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The Northmen can be found in the high snow capped mountains of the lands. They pride themselves on the prowess in combat and their finely crafted swords and axes. Rumor is told that their castles and towns where once great mountains and they just carved them out.  The rulers of their lands are referred to their people as the Wolf Lords for it is said they lead their men into battle atop monstrous wolves that can only be found in the Northern Mountains.

Theme: Norse/Viking
Specialties: Battle Axes and Swords, Shock Troops(Heavily armored fast troops), wolf mounts

Things to expect for the player:

If they player intends to go the route of the Northmen, by originating their character their from the beginning options or working with them as they play the game, should expect the following. The Lords of the faction will be granted unique wolf mounts only available to lords of the faction. Most of the troops will be designed around fast hard hitting units. Their main goal will be to move in and break the line of the enemy so the light cavalry and archers can clean up the rest. Players can also expect to find several unique quest chains that will lead to unique item rewards, such as weapons and armor.

Troop Concept Names:
Wolf Guard
Huskarl
Axe-men
Berserker

The Steam Punks are the bringers of change in the story. For those whom seek to be loyal to any of the native factions they will be the main threat to your faction. They come from a land far to the south and have a driven mind into expansion and technological growth. Their troops will yield deadly yet early gunpowder weaponry such as muskets and flintlock pistols. They will also be the only faction with access to regular troops that will have firearms, their will be merc troops that have firearms.

Theme: Steam Punk
Specialties: Firearms

Things to expect:

Things to expect for the player will be much like any other faction. Specific quests and items based around firearms and a steam punk look. However, with the fact they will be quick expansionists they will only have a limited number of recruiting hubs in this land. Its likely that their npc armies won't be very large and as the came progresses may even include mercenary troops.

Troop Concept Names:
Musketeer
Dragoon
Sharpshooter
Assaulter

The primarily Horsemen based faction will hail from a central hilly zone. They will be a major force to be reckoned due to having the most powerful horses. With this said their infantry and supportive troops such as archers and skirmishers will be very limited. However, if that fact is taken for granted then their powerful horse charge and their heavy horse could tear an opposing army to pieces.

Theme: Eastern Europe (Russia mostly) and Steppe Plains Horsemen mixed with an English Heavy armoured Horse.
Specialties: Heavy Horse with High Damaging Charge

Things to expect as the player:

The included quest line for unique equipment. If you enjoy being on Horseback and leading a charge of horsemen then this will be the faction for you. The Player can expect a wide range of Horsemen Units available to them. The draw back is the lack of infantry. Though they will be heavy initial hitters they lack the "clean up" troops like the nords with their initial shock infantry charge. Hit and Run style tactics would be advisable.

Troop Concept Names:
Armored Charger
Light Cavalry
Lancer
Heavy Cavalry

Alrighty so, The Shield Wall/Spear Experts are going to hail from the same central area as the horsemen. They will be one of the smallest of all factions but have on of the best infantry troops by far. They will be positioned in a valley like area leading into the eastern end of the map essentially one of the only and or fastest routes to that side. With this overall in mind this is how the concept of them being shield wall experts (Or just shield in general experts) is coming from. They will have developed their skills over countless generations of the other factions attempting to capture this vital route into the eastern area. They will also be proficient with the spear due to their many encounters with their neighbors the Horsemen.

Theme: Probably a Slavic and Late Roman (mainly just for tower shield) mix.

Specialties: Shield walls and spear/pike troops

Things to expect as the player:

Of course the good old quest chain for unique items. A main thing to expect from them is their Shields and spears. They will have some the best around. For any player looking to get their hands on the best shield this will be the place to be. A key thing to keep in mind is their small size in comparison to other factions. Depending on how the AI gets written they will likely be in a state of constant war as factions gun for control of their valley pass. Their main trouble will be advancing further outward. This is due to their troops being mainly defensive in nature and their lack of cavalry based units. They will also have a limited troop tree for ranged based units.


Troop Concept Names:
Linemen
Pikemen
Spearmen
Spear Master
Shield Captain

You'll find the faction specific quest chain as with the other factions. In addition they will have a variety of quests specific to their guild masters. This faction has a high emphasis on trade caravans. It will likely have allot of them around the map (codeing permitting) The Other thing about the Eastern Islands is their theme. It will be strong blend of several Asian Cultures Mainly China, Japan, Thailand and Korean society. Don't worry though I haven't mentioned this when I get into allot of the specific details I will do allot of research into them as to properly represent and accurate items can be added.

Theme: Asian (Mainly Japan, China, Thailand and Korean blended together of course)

Specialties: Trade Caravans and Leather Armor 1h/2h able swords.

Things to expect:

As mentioned above there will be an additional series of repeatable quests directed around trade. This faction will likely be one of the richest if not the richest. They are known for their trade routes that go all over the world, (Keep in mind the game map will only be a small part of said world). Their armors will be mainly Leather or plated leather armors. They will excel in sword fighting which will lead to them having a wide variety of sword based troops. So, if you like asian themed factions or want to focus on allot of trade based quests and/or be a trader they will be the way to go.

Troop Concept Names:
Samurai
Sword Master
Sword Dancer
Ronin

Okie dokie folks. The Hakrim Dessert peoples are from you guessed it the Hakrim Dessert which will be located on the southern end of main lands. Their main design concept will mostly be around a middle eastern / desert raider feel. They are one of the oldest factions in the lands having roamed the desserts for generations. (Just a current thought process, but they may be the first to have truly settled in the lands and all other factions may have derived from them. Feedback?) They will specialize in fast attack skirmisher style combat. Either using fast lightly armored infantry with bows/javelins and short swords/spears or light cavalry based units of the same load out but slightly more armored. Other thing to look for out of them will be their camel riders. These will be slightly slower then their average cavalry because the troops will be more heavily armored and carry a different style of javelin (Possibly only one or two ammo wise) and a long spear like weapon that wouldn't be the bad hell spawn of a lance and pike. They will not be on very friendly terms with the Holy Order style faction nor the Knightly Order. They will have a mixed feeling towards the Zealots of Change.

Theme: Middle Eastern, with maybe a slight blend of Mongolian influence.

Specialty: Skirmisher/Ambush stylized troops, Fast lightly armored designed mainly for hit and run type tactics.

Things to Expect:

The typical quest line. One major thing you should expect is larger sized armies from them. To offset their low defensive nature they will have a slight increase to their attack but not enough to make them Over powered so their hit and run style tactic will become a commodity to use. In Addition their troop cost and cost of maintaining them will be less then troops from other factions allowing you greater number of troops. If done right one should be able to hit n run or potentially overrun the opposing army.

Troop concept name:
Hakkriam Camel
Sand Rat
Ambusher
Dessert Horsemen

This is probably going to be one of my favorite factions I will probably work on. They will literally be your typical knightly order loosely based on templars, teutonic and Hostiplars. However, the difference is going to be they won't be religious. They will follow as having separated from a Holy order due to the extreme nature of their faith. Their troops will have a higher weapons skills then most to account for their well trained armies. In addition to that they will have some of the more expensive troops to maintain cost wise.

Theme: Templars, Teutonic and Hostiplar Knights. Minus the religion

Specialty: Armored and trained troops.

Things to expect:

The typical quest chain. However, gear awarded will work with the heraldry that you select and may come in a variety of styles. Lords will be Knights in this faction and they will be led by a Lord-Marshall. They will probably start at war with the Zealots of Change and Hakrim desert peoples. They will have a variety of quests along the lines of capturing enemy troops so they can be made examples of. For those who love to go to battle clad in plate mail wielding a variety of weapons this will be the faction for you. Troops will start off as peasants and move up through a variety of trees leading them up to things like pike-men, swordsmen, Archer, ranger, and crossbowmen. In addition some of the more high end trees will feature troops like squires and armored heavy horse. One thing to note is as they may have a large troop tree they are going to be one of the hardest to level the troops. In addition to that the more high end troops you have the more money you should expect to spend. It will keep a good amount of money to maintain a large well trained army.

Troop Concept Names:
Armored Horsemen
squire
Spearmen
Pikemen
Archer

This is probably the major threat to the Holy Order and the Knightly Order factions more so then the Steam Punk based invaders. This will be mainly around their design will be base around countering both factions. Best comparison I can think of is every rebel like faction through out history. The Celts in roman controled brittan, Robin hood and his merry men, American millitia during revolutionary war etc etc. Their main goal is to bring these two factions to their knees. They will have their own outlook and religious beliefs that are opposite of the Holy Order Faction in turn making them Heritics.

Theme: A wide mix of Rebel type factions through out history mixed with a pagan / alternative religious view.

Specialties: Fast troops wielding armour pierceing weaponary (ex specialty crossbow rounds and reinforced tipped spears and pikes).

Things to expect:

The typical quest chain for unique gear. Expect allot of raiding style missions of hitting peasant mobs,villages and caravans. One thing to keep in mind is the fact they are designed to counter the knights and holy order makes them not so good against other factions. With that said expect to enlist the aid of the large variety of mercenary troops that will be found in the world.

Troop Concept names:
Hunter
Armour Breaker

So, just as the reference name sounds a generic faction in the game. However, they will be themed around a specific cultural aspect mainly for name and appearance purposes. Their troops will be middle of the road and will not excel at any one thing aside from that troops role. They will have things like swordsmen and archers but have no real specialization other then aesthetic reasons. They will have a unique troop selection found in the Holy Order.

Theme: A European Faction (Ex. Spain, Italy, France. etc etc.)

Specialty: N/A troop wise. They will have a specific appearance based around their cultural theme.

Things to Expect:

Well not a whole lot outside the new quests and the quest chain. They will be one of the largest factions in the game. So, for those players who can't really decide on one of the more specifically crafted factions they are sort of the go to faction outside of become a player faction.

Troop Concept Names:
Swordsmen
Spearmen
Archer

So, just as the reference name sounds a generic faction in the game. However, they will be themed around a specific cultural aspect mainly for name and appearance purposes. Their troops will be middle of the road and will not excel at any one thing aside from that troops role. They will have things like swordsmen and archers but have no real specialization other then aesthetic reasons. They will have a unique troop selection found in the Holy Order.


Theme: A European Faction (Ex. Spain, Italy, France. etc etc.)

Specialty: N/A troop wise. They will have a specific appearance based around their cultural theme.

Things to Expect:

Well not a whole lot outside the new quests and the quest chain. They will be one of the largest factions in the game. So, for those players who can't really decide on one of the more specifically crafted factions they are sort of the go to faction outside of become a player faction.

Troop Concept Names:
Swordsmen
Spearmen
Archer

Alrighty, so the low down on the Holy Order is as it sounds. A pious order loosely based on Christianity. They will have allot of units similar to the Knightly Order in addition to having some specialty units that will be from Faction A and B. Best example I can give of that would be like the Swiss Guard in Rome. Whom, from my understanding, are originally from Switzerland though I may be wrong in that information in which I am sorry. Guess the easiest way to explain would be like mercenaries but not they join based on their faith. Any way they will have an ongoing grudge against the Hakrim whom the view as unworthy to be in this world and seek to send them to their version of hell for their beliefs and cultural life style.

Theme: Christianity and the Papacy

Specialties: Religious Based troops and a wide array of troops.

Things to expect:

Our typical quest chain. Other things to expect will be the wide variety of troops ranging from cheap unskilled easy to recruit to the expensive well trained troops. Expect allot of crusade like campaigns called by the leader or military commander of this faction. You will find this happens very often and with little time between campaigns. So, unless you have cheats activated you will find yourself recruiting troops from the lands you conquer or by hiring mercenaries from towns along the way. If your a fan of long continues military conflict in the name of an almighty force well this is the place to go. One other thing to mention they will have the highest amount of relics of any other faction. Relics will be unique items in your inventory similar to the books in Native that gave plus 1 to a skill when in your inventory. These Relics will have things as morale boosts to skill increases. A concept I am debating about will be to add stat boosting attributes to their armor and gear in the quest chain. Some of the relics will be side quests found from lords and the religious centers dotted around the factions lands.

Troop concept names:
Monk
Abbot
Warrior-Priest
Battle Brother