Medvedi

The Medvedi Skirmishers or simply known as Medvedi (Berok for the bears) are a fearsome unit of soldiers hailing from the lands of Berok. Finding their origin in 1456, this unit is renowned for its skirmish tactics being able to harass an enemy for days. The Medvedi are easily recognizable by their bear masks made out of metal.
== History ==
First created in 1456, the Medvedi were created by the lord of Kobily who was in need for a squad units protecting against raiders coming through the mountains. He recruited local hunters who were well known with the area. First they were equipped with bows but with the invention of gunpowder their load out changed to include this loud weapons. To become a Medvedi one must first have proven a skill in scouting and navigation, therefore many Medvedi are still drawn from the region of Kobily. Once approved and training has completed a final task to prove their worth is given, to slay a wild bear that roams the lands of Berok. Once the bear has been slain the young recruit brings back the bear and is awarded the typical bear hood, which is made from the bear the recruit has slayed themselves.
== Headquarters ==
The Medvedi are trained out of Medvedi Hrad (Bear Castle) located east of the Zapno Mountains. Its build on the site of and old fortress once guarding an important pass against any attack from the dwarves in the west. However the old fortress fell in disuse after friendly trade relations had been established and maintained for a significant amount of time. In the year 1526 the site had been appointed to the Medvedi for construction of a new headquarters, after having grown out of their original quarters in the castle of the lord of Kobily.
=== Layout ===
The castle oversees a small passing nearby, but is just hidden out of view within the forest. The fort has its main entrance on the southside, with a cliff to the north, below this cliff the mountain pass is located. A path winding down from south to east eventually leads north to the passage. Once entering the stone fort one would see a large open field, here barrels are stored and the recruits are trained with the use of bow or gun. On the other side of the courtyard recruits can be found training with a typical axe used by the Medvedi. On either side of the courtyard are large barracks housing the Medvedi. On the far side of the courtyard the main building is located, here a Medvedi or traveller can find the kitchen and dining area. Additionally the meeting rooms and sleeping areas for higher ranking Medvedi can be located here. 
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