Khand

Variags of Khand

SA 3319 - FA 100 and later

Khand occupies a unique geographic position between the civilizations in the far east of middle earth (Easterlings) and those on the fringe of what is known to Gondor (Haradrim, Southrons, Mordor, and the Sea of Rhun).  Cultures from this region appear directly several times in the Third Age, particularly in the invasion of the Balchoth and the invasion of the Wainriders.  The army list here is built upon the description of the Battle of the Plains at Dagorlad, the second Battle of Dagorlad, the battle outside the Black Gate where King Ondoher of Gondor and his two sons were slain, and the Battle of the Camp afterwards where they were finally defeated. Khand has a continental dry climate of grassland and hilly terrain, home of fierce axe-wielding infantry (Variags).  The culture is based upon nomadic herders and sophisticated urban centers occupying oases on trade routes; such cities can field massed bowmen. 

The nearest historical cultural similarity to Khand is in the citystates of the Silk Road, but with the addition of chariots (which are attested in the battle descriptions above).

Invasion Rating: (TA 2461 - TA 3017): 3.  (TA 3018 TA 3019): 4

Maneuver Rating: 2

Home Topography: Steppe

General's Troop Type: Knights or Chariots.  General should have the battle cards Deadly and Armored.

Army Battle Cards

Fortified Camp (wagon laager)

Pack Train and Herds

Troop Options

Required Troops

Troop Types Min Max Battle Line Restrictions Battle Cards

Knights 0 1 Armored (+1/2)

Heavy chariots pulled by cataphract horses with outriders

Chariots 1 3

Traditional chariots fighting with archery

Horsebow 2 6

Mounted bowmen

Raiders 2 6 all

Axemen

Skirmishers 1 3

Infantry bowmen