> >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.
"Standing Army" was the wrong concept to use, as Bryan pointed out.
RR
It is by my order and for the good of the state that the bearer of this has
done what he has done.
- Richelieu