Post by Admin on Jan 1, 2015 19:14:16 GMT -5
The world is fortunate that Montenoire is not a particularly large country in both geography and population. As the island is a blend of the major countries of the region, it is no surprise that the military forces of the island follow the same vein. Steel from Linten, horses from Sarkozsy, siege weapons from Treniata, combat tactics from Artonis and ingenuity combine to form a potent combination. While the various towns of the island may occasionally have disputes, any threat to the entire island is met with a well-organized response.
The Marshal of Montenoire is in charge of all military actions and training on the island. While Montenoire cannot maintain a standing army, Treniatan practicality has imbedded itself in the mindset of the people. The peasants regularly train throughout the year to maintain readiness. The peasants are also well equipped with steel swords, axes, maces and crossbows in addition to basic steel armor. Though Montenoire has never been invaded, there is no harm in being prepared. The Grand Duke certainly recognizes that the island can be a ripe target.
As previously stated, the island has no standing army but it does possess the Elite Guard. The Elite Guard consists of men and women selected by its commander for the defense of the castle and the capital city. Small detachments are sent to the island’s towns to maintain order, each sect being headed by a knight sired by the Grand Duke himself. The Elite Guard, though no larger than a total of 200 persons, is highly trained to deal with a multitude of situations.
The most consistent problem the island’s inhabitants face are pirates and raiders. As such, the varied shipbuilding skills have merged together to form a small, but impressively skilled navy. The ships of Montenoire are swift and maneuverable, frequently giving them an edge over their adversaries. Furthermore, since Montenoire depends on ships for travel and fishing, it is no surprising that there exists a thriving shipbuilding industry. Ruling over the matters of the sea is the island’s Admiral who shares equal standing with the Marshal.
The Marshal of Montenoire is in charge of all military actions and training on the island. While Montenoire cannot maintain a standing army, Treniatan practicality has imbedded itself in the mindset of the people. The peasants regularly train throughout the year to maintain readiness. The peasants are also well equipped with steel swords, axes, maces and crossbows in addition to basic steel armor. Though Montenoire has never been invaded, there is no harm in being prepared. The Grand Duke certainly recognizes that the island can be a ripe target.
As previously stated, the island has no standing army but it does possess the Elite Guard. The Elite Guard consists of men and women selected by its commander for the defense of the castle and the capital city. Small detachments are sent to the island’s towns to maintain order, each sect being headed by a knight sired by the Grand Duke himself. The Elite Guard, though no larger than a total of 200 persons, is highly trained to deal with a multitude of situations.
The most consistent problem the island’s inhabitants face are pirates and raiders. As such, the varied shipbuilding skills have merged together to form a small, but impressively skilled navy. The ships of Montenoire are swift and maneuverable, frequently giving them an edge over their adversaries. Furthermore, since Montenoire depends on ships for travel and fishing, it is no surprising that there exists a thriving shipbuilding industry. Ruling over the matters of the sea is the island’s Admiral who shares equal standing with the Marshal.