Obsidianis

History
The Obsidianis are the elite fighting force of The Sanguine Lands. Trained by the world-class instructors in The Hural Empire, the Obsidianis are deployed at the will of Roth Hawksplitter in order to protect the realm. Currently, a large proportion of the force are deployed to Spiritmond Redoubt and Cleargarde in Sleetguard.

Fighting Style
Obsidianis have followed suit with fighting styles of The Hural Empire. They choose to stay on horseback and use pyramid formations in order to smash through defensive lines. The horses are Obsidia horses and are picked for their low centre of gravity and speed. What they lack in size they make up with aggression and acceleration.

The Obsidianis train to fight in an aggressive style. They never intend to have to defend and choose to bring the fight out to the enemy. Their dual, silvered bastard swords are always close to hand. Their lack of shield is made up by their world-class armour which is developed in Azuriantis - the south coast of The Sanguine Lands. The signature metal shares the Obsidian name. Its strength is unmatched.

The Five Battalions
There are five major battalions which are currently ready for combat, all named after the time and current fighting quality. This is not to underplay the quality of the soldiers in each battalion.

The First and Second are stationed at Spiritmond Redoubt

The Third is undertaking training in Obsidia

The Fourth is stationed in support in Sleetguard under the authority of Leopold Sleetguard. Led by Commander Garmier. A veteran Tiefling and staunch supporter of Roth Hawksplitter.

The Fifth is on a very secretive mission to the east.