<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=173582.msg8242925#msg8242925">Quote from: NiceTexasGuy on 18-05-2013, 01:19:12</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Perfect, and thank you for that response.<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>No problem! To further expand, Manfred's (and his bodyguard, Konrad's) company of Lancers (you can google Winged Hussars for an idea) is part of the Grand Army of the Protectorate, loyal to the Council, not part of any particular Prince's forces. It's a prestigious company comprised of volunteers who could afford the price associated with their signature arms, armor, and thoroughbred steeds, and pass the rigorous trials and standards of their company. Noble families will sponsor 2nd and 3rd sons for the Lancers to get in the good graces of the Council, merchants and lowborn families who can afford it will purchase a place for their sons and even daughters, and any soldier who impresses a Consular or Executor thereof (like Manfred) may earn a position in the Lancers.