Palish Woodsman Regiment

Palish Woodsman Regiment

The Palish Woodsman Regiment, (or just 'the Woodsman Regiment'), is a Crown company that is raised from the broad swathes of forest found in the north and east of the country. They are one of the oldest recognised regiments is the army, and can informally be considered to be older than the Royal Army itself. Their origins stem from the early need for troops and the proficiency the northern, (and later on eastern), peasants would have with axes. Not only did this mean that the training needed was lessor, but, as lumber work was common, a strong supply of suitable weapons were available.

Organisation

The Woodsman Regiment is traditionally split into three companies, two for the north and one for the east. Each has their own badge and the three larger companies are managed independently, although often they are also brokn into yet smaller units as required. Due to the regiment being entirely of levied troops, profeesional sergeants are retained within the companies in order to train and support the soldiery. The Woodsman Regiment does not levy women within its ranks, although has no limitations on race.

1st Company - Two axes with a checkered bar of white and red on a red field.

2nd Company - A single axe with a checkered bar of red and white on a red field.

Equipment

As one would expect, the Woodsman’s most basic and distinguishing feature are simple hatchets. They will typically carry multiple weapen types and will be trained both to use them offensively and in a utilitarian manner. All company sergeants use battleaxes and rudimentary training will be offered with shields.

In terms of armour, padded clothing is often the best the woodsmen will recieve, the sergeants usually having chainmail. On occasion, and provisions allowing, hardened cattle leather may be offered for additional protection. Sergeants of the 3rd Company in the north, typically adorn their armour with three gold 'coins', placed over the left breast symbolising the annual wage of the company. Metal of any type, (let alone gold), is valuable and more often than not, sergeants will revert to yellow died wood instead. Standard issue equipment is also given, rucksacks, mess kits, tinderboxes, blankets and tents, as well as a myriad of other items, although this too varies between units.