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BACKGROUND
The land of Araby lies along the north west coast of the Southlands between the Atalan mountains and the Great Ocean. To the east is the Great Desert that separates Araby from the Lands of the Dead. Although the climate is dry and hot the western winds carry moisture laden clouds that give up their water as they are suddenly forced upwards by tall Atalan peaks. The resultant rain falls upon the mountains and gives rise to numerous seasonal streams that, in winter at least, form substantial westward flowing rivers. Although much of the land is dry the rivers bring the water needed by cities, towns and villages, there are also numerous oasis even in the arid regions to the south.

The Arabians are great sailors and have for many centuries fished the adjoining seas and traded south along the coast, northwards to the Old World, and westwards as far as Ulthuan. The High Elves do not permit Arabian vessels to travel further west than Ulthuan itself, their high-prowed dhows are a common sight in the outer harbours of Lothern. For their part the High Elves maintain a mercantile presence in Copher and Lashiek as they have since time immemorial. The Elves and men of Araby had dealings even during the long centuries when the Elves abandoned the Old World altogether. Being not only capable seamen but also bold and adventurous, Arabians will eagerly exchange fishing and trading for piracy, and nowhere is this more the case than in Lashiek which is sometimes known as the City of the Corsairs.

The mostly densely populated part of Araby lies to the north of the River of the Serpent. There are four great cities Lashiek, Copher, Martek, and Alhaka or (as it is often written) Al-haikk. Each of these cities and the surrounding lands forms an independent principality ruled over by a Sultan or Caliph. Noble Arabians are called Emirs or, amongst the desert tribes, Sheiks. The Sultan of Alhaka is the acknowledged overlord of all Araby and in consequent he is also known as the Great Sultan. South of the River of Serpents the land is not so fertile and much dryer. This arid and impoverished region contains no large cities and is mostly home to wandering nomads and reclusive mystical communities. East of the Atalan mountains the great desert stretches for hundreds of miles towards the Land of the Dead. The eastern mountain valleys support the odd sheltered oasis and help to provide enough water for nomad tribes who live in the shadows of the mountains and make a living by escorting convoys through the treacherous passes. These fierce warriors are subjects of the Great Sultan but they are also proud and independent and inclined to put their own interests first.

Araby lies far from the worldÂ’s poles and therefore from the ultimate source of the magical winds that blow from the north. As a result magic that is common in the Old World is far more diffuse in Araby so it is much more difficult for sorcerers to work their spellcraft. Arabian magic has therefore developed quite differently than that of other men. Arabian sorcerers use their powers to control elemental spirits of the desert, djinn, efreets, genies and such-like spirits. These spirits are worshipped by the superstitious people of Araby. It is commonly believed that the spirits must be
appeased with prayers and small tokens of respect such as gifts of food and drink. These so-called elemental creatures are all daemons of a kind, but so far removed and isolated from the source of magical power in the north that they rely upon the close presence of powerful magical artefacts to maintain their existence. They also sometimes cling to local areas where a vestige source of magical energy may be found, but in such cases their power is not usually great. Much Arabian magic is based upon creating and using forms of magical containment such as cages, boxes, or crystals, which are used to capture and enslave daemons.

The rulers of Araby maintain their own armies based upon the great cities and tributary tribes that live in the surrounding lands. The Sultans are proud of their troops and especially of their cavalry so that no expense is spared either on their equipment or maintenance. It is popularly supposed that the horses of Araby are descended from Elven horses brought over from the west many centuries ago. They are graceful and swift creatures and very highly valued. The very best of the Arabian foot-solders are also well equipped, with steel armour, keen tulwars, gleaming helmets, and fine silk clothing. These household troops or guards accompany the Sultans when they travel beyond the grounds of their magnificent palaces. The loyalty of these troops is famous. They are amply rewarded with riches, luxuries, and prestige as a result. The ordinary foot soldiers are more plainly equipped and usually carry simple iron-hafted spears or bows. As well as these regular and garrison troops there are the irregular fighters from the desert tribes, including camel mounted warriors from the lands to the south and east.

CAPTIONS
Spearmen. Arabian armies are based upon regiments of infantry. They garrison the cities and towns and enforce law and order throughout Araby as well as forming its standing army. The majority of these warriors carry tall spears and shields and fight in well disciplined ranks. Amongst these troops are some distinctive regiments which, traditionally, fight with curved swords or which wear uniforms peculiar to their place of origin.

Bowmen. The men of Araby place great faith in the bow and all the cities of Araby maintain strong bodies of archers. Although firearms are known in Araby they are nowhere near as common or as advanced as those used in the Old World and are rarely issued to common troops.

Guard. The household troops of the rulers of Araby are famously loyal and lavishly equipped – they carry weapons of the finest quality and wear brightly coloured clothes of silk brocade. Each Sultan, Caliph and many lesser nobles and sorcerers have their own core of guards. So loyal of they that they would die at their own hands if their master so commanded.  Similarly dedicated are bodies drawn from some of the outlandish communities of the south including the Dread Daughters of Tariq from the Land of Assassins and the Castragen of Eunuch Mountain.

Knights. Horses are highly prized in Araby amongst both the sultans of the coast and the sheiks of the inland deserts. The Arabians are rightfully proud of their cavalry. They are ornately equipped with long lances, tall helms, and glittering armour.

Desert Riders. The deep deserts of Araby are home to fierce nomads whose swift riders are the best light cavalry in all the land. The cities of the coats also maintain bodies of light cavalry for scouting and patrols – but all agree the riders of the desert of the finest and most dashing.

Camels. The camel is a work-a-day creature to the people of Araby and it is common to see long trains marching from the deserts bringing all kinds of exotic spices, cloth, and foodstuffs from the eastern valleys of the Atalan mountains and beyond. It is only the desert tribes that ride these creatures into battle – and even they much prefer to ride a horse – but only a few pampered horses are available to mount the richest tribesmen. The rest have to make do with camels. This is not such a bad thing as camels are such smelly and bad tempered beasts that they cause panic and upset
amongst horses and other creatures – much to the disadvantage of rival cavalry.

Elephants. Elephants are an exotic creature even in Araby for they come from the lush bushlands that lie between Araby and the jungles of the Southlands. The Sultans like to keep all kinds of wild and monstrous beasts, they compete against each other when it comes to maintaining the largest and most impressive herd of Elephants. They are ferocious creatures, all the more so because each Elephant carries a wooden tower
upon his back, within which ride Arabian warriors armed with long spears and
assorted missiles to hurl at their enemies below.

Characters. The commander of an Arabian army is likely to be a Grand Vizier – perhaps the Grand Vizier of the Great Sultan. Few Sultans would be so bold as to take to the field themselves but throughout history there have been notable exceptions such as Sultan Jaffar who led a powerful army into Estalia and besieged the Tilean city of Tobaro. Subordinate to the commander are marshals and commanders of lesser rank within the palace hierarchy, noble Emirs, and Sheiks from the desert. Not least in status are the great sorcerers of Araby – mystics of the southern deserts and court
magicians of the Sultans themselves. They might ride flying carpets – aerial spirits bound into the spiralling patterns of carpets. Their ability to bind desert daemons to their will enables Arabian wizards to command Djinns to carry them from place to place. Military leaders often ride upon Elephants as befits their exalted rank.

Quote by "Malta":

oui, je formule clairement la même requête que Turgon...

C'est vrai que c le bordel, mais c normal , chacun parle de ce qu'il aime bien, et ce n'est donc pas forcément l'armée ayant reçu le suffrage maximum...

Que faut il faire pour rester sur le droit chemin ??
Interdire de parler d'une autre armée que celle en tête de liste ??
Ou bien rester large, mais alors, si on dévellope n'importe laquelle, alors à quoi sert le vote ??

Hum... Allez, Thinda, vient à notre secours... J'ai déjà essayé ma façon, on avait dit Méthode Thinda cette fois, et là , le manuelle d'untilisation de la methode Thinda ne dit rien sur cette situation de blocage...

Please...