Arbalests

The Crag Ward's elite unit. Arbalests wield massive crossbows constructed with ironwood. Firing specialized bolts that use divination magic to split into smaller bolts and seek out targets.
Each Arbalest is heavily laden with their weaponry. Their armor designed to allow a single soldier to carry the massive Arbalest Crossbows they wield.
Each Arbalest carries a massive shield on one arm, the opposite shoulder has a mount for the crossbow itself to counter balance the shield. Their bolts are in a large, shoulder-mounted quiver carried opposite the crossbow. Arbalest's helmets have a visor that locks onto the crossbow's stock and allows them to use divination magic to be deadly accurate.

Composition

Manpower

150 strong, Arbalests have to be incredibly strong to carry their weapons. Organized into 10 squads of 15, they train alongside the Platinum Knights and are prepared to offer support to any unit if needed.

Weaponry

The Arbalest Crossbow is named after this unit and they are the only ones trained in its use.

Tactics

Slow moving, ranged artillery. Arbalests are able to reliably hit targets beyond what a longbow or standard crossbow can reach. Positioning themselves away from the battle but with a vantage point that allows them to fire upon their adversaries is the standard tactic utilized by them.

Training

Years of training to be excellent marksmen before even being considered for promotion into the Arbalests is required. Once proficiency with ranged weaponry is acknowledged, potential recruits must prove their ability to maneuver while carrying incredible weight for long periods of time. Only after passing these tests can one be considered for promotion. General Adamar Ralocan personally selects each Arbalest and he expects absolute perfection from every single one.

Type

Artillery

Overall training Level

Elite

Assumed Veterancy

Veteran

Used by

• Landsknechts