<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=233481.msg11502194#msg11502194">Quote from: eternaldarkness on 31-07-2015, 04:58:51</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Added Orro's Command Rating (6) and Commander Aura. I'm writing up the Voidcallers' military doctrine now. I think it'd be good for all the untheric players to get together and put one together for Unther as a whole, too.<br/><br/>Note: A forces doctrine is the general guidelines for how they conduct warfare.<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Astaroths troops have 2 main branches The Saints and The Furies.  They (and others) always use the term 'Theomilitairy' rather than simply military or soldiers. The Forbidden One has a subdivision called the Blackhearted which all gain power like the dead (Tomb Tained Soul). Forbidden One is a tactical genius and siege master, he leads war mages with Lord of Uttercold. So Astaroth is strong against the orcs but weak against Osiris. I look forward to seeing how your strategy and philosophy works with mine.<br/><br/><br/>This is my jumbled write up on my followers.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">The Followers of Astaroth are a very Dedicated lot. The church plays a very active role in raising children. Most are trained to follow in the profession of their parrents but attention is paid to those who show a talent for different areas. Many children end up fostered to different families than the one that birthed them so that they may grow to fill the role the chirch had chosen for them.  The followers of Astaroth develop deep bonds with their spouses, one's love life is the place they have the most freedom. Despite that most relationships are not entirely monogamous, usually because the church takes a role in their followers duty to have children. This is seldom a cause for jealousy, and a trend has even developed that if one's husband or wife is chosen to do a lot of breeding it is a cause for much bragging. Since, obviously, one married a real valuable jewel in the service to the goddess. <br/><br/>Magewrights followed by experts are perhaps the most common among Astarpth's followers who are not part of the theomilitairy, but Urban Adepts are  very common. Nobles are rare but do show up in some administrative positions. The more primal Adepts are rare as well but not unheard of. The strong bonds to church and society and focus on production has made each individual comparatively wealthy to those outside of Astaroth's faith. Even the lowest form of craftsman at least has masterwork tools to work with and many have enchanted items that assist them in their jobs. Most production is done in large communal buildings rather then at home. Selective breeding and athleticism has made every one of them very strong in body, but the frequent use of mind control magic to sculpt the society into the well oiled machine that it is has left lasting marks on the people's psyche leaving them more vulnerable to mind control in general. <br/><br/>The Theomilitairy is divided into two factions. At one time they were called The Royal Knights and the Temple Knights, but have come to be called The Furies and the Saints respectivly. The Furies are Astaroth's main branch of the Theomilitairy acting as a cohesive army ready for conquest. In theory they are completely egalitarian but in practice they tend to be slightly female dominated.  The Saints are a smaller all male force that seldom leaves Astaroth's stronghold. They ensure the faith is being properly upheld and are all considered to be spiritually married to Astaroth. Despite the name "furies" the Theomilitairy is a force that excels at defensive strategies, sabotage, and subversion and lacks a strong direct offense. The Forbidden One further enhances the theomilitairies defensive and counter siege strategies. Tower shield using knights in heavy armor defend strong walls topped with spellcasters and weapons of war. While this unmoving wall of power stands strong small commando units break off to flank and infiltrate. Before battle is an important time as spellcasters and trappers lay dangerous hazards across the land.  When the Theomilitairy must lay siege to something they depend on distraction, further subversion and strategic use of powerful individuals, especially Caligula Bathory. There are very few structures that would not crumble to dust under the might or Astaroth's son.  The Theomilitairy has several ways to signal the appearance of their God-Queen on the battlefield so the furies know to avert their gaze away from her. <br/><br/></div></div><br/>