Hank said
It was briefly mentioned before but it is something I'm curious about: how big is Nar Mat Kordh-Ishi?
I'm envisioning at least three hundred individuals, possibly more. Big unit, maybe upward of a thousand.
Hank said
It was briefly mentioned before but it is something I'm curious about: how big is Nar Mat Kordh-Ishi?
HeySeuss said
So far, the conversations in the Guild chat have yielded a favorable tilt toward longbows for similar reasons -- muscle and so forth, but the arbalest thing is certainly true. One of the advantages the orcs have is that they're stronger and they might be able to take advantage of human designs in a way that humans could not imagine.
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Maxwell said
Ah-ha, but while a longbow might have range, it is helplessly inferior. I dare you to cave in a man's head with a flimsy longbow - now, a steel arbalest on the other hand... Plus, you know, pavises and kettle hats are badass.We are the orcish foreign legion.
Peik said
Why not have both for those who prefer one over another? While it's understandable that this company is supposed to be disciplined, Orcs aren't legionaries.
VoiD said
I'm definitely interested in this. One question: will our characters be in the Pikes or in the elite unit at the start of the roleplay?
HeySeuss said
Well, because the tactics for one differ from another, fundamentally. And it's a question of what orcs would be most familiar with in the first place. I have a hard time seeing crossbows, personally.
Peik said
Alright, makes sense. What will the equipment level be?
HeySeuss said
14th century -- early Hundred Years War equivalent.
Peik said
And culturally?
Peik said
I was wondering more like in our equipment. Are we going to have broadswords and hauberks or plated mail shirts and sabers? Or a ragtag, complete mix-up of equipment?
LimeyPanda said
I shall declare my interest. This idea is fascinating and reminds me of a series of books I enjoyed in the past.The first thing that strikes me, role wise, is a doctor. An orc experienced with herbs and such who can disinfect a nasty shiv wound whilst capable of bashing skulls.
LimeyPanda said
Now the issue is choice of complementing weapon. I'm torn between a Falchion/shield combo and a battleaxe.
Noxious said
LIMEY. We played together for a bit in SilverLeaf. I like your style and I'm glad to see you stuck with the guild during the move and I get to RP with you again!
HeySeuss said
Falchions sound really cool and way more orcish than battle-axes, in a way. Plus, orcs can swing some pretty ferocious ones, perhaps with hooks on the blunt side of the blade or something.