With the death of Robert Baratheon, many have put in claims to be the next rightful person to sit on the Iron Throne. For House Baratheon, two people hav
United We Stan For Stannis
When Robert Baratheon died, control of the Iron Throne went to his son Joffrey. However, Robert’s brothers are also seeking to claim the throne for themselves. Both S
A Song of Ice & Fire: Baratheon Heroes 2
Though Renly might be the younger of the Baratheon brothers looking to lay claim to the Iron Throne, it doesn’t mean h
The King’s Men Fight to See Stannis on the Iron Throne
The faith that the King’s Men have in The Seven is only matched by their faith that Stannis Baratheon should be the next one to sit upon the I
King Robert Baratheon is dead. And while his (alleged) son Joffrey sits on the throne, there are other Baratheons who have also made claim to the kingdom. Both Renley and Stannis Baratheon have laid c
House Baratheon’s Troops Hit Like a Blacksmith Forging Iron
House Baratheon’s battle doctrine is fairly simple: be strong like iron. They outfit their troops in heavy armor
Their Garishness of Their Getup is Matched Only by Their Cruelty
There are many mercenary companies in Westeros. Each one must find a way to stand out from the rest. The Bloody Mummers do this via garish
Dogs have been used as part of the hunt for hundreds of years. Their keen sense of smell, swift running speed, and vicious bite have helped man put food on the table since their domestication. House Bolton,
House Bolton gets the award for most-armored unit on the field of battle. The Flayed Men cavalry are clad in heavy plate armor and their horses are equally armored in thick barding. On
The Builders are the designers, engineers, and craftsmen that keep the Night’s Watch stocked with arms and armor, as well as create and maintain the siege weapons along The Wall. But everyone in the Night&rsq
They Say that War is Savage, These Men Exemplify That
The Free Folk are often framed as simple savages by those that live further south. In many instances, that evaluation is wrong.
Before They Are Sworn Brothers, They Are Simply Conscripts
When one makes their way into the Night’s Watch, they aren’t simply made a Sworn Brother immediately. Whil
In combat, hitting the enemy without them being able to hit you back is a very powerful ability. In the battles of Westeros, warriors armed with bows can whittle down even heavily-armed foes, bringing victory to o
Dothraki Horsemanship is Second to None
The warrior ways of the Dothraki might make them appear as simple barbarian savages, screaming into the sky as they charge into battle. And
There are an unknown number of tribes that live north of the Wall. These tough and hardy people will often form up and head south, looking for more hosp
Nobody Wants to End Up as Next Week’s Fashion
Many in Westeros regard those in the Free Folk army as savages, and many in the Free Folk seem to go out of their way to enhance that
Skinchangers Have the Ability to Enter the Minds of Mighty Beasts at Will
Skinchangers have the rare ability to project their consciousness into nearby creatures, altering their behav
Everyone in the Free Folk army is ready to go to battle.
In Westeros, it’s not just the men that will put their lives on the line out on the battlefield. Especia
The Free Folk in the north care not for the squabbles of the various Houses south of The Wall. These nomadic tribes will go where they please. And recently, they’ve been flowing their way into warmer c
The Major Players in House Greyjoy Take to the Field
While the Lannisters, Starks, Baratheons, and factions within Westeros are busy fighting over the Iron Throne in King’s Landing, House Greyjoy is taking
The Trappers Are Masters of Disruption
House Greyjoy isn’t entirely concerned with taking the Iron Throne during the latest war in Westeros. However, they’re certainly going to take the oppor
Cavalry are expensive, but the Lannisters spare no expense.
The Lannisters spare no expense when it comes to outfitting their troops. Even the regular line soldier has the fines
House Lannister looks to maintain control of the Iron Throne and is willing to spend any cost in order to make it happen. Their coffers are open, and th
Crossbowmen extend the reach of a Commander across the battlefield.
When it comes to training soldiers, Crossbowmen require a lot less work than average. The real cost comes in th
If the Lannisters are known for one thing, it’s their deep pockets. Their wealth lets them afford only the best when it comes to arming and armoring up their troops. Halberds tend to be a relatively che
Wars are fought with money, and in the War of the Five Kings, none of the Great Houses are more financially equipped than the Lannisters. They outfit their troops in the best armor and arm them with the finest steel.
In all of Westeros, there are many a swordsman or woman who lay claim to be the best in all the land, but unless they were one of the seven of the King’s Guard, that boast would most assuredly be simply hot air.
Unshakable Faith Can See a Man Through Any Conflict
The Poor Fellows do not wear fancy armor. Their weapons are whatever was close by when they headed into combat. But ene
One thing remains true for the unaligned forces in the War of the Five Kings, whether they’re fighting for coin, self-interest, or simple survival, they always remain true to themselves. They are a wild card
Westeros is a land not unfamiliar with war and conflict. Much blood has been shed all across its expanse. During times of strife, there are those that don’t simply stand behind a single banner, but wil
Swift and Maneuverable, the Ranger Trackers Can Find Any Weakness in an Enemy
The Ranger Trackers are certainly not the hardest-hitting or most heavily-armored cavalry unit in Westero
In the far North, at the very edge of civilization in Westeros, the Night’s Watch tirelessly guard The Wall against any and all incursions. Formed from the discarded men in society (the lower sons, the crimi
Technological breakthroughs can turn the tide of a war.
When in war, a Commander must take advantage of all of the technology at their disposal. Minor breakthroughs can prov
House Baratheon is a House divided. However, even at only partial strength, they can field an army that’s more than a match or any other force in Westeros. The Rose Knights are King Renly’s fines
There are many strange and mystical creatures in the lands of Westeros. The Giants are among them. These massive creatures are just like humans, only much, much, much bigger. Anyone who says that size
Thinning enemy ranks before the real battle has even begun.
In battle, the goal is to defeat your opponent without being defeated, yourself. If you can attack your enemy and they
The Starks are known to be dependable, resilient, and above all, loyal. This goes double for their leaders. These warriors from House Stark lead the armies of the North in the War of the Five Kings. Ea
The horsemen of Winterfell are well known for their expert riding skills. Though Stark Outriders eschew the heavier armor of many other mounted units, what they lose in durability they more than make up for in mane
Some units can be judged on their military skills or strength, but in war, when another army is advancing, loyalty is a much more valuable asset. The Sworn Swords are the bedrock of the strategies of the Stark comm
King Robert Baratheon is dead, and those in control of the Great Houses of Westeros have decided it’s time that they had a representative on the Iron Throne. The crows have been sent out. The bannermen
The unrest in Westeros has created a large market for men willing to sell their services to any House willing to pay. These mercenaries can be rather well trained and equipped and will often find use in the servic
The Stormcrow mercenary company is well known throughout all of Westeros for their love of money. When hiring them to fight their battles, the different Houses know how to get the best out of them… simply of
With war happening regularly in Westeros, certain groups have formed around the idea of selling their armed services to anyone who can pay their price. The Stormcrow Mercenaries are one such group. They will
In the far North, the brotherhood of the Night’s Watch keep an eye on any terrors that would assault Westeros. They are the unwanted. The lower sons, the criminals, the bastards, the outcasts. But in the Nigh
While the great Houses of Westeros fight with one another over who will sit on the Iron Throne, a foreign faction steadily grows in power across the ocean. Daenerys Targaryen is uniting the Dothraki forces along w
While the great Houses of Westeros fight with one another over who will sit on the Iron Throne, a foreign faction steadily grows in power across the sea. Daenerys Targaryen is uniting the Dothraki forces along with
The dregs of society still have a place on the battlefield.
The Mountain’s Men are drawn from the dregs of society. These men have no morals and it shows in how they f
THE NIGHT’S WATCH IS EVER VIGILANT
Far in the north of Westeros, The Wall protects the civilized lands from the dangers that lurk beyond. Manning The Wall is the Night&rsquo
Some men just relish confrontation. They long to jump into the fray, scrapping with an enemy, seeing them beaten to a pulp. As the battle rages on, they get more and more into a frenzy. Wounds seem to n
Units that can be flexible on the battlefield can be incredibly valuable.
A trait that is often undervalued in war is flexibility. Sure, an army needs its specialists. Ones
The Unsullied have one of the most difficult training regimens of any unit. Only about one in three survives to the end. However, those that do are swordsmen of unparalleled skill. Though they look slight com
In the land of Westeros, a title is a potential gateway to a life of leisure. Having land and dominion over those on it can easily lead to never having to work a single day. The Warrior’s Sons, however