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Flintloque - Dogs (Ostaria & Finklestein)
Flintloque - Dogs (Ostaria & Finklestein)
2007
But his Chief Diplomat, Mutturnich, knew otherwise, and began a series of talks
with Ferach ambassadors in order to avoid war.
Even though many of the tiny Border States between staria, Krautia and the
Confederation of Finklestein had already joined the Ferach-allied Confederation,
a good number of small States, Duchies and Principalities remained neutral. The
starians, wary of the rise of Ferach power in the vicinity, were torn between
respecting the independent status of these States and annexing them to form a
buffer zone against any threat of Elven invasion. If necessary, a buffer zone
would provide a battlefield on which to fight the Elves, keeping the ravages of
war away from central starian soil, and preserving the starian status quo.
The Battle of steritch was a comprehensive defeat of the starian Army. The
confused columns of the Dogs became entangled with each other as they advanced
into close range of the Ferach Artillerie. Dogmatically, Klffenhund halted them
to re-dress their ranks as if the troops were taking part in some sort of military
tattoo. The shocked Elven gunners took advantage of this great gift, and poured
Caseshotte and Grapeshotte into the huddled masses of hastily reforming Dog
soldiers to devastating effect. For what seemed an eternity, the Yapzburg
monarch rode up and down the lines, barking orders at his dying men, he himself miraculously unharmed. The Ferach Cavalry charged into the now disintegrating force before it, and the rout of the Dogs began in earnest. Klffenhund
was nearly captured (to the delight of some of his Officers) but a determined
rearguard action led by the gigantic Digby Von Klausewitz stemmed the near
unstoppable deluge of the ferocious Elven Cavalry, spearheaded by the LEsprit de
Garde. Buying valuable time for the starians, Digby and the Frei Corps von
Chum held the Enemy long enough for Klffenhund to make good his escape
with the tattered remnants of his force. Returning to Palzburg, Klffenhund
immediately sued for peace.
The Ferach continued to push against the weakened Empire but the invasion of
the Witchlands consumed a huge amount of Ferach military power and allowed
the Yapsburg dynasty time to recover their strength.
The Ostarian Army
Klffenhunds Army is a very large and powerful entity, but suffers at the hands
of its poor Commanders. The Emperor epitomises the old dog that hasnt learnt a
single new trick, and with more like him in the army than anyone would care to
admit, things dont look rosy for the starians. The natural strength of the Dogs
gives them an advantage in Melee combat, and because of this they favour attacks
by column whenever possible. The main Infantry Units are supported by superb
Light Infantry and the devastating short-range firepower of the Grenadier
Battalions. Now that the forces of the Elves are on the retreat from the
Witchlands, Klffenhund is certain that victory and revenge for past defeats
cannot be far away. However, his keen interest in this matter hinders its
potential success, as he insists that his Officers and Generals win the war his
way. Unless they disobey his orders, further humiliation is only a few paw-steps
away...
In order to make this easier for you here are some tables that apply to the Dogs of
Valon taken from Flintloque.
Perhaps the greatest allies of the Elves can be found among the member States,
Duchies and Principalities of the Confederation of Finklestein. A mixture of
Dwarves, Ogres and Dogs inhabit this vast area, and the Ferach Emperor has
called upon all of them to serve in the fight against his enemies. They have
answered this call to arms in droves, swelling the ranks of the Ferach force.
There are so many tiny states and other oddities that make up the Confederation
that to recount them all would be impossible. We speak of the Dog states that
field small forces under the banner of the Dogs of Finklestein and then of the
larger Dog states such as the Saxhunde Dutche and the ruined Dogs of
Pudigrochumsberg.
If you want to use any Dogs in your Confederation Army, then use the statistics
and points values given for the starian Army. However, Confederation Dogs
cannot have starian only Units such as the Frei Corp Von Chum or Special
Characters from the starian Army. The only exceptions to this are the named
forces of the bigger Dog states in the Confederation such as the Saxhundes or
Pudigrochumsberg.
The Dutchie of Saxhunde
Since before the rise of Black Powder the Dog Kingdom of Saxehnde had an
uneasy alliance with the Dwarves of Krautia. The Kingdom was small but had a
reputation for producing fierce and large soldiers. They kept many potential
enemies at bay, with their paws begging for mercy. When Mordreds Armies
destroyed the Krautians at the first Battle of Yenna the King of Saxhnde, Fido
Augustus, sued for peace with the Ferach Elves. An uneasy peace was agreed, the
Tyrant knew the value of such fearsome warriors.
Soon newly equipped formations of brave and well-trained Dog Soldiers were
posted to all fronts to fight for Mordred. With the treaty of Prozaken the
Emperor Mordred granted the Elector or Gross Mutten of Saxhnde, the style
and title of King in return for the able assistance of the soldiers of Saxhnde in
his endless wars. The destruction of the Krautian Army at the Battle of Yena
secured the alliance in the mind of Fido Augustus the now official King of
Saxhnde. The Army of Saxhnde has fought well in the Witchlands but has
spent most of its time in Kartffelberg and in suppressing Dark Elf uprisings.
While Elven Marshals command the troops of Saxhnde it is mainly left to Dog
Generals to lead their troops from the front. Many Saxhnde s are in the icy
wastes of the Witchlands with Prince Schwarzenbarch even now.
The Ruins of Pudigrochumsberg
A blackened and burned land is all that remains of the once thriving kingdom of
Pudigrochumsberg the victims of the starian Emperor Klaffenhnds madness.
In an attempt to gain popularity during the Ferach Revolution the Emperor
decided to test his newly uniformed in white and musket armed Dog soldiers
against this prosperous nation. The few ready corps of troops that the Houndian
King Bonio of Pudigrochumsberg could bring to battle were scooped up and
binned after a few weeks of campaigning.
Klffenhund the head of the Yapsburg
dynasty would accept no surrender and
ordered the sacking of every city in their
land and sowed salt into the fields. King
Bonio and several regiments escaped and
sought refuge with the Elves becoming a
small force sworn to destroy the starians at any
opportunity. Some Pudigroan soldiers
with Finklesteiner assistance fight on
in their ravaged country in attempts to
dislodge the starians unfortunate enough
to be assigned garrison duty in
Pudigrochumsberg.
Flintloque
the Skirmish
When playing as the Dogs of Ostaria or
from the Confederation you will need a
copy of the Flintloque rulebook.
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Slaughterloo
When playing games of Slaughterloo then use the statistics and guides provided
here for your units. All Dog units unless specified can be used by either Ostaria
or any of the Finlklestein Dog states. Also if a Finklestein specific nation or
unit then they cannot be used by Ostarian players.
The rank-and-file of the starian Army, these Dogsoldiers are solid and reliable.
If used correctly, they can give any of Mordreds troops a run for their money
and they often do.
The starian Line Infantry are classed as Regular Infantry armed with Standard Muskets.
The Infantry uniform consists of a white tunic, sky blue or white
trousers, a black shako, and black shoes. Facing colours (cuffs, collars, etc.) vary
with each different Infantry Unit, and popular colours are yellow, red and blue.
Equipment is black and equipment straps are white leather.
The Grenadiers now operate in battalions of their own, as a powerful fighting
force in their own right. Armed with the lethal Dog Grenadier Blunderbuss,
these Units are capable of destroying an enemy with ease at close range.
The starian Grenadiers are Regular Infantry armed
with Dog Grenadier Blunderbusses.
The Grenadier uniform consists of a white tunic, sky blue trousers, a
black fur mitre, and black or brown shoes. Facing colours (cuffs, collars, etc.)
vary with each different Grenadier Unit, and popular colours are yellow, red and
blue. Equipment is black and equipment straps are white leather.
The starian Chasseurs can be used as both Light Infantry and Line Infantry.
Dog Commanders do get a choice between using them as Light Infantry or Line
Infantry. Their statistics are the same whatever Infantry type they are used for.
The starian Chasseurs are Regular or Light Infantry
armed with Standard
Muskets.
The Chasseur uniform consists of a white tunic, white trousers, a
black helmet with gold metal fittings, and black or brown shoes. Facing colours
(cuffs, collars, etc.) vary with each different Chasseur Unit, and popular colours
are yellow, red and blue. Equipment is black and equipment straps are white
leather.
Its a dogs life in the Landwehr of the starian Empire, armed with an assortment of poorer quality muskets, blunderbusses and even pikes and pitchforks, if
unlucky, the hundreds of militia battalions serve with little distinction and a lot
of death. Compared to the same troops of other races they are not have bad
though and useful to plug holes in the lines.
The starian Militia are Militia Infantry armed with
Standard Muskets.
The Militia uniform consists of a dark blue or green tunic, dark
breeches, felt caps or black peaked caps with gold insignia, and black shoes with
gold buckles. Facing colour for Officers (cuffs, collars, etc.) are red. Equipment is
black and brown, with equipment straps being of white leather.
F
The Frei Corps von Chum, of which the famous Digby von Klausewitz is their
Colonel, are starias best Light Infantry. From disreputable beginnings in the
Pudigochumsberg campaign, the Frei Corps von Chum are now a superb fighting
force.
The Frei Corps are Light Infantry armed with starian
Repeating Air Rifles.
The Frei Corps uniform consists of a white tunic, white trousers, a
black helmet with gold metal fittings, and black boots. Cuffs, collars, etc. are red.
Equipment is black or brown and equipment straps are white leather.
The normal light Infantry of the Jgers is of good quality. Very used to fighting
in the thick woods of the Schwartz Gateaux forest these troops are used to scout
out the enemy and to whine at butchers doors until given a bone.
When at least 50% of the Unit is in wooded terrain they gain a +1 to their Melee Value.
The starian Jgers are Light Infantry armed with
Standard Muskets.
The uniform consists of a green tunic, white or green trousers, a black
hat with different coloured plumes, and black or brown shoes. Facing colours
(cuffs, collars, etc.) vary with each different Jger battalion and popular colours
are yellow, red and blue. Equipment is black and equipment straps are black
leather.
Mounted on very large and podgy horses, the massive Cuirassiers are a powerful
strike force in the arsenal of the Dogs.
The Cuirassiers are Heavy Cavalry.
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