Durandal there are indeed still spaces open, feel free to apply.
As for your two, a move from honourable combat to chivalry is satisfactory, and in regards to the strength of his men, he has stated they are few and far between; and even with above average armour and tower shields would be susceptible to blunt trauma and superior numbers. Every nation will have it strengths and weaknesses. At the end of the day if he tries to overstate the effectiveness of his armour above reasonable thought it will have to be retconned. But as a forge based nation in a fantasy setting he is probably going to have commonplace low-magic suits of plate. For now accept it and if you turn out to be right in the future feel free to say you told me so. Consider this issue closed, if you have more to say pm me.