Forces of Man

Mankind has spread across the world, rebuilding after the Great War with the Netherlords centuries ago. A powerful Kingdom has emerged from the ashes, led by the mighty Royal Line, that banished the Lords with the divine powers gifted to them by the Avatar - the God of Mankind. This Kingdom has united the majority of the world under its banner and taken the rest under its protective wing. However, despite the initial nobility of the Royal Line, through the centuries corruption and tragedy have claimed many of its members, leading the Kingdom into a downward spiral. Even so, mankind still stands mighty and formidable, with large armies and powerful individuals in its employ. Even past it's heyday, the Kingdom is no joke and it will be no easy task to topple it.

Most of the Kingdom's forces are soldiers of varying skill and position that comprise its army and elite forces. These types of forces count among them anything from simple men-at-arms who serve as the basic police and guards around nearly all regions of the world, to the Knights - battle-hardened, armored veterans who both command troops on the battlefield and carve a bloody swathe through it.

Mankind however employs many other forces against its enemies, some far more unorthadox than others, and while some bear direct allegiance to the Kingdom, others fight for their own gain or survival. Among these are the Nomads and Alchemists of the southern deserts, the barbarians of the North, the Wizards and many more. No strangers to the fight against evil, even the members of the holy Chirch of Light take arms in these dark times, ready to push back the darkness.

These forces will often confront the player and in many cases in daunting and clever ways, pushing for creative and daring solutions. Yet, while they are the primary enemy in the game, humans can also be used to the advantage of the player. Not only are their remains a useful resource in the creation of the Undead, but beyond that, through the use of torture some humans may be "persuaded" to join your cause. The blackened hearts of these converts will carry allegiance to only the player.

Beyond these basic forces, many high ranking and decorated individuals are counted in humanity's fold. These Heroes of Man will each be a unique challange and a threat to the player's quest to conquer the world as they antagonise and detter them throughout the campaign.