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    Comprising the southern part of the modern state of Romania, Wallachia was a place of conflict from times immemorial, long before the name Wallachia is even mentioned. In the ancient times, fierce Dacian warriors fought bravely against the Romans, finally to be subdued by one of the greatest Roman emperors – Trajan in two expeditions, 101 and 106AD. After that, most of the land that will later become Wallachia was a part of the province of Roman Dacia. Roman rule lasted for almost two centuries, until they finally, in 271 AD, pressed by the migrating barbarians, mostly Goths, the Romans withdrew from the province. Goths ruled the land until 4th century, when they were defeated by another invading force, the terrifying Huns. In 5th and 6th century, Byzantines managed to extend their influence over the territory of Wallachia, but another people, Slavs, were coming from the north in greater and greater number. Some of them settled in the lands, mixing with the local population. After Byzantine Empire defeated the Slavs and their Avar allies/overlords, Wallachia was under Roman rule for almost a century until it became a part of the first Bulgarian Empire for several centuries.

    The First Bulgarian Empire crumbled and the land was again in turmoil, falling under the control of Pechenegs and later Cumans. The Cumans were finally defeated by Mongols during their invasions of Europe, after which the territory of Wallachia was briefly contested by second Bulgarian Empire and Kingdom of Hungary. Mongol invasions that brought devastation to many were actually beneficial to Wallachia. Not only did they defeat the Cumans but having also severely weakened Hungary, they provided the opportunity for unification of the small Wallachian polities.

    Although folklore bestows the honour of creation of Wallachia to Radu Negru, who according to the legend left Transylvania with his people after Hungary demanded that all nobles adhere to Roman Catholic Church and settled in Wallachia, that honour is reserved for Bassarab I.

    Bassarab, a vassal of Hungarian king, was most probably of Cuman origin, but by the 14th century was assimilated into the local populace. In any case it is known that Hungarian documents only call him as a Vlach. After refusing the demand of Hungarian king Charles I to return to him the Banate of Severin, the stage was set for an event that would end Hungarian hopes of extending their kingdom to the Black Sea. Furious that his demand was refused, Charles I of Hungary marched onto Bassarab with a 30,000-strong army. He refused Bassarab's offer of gold and the fortress of Severin in exchange for peace, describing Bassarab as:“ the shepherd of my sheep, and I will take him out of his mountains, dragging him off his beard“. He continued pursuit for Bassarab deeper into the mountains, not realizing that he was headed for disaster. After many days of tiresome march, his army started to starve. The cold winter was also approaching and his army was unprepared. They could no longer find the way out of the treacherous mountains. Desperate, he asked for peace and guides to lead his army out. Bassarab provided the guides but they were to lead Hungarian army into a trap. On 9th of November 1330, Wallachian army less than 10,000 strong ambushed Hungarian army three times its size at the Battle of Posada.

    The Wallachian army, comprised of cavarly and foot archers annihilited Hungarian army almost to the last man, with Hungarian king barely escaping with his life. It ended as a complete disaster for Hungarians but spelled hope for fledgling Wallachia, but the true struggle has yet to begin...

    In 1345, Wallachia is still in the precarious position. Compared to its neighbours, it is inferior in both territory and population. It is not rich enough to compete with them in terms of military equipment. To the north, the powerful kingdom of Hungary is under the able rule of Lajos the I. To the west, Serbia is at the peak of her strength under the rule of Stefan Dusan. Relations with is southern neighbour, Bulgaria, are good due to marriage of Bassarab’s daughter to emperor Ivan Alexander and the emperor is occupied with economic recovery at the moment, but sooner or later Bulgarians will want to expand and there is no guarantee that they won’t look north. On the eastern border, the sister nation of Moldavia may be a useful ally. But, one man’s threat is another man’s opportunity. There are avenues open to a wise and patient ruler. Fertile plains and salt deposits can be the basis of economic growth. Hungary is busy in Italy and not interested in Wallachia at the moment, Serbian attention is turned to the south, to the crumbling Roman Empire embroiled in the civil war while Bulgarian Empire is busy recovering economically from Mongol invasions. In the Asia Minor, the Turks are getting bolder, launching raids into Europe. They may just upset the regional balance of power and bring possibilities for expansion. Invading armies will have a hard time attacking Wallachia because of the difficult terrain. Every mountain pass, gorge or forest is a place for a potential ambush, something the Wallachian army excells at.

    The challenges are many, but the prizes are great. Where is it written that Wallachians should bow to anyone? After all, are they not descendents of Romans and Dacians, warriors whose bravery is unquestioned? And who knows, maybe the golden crown from Constantinople will be placed on a head of Wallachian who is bold and skilled enough to claim the legacy of their ancestors.

    Military

    The military of Wallachia was called the Host [Oastea]. When fully mobilized, the Wallachian army could number 30-40,000 warriors. The ruler of Wallachia was the grand general of the army, called "Mare Voievod"/"Grea Warlord." The army was divided into two groups, the Oastea Mica [Small Host] and the Oastea Mare [Large Host].

    The small host was a semi-permanent, rapid-response force composed primarily of cavalry. It comprised of the Voievod and his guard, the voievod's Curteni ["men of the court"] and slujitori ["servants"] as well as the boieri nobles and their retinues. Towns which were direct property of the voievod took part in the Oastea Mica, but recieved economic benefits for this. Each boier was assigned as the commander of the troops he brought, organized under their "flags." In times of crisis, the system of "flags" was symbolic and the entire army was temporarily placed under the command of the voievod. To this was also attached any specialized divisions of infantry, mercenaries, and border guards [plaiesi]. The fact that this part was mostly cavalry allowed the Wallachians to respond quickly to Ottoman or Tatar raids. Long campaigns outside of Wallachia's borders were almost exclusively only done with this force.

    The second part of the army, called the Oastea Mare ["Great Host"] was composed of a general levy throughout the country and comprised mostly of infantry. This was composed of troops taken from cities [targoveti], free peasants [mosneni] which were levied, and rarely, serfs [vecini]. The right to call the Oastea Mare and to grant towns leave from this was only held by the voievod, and the boieri were completely excluded from the act of levying this force. In cities the troops for the Oastea Mare were organized under the leadership of the city's head, a jude. The jude was the voievod's representative and thus still kept the force directly under the voievod's command. This in some sense kept Wallachia's army from being feudal in nature, as the vast majority of it was always under the voievod's command. This army was only called in times of dire emergencies, like a major Turkish assault, and the best exhibited use was by Vlad Tepes, who raised 25,000 troops to fight off Mehmed II. The Oaste Mare was a potent defensive force but had no logistical preparation for long campaigns, with soldiers needing to feed off the land as they marched.

    Alongside the army was added a system of defense of border fortresses. All of these were at the borders of Wallachia, with the most powerful being on the Danube (Turnu Severin, Giurgiu, Turnu, Braila) but some to guard the mountain passes as well (like Poenari). Of these the most powerful was Giurgiu, which after it was occupied by the Ottomans in the 15th century, posed a continuous danger for Wallachia.

    Most of the military equipment was made in the towns and villages of the country, as well as some in the cities, but there are also reports of purchases of swords and gunpowder weapons from Transylvania, as well as armors from Italy. The earliest recording of the use of gunpowder weapons is in 1445 referring to two bombards placed on Giurgiu to defend it from the Turks. The use of cannons and firearms was noticeable but still very low in number, with muskets being used in far greater numbers in Moldavia.

    Winning Conditions

    Wallachia is not at the best of position at the start. There are lots of potential enemies and few allies. Compared to its neighbours, it is economically underdeveloped and at numerical disadvantage. All these facts mean that just surviving won’t be an easy feat for a Wallachian prince, but in order to win, he will have to make use of all his strengths. Bravery is an attribute not lacking in Wallachia, but it alone won’t be enough. Striking a perfect balance between war, diplomacy and espionage will be the key to victory.

    To win, Wallachia must become dominant power in the eastern part of the Balkans and make sure that enemies who could threaten that position are vanquished. Wallachian winning conditions include territories of roughly modern day Romania, Moldavia, Bulgaria, southern parts of Hungary, eastern Serbia, Macedonia and the city of Constantinople, to ensure that Ottomans stay out of Europe and out of the new Wallachian Empire.







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    OIL SWELL
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    Păcură, or crude petrol pools, have been abundant in Romania throughout its history. The name of the substance was given by the Romans as picula. The first medieval document attesting to these oil fields dates from 1440, referring to “the black păcură substance.” The exploitation of this resource is specific to Wallachia and Moldavia. It should be noted that although Transylvania also had its own păcură sites, these were not exploited. The substance had many uses and was, one of which was the production of tar and torches.


    SLAVE CAMPS
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    Slavery was practiced in Wallachia and Moldavia exclusively against the Gypsies and Tatars. The first undisputed evidence of Gypsies North of the Danube also constitutes the first evidence of slavery. In 1385, Dan I, Voivode of Wallachia, confirmed property given to the Convent of the Virgin Mary, Tismana, including 40 “sala şe” (a term derived from Turkish, denoting families or tent communities) of “A ţigani” (“Gypsies”). Gypsies were owned by all upper strata of society, including the Prince, the Boieri, and were even received as donations to monasteries. It is believed that the practice of slavery was taken from the nearby Tatars, and rather ironically resulted in the use of Tatar slaves in Moldavia, first recorded in 1402.





    SAXON QUARTERS
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    In the 14th century, many Germans migrated to the East in search of work. A large part of them were miners from Saxony, who brought with them not just workforce, but also new mining knowledge. With their help, the local metal deposits are being extracted on a greater scale, contributing to the coffers of the holder of the province.


    HUGE MINES
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    In the 14th century, many Germans migrated to the East in search of work. A large part of them were miners from Saxony, who brought with them not just workforce, but also new mining knowledge. With their help, the local metal deposits are being extracted on a greater scale, contributing to the coffers of the holder of the province.






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    DESCRIPTION
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    This is just the common town watch, set up to guard against raiding turks or Tatars. Armed with shields, spears, and light leather armor, these soldiers have very little hope of stopping anything but peasants and light horsemen. They are not used to marching long distances, and they are best used as they were historically: keeping cities from rioting and defending them from raiders. At best their large shields and spears can be used to form a sponge against enemy arrows and cavalry charges.


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    DESCRIPTION
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    These are Wallachian peasants who do not own their own lands and are "dependent" on a boier overlord. Their name, vecini, means "neighbors" and probably comes from the boiar's estate, which was vast and prominent in the village they presided. This is the lowest social strata that can be occupied by any Wallachian. They count on their boiar masters for housing and protection, and in exchange, work on their estates. Unlike in Catholic countries, the vecini are not tithed and only pay in labor and sometimes in produce. Furthermore, the labor demanded is small, at most two weeks of service per year. One noted difference between Wallachian serfs and those in the West is that a Wallachian serf may choose which estate to work on and can freely move at any time. If they grew tired of the demands of one feudal lord, they could simply leave and seek employment from another boier, who was ever eager to expand his estate's production. Up until the late 16th century there were very few vecini in Romanian society, with the majority of peasants being "mosneni" or property owners.

    Due to their meager wealth, these serfs are poorly armed and not greatly motivated.. Most go to the battlefield with their own agricultural tools and dressed in their work clothes. They are a last-resort for any warlord.


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    DESCRIPTION
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    The Wallachian army's chief strengths are ranged weapons, mobility, and subterfuge. The voievod's hunter have all three attributes in abundance. These are elite archers hired personally by the Wallachian voievod. Having practiced their trade to perfection in the wilderness, these archers are deadly accurate and dangerous. Their armor however, is not as heavy as that possessed by mosneni, as they value the ability to ambush and mobility. One source describes the dress of such soldiers as "clothes made of a dark-coloured, coarse, hairy stuff, conical fur caps, and opinci [sandals]", adding that since they were "armed only with spears and scythes, they run through forests and over mountains with incredible swiftness."

    Historically, this was a small unit, consisting at most of 100 men. In times of peace they were the voievod's hunting entourage, but during war they quickly rose to such importance that they were placed among the voievod's guard, to protect him in his camp.


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    DESCRIPTION
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    The two-handed mace (maciuca) was a popular weapon among the peasants of Wallachia. The men who wield them are lightly armored, often by circumstance but even those who can afford good armor go without it to improve mobility in combat. Studded with metal spikes, the maciuca forms a powerful equalizer against heavily armored infantry, and Venetians compared the zealous nature of its wielders to the Dacians on Trajan's Column.


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    DESCRIPTION
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    Though Curteni were usually mounted and fought with long spears, they were just as proficient at fighting dismounted, and often did so mid-battle. When dismounted the Curteni used composite bows to great effect on the enemy. Capable shots on horseback, they became marksmen when dismounted. We are given an account of the Battle of Grunwald where the Moldavian curteni, after being chased by the Teutonic knights, dismounted from quite a distance away and shot the horses from under the knights, causing them to fall to the ground, after which the Curteni remounted and charged with their lances. Other examples are seen at the Battle of Valea Alba. Curteni are very vulnerable to enemy cavalry and heavy infantry when dismounted, and should avoid melee combat.


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    DESCRIPTION
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    Even before the Romanians existed, the Dacian forbears had placed great emphasis on the bow in combat. The Romanians have seemingly continued the tradition, and the recurve or composite bow is the most widely-used and central element in Wallachian armies. The proficiency of Wallachian peasants has only increased from constant exposure to various Turkic nomads and most recently, the Mongol invasions. Bulgarian chronicles speaking of the battle of Rovine often quote that "the arrows of Wallachians blocked out the sun." Around 4,000 Wallachian archers fought at Kosovo plain in 1448, while 6,000 fought at Golubac in 1428. Moldavian archers are known to have shot King Matthias Corvinus 3 times at the Battle of Baia, and Chronicler Jehan de Wawrin affirms that Wallachians even used poison from native snakes on their arrows, similar to Ovid's writing of Dacian archers 1,500 years earlier. Jan Dlugosz even stated that if Stephen "found a peasant without arrows, a bow and a sword, he ruthlessly condemned him to be beheaded." These warriors wear medium armor, and their spears can be used to stop cavalry charges if they are placed in danger. Unlike in most typical European armies, archers form the core element of Wallachian armies and should be used to strengthen the line in melee engagements after emptying their quivers.


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    DESCRIPTION
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    Their name is thought to be derived from the Romanian word "mosie", meaning inheritance. This is an important reflection on the development of Wallachian society, as in the early 14th century nearly every peasant was a "mosnean", owning their own land. They form the middle strata of Wallachian society and are by far the most numerous people in Wallachia; not serfs, but not nobles either. The mosneni live together in communities which are not owned by boieri. They possess their own land, which is usually redistributed every two to three years by a village head, with each receiving a new plot. Due to this, mosneni live in very close-knit communities, and weapons and armor are often owned communally by the village. With the precipitation of events in the Balkans, by the 15th century each mosnean was obligated to be trained in riding and the use of weapons, so that they would form a large corps of soldiers should the need arise. They wear metal scales or lamellar armor, with chainmail and a metal coif. They are able to afford good-quality swords, and sturdy wooden or metal shields. Still, they are not rich enough for fine armor or for their own horse, but many have one as transportation to a battlefield. The fact that they fight for their own possessions may make them more motivated to fight.


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    DESCRIPTION
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    These are the elite and most loyal infantry any voievod can have. Formed in the 15th century by Vlad Dracula and kept ever since, this powerful corps of infantry were used to counter-act the growing power of the boieri, and are the only professional, non-mercenary force in the Wallachian army. Alongside their military role, they also act as a corps of gendarmes, keeping order in the country and upholding the voievod's laws. They were the underlings of the Armas, a boier who was a member of the Princely Council. They are professional soldiers, paid from the voievod's coffers, and remain fiercely loyal to him. They are armed with halberds or other polearms, and dress in the best armors available. They are possibly the best-supplied footmen in the country.


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    DESCRIPTION
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    Călăraşi form a part of the “oastea cea mica” (small host) and are part of the "slujitorii" (servants of the lord). Their name implies they fight on horseback. These soldiers were given land in exchange for military service, and retained their land so long as they remained as a readily-available force for the voievod, and exclusively in the service of the voievod. They are lightly armored, comparable to their curteni, and wield a composite bow. They were a very successful military instrument, remaining a significant part of the Wallachian army up until 1600, and form a potent counter to other horse archers.


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    DESCRIPTION
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    Literally "men of the court", these are the retainers of the boieri, whom he takes into battle on horseback. Historically, they acted as a small mounted detachment under the direct command of a boier. They are not as competent as the viteji, nor as fast as the calarasi, but given the tradition of light cavalry in Wallachian armies, they are form a versatile screen for the calarasi. Their armor is very light, though this aids in their speed. They wield a spear or a lance in battle, omitting the benefit of a ranged weapon in favor of a large shield. They can perform devastating charges repeatedly due to their light equipment, but should not be expected to hold off a well-armed opponent.


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    DESCRIPTION
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    Since their devastating arrival in Eastern Europe, the Mongols, also called Tatars, have earned themselves the reputation of being the best horse archers in the world. It is a well justified reputation and hardly anyone wants to face these evasive warriors, who kill the majority of their foes from distance with deadly accurate arrow volleys. The rulers of the lands, which border the Golden Horde, have learned quickly that it is better to harness the Tatars military prowess as mercenaries in their army, rather than face them on the battlefield. As long as there is enough gold and the promise of plunder, Tatar Horse Archers will be a part of the armies of nearby Tsars and Despots.


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    DESCRIPTION
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    Viteji form a versatile corps of medium cavalry in the armies of the Romanian principalities. Their name means "brave ones" and they form part of a social strata that has gained lands and property through bravery in warfare. The viteji are therefore, as expected, among the most resolute and brave warriors a voievod could ask for. Like many elements of Romanian cavalry, the Viteji show influences both from the East and West, and their style of warfare imitates that of Cuman or Tatar armored horse archers, or that of Ottoman spahis. By their nature they are very versatile cavalry. In battle, the voievod would use these troops to counter the enemy's cavalry flanks, either by engaging light cavalry in melee or harassing and exhausting heavy cavalry, then providing the decisive charge into the enemy's flanks.


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    DESCRIPTION
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    The boieri form the elite of Wallachian society and Wallachia's heavy cavalry. They are the Wallachian nobles, who own vast swathes of land and rule over dependent peasants. Dressed in heavy armor, atop powerful mounts, and fighting in a style reminiscent of Western knights, they are a powerful force on the battlefield. The boieri however, are very accustomed to the game of political intrigue, and it is a telling fact that most of the Wallachian princes died of Wallachian swords and assassination than of old age, or on the field of battle. It is more telling that 20 princes were quickly cycled onto the Wallachian throne from 1418 to 1456, averaging to short and ineffective two-year reigns. The state of chaos caused by the boieri during this time was so great that when Vlad III Tepes came to power he immediately had many of then killed (some of whom had actually assassinated his father and his older brother Mircea), deposed others from the princely council (replacing them with obscure or foreign nobles) and tried to promote the land-owning Mosneni as a counter-weight against them. Even so, the Boiars would rebound after Vlad III's death, becoming a powerful force. If a voievod can keep them satisfied and loyal, the boieri will form a decisive force on the battlefield and a much-needed unit of heavy, melee-based cavalry.


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    GARDA DOMNEASCA - PRINCELY BODYGUARD


    DESCRIPTION
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    he Voievod of Wallachia keeps at his side a bodyguard of warriors paid from his own coffers, either consisting of native troops or mercenaries. Only the most loyal boiers, often those serving on the princely court, were entrusted with protecting the voievod. These men are equipped with the finest arms and armor money can buy, often with platemail bought from Venice or other Italian cities. It was even said in a chronicle that the Wallachian voievod Vladislav-Vlaicu bought 10,000 suits of Venetian plate armor in anticipation of warfare against the Hungarians. These form the elite of Wallachian heavy cavalry.


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    The heraldry is 100% researched and based on the historical information that we currently have available (coins found from certain reigns, historical documents, archaeology, descriptions, historical reconstructions) and it is suitable for each era that the upgrade relates to. Similarly, the equipment is best on archaeological finds, church paintings, historical documents, historical reconstructions as well as things like the trade routes (imports from Italy, Ragusa and from Saxon workshops in Transilvania and beyond), similar equipment of neighbouring states (Serbia, Bulgaria and especially Hungary and even a bit from the Ottomans). But we have also taken some liberties and gameplay considerations (there probably were nowhere near as many Wallachian or Moldavian fully armoured knights as there were in Western Europe).

    Upgrade 0 (1345 - late/1360s or early 1370s) Transitional armour - to coincide with the foundation of the Wallachian state and the early Basarab dinasty

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    From left to right heraldry:

    Red and white stripes, blue half: Ancient coat of arms of Basarab dinasty from late 13th century to early 14th century (sharing colours of their Angevin overlords)
    Red and yellow stripes: Coat of arms of Litovoi, Voivode in the area of Wallachia in the 13th century
    Yellow eagle on blue: Coat of arms of the Wallachian state
    Green and golden stripes one half, full golden other half: Coat of arms of Basarab dinasty (post independence)

    Upgrade 1 (1370s - 14th century) Churburg armour - to coincide with the period of the greatest extent and strength of the Wallachian state and the Basarab dinasty (Vladislav Vlaicu, Radu I and Mircea the Elder) as well as the start of the struggle against the Ottomans

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    From left to right heraldry:

    Rampant lion on white: Mircea the Elder as Ban of Severin, Voivode from 1386-1418
    Red and yellow half: Variant of the Basarab coat of arms
    Green and golden stripes with fleur de lis: Radu I, Voivode from 1377-1383
    Green and golden stripes with half-moon: Vladislav Vlaicu, Voivode from 1364-1377

    Upgrade 2 (from about 1420s onwards) Milanese armour - to coincide with the period of the fight between the Draculesti and Danesti branches of the Basarab dinasty as well as the era of Vlad the Impaler, becoming an Ottoman vassal state and the constant wars, rebellions and switching of alliances pro and against the Ottomans

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    From left to right heraldry:

    Red and yellow stripes in one half and star and moon on blue background in the other half: Vlad the Impaler coat of arms (colour variant), Voivode 1448, 1456-1462, 1476
    Two green stripes and two golden stripes: Basarab II (house of Danesti), Voivode 1442-1443, Basarab III The Little Impaler (house of Danesti), Voivode 1477-1481, 1481-1482
    Green and golden stripes in one half and star and moon on golden background in the other half: House of Draculesti (started with Vlad Dracul, Voivode 1436-1442, 1443-1447)
    Red dragon on black background: Order of the Dragon coat of arms (Vlad Dracul and his son Vlad the Impaler were members and used this heraldry)
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    excellent preview! I am very impressed!

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    Excellent job!

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    Fantastic work! The units look truly epic, great traditional outfits aswell!

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    Nice
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    excellent guys

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    those untis are beasts !

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    Very nive preview guys!

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    the two-handed mace was also called in Romanian folklore "buzdugan"! the heroes of almost all Romanian fairytails were armed with a "buzdugan"! love those units!
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    Nice units and nice preview.



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    Awesome job fellas! Love the style!

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    the word for mace is all so called bozdygan in bulgarian

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    Nice work=)

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    Default Re: FACTION PREVIEW: Principality of Wallachia

    Quote Originally Posted by Bagatyr View Post
    the word for mace is all so called bozdygan in bulgarian
    and "buzdovan" in croatian

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    ooo this is awesome love the macemen warband +rep keep it coming!

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    Default Re: FACTION PREVIEW: Principality of Wallachia

    Buzdugan (ro) ,bozdygan(bg) and buzdovan (hr ) verry similar

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    Default Re: FACTION PREVIEW: Principality of Wallachia

    I made mistake it is буздуган busdugan in latin

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    great!


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    Default Re: FACTION PREVIEW: Principality of Wallachia

    Quote Originally Posted by tavix View Post
    Buzdugan (ro), busdugan (bg) and buzdovan (hr) very similar
    Yes it is probably a word of Slavic or Thracian origin.
    Last edited by Visarion; April 11, 2010 at 04:57 PM.

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