Organizing for Battle

At the start of a battle the King decides were each noble’s retinue will be deployed. A retinue is deployed in whole in a single Guard/Battle, with the exception that all but the Middle Guard maybe composed of only Cavalry. Your main character deploys with his retinue, or if it is split may choose either group.

The highest-ranking noble is in command of each Guard/Battle. The prestige of each, ranked in descending order is Vanguard, Middle Guard, Rear Guard, and Reserve Guard. The exception is the King may join any Guard/Battle but is normally in charge of the Middle Guard.

Characters affect their units moral. A Guard/Battles commander affects all units in the Guard/Battle they command. A standard Character affects only their retinue. The King can affect all units on his side.

This is the list of all Guards/Battles and their location on the field.

Organization

Units are grouped into 2 – 4 Guard/Battles, The Guard/Battles are:

The Van (leads the march, and forms on the right)

Main (follows the Van in the march and holds the center)                      

The Rear (follows at the back and forms on the left)

Reserve (formed only in battle, behind the Main, or deployed in ambush)

The King determines how many battles to form (2-4), and if he has the tactic available if the Reserve Guard will be in ambush.