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Highland Horsemasters Faction Lord: Ealforth the Horselord
Ealforth the Horselord:
The Highland Horsemasters is a human faction that stretches across the tough, wild plains and the rocky highlands directly south of the dwarven mountain ranges. The greatest horse riders in all of the lands of Warscape, the horsemasters have entirely cavalry focused armies and superb mobile tactics. The lands on which they raise their immense war steeds is rough and wild, with tough grasses and strong winds constantly blowing through the rocky landscape.
In centuries past the Highland Horsemasters were viewed as a barbaric and crazed peoples by other more 'civilized' human kingdoms. The commoners of the highlands live in thatch huts built right next to their stout stables. They etch a living in a wild and untamed land, growing up in the saddle of their beloved steeds. In battle, the horsemasters charged into their foe with reckless abandon. For these reasons they were viewed that way. This all changed, however, when Ealforth became the Horselord.
Raised in the saddle, Ealforth was a master rider before he reached his tenth year as the young son of one of the many lords of the highlands. When he reached manhood, he left the highlands and traveled the world of Warscape. From the lush lands of the southern houses to the harsh, arid plains of the east, Ealforth enlisted in many mercenary armies. In these cavalry armies he proved his valor and honed his combat skill, but more importantly he studied under his commanders and learned the art of cavalry warfare.
Upon his return to his homeland, Ealforth enlisted in the mounted army as a lowly recruit and rose through the ranks with his feats in battle. He lead the mounted spears against an overwhelming orc force after his commander was slang in battle, leading a lance formation charge that routed the savage foe. During the goblin raids along the northern settlements, Ealforth led archers as they viciously tore through the vile monsters with tactics he learned from the eastern horsemen. His greatest feat, however, came when the most vicious and terrible herd seen in centuries from the Brayherd burned and pillaged their way through the lands of men. Ealforth led a group of rag tag heavy cavalry and mounted spears hastily assembled as the herd reached the Highland border. Seeking to cut the head off of the snake, Ealforth charged headlong through the horde and defeated the Chieftain in single combat, ending the incursion.
A master tactician and a superb duelist, Ealforth now leads his forces as the Horselord, the sovereign lord of the Highlands. Forever accompanied by his loyal war steed Windhunter, the Highland Horsemasters have become the most feared cavalry in the world.
Highland Horsemasters Faction Lord: Ealforth the Horselord
Ealforth the Horselord:
The Highland Horsemasters is a human faction that stretches across the tough, wild plains and the rocky highlands directly south of the dwarven mountain ranges. The greatest horse riders in all of the lands of Warscape, the horsemasters have entirely cavalry focused armies and superb mobile tactics. The lands on which they raise their immense war steeds is rough and wild, with tough grasses and strong winds constantly blowing through the rocky landscape.
In centuries past the Highland Horsemasters were viewed as a barbaric and crazed peoples by other more 'civilized' human kingdoms. The commoners of the highlands live in thatch huts built right next to their stout stables. They etch a living in a wild and untamed land, growing up in the saddle of their beloved steeds. In battle, the horsemasters charged into their foe with reckless abandon. For these reasons they were viewed that way. This all changed, however, when Ealforth became the Horselord.
Raised in the saddle, Ealforth was a master rider before he reached his tenth year as the young son of one of the many lords of the highlands. When he reached manhood, he left the highlands and traveled the world of Warscape. From the lush lands of the southern houses to the harsh, arid plains of the east, Ealforth enlisted in many mercenary armies. In these cavalry armies he proved his valor and honed his combat skill, but more importantly he studied under his commanders and learned the art of cavalry warfare.
Upon his return to his homeland, Ealforth enlisted in the mounted army as a lowly recruit and rose through the ranks with his feats in battle. He lead the mounted spears against an overwhelming orc force after his commander was slang in battle, leading a lance formation charge that routed the savage foe. During the goblin raids along the northern settlements, Ealforth led archers as they viciously tore through the vile monsters with tactics he learned from the eastern horsemen. His greatest feat, however, came when the most vicious and terrible herd seen in centuries from the Brayherd burned and pillaged their way through the lands of men. Ealforth led a group of rag tag heavy cavalry and mounted spears hastily assembled as the herd reached the Highland border. Seeking to cut the head off of the snake, Ealforth charged headlong through the horde and defeated the Chieftain in single combat, ending the incursion.
A master tactician and a superb duelist, Ealforth now leads his forces as the Horselord, the sovereign lord of the Highlands. Forever accompanied by his loyal war steed Windhunter, the Highland Horsemasters have become the most feared cavalry in the world.