3.20 Legions of troops in battle and siege.

Battles between cities and villages take place between individuals, sometimes, but most importantly, between legions of assembled troops. Legions are large numbers of soldiers which, together, form groups large enough to defend or besiege battlements. Battles between legions cannot be effected by any action performed by an individual player, save reinforcing or retreating troops. The art of legion battles is distinct, and it is a clever tactician can easily make the difference in a large-scale war. Legions can be formed of footsoldiers, archers or cavalry. A battle between two equally matched full legions can take up to half an Avalon day to complete. Techniques in battle such as using two large legions to fight a larger, more powerful legion (therefore assaulting it from two directions) can be very effective and any military leader worth his salt will ensure that he has given ample consideration to the possibilities and tactics to employ should war break out. You are not usually expected to know, or deal with legions unless specifically designated this responsibility by the High Constable, so do not worry too much if you see them around the land until you grow older and understand what they can do. Novices, and the young are respected by all the cities and the majority of their citizens as young, and out of the politics that dominates the land.

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