Gold Carts

The Carrionites are not the greatest warriors - they’re simply not designed for it. As a result, many of their armies are reliant on the beasts of their desert homeland and, more numerously, hordes of mercenaries. These mercenaries are not loyal to person or state; they are loyal only to coin. Luckily, coin is something that the Carrion Kings have in spades, and so pay large sums to their mercenary armies in exchange for service. In fact, their mercenary armies are one of the few things that most Carrion Kingdoms are willing to spent excessive amounts of coin on, for it is not only a force for defence but also a symbol of the monarch's power and prestige.
Sometimes, in particularly dire times, the ranks of mercenaries will grow discontent and waver in their service to their patron. When this comes around, a wise king will send some ‘incentive’ in the form of gold carts - carriages filled with gold and treasures. At the sight of such a generous payment, mercenaries strengthen their resolve and are driven to feats of great skill and bravery. Naturally, this is all a psychological tactic, as the Carrion Kings know well how to ensure business remains secure and the gold flowing. Any gold they spend on their armies will be well worth it - and easily replaced.