Kingdom of Swadia

Kingdom of Swadia Banner Troops Official Information Ruler King Harlaus Claimant Lady Isolla of Suno The Kingdom of Swadia is ruled by King Harlaus, and the claimant to the throne is Lady Isolla of Suno. Their national animal is the lion, which is depicted on their emblem and on the banner of their king, Harlaus. Unlike in the original Mount&Blade, Swadian lords in Mount&Blade: Warband are called Counts. As a starting point, the Kingdom of Swadia is profitable as it is close to all of the other factions. This means that you can easily venture into any other nation and buy goods, then return and sell them in any Swadian town. Swadian lands are relatively safe for trade routes, with the only bandit infested area being between Suno and Uxkhal. The downside of starting in Swadia is that it has no specially priced goods of its own and Forest Bandits can be difficult to face at the start of the game. Contents 1 Rulers 2 Vassals 3 Tactics 3.1 Strengths 3.2 Weaknesses 3.3 Summary 4 Troop Tree 5 Territory 6 Trivia Rulers[] King Harlaus Initial Ruler Lady Isolla of Suno Claimant Vassals[] Count Beranz Count Clais Count Deglan Count Delinard Count Devlian Count Despin Count Grainwad Count Haringoth Count Klargus Count Meltor Count Mirchaud Count Montewar Count Plais Count Rafarch Count Rafard Count Regas Count Rochabarth Count Ryis Count Stamar Count Tredian Tactics[] Main article: Kingdom of Swadia Tactics Strengths[] Excellent shock and heavy cavalry. Reliable heavy infantry. Strong at defense and offense. Weaknesses[] Unreliable crossbowmen. Very limited anti-cavalry infantry. Expensive troops. Summary[] The Kingdom of Swadia is similar to the Kingdom of Vaegirs, as both factions have almost identical troop progression. Swadian armies are usually more expensive to support than those of the Vaegirs, and are usually not as strong in numbers. At the beginning of the Native Campaign, the Kingdom of Swadia is the strongest faction in the game, although its central starting position means that it is usually tied up with wars on numerous fronts. The eastern town of Dhirim is likely to be regularly taken by neighboring factions. Swadian melee troops prefer to wield swords, heavy maces, and voulges. Swadians also use crossbowmen instead of archers, yet it seems the bow is a common Swadian weapon among its forest bandits, arena fighters and hunters. Swadian Knights are the most powerful cavalry units in the game, rivaled only by Sarranid Mamlukes. Swadian troops rely mainly on the strength of their Knights to power through all enemy formations. Swadia also has some decent infantry, but not as good as Nordic infantry. Swadian infantry resembles a mix between Vaegir and Rhodok infantry. Swadia can also train crossbowmen, although their crossbowmen are outmatched by those trained by the Rhodoks. Troop Tree[] Troops of Swadia Looter Forest Bandit Recruit Militia Footman Skirmisher Infantry Man-at-Arms Crossbowman Sergeant Knight Sharpshooter Territory[] The territory of the Kingdom of Swadia contains the following towns, castles, and villages: Territory of the Kingdom of Swadia TownsDhirim Praven Suno Uxkhal CastlesDerchios Castle Haringoth Castle Kelredan Castle Reindi Castle Rindyar CastleRyibelet Castle Senuzgda Castle Tevarin Castle Tilbaut Castle(WB) Vyincourd Castle VillagesAmere Azgad Balanli Burglen Chide Elberl Ehlerdah Emirin Gisim(WB) Ibiran IyindahNemeja Nomar Rduna Ruluns Ryibelet Tadsamesh(WB) Tahlberl Tosdhar TshibtinUshkuru Veidar(WB) Yalibe Yaragar Note that over the course of the game, other kingdoms may besiege and take over these lands, and the Kingdom of Swadia may gain more. However, these places are the only ones from which you can recruit Swadians. There are Swadian recruits in Swadian villages, and also mercenaries in taverns. Trivia[] Swadia is the oldest faction in the game, as it has been around since version 0.202. In version 0.202 Marnid tells the player that he was originally headed to trade goods in Larechia when his caravan was ambushed by Khergits. In version 0.704 (maybe even earlier), Larechia was replaced with 'Harlaushia', and around that time King Larec was replaced by King Harlaus. This implies the Kingdom of Swadia is colloquially-in-universe referred to by its ruler's name. Factions Classic/Warband Factions Khergits Nords Rhodoks Sarranids Swadians Vaegirs With Fire & Sword Nations Cossacks Crimeans Muscovites Poles Swedes Napoleonic Wars Nations Austria France Prussia Rheinbund Russia United Kingdom Viking Conquest Factions Cultures Angles Britons Frisians Gaels Norse Picts Saxons Kingdoms Aileach Alban Alt Clut Brycheiniog Connachta Cornubia Danmark East Engle FrieseGlywyssing Gwynedd Laigin Laithlind Mide Mierce Mumain Northhymbre NorthvegrOsraige Uladh West Seaxe Bannerlord Factions Major Aserai Battania Khuzait Sturgia Vlandia Calradic Empire (Northern Southern Western) Minor Beni Zilal Ghilman Jawwal Wolfskins KarakhergitForest People Lake Rats Skolderbroda Brotherhood of the Woods Company of the Golden BoarEleftheroi Embers of the Flame Hidden Hand Legion of the Betrayed