Military of Remon

King Dastan III has supreme command of Remon's military forces to defend the kingdom from external threats.

Day-to-day operations are managed by high-ranking officers, regional rulers, and local captains, each responsible for their own territories and key military installations.
Remon's culture prizes martial strength, and military leaders and heroes receive much honour.

Strategic Objectives

Remon's military strategy is primarily focused on ensuring adequate power to deal with the Realm of Forbin on an equal footing.
Its position in the furthest west of the Helerin Archipelago reduces its exposure to regional neighbours, and serious threats from other realms are considered unlikely.

Military Forces

Armies

Remon's armies are commanded by Lady Jurashan, the Grand Commander of Remon, on the King's behalf. Jurashan was a hero during the War of Salvation, leading Remon's forces in the assault upon Amur Lefra.

Regional forces

Remon retains no standing army, but regional comanders at towns and key forts maintain local garrisons ultimately commanded by Lady Jurashan.
These may be supplemented by conscription in time of war.

Palace Guard

The Palace Guard serves as the personal force of the King at the palace, in Harsann. This elite unit is tasked with protecting the royal family, the palace, and key assets within the capital. In addition, it performs many ceremonial dutues.
Commander Forchamen is the Head of the Palace Guard. A superb fighter and a hero in the War of Salvation, Forchamen is a strong and exacting leader. He leads a force of around 400 soldiers.

Naval Forces

Remon's Navy stands separately from its other military forces. Lady Tenatheen commands Remon's fleet on behalf of the King. A competent and tenacious woman, she is well-respected by her subordinates.

Remon's Navy is primarily based in the capital, Harsann, although smaller fleets are stationed at Jaltra and Laknas.

Fortifications and Defensive Strategy

Remon has many castles, tower, and forts. Positioned at strategic locations throughout the realm, these fortifications serve as strongholds, garrisons, and defensive barriers against both external and internal threats.
See also: Castles and towers of Remon

Castle Biltar

Situated on the southern coast along Berin Sound, Castle Biltar serves as a critical coastal stronghold. Commanded by Lord Drannis, the fortress plays a vital role in protecting the timber-rich Denerth Woods and securing the coastline.

Fort Dayn

Fort Dayn is the kingdom’s first line of defence along the Straits of Jaltra. Commanded by Lord Karvas Mannakar, this sprawling fortress is a vital military hub. Recently, concerns about supply irregularities and the growing influence of Mannakar’s son, Althus, have troubled the garrison.

Irestone

A sturdy fortress on the Bay of Laknas, Irestone guards the southern Plains of Daraneen and nearby trade routes. Lord Commander Venrick oversees this outpost, where he contends with raids led by the elusive warlord Jalash Karnoch.

Laknas Keep

The great Keep at Laknas controls the vital Ogir River crossing in the north of Remon. Under Lord Garron, a cousin of King Dastan III the keep has become a hub of corruption and ambition, as Garron turns the once-honourable fortress into his personal fiefdom.

Old Palace of Jaltra

The Old Palace in Jaltra once served as the royal residence of Remon’s monarchs before the capital moved to Harsann. Now occupied by Princess Karenth, the King’s younger sister, the palace still houses a small garrison and the Royal Crypt, while its crumbling western wing falls into the sea.

Royal Palace of Harsann

The Royal Palace in Harsann is the current seat of the monarchs of Remon, and home to the Court of the King.

Soldra Garrison

Perched above the cascading falls of the River Dayn, the Garrison at Soldra is a critical outpost controlling trade with the Norran. Commanded by the strict Captain Yuldan, tensions have risen as Yuldan’s harsh policies have damaged trade relations with the Norran cities.

Recent campaigns

In the War of Salvation (2260-2264), Remon supported Forbin in its defence from invasion by the forces of Yarivona of Teros.
Remon then supported Forbin in its successful invasion of Teros, although the King, Sandar, was killed in the fighting.