Cavalry of House Rasek

Part of Armies of Otheia
The House of Rasek is one of the few to retain large quantities of cavalry in its army. Indeed, almost 40% of all soldiers in Rasek are mounted. However, it is not their numbers which makes them notable or effective; it is their doctrine. 
=== Organization ===
Each cavalry company numbers 300 men, and is organized into thirds. Two-thirds are titled “Line Companies”, and are equipped with bows, swords, and light armor. 
The remaining third are titled “Beaters” or “Whisks”, and are equipped in heavier armor, along with lances and heavy cutting swords. 
Each hundred men is led by a captain, who reports to the unit’s High Captain, the overall commander of the cavalry company. 
=== Doctrine ===
During battle, the line-companies will ride forward, and, using their bows, begin to skirmish with the enemy infantry, either mounted or dismounting for better footing. 
During this time, under ideal circumstances, the Beater company will ride around the enemy unit, and attack them from behind. All going well, the enemy infantry will be distracted by the line companies long enough to not notice the Whisks until they are upon them. 
Being denied the requisite time to reform into a defense formation, the enemy infantry will be swept aside, and will then either be killed or will flee the field.
Category:Armies of Otheia