>A larger fraction of the men (and women) are likely to be in the warband
>(as
>opposed to the fyrd) than in a non-war clan. More will follow a "War God"
>than Barntar or a Allfather aspect god. They'll get their food & support
>more by raiding/"protection fees"/mercenary fees than by agriculture. They
>are geared for war - it doesn't make sense not to have a larger "standing
>army" than a more peaceful neighbor.
Gotcha. It's the "Standing Army" thing that's sorta odd to me. I guess magic makes it supportable in a world where otherwise the technology would require that everyone be both farmers and warriors in the RW.
Mike
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