Product Blurb
The Fir Domain are
one of the fiercest and most troublesome Tribes of
the Earth Goddess. Whereas the Sessair and Finians
will go to war as soon as look at you, the Fir Domain
are just as eager for trouble but always with an eye
to the main chance. Likewise, they can be as cunning
as the Tribe of the Shadows, but are quite prepared
to apply that intelligence and planning to a frontal
assault or even an entire war, rather than relying
on night raids. If they cannot profit from war, and
with minimal casualties, they have no great interest
in it. Of course, this could be long-term profit -
taking over fertile farmland can be better in the
long run than capturing a rich town or fort.
The Fir Domain are also known as
the Tribe of the Growling Shields for their fearsome
battle feat of shield-growling, when they use specially
shaped metal shields to amplify their war-cries. This
feat reveals a great deal about the tribe in general
for they are geared towards defence, and their warriors
make great use of shields. Yet they use the shields
for offence too - the shield growl instils terror
into the hearts of any who face them in battle, and
many wield razor-edged shields which can be hurled
at foes or used to slash and slice. This combination
of attack and defence, or perhaps more properly attack
from a position of protection and strength, runs through
many of the tribe's activities in both peace and war-time.
Even their traders are cautious, yet quick to take
advantage of any opening.
However, their focus on defence
should not be taken as an indication that the Fir
Domain are cowards. A Fir Domain warrior sees his
shield as his most crucial piece of equipment, but
it is closely followed in importance by his sword
or spear. Once the Tribe of the Growling Shields have
decided they will fight, they advance in an implacable,
well-drilled mass, almost as well organised as the
skull-swords. This is in sharp contrast to the typical
Celtic charge used by most of the other Earth Goddess
tribes, but it works. The Fir Domain themselves consider
that charging into battle is a sign of weakness and
fear, not strength - so far as they are concerned,
their more considered approach, even under a hail
of javelins and sling-stones, demonstrates true courage.
From the Mongoose Publishing website,
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