer houses having a full platoon or even […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
All Gundring ships of the fleet are equipped with numerous measures most other navies do not use. Capture nets (used to trawl downed sailors, be they friendlies or enemies, out of the water) are one such measure.
Bokan armies are traditionally organized into large legions known as paax. The traditional paax is comprised of 1,000 infantrymen and an attendant squadron of 50 heavy elephant cavalry; however, the Bokan military is often flexible about what cavalry or siege […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Westgate is the secondary western gateway to Al’Rashad after the Okhan Gate – newer and more secure than the okhan, which means it is used primarily for traffic requiring greater inspection. Slave traffic entering Al’Rashad from the west diverts […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Although Gryg caravans use camels and draft-bulls for transport purposes, the Gryg do not use horses when they go into battle; the Gryg favor infantry attacks, believing they can sprint faster than horses can run for short periods.