Nym famously employed marauders in their standing army besides just having scholars and fae.
The Mhachi animated mountains and rock formations, creating golems from the earth to use as footsoldiers in their armies.
I'm sure Amdapor likely devised some manner of melee infantry as well. Perhaps also through animating inanimate objects and binding them to their will.
While Fifth Astral Era civilizations reached their zenith upon the backs of legendary magicks, it's very likely that these civilizations were made of more than just wizardly types. Scientists, historians, and other great thinkers were prevalent during this time period. Note the Miqo'te migrations from Meracydia into Eorzea also took place early in this era. This adds the potential for other martial professions such as archery. I do not see why other weapons and professions would not also be prevalent in this time period, even if these great nation's strengths and prosperity rested with the Magi.
Alka Zolka Wrote:All I discovered in our last round of adventures has aided in my growth. I became the marauder I am today thanks to my long study of Nymian tactics.
Alka Zolka Wrote:In that age of wonders more than fifteen hundred years ago, when rival nations brought earth-shattering magicks to bear against one another, scholars were instrumental in ensuring the survival of Nym. Though they were far fewer in number relative to the mariners, it is clear that these mages formed the backbone of the Nymian military. One might describe their role as one which provides support, but that does not adequately describe their capabilities, as far as I am concerned. Powerful restorative and enhancing magicks, well, those were hardly unusual in that day and age.
The Mhachi animated mountains and rock formations, creating golems from the earth to use as footsoldiers in their armies.
Gravel Golem Wrote:Mage-controlled golems were in such wide use by the end of the Fifth Astral Era that entire battles were waged by armies comprised of nothing but the lifeless soulkin.
I'm sure Amdapor likely devised some manner of melee infantry as well. Perhaps also through animating inanimate objects and binding them to their will.
Demon Brick Wrote:For many years, modern archaeologists did not understand how a seemingly primitive civilization without clockwork or steam technology could build the massive stone structures of Amdapor. Animated bricks, such as the one that has chosen to follow you, may be the missing link.
While Fifth Astral Era civilizations reached their zenith upon the backs of legendary magicks, it's very likely that these civilizations were made of more than just wizardly types. Scientists, historians, and other great thinkers were prevalent during this time period. Note the Miqo'te migrations from Meracydia into Eorzea also took place early in this era. This adds the potential for other martial professions such as archery. I do not see why other weapons and professions would not also be prevalent in this time period, even if these great nation's strengths and prosperity rested with the Magi.
