Kingdom of Armedia

The Kingdom of Armedia is the Southern Remnant of the old unified human kingdom. It was separated and became independent after the War of Succession (441-452, Second Era)

It is ruled by House Ritterlich, the bloodline of Tomas the Twin who they recognize as the legitimate heir.

The Ritterstorm
The Ritterstorm are the six noble houses which serve House Ritterlich. They are Redstorm, Heartstorm, Blackstorm, Hawkstorm, Wolfstorm, and Windstorm.

These houses contribute the soldiers and material which make up and support the legendary cavalry of Ritterlich.

The Infantry
The infantry of Armedia are drawn from the common people. In contrast to the six houses of the Ritterstorm, the infantry swears loyalty to Armedia itself and not the ruling house.

Many infantry have an intense rivalry with the noble house cavalry, believing them to be products of privilege rather than merit.

Upon completion of their arduous training, members of the infantry are inducted in a special rite where they sever all ties with their former identity and take a new, singular name. This is their War Name and reflects no house or familial identity.

In the event of death, a Warmaiden or Warsquire is believed only to have shed the mortal vessel which carried them. Their spirit, specifically the spirit of the person after gaining their War Name, is said to march with their comrades still and imbue them with courage. A unit invoking the name of one of its own legendary figures gains exceptional morale and are as difficult to crack as a wall of Dwarves.