In version 0.202 Marnid tells the player that he was originally headed to trade goods in Larechia when his caravan was ambushed by Khergits.

Swadia is the oldest faction in the game, as it has been around since version 0.202.There are Swadian recruits in Swadian villages, and also mercenaries in taverns. However, these places are the only ones from which you can recruit Swadians. Note that over the course of the game, other kingdoms may besiege and take over these lands, and the Kingdom of Swadia may gain more. Swadia can also train crossbowmen, although their crossbowmen are outmatched by those trained by the Rhodoks. Swadian infantry resembles a mix between Vaegir and Rhodok infantry. Swadia also has some decent infantry, but not as good as Nordic infantry. Swadian troops rely mainly on the strength of their Knights to power through all enemy formations. Swadian Knights are the most powerful cavalry units in the game, rivaled only by Sarranid Mamlukes. Swadians also use crossbowmen instead of archers, yet it seems the bow is a common Swadian weapon among its forest bandits, arena fighters and hunters. Swadian melee troops prefer to wield swords, heavy maces, and voulges. The eastern town of Dhirim is likely to be regularly taken by neighboring factions. Swadian armies are usually more expensive to support than those of the Vaegirs, and are usually not as strong in numbers.Īt the beginning of the Native Campaign, the Kingdom of Swadia is the strongest faction in the game, although its central starting position means that it is usually tied up with wars on numerous fronts. The Kingdom of Swadia is similar to the Kingdom of Vaegirs, as both factions have almost identical troop progression.

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