Northern Wars TW (Witcher world)- entirely new concept for BI [recruiting]

[Vercynogetorix]

One of the main problems with to-days mods and TW vanilla is that you get powerfull and overrun everyone far too fast, i intend to make a mod that would be played over lengthier period of time and would bring simply more fun. It will be focused on economical models, and battle playing.


I am recruiting people who can help with achieving this effect, at this moment basically i need someone to do the graphics, someone to make me a map, and a advanced scripter, if you feel like helping, please send me a message. THX.


All the legwork is done, all that is left is to prepare map, put in the details, throw in the data, code the units and buildings and prepare the graphic for the lot.

Historical Background:

The game would be based in fantasy world created by author Andrzej Sapkowski (wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrzej_Sapkowski). Its circulated within period of northern wars, so invasion by Empire of Nilfgaard under Imperator Emhyr var Emreis against loose coalition of Rivia and Lyria, Aedirn, Kaedwen Temeria and Redania as well as other, minor allies. Its time of darkness, xenophobia where man are man, elves are cunning, cruel and completely ruthless...

Concept:

It is not meant to be "lore" accurate representation or even more Witcher Saga followup, but a focused on gameplayability.

Following factions would be playable:

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Imperium Nilfgaardica: a powerfull and centralised absolute monarchy, its rise to power thanking to excellent civic laws, strong and centralised monarchy with usually excellent rulers, efficient production and strong armies outfitted with high level of equipment and extremely high discipline.

Economy: Based mainly in production and taxing, gross grain exporter from core provinces on Alba river. Other trade products contain iron in Metinna and Maecht, copper and other mining in Amell and Tochair mountain ranges.

Military:

Infantry:

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City Militia: using simple square shields and wooden clubs with iron ends, this is a cheap method of controlling populace without upkeeping expensive field infantry in city walls, althought pretty disciplined, these units are too weak and untrained to be considered "real" army, and are best at what they have been designed to do, safeguarding city streets.
(similar to: Roman Town Militia crossbreed with sugdian infantry)

Infantry Reserve: these are not strictly speaking combat soldiers, when a footman is injured and before it will be decided where to send him (if return to native formation is not possible), they are temporarily assigned to these training units, also new soldiers are sent there to learn from returning to health veterans and before theyre billets will be punched, and they will be sent to any of the corners of empire.Theyre equipment consist of oaken round shields, carried on the backs in march and regular iron swords, they use no chainmails but heavy leather garb spiked with iron nails to deflect worse of the blows.
(similar to: barbarian infantry of vanilla RTW, but smaller shields)

Imperial Pikeman: these pikeman know they job well, it is to maintain the centre of any Imperial Army formation, althought theyre not as well trained as some other heavier units, theyre defence lay in long spears and thick wooden shields covered in iron plate, they use also heavy chain mail to protect themselves and iron helmets. Theyre used to pin down enemy troops or stop enemy cavalry charge.
(similar to: phalanx pikeman, but with much higher defense and lower attack and phalanx capacity, in other words germanic infantry of BI, but with longer spears)

Light Footman: the holders of the land, these units using swords and round shields, and light chainmails are used as skirmishers in battle, they fast and skillfull and protect the flanks for heavier assault infantry, they used vastly in concquered provinces where the need for army presence is higher than for just city militia.
(similar to: Velites of RTW, but without pilium)

Prime Infantry: if youve sinned against the empire, you better watch out for them, iron clad from head to toe, using long swords and triangular shields in combat, theyre the hands with which Imperator concquers his enemies. Theyre most skillfull killers in the empire and few of a foe can match them. The minus is however that the price of upkeep of this iron fisted servants of the state is written in blood and sweat of the peasants.
(similar to: Roman Legionary cohort, but no pilium)

Impera Footman: only the most loyal of nobility can gain entrance to Impera Guards, theyre charge to do the most of private biddings of Nilfgaards rulers. Armored in best gear the money can buy and using in battle long swords but no shields theyre used strictly to break enemy ranks and cut them to pieces. Surprisedly the price of these mighty warriors keep is not as high as one would thought, as it is covered mainly by theyre families, it is the highest honor to serve the Emperor after all...
(similar to: Gallowglass but highly armored)

Imperial Household Guards: unusual to see on the battle, these guardians of Emperor properties are loyal only to him. They would be nothing if not him. Recruited from death row convicts, and saved by Imperial whim, they know what harsh consequences awaits those who disobey theyre orders, theyre discipline is unrivalled. Armed with long and gilded berdiches, which they can operate with high skill, they use no shields, and although silver-black armor, which they use, looks mightly beautiful its effectivness is lesser than those of first line soldiers.
(similar to: dont think there is anything quite like this in RTW/BI/M2 etc.)

Provincial Archers: recruited from local populace and using simple bows these units support imperial armies on the march and battle field, due to use of second class equipment theyre range is limited and skills are low. Best used to harass infantry or using lighted arrows as psychological weapons. Beside often home-made bows, they use only cloth or primitive leather armor.
(similar to: basic archers)

Foot Crossbowman: keeping enemy pinned is always usefull, these man are usually farmers and city boys, who have no prospect of attaining wealth, as 3rd or 4th sons of theyre fathers with no imheritance prospect. They have been trained to degree, and equipped with decent chaimails and theyre main attributes powerfull military crossbows and large rectangular shields. As personal weapons they wield minature swords, but only madman would send them to hand to hand combat.
(similar to: bucellari crossed with hoplites)

Longbowman: recruited from elder or less fit soldiers of empire, these man are trained in use of military longbows of terrible power, these bows made of multiple laminate horn-wood-sinew combinations are theyre only weapons, they also use heavy leather armor. The range of these beasts is unrivalled on battlefield.
(similar to: well, i intend to give them range 250 and attack 14, guess whats that...)

Cavalry:

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Scouts: light formations usually commanded by outstanding students of imperial military academy on theyre half-year tour with troops, they use slighly bent single edged long swords, used to scout and protect infantry in march, in battle mainly used to circle and cut down enemy archers. They use only leather reinforced armor and caps, and no shield.
(similar to: greek cavalry militia, no spears)

Nausicaa: light cavalry brigade of empire, soldiers both able and skillfull, used often in fast raids into enemy territiories. Its troopers use chainmails long oval shields of composite timber with hard leather cover and long cavalry swords.
(similar to: long-shielded carthage cavalry)

Daerlan: similar to Nausicaa these troopers however are equipped with light cavalry bows which they use to harass the enemy, but they dont use shields which make them more vulnerable in direct encounters.
(similar to: parthian horse archers, but chainmailed)

Vrihedd: medium combat cavalry uses metal triangle shields, solid chainmails and covering entire chest plate armour. Used to combat enemy cavalry and flank attacks against infantry. Apart of armour they use long and heavy cavalry swords and no shield. Considerably faster than most of cavalry.
(similar to: sarmatian cavalry mercs but swords instead of spear)

Ard Feiann: assault cavalry division, fully plate mailed and using long spears to charge and heavy swords in close encounter, used to break any foot that can stand in theyre way. Even tho theyre horses are breed for size and sheer strength this brigade cannot chase any other cavalry as it is too slow. Due to the fact that its members are exclusively nobility, theyre costs of upkeep are considerably low, which doesnt change the fact that training and equipping them is insanely costly.
(similar to: cataphract with long and heavy lances)

Impera: mobile variety of Imperators troops, as fast as Vrihedd, but better equipped, they have everything the money can buy starting from horses and weapons ending on woman and wine. Using long swords and light metal shields, they use lighter version of full plate armor.
(similar to: Legion cavalry/frankish paladins)

Siege:
(notes:Imperial army doesnt use rams or magic for siege operations)

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Scorpion: fires a 2 metre long spear of wood with iron tip. Excellent addition to combat power of imperial army
(notes: no building damaging capacity)

Ballistae: catapults are in use in every army, nothing distinguishes those, with exception of faster moves as theyre equipped with wooden wheels for battlefield mobility.

Combat Onager: upgraded version of balistae, althought no wheels can be set for such a heavy machine, they fire barrels of burning oil of naphta against enemies even half mile away.

Siege Onager: slow and unwieldy, these powerfull machines hurl great stone blocks breaking anything in theyre range to rubble.

Fleet:

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Galera: standard equipment of imperial navy, propelled by two rows of oars moved by imperial slaves. Even tho its too slow to chase enemy ships if it catch them, theyre sunk. As simple as that.
(notes: much slower than other vessels)

Koga: light sailing vessel usually used for trading, transport or coastal operations. Not suited for permanent combat operations.

Holk: medium sized ship using two masts. Used for chasing around enemies and corsair activities close to enemy waters.

Caravel: slower than Holk but much more powerfull, if you see one, run unless you want to meet the crabs.

United kingdom of Lyria and Rivia: provincial and forrested country, its survival is thankfull to available mercenaries led by cunning kings of Jaruga upper run, and theyre politics helped by naturally defensible posistions.

Economy: based on harvesting fishery, mediocre farm land, main supply of wealth is however trading and silver mining. This land is not wealthy, but its army is raised easily as most of the regions inhabitants are not strangers to strife or hardihood.

Military:

Infantry:

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Rivian Militia: militia is militia. Using simple swords, shields of rounded shape and leather armor, they usually protect cities and roads in both foot and horse variety. Usually weak and undisciplined, can be thrown as perfect cannon fodder against enemy.
(similar to: hastati, but using no spears)

Lyrian Draftsmen: miners called in event of war, they use big round shields of wood and leather armor, as weapon they use kind of hammer on very long handle, this is a deadly weapon in hands of these powerfull man, and can easy crush even plate armor.
(similar to: nothing quite like it, perhaps woodsmen of M2)

Lyrian Pikeman: usually recruited by voting in each town, each town also supports them in equal measure, which make this man cheap to keep, using long and strong shields, they wield a pike with thickened sharp end, which apart of piercing power can also be used to smash at helms of man and horses, but due to relative poverty they use only light armor, and even officers rarely can afford chainmails.
(similar to: greek foot militia or RTW, no phalanx tho.)

Rivian Berdichers: this is a mainstay and skeleton of rivian armies, into which recruits can be poured easily. These man use chainmails and long two handed bardiche, they can alike stop cavalry charge and smash a hole in infantry formations. They use no shields.
(similar to: billmen of M2)

Feudal Infantry: each noble lord of the land, is required to supply troops in time of war, some are able to field minor armies, some can only provide few of these. Second hand plate mails, triangular shields and medium length sword is theyre equipment. If you think however that theyre rusty gear means they can be ignored, youre wrong, be that a war or bar fights each of these man, is a veteran, with meaness of a angered tiger, and survival skill of a cockroach. Be warned.
(similar to: feudal footman of M2)

Royal Guards: each king like to have his man nice and shiny, Lyrian and Rivian lords usually employ in this place tall highlanders or pirates or whatever scum is available. Decent quality of full armor and good swords with metal shields guaranteeing that they will perform in any battle.
(similar to: feudal footmen of M2)

Rivian Field Contingents: each city in case of war provided pre-set amount of warriors, usually they pull them out of prison or city gutter, equip so they appear warrior like and send them into battle to seek glory. Bows of medium quality, heavy leather armor, shield on theyre back and medium sized poleaxes similar to glaives. Unusually among archers these man can fight as supplemental light infantry.
(similar to: ottoman infantry of M2:K)

Cavalry:

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Horse Militia: usually patroling highways, they are not even wearing leather armor. In peacetime they use only sabers, during wars they complement gear with rounded wooden shields and lances.
(similar to: gothic lanciers)

Rivian Lancers: simple chainmail and more training is all that distinguish these man from horse militia. Theyre used as pursue squadrons or to flank heavier formations, althought theyre charge is pretty strong comparing to theyre relative simplicity.
(similar to: gothic lanciers)

Rivian Armored: someone have to break enemy formations, theyre used mainly for that, excellent armor, mace's, strong shields. They are not very good in battle itself, treat them more as a mobile hammer to break thru, run back and charge again.
(similar to: sassanid clibinarii)

Lyrian Archers: usually chasing the routed enemies or protecting your own withdrawal. Small bows, short swords and small rounded shields, they run, run, run, and are singularily ill suited for set-piece battles.
(similar to: parthian horse archers)

Feudal Knigths: after war someone have to boast. They boast a lot, usually with reason, pretty well equipped these units of experienced nobility are following theyre kings into battles, althought not the best of cavalry, they can stand theire ground practically against anybody with exception of heavy lancers.
(similar to: legionary cavalry)

Royal Knights: heavy lancers of Lyria. Well armored, althought nowwhere near as strongly as Rivian Armored, they wield long swords, heavy lances and strong shields, in serious battle they will fall as hawks onto enemies scattered by charge of superheavy Rivian's.
(similar to: frankish paladins)

Siege:

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Ram: a simple enough device. Few man + reinforced wooden shaft.

Ballistae: similar to any other, tho perhaps more primitive than most. This is a weapon simply a oversized crossbow.

Catapult: a kind of device that can be moved around and hurl medum sized stones before the battle begins.

Fleet:

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Koga: small ship used by everyone and everywhere, shallow draft allows visit even most obscure ports and river estuaries.

Holk: small warship used as scout and to guard against contraband.

Mahakam Assembly: Powerfull mountain domain of dwarves led by Brouver Hoogs, Elder of Mahakam, even tho completely surrounded by human kingdoms, none would dare to match the power of dwarven battle hammers, plagued by constant emigration to ghetto's in human cities and notoriously low population growth Dwarves will try to expand theyre influences and gain new territiories, but are dangerously low on grain and other foodstuff. Theyre army is based purely on infantry with poleaxes, battlemaces and large and rectangular shields.

Economy: mines, mines and once again mines, add forges, steel mills and all kinds of precious gems. Dwarves however care not for a thing that grows.

Military:

Infantry:

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Miners Guild: solid hauberk with cuirass, strong helmet and massive shield is defense of this footman of the dwarves, for killing he uses strong spontoon. They can form turtle, and in discipline few can stand them.

Metalworkers Guild: hauberk and cuirass, but instead of wielding shield and spontoon as theyre collegues from mines, these dwarves use long poled waraxe. As every kind of foot soldiers in dwarven detachments, they too can form a turtle.

Craftsmen Guild: brute force is usually strenght of dwarven troops, they however are cunning artificers too, they made a kind of crossbow, instead of wooden quarrel, they fire thin steel shaft which have over two foot of lenght and can pierce any kind of armor, and on some occasions even pierce two man standing behind each other, crossbow itself is such a cunning device that it carries these messengers of death for a range similar to most of bows but with much higer power. As defense they use standard hauberk/cuirass combination complemented by strong wood-laminated, steel reinforced shield.

Assembly Companions: richest artificers, bankers, head miners and adminstrators are serving in this distinctive detachment. Armored bodies in strong and durable steel gear, wearing smaller shield s and long Gwyhyr swords, theyre elite of dwarven and can cut through any infantry that dares to stand against them.

Cavalry:

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Carts: althought not really cavalry these carts are boxes with slits that allow to provide continous rate of fire from excellent crossbows, and in close combat they use pikes to fend of the enemy. Rider sits within the box and even the horses are heavily armored in brigantines and scale mails.
(similar to: scottish chariots, but on 4 wheels, and main defensive)

Siege:

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Scorpion: everything humans can do, dwarves can do better, its stronger and have higher range than human made scorpions.

Battle Scorpion: it hauls 4 long pikes from tubular compartment, otherwise very usual device.

Catapult: and again more range and power in this otherwise simple device.

Onager: dwarven onagers are similar to those used by humans but since terrible dislike to horses which dwarves display they use those devices to stop enemy cavalry. They fire very quickly but the range is limited, burning cases of oil or naphta can send back even most determined charge.

Temerian Kingdom: the mightiest of Northern Alliance kingdoms, spacey and populous fielding good infantry, and with amibitous kings, will always have an eye for gain on theyre neighbours.

Economy: largely farmland and merchendising with mahakam, a lot of grain trade in the country.

Military:

Infantry:

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Mercenary Militia: if you are mercenary and youre fed up with frost and rain, you can hire your services to this unique militia organisation. Using chainmails and standard swords, these seasoned man can chop-up practically any foot soldiers save the best. They use simple bucklers and iron helmets for defense. Since cities pay for them, theyre keep isnt exactly taxing on the kings coffer.
(similar to: sugdian infantry, swords instead of maces)

Wyzima Lancers: if you need to stop cavalry, there isnt a better way than lancers, these man using chainmails and iron helmets use extraordinary long lance wielded in two hands. They have only iron maces for personal defense, but who would be crazy enough to break through theyre forest of pikes?
(similar to: billmen of M2)

Maribor Infantry: so you have stopped the cavalry, look at them! Armored knights of foreign lands! Maribor forward!, using assortment of polearms they strike with impunity on any enemy be it a foot or horse foe, he wont survive if he will meet these grim warriors. They use no shields, and as defense they use maces, chainmails and helmets.
(similar to: heavy billmen)

Ellander Footman: most of Temerian foot, fights using polearms, theyre unusual in that term as they have bows, small shields and curved sabers. They can protect the flanks and counter other light infantry types, but it wouldnt be wise to use them against serious heavy infantry.
(similar to: a bit like ottoman infantry in M2)

Dukal Halbardiers: Temerian lords use these man as personal bodyguards, plated in armor and wielding two handed halbards, and medium swords, they complement offensive power of the Temerian armies.
(similar to: billemen of M2)

Royal Household Knights: some knight prefer it on foot, those do. Well armored and equipped, although slightly unpredictable, these man can cut to pieces anybody, anywhere and anytime, just as long as theyre sober enough to come. Luckily since theyred required to serve in army during war, they are not too expensive to maintain.
(similar to: feudal knights)

Aen Seidhe Archers: using complex composite-reflex horn bows, these archers can get just about anyone with theyre skill renowned in the world. Although reflex bows doesnt have the range of combat longbows, they are just as deadly where they can reach.
(similar to: cretan archers)

Sorceress: fancy ball lighting? Vastly expensive, these rare woman have spent many years studying lore of magic. If you think you appreciate few fireballs on battle field, you need to see morale boost sight of these stunning woman (whats magic if you cant fix few imperfections of body...) can bring, and what jaw-dropping effect it can bring on enemy.....

Cavalry:

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Territorial Guards: usually chasing bandits or thiefs, but these man are after all military formation, swords, helmes, brigandines and rounded shields are theyre equipment. Decent light cavalry in other words.
(similar to: light auxilia)

Temerian Knights: swords, shields, cuirass on chainmail. One word, cavalry. This one have many uses, its pretty multipurpose in Temerian army.
(similar to: heavy cavalry of sarmatians)

Royal Knights: heavily armored knights with long lances, and swords for close combat, a essence of what landknecht is supposed to be. Theyre not however as powerfull as Redanian or even Lyrian heavy horse, theyre powerfull enough to stop anyone, and then Wyzimian and Mariboran infantry will do the rest.
(similar to: royal knights of M2)

Siege:

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Ram: standard type ram.

Catapult: throws stones. What else to be said?

Fleet:

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Holk: small ship used for minor combat operations.

Xebec: this ship is essentially downsized caravell, and although its smaller it still carries enough warriors aboard to fend for itself.

Caravel: slow but powerfull naval vessel used as mainstay of war fleets all along worlds coasts.

Kingdom of Aedirn: Small and forrested kingdom bordering with Temeria, fielding small army, but having in theyre choice excellent special royal troopers, trained to fight with scoiatel elves. mainstay of power of Aedirn is generally high level of agriculture.

Economy: practically third part of this kingdom is covered by forrest, but all along pontar the farmalnds are absolutely rich. In Vengerberg and Aldersberg, exists quite a bit of manufacturing, also gold mining in Guleta in the north.

Military:

Infantry:

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Street Guards: theyre militia of Aedirn, they use pretty good small swords with leather covered oaken bucklers, and are armored in steel reinforced brigantine. Usually used as light infantry in war, make up a solid reinforcement when times are dire.
(similar to: eastern infantry with exception of swords instead of spears)

Infantry Pikeman: practically every lord have a number of pikeman in his squad, using long spears and triangular long shields, as personal body protection they use light chainmails. They usually dont move much around battlefield, and are generally used as wall from behind which Aedirn lords can mount charges against enemy.
(similar to: eastern infantry reinforced)

Bodyguards: during peacetimes, these men serve as personal bodyguards to various nobleman, during war, theyre masters join the knighthood detachment in the field, and these experienced fighters join bodyguards infantry, heavily armored they use chainmails and cuirasses provided by theyre masters, as weapons they use various polearms, mainly halberds, which are in fact prolonged war axes with spiked end.
(similar to: heavy billmen of M2)

Special Troopers: usually third of the man entering training camps of this elite infantry end up in cementary before the training even ends, but huge salaries always brings wildest of adventurers and elf-haters into the ranks. They fight using light sabers, armored only in brigantines over chainmail. In theyre inventory you can also find excellent hornbows. They are definitely experts in hiding, chasing and ambushes, and one more thing, they fight to the last one.
(similar to: arcani of RTW)

Cavalry:

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Merchant Detachment: merchants are usually wealthy enough to serve on horse rather than foot. Theyre used on wings of heavier formations, as they lack training and discipline of professional cavalry.
(similar to: merchant cavalry of M2)

Vengerberg Horse: trained on plains of Vengerberg, these horseman are serving as light scouts of the army. Using short chanmails, lances and shields, they can charge effectively but due to light armor cannot hold ground too long.
(similar to: gothic lancers)

Aldersberg Guards: heavy formations of these horseman accompany field armies of Aedirn rulers in the field, used as smashing compound, armed with long lances, horseman pick's, large metal shields and full platemail, theyre used to break and scatter pinned down enemy infantry.
(similar to: heavy pontus cavalry)

Feudal Lords: in Aedirn by decree of king Virfuril, knights always serve on horse, in case of war, those who cannot afford the horse, can count on being demoted from the ranks of nobility. Not as good as other feudal horse, this medium cavalry is used widely as mainstay of horse troops in whole of Aedirn, usually attacking from flanks or against already engaged enemies.
(similar to: legion cavalry)

Siege:

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Ram: simpliest fo siege weapons used to break enemy gates.

Catapult: not-standard issue catapult, those are bought for heavy coin from dwarves of Mahakam, and are of highest quality.

Fleet:

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Holk: basic fleet vessel, capable of negotiationg rivers and estuaries, not much of war use tho.

Kingdom of Cintra: Kingdom constantly threathened by Nilfgaard, but in alliance with whole north who treats it as buffer against southern agressor, its position is flanked by near impassable Jaruga river and Amell mountains, which allows for easy defense. Seaward flank is protected by vicious Jarls of Skellige, whos longboats would drive any enemy from the coast and raid behind his back.

Economy: althought northern slopes of Amell mountains are abundant in excavable materials, Cintra isnt particulary rich, the soil is poor, and lying closest of Nilfgaard, they have to pay heavy tithe for the upkeep of military that keeps them safe. Skellige is abundant in fishing regions, and usually brings higher profits due to raiding and piracy.

Military:

Infantry:

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Attre Foot Detachment: very light foot detachment from a autonomic duchy of Attre. Using brigantines, pikes and shields, theyre used as militia and to plug the gaps in other formations.
(similar to: eastern infantry)

Pirates: Skellige's lowest social rank. These man are free, but poor, which reflects on theyre equipment, using only large wooden circular shields and bearded axes, they jump like wolves on anyone daring to challenge lords of Cintra. They are also equipped with bows and quite astonishing number of arrows, they usually form wide flanks of Cintra formations or hide behind heavier troops.
(similar to: carthage militia with bows)

Erlenwald Fraternity: free man of Erlenwald have adopted Cintra's kings as theyre lords voluntary, in exchange of not being included in feudal lifestyle this poor country provides decent axe and shield infantry to armies of Cintra. Althought untrained they can still deal a lot of damage thru sheer ferocity.
(similar to: woodsmen of M2)

Brugge Detachment: Brugge doesnt have permanent foot army, although named after that semi-independent province, these man are hardened mercenaries fighting with use of swords, shields of metal and wood, and wearing strong chainmails. As all oher mercenaries, recruiting them is considerably cheap, but keeping them costs a lot.
(similar to: principes)

Sodden Foot: Sodden feudal knights fighting on foot under overlordship of Cintra have distinguished history. Unusually for knights they serve as bodygurads to Cintra's kings, using full plate and two handed spontoon's these man can form deadly assault infantry.
(similar to: billmen of M2)

Berzerkers: nobility of Skellige. Blood, pillage and raiding is every day life for those men, as sacred they hold only goddess Freyja and queen of Cintra. Using heavy chainmails, large wooden shields reinforced with bronze clasps, and powerfull bearded axes, they can charge at anyone and hack him to pieces in no time.
(similar to: vikings)

Jarl's Detachment: Jarl's of Skellige own household team, they use heavy chainmails with cuirass and double handed swords, these man fear nothing and are able to break up enemy armored formations, scattering them like dust on wind.
(similar to: vikings as well)

Cavalry:

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Brugge Cavalry: light formations of Brugge origin, usually wearing light chainmails, wooden shields and swords in addition to light lances, otherwise typicall light cavalry.
(similar to: auxilia)

Cintrean Knights: solid medium cavalry using both chainmails and cuirass, steel shields and good quality axes, these man are used to hammer enemy formations, allowing for the infantry to catch them up.
(similar to: saxon raiders, but heavier)

Royal Knights: knights of Cintra serving in those units usually are battle hardened veterans of many wars, usually they use heavy lances in addition to theyre swords, platemail and shields.
(similar to: heavy carthage cavalry)

Rivian Armored: mercenary troops of rivian armored serving in Cintra's army.
(similar to: Clibinarii)

Siege:

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Ram: standard siege weapon.

Catapult: standard siege weapon.

Fleet:

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Holk: standard issue light ship in use of all the navies.

Brig: enlarged Holk's built in Cidaris yards, these ships are quite fast and theyre power in battle is just a hair lower than of good galley.

Longboat: basic ship of Skellige pirates, used mainly for transporting troops, but its pace and capacity beats nearly all other ships of sea.

Drakkar: heavier and more powerfull than longboats, these ships are assault element of Skellige fleet. Including permanent contingent of sea warriors, they can be deadly practically any ship on sea which isnt fast enough to escape.

Kingdom of Cidaris: Powerfull sea kingdom ruled by capable kings, based its power on political influence and vast amounts of money gained thru taxing its large trade fleet.

Economy: Cidaris lies on barren dunes seaward of Temeria and Verden, they have however warm and sunny microclimate which allows for excellent wine to be produced in this province. Powerfull trade and fishing allows for high income of this otherwise small country.

Military:

Infantry:

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Fisherman Contingent: recruited among hardy sailors of vast Cidaris fleet, thos man are using in combat sealion hide brigantines, and military version of boat hooks, complemented with shields, they can both pierce armor and stop cavalry charge same as pikeman.

Bremervoord Militia: troops of province of Bremervood, chainmailed and using halberds and long heavy shields, create static centre of Cidaris field army.

Kerrack Archers: Kerrack in theory have even own king, but he is smart enough to vassalize in all but name. Kerrack archers are excellent hunters and woodsmen, who can wield good reflexive longbows for range battles, and fight in close quarter using small shields and light spades for punching thru enemy defenses.

Mercenary Swordsman: typical to sea kingdoms, these hardy men recruited among sailors and pirates, usually used to cut into enemy formations, they use one of the best types of chainmail and double handed, double edged heavy swords.

Royal Footman: employed directly by kings of Cidaris those man are typical royal foot, with exception that being recruited largely from Skellige's pirates, they use axes rather than swords.

Cavalry:

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Verden Troops: lightly armored in cuirass and brigantine, using small shields and long curved swords, these mercenaries are mainly employed as harrasing force on battle field, apart primary weapons they use as several light spears which they throw before charge.

Merchant Militia: if youre merchant in Cidaris, you have two choices, you can pay yearly thithe on the keep of military or you can be subject to occasional draft. Those men are less wealthy merchants who prefer to take the chances in the armies of Cidaris than pay each year. Armed with poor quality cuirasses over chainmails, lances, swords and shields, they form medium cavalry of the kingdom.

Royal Knights: theyre royal in means of being employed by king, Cidaris doesnt have feudal troops, as the king decided he rather have his lords pay for the keep of professional army, than call the nobility to arms every once in a while. These men are tall and powerfully built (at least 6'2"") and are riding specially bred heavy horses. Clad in iron head to toe, they are used to break thru enemy formations. In charge they use heavy lances, in close combat heavy steel shields and spiked flange maces.

Siege:

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Ram: standard variety ram.

Catapult: dwarven made excellent combat catapults

Onager: larger than catapult, but still ordinary siege weapon.

Fleet:

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Brig: small coastal ship made in Cidaris, its larger than holk or koga, and can be successfully used in combat.

Carrack: castle of the sea, this ship is representation of wealth of its owner state, they can beat into bloody pulp just about any enemy.

Galeon: this is assault ship, no doubt, gigantic crew of this slow moving vessel, is enough to smash any opponent.

Kovir: once Redanian duchy, have outgrown the power of its former lords, its League ruled by Thyssenid dynasty of Sea Kings, is powrfull, rich and always absolutely keen to increase its wealth, whereas everyone have mercenaries, only Thyssenids use them as standing army, they pay the general's per victory and offer generous retirement for victorious soldiers. They power cannot be rivaled in the north, but they neither meddle in others politics, neither they ever breach theyre neutrality.

Economy: based on mining, of gold, iron, copper, and silver, also excellent glass making, and salt dunes. Nobody in the north is so rich.

Military:

Infantry:

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Mercenary Pikeman: usually renagades of all northern kingdom armies, theyre way more effective than any other, using heavy chainmails, cuirassess, heavy rectangular shields and strong infantry lances, those man form a hedghog of spears.

Mercenary Swordsman: better and more skillfull than theyre foreign contemporaries, those men are well armed with exceptional quality bastard swords, large triangular shields and armored in fine platemail, they form assault part of Kovir's army.

Halberdiers: halberd in hands of skilled user can be deadly weapon, those men are artists of halberd. Wearing excellent platemail, and wielding two handed halberds, theyre used mainly to smash against pinned cavalry.

Poviss Archers: archers of ranks of kovir army, unusually theyre not mercenaries. They use a bit unusual tower bows, fired in horizontal position, theyre range is lower but power is higher than of most other bows. As personal gear they use light chainmails and short swords.

Wizard: powerfull spells are hurled by those learned man, they sight raises spirits of allies, and scares enemy alike.

Cavalry:

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Light Troopers: they could be called light only in fully plated army of Kovir. They use cuirass over heavy chainmails, strong shields and long swords. They also carry small bows and limited amount of arrows.

Lanciers: they form main body of horse in kovir armies, they are equivalent to most heavy cavalries, but both theyre armor and weapons are of exceptional quality.

Heavy Lanciers: powerfull chargers clad in heavy scailemails ridden by mighty soldiers, they are similar to Rivian armored or heaviest Redanian cavalry, but they wear to battle also heavy swords which they use to cut up enemy.

Siege:

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Ram: standard gate breaker....

Ballistae: dwarven variation of popular tool of war.

Onager: heavy catapult throwing large barrels of burning oils.

Fleet:

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Brig: small warship capabale of most combat operations

Carrack: these ships are one of the most powerfull naval vessels on the seas. Crew alone can man few smaller vessels with ease.

Galeon: largest sailing vessels to put to sea, theyre slow but mighty.

Ironclad: those ships are essentially iron armored galeras, althought theyre very slow, they can smash any oponnent. Unfortunately wroughing such a vessel is very expensive.

Redanian Kingdom: Kings of Tretogor traditionally rival the power of Temeria, its army is large and formidable and contain powerfull, iron clad cavalry.(notes: Free City Novigrad will not be part of Redania, but rather permanent neutral city. Very hard to concquer, but wielding terrible income.)

Economy: apart of good farmlands, Redania is known for hight technological progress, mainly thankfull to Oxenfurt's Academy. This is a place where money can be made pretty easily. Thanks to tech development cities produce higher tax than in other provinces.

Military:

Infantry:

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Pavisers: those men, are trained in simple tactics of hinding behind theyre mighty shields, they use excellent dwarven crossbows and wear heavy chainmails.

Pikeman: every army have pikeman, those are wearing chainmails, using pavises and long heavy lances to stop cavalry charges.

Swordsman: medium infantry variety those man use cuirass over chainmail, long bastard swords, and medium sized shields, they are similar to most types of feudal infantry and are used to assault enemy positions.

Cavalry:

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Lanciers: alike theyre northern kovirian neighbours these cavalry troops use lances, swords, shields and platemails, and are strong and durable medium cavalry.

Heavy Tretogorian: they use no swords, but horseman picks along they standard heavy lances, theyre clad in iron scalemails and strong shields, they fight as main body of horse among Redanian armies.

Chargers: specialised assault cavalry, using specially bred horse, those warriors closely resemble Rivian Armored but can field stronger punch thanks to theyre using heavy swords.

Royal Chargers: much alike rivian counterparts these soldiers are usually nobility. They use however heavy lances in charge and maces in battle. Due to theyre nobilitas obligations, pretty cheap force to mount.

Armored Cavalry Troop: mightiest of mightiest, there is no rival to them on field of battle, heavy chainmails, shields, full plate armor, in addition to excellent long swords, and heavy lances make those man a mighty force on battle field. They only deficiency is low speed.

Siege:
(notes: Redania doesnt use many siege machines, as infantry do not pay much part in theyre wars, and cavalry move too fast for war machines to be usefull)

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Ram: standard issue rams.

Fleet:

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Brig: minor navy patrol vessel used as support to slower but more powerfull galleys.

Galera: those slow but powerfull ships patroll Redanian coasts in all weathers and times.

Caravel: strong oceangoing ship that is main battle force of Redanian navy.

Kingdom of Kaedwen: A small and forrested kingdom of Kaedwen is based in region which arouses nobody interest, due to forrestry its easily defendible, but its wealth is limited. Luckily natural population can form good light cavalry and infantry.

Economy: Kaedwen is not too rich, it have a little of all, including famous magical school in Bań Ard. Its wealth is limited, despite largest among nordling territory.

Military:

Infantry:

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Field Militia: peasants drafted into the army of Kaedwen, theyre given rudimentary training, leather brigantine, large shield and long pike, they can be used to break cavalry charges, but are easy to scatter as theyre untrained and have weak morale.

Town Militia: simple city swordsman, usually drafted among guild apprenticies. They wear cheap chainmails, triangular shields and simple iron swords. They can be used to guard towns, or as light infantry on wings. Unusually to regions warriors, they use quality sling that they throw before battle.

Bań Ard Foot: there is only one type of professional foot soldier in Kaedwen, they are Bań Ard footmen, they wear cuirass over brigantines, use crossbows at range, and swords and shields in close combat, in one word dependable medium infantry, but cannot stand charge of horse.

Ard Carraigh Knights: recruited among less wealthy landowners, those men are trained in use of glaive, which they use as long spears. Theyre armored in plate, and carry medium swords for close quarter.

Cavalry:

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Gray Detachment: althought definitely light cavalry, using only swords and brigantines, those soldiers are lifelong cavalryman, used in scouting and pursuit squadrons, due to high experience they can cut down all but strongest of light and medium cavalry.

Bań Ard Troop: armored cavalry using swords and shields, with cuirass over chainmails, they are used as pursuit and flanking forces in Kaedwen armies since Kovir wars.

Royal Knights: heavy lanciers employing best protection of theyre bodies, they carry long swords to cut what first charge wont break. As feudal lords, they pay part of theyre upkeep.

Siege:

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Rams: simpliest siege weapon.

Catapult: typicall small catapult.

Fleet:

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Galera: slow but powerfull man of war.

Holk: simple coastal patrol ship.

[Valkar]

What the hack is this? Historical mod or Fantasy?

[Vercynogetorix]

its fantasy mod. but much different to any other, please see http://witcher.wikia.com/wiki/Witcher_Wiki

[Valkar]

Ahhh its based on a game or story or something....... good luck then...

[Vercynogetorix]

so to speak, i needed some kind of background story and its convinietly provided. Im just using it as back bone to create diverse and playable backbone for the mod

[Michael333]

Good luck with this mod. I like the map and faction symbols

[Vercynogetorix]

there will be at least one more unplayable and perhaps more, "appearing" faction of free elves Aen Seidhe in dol blathanna province, providing Nilfgaard captures Cintra, Brugge, Nastrog, Scalla and Spalla. "Perhaps more" contains playable-unlockable Brokillon Dryad country as ultra-hard faction, and possibly as result of dissent creation of Verden, Brugge, Caingorn and Poviss. What i dont want to do is to make too many of them, and have them as similar faction with only minor differences as to make them "copy and paste" factions.

ps. perhaps i will even "move" zerikania to add it to this map and factionise it, which would be highly interesting feature.

edited:

added units of armies and more of general note.

[Calisthenis of Dyrrachium]

Ever heard of thing called "spoilers"? Use 'em to downsize your OP!

But anyway, I can do some scripting.

[Vercynogetorix]

any help would be great help.... ive left those things in such extent for reason but perhaps youre right i could downsize it a bit.

[Pericles of Athens]

I would help but cant becuse i can only help with unit ideas and history, so ya sorry i cant help but good luck to you and your mod

[ArtoriusRex]

I think that this is a great idea! There are very few fantasy mods out there with a well-developed world.

[Jarlaxe]

it's a very good idea and you have the most of the research finished
what knowledge on modding do you have?

[Vercynogetorix]

research is done and dusted, dont really think there will be anything else left, since i know most of it by heart.

when it cames to modding im part of Second Age TW team, and ive done all sorts of mods to mods by myself. i cant do everything for sure, i need at least one graphic designer, to mod up few things and create some of the units that doesnt exist as models for BI.

advanced scripting is another thing, i can do a lot on my own, but for example alterations for effects of war on economy is another issue ill have to deal with someone elses help.