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Bavaria
Wildgraf Ansehelm von Leitbach
A noble from the untamed lands of southern Carinthia, this man spent his young years as a German mercenary lord in the army of Louis the Blind, during Louis’s eventually failed attempt to wrest the Kingdom of Italy from Berengar. Present at several sieges of Italian cities, this man has proved himself to be a brilliant engineer, admired even by the normally more proficient and numerate Italians. He is unquestionably brave on the field, but is noted as ponderously cautious and not truly outstanding in tactical matters. As a former mercenary, a few have doubts as to his loyalty.
Landgraf Eberhard von Bayern
Younger brother of the Duke of Bavaria, Eberhard is not a man to be trifled with. Unlike many younger brothers, who use their lesser status as an excuse for a life of indolence and frivolity, Eberhard has had an active life (though largely under the shadow of Arnulf). He is renowned as a brilliant and popular tactician and commander. “Eberhard” means “courage of a wild boar,” and few men have any doubt of that – he is viewed as the grim war leader in contrast to the reputation of Arnulf as a canny, clever, ruthless, but ultimately somewhat timid lord. He has little at all in the way of formal studies, and is a reserved and quiet man when not on the field. His support within Bavaria is strong, and it is generally assumed that he will quickly take power as Duke should his brother vacate the position.
Wildgraf Leonhard von Lechfeld
This Bavarian noble is known as the Duke’s man, having fought skirmishes with the Franconians (whom he hates) and their King (whom he despises) for his Lord before Arnulf’s submission to the King. He is a fair commander of men, and commands respect from his soldiers. He is noted as forthright and brave, and despite his lack of much education – his foul tongue makes small children cry – he has somewhat of a knack for engineering pursuits and could likely manage the average siege with skill, if not genius.
Saxony
Burggraf Emmerich von Paderhorn
A wealthy noble from the town of Paderhorn, this man has departed his warlike German roots and enjoys the life of a cultured nobleman. Grossly overweight, a heavy drinker, and sporting a jaunty mustache, the Burggraf is a reasonably capable leader but deeply unpopular among his people, whom he takes great financial liberties with to support his lifestyle. He is well lettered and has an awesome command of figures and engineering concepts, which he puts to use building new summer palaces and balancing his enormous budgets.
Vizegraf Wolkan von Pohlde
The von Pohlde name is spoken of fondly around Pohlde, but little elsewhere. This well-meaning but painfully dim-witted man awes even rank-and-file warriors with his tremendous lack of intellect. His strategic sense is sorely tested by a game of checkers. Though he is unusually kind and generous to his people, who dearly love him, he clearly thinks himself a much better commander than he is – bravery and willingness to fight are useful, but limited without intelligence. This man is one whom many would want as a follower, but few as a leader, though many do follow him naturally.
Landgraf Johann von Zwickau
A converted Wend, Johann has traveled lately with the Duke in his attempts to “bring peace” to the pagan Thuringians. Though known locally as somewhat of an opportunist, his conversion at least appears to be genuine. He is a moderately proficient commander, and his troops neither love nor hate him excessively. Though he has been styling himself a noble as of late, his family has a long tradition of warfare and he is certainly no coward on the field. His dabbling in mathematics and trade these past years have given him an impressive grasp of the concepts vital to siege warfare, and although he has had little practice with the pursut, he shows astonishing potential with the subject.
Bavaria
Wildgraf Ansehelm von Leitbach
A noble from the untamed lands of southern Carinthia, this man spent his young years as a German mercenary lord in the army of Louis the Blind, during Louis’s eventually failed attempt to wrest the Kingdom of Italy from Berengar. Present at several sieges of Italian cities, this man has proved himself to be a brilliant engineer, admired even by the normally more proficient and numerate Italians. He is unquestionably brave on the field, but is noted as ponderously cautious and not truly outstanding in tactical matters. As a former mercenary, a few have doubts as to his loyalty.
Landgraf Eberhard von Bayern
Younger brother of the Duke of Bavaria, Eberhard is not a man to be trifled with. Unlike many younger brothers, who use their lesser status as an excuse for a life of indolence and frivolity, Eberhard has had an active life (though largely under the shadow of Arnulf). He is renowned as a brilliant and popular tactician and commander. “Eberhard” means “courage of a wild boar,” and few men have any doubt of that – he is viewed as the grim war leader in contrast to the reputation of Arnulf as a canny, clever, ruthless, but ultimately somewhat timid lord. He has little at all in the way of formal studies, and is a reserved and quiet man when not on the field. His support within Bavaria is strong, and it is generally assumed that he will quickly take power as Duke should his brother vacate the position.
Wildgraf Leonhard von Lechfeld
This Bavarian noble is known as the Duke’s man, having fought skirmishes with the Franconians (whom he hates) and their King (whom he despises) for his Lord before Arnulf’s submission to the King. He is a fair commander of men, and commands respect from his soldiers. He is noted as forthright and brave, and despite his lack of much education – his foul tongue makes small children cry – he has somewhat of a knack for engineering pursuits and could likely manage the average siege with skill, if not genius.
Saxony
Burggraf Emmerich von Paderhorn
A wealthy noble from the town of Paderhorn, this man has departed his warlike German roots and enjoys the life of a cultured nobleman. Grossly overweight, a heavy drinker, and sporting a jaunty mustache, the Burggraf is a reasonably capable leader but deeply unpopular among his people, whom he takes great financial liberties with to support his lifestyle. He is well lettered and has an awesome command of figures and engineering concepts, which he puts to use building new summer palaces and balancing his enormous budgets.
Vizegraf Wolkan von Pohlde
The von Pohlde name is spoken of fondly around Pohlde, but little elsewhere. This well-meaning but painfully dim-witted man awes even rank-and-file warriors with his tremendous lack of intellect. His strategic sense is sorely tested by a game of checkers. Though he is unusually kind and generous to his people, who dearly love him, he clearly thinks himself a much better commander than he is – bravery and willingness to fight are useful, but limited without intelligence. This man is one whom many would want as a follower, but few as a leader, though many do follow him naturally.
Landgraf Johann von Zwickau
A converted Wend, Johann has traveled lately with the Duke in his attempts to “bring peace” to the pagan Thuringians. Though known locally as somewhat of an opportunist, his conversion at least appears to be genuine. He is a moderately proficient commander, and his troops neither love nor hate him excessively. Though he has been styling himself a noble as of late, his family has a long tradition of warfare and he is certainly no coward on the field. His dabbling in mathematics and trade these past years have given him an impressive grasp of the concepts vital to siege warfare, and although he has had little practice with the pursut, he shows astonishing potential with the subject.
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