Dwarven Hold-Ward

The top Military formation of a Dwarven Nation-Hold

Composition

Manpower

A typical Hold-Ward is a military force of 12,500 dwarves divided into six Brigades

Equipment

The Basic Armament of a Dwarven Warden is his Axe and Shield

Weaponry

Weapon	Level	Price
Dwarven Waraxe	1	3gp

Structure

The Hold Ward is commanded by the Hold Marshal who is directly appointed by the regent of the hold.

• The Ward is composed of about six brigades
  • A standard Phalanx Brigade acts as the basic maneuver element
  • A Top-Watch Brigade mans the look-outs and mountain peaks, the act as the eyes of the Hold
  • A Siege Brigade is outfit with war engines to carry out attacks on hostile fortifications
  • The Royal Guard are chosen from the best warriors in the Hold; they are considered an elite force and are usually the best-equipped brigade in the Hold-Ward.
  • The Training Brigade is the first assignment for a Dwarven Soldier of the hold. Bonds formed in the Skinshirts have stood for centuries.
• a Brigadier, in turn, commands about four regiments
• a Watch-Hold supports communication across Dwarven Holds with a Hold-Courier Company
• a regiment is composed of four companies
• Four platoons form a company
• A platoon is made up of four Lines.
• Each Line has two Shields, the basic component of a Dwarven Hold-Ward.
• A Shield is comprised of Three Shield-Brothers and a Sergeant.

Type

Infantry

Overall training Level

Professional

Used by

• Gomgalor Hold-Wardens