The Union of Maedhros
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“You renounce your friendship even in the hour of our need ' he said. 'Yet you were glad indeed to receive our aid when you came at last to these shores fainthearted loiterers and well-nigh emptyhanded. In huts on the beaches would you be dwelling still had not the Noldor carved out your haven and toiled upon your walls.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion
“For so sworn good or evil an oath may not be broken and it shall pursue oathkeeper and oathbreaker to the world's end.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion
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Situated between the forests of Doriath and the blue mountains, the lands of the Sons of Fëanor are a diverse land filled with forests, plains and rich farmlands. The lords of the house of Fëanor patrol the plains as well as the forests, but the bulk of their forces are concentrated in the north, guarding the great plains - ever vigilant of Morgoth's hosts.
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The Armies of the sons of Fëanor
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Noldor Militia
Military service and structure in the lands of the sons of Fëanor mirrored much that of other Noldo nations. The Militia were either raw recruits of watchmen assigned to guard the forest roads or city streets, serving mostly as a police force. While neither very well protected by heavier armor nor equipped with mighty weapons, these raw recruits of the people of Fëanor will do what they can to defend their homes.
These men are armed with an axe and leather armour. While they cannot be relied upon to hold the line for a prolonged period of time on the battlefield, these militiamen can hold off enemy forces at least long enough for reinforcements to arrive.
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Noldor Militia Archer
The Militia Archers are much of the same stock as the regular militia, but serving also as huntsmen and patrolmen in the forests, armed with leather and fine cloaks, these men keep the lands of the east safe from beasts of the wild and Morgoth alike.
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Noldor Archer
The exiles' return to Middle Earth came at the eleventh hour for the Sindar of Beleriand. With Morgoth assailing them on all fronts and all hope nearly gone, the Noldor arrived to the northern coasts of Middle Earth. Here they stumbled upon their long lost brethren who did not follow them to Valinor - but shortly thereafter Morgoth learned of their arrival and decided to assail the newly arrived people. The First battle known as Dagor-nuin-Giliath, the battle of the stars, was won to a great deal by the deadly archers of the Noldor. These soldiers, armed with strong longbows, scale mail and helmets of fine elven making, have always been a thorn in Morgoth's side. Many of these archers have trained for the most part of their lives at archery and their skill is unparallelled when comparing themselves to other races.
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Fëanorian Swordsmen and Spearmen
The sons of Fëanor realized that the need for a strong standing army was necessary if any war was to be waged against Morgoth and that the core of their army was to be based in a strong infantry line. These men of the Eldar have trained since their youth with the spear, shield and sword, arming themselves in heavy armor and large shields, these men can be trusted to both hold the line against a massive onslaught, as well as charging enemy lines effectively.
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Noldor Knights
These nobles enlist in the field armies of Maedhros mostly as outriders and light cavalry aimed at chasing down fleeing enemies, patrol duty or breaking up skirmisher lines of the enemy. While heavily armored themselves, their horses are lightly armored, sacrificing armor for speed.
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Mounted Archers
A few of the many regiments of Maedhros' cavalry regiments specialized in firing arrows from horseback. These would often ride up in front of the enemy, harass them, cut off their supply lines and incite them to a premature attack. Armed very lightly, these riders always knew that staying out of the fray of battle was crucial to their usefulness on the battlefield. The commanders and generals of Prince Maedhros' armies knew that their lands would not long stand without the aid and skill of these mounted warriors who wielded beautiful bows.
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Mounted Noldor Archers
Unlike their lightly armored brethren, the heavily armed cavalry archers had longbows instead of shortbows at their disposal. Often the orcs of Thangorodrim would see a smoke approach them at distance which would be closing incredibly fast. They would launch volleys of arrows against their attackers in order to stop them and in time the elves learned to equip their mounted archers with heavier armor to counteract the orcs' arrows.
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Fëanorian Knights
These fanatical nobles provide horses, heavy armor and sharp blades from their own lands and holdfasts. These knights would charge with their full might into the lines of the enemy, often shattering entire lines or even batallions of orcs. Few could match them in skill of arms on horseback, but their heavy armor would also make them unsuitable for pursuits across the battlefield.
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Noldor Guard
These kinslayers are among the best warriors of the world. These guardsmen serve as bodyguards, shock troops and even advisors to the Court. The Noldor Guard were first established by Fëanor when the exiles landed on the shores of Beleriand. These men excel at melee combat and are taken from the nobility of the Noldo society. Blessed by the strength of their youth that was spent in the Blessed Lands, these men charge at their enemies with fire in their eyes which shines like the Trees of Ages past.
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Noldor Horseguards
One of the many functions of the Noldor Guard is to provide support to the main army as heavy cavalry. These men are skilled mounted warriors and wield longswords used to cleave through the enemy lines. It happens every now and then that their onslaught has broken entire enemy lines just by their sheer force of will and determination.
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Fëanorian Swordmaster
These men are the elite among the hosts of Fëanor. Each man having proven himself in battle countless times wether with ferocity, ruthlessness or honor, these men are naturally few in number. Armed with fine greatswords and heavy armor, they can cleave several enemies in one blow. They are a symbol to their people and their comrades in the army to whom they are a symbol of victory.
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CREDITS
Concept:
Aruthiel and antkamidiv
Models:
VIR
Textures:
Aruthiel
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First Age - Preview (The Union of Maedhros/Sons of Fëanor)
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