> The four storms of a weaponthane are members of the warband but not
> usually weaponthanes themselves (only true for chief etc.) IMO these
> are the young men who are trying to make a name for themselves as
> warriors. They are the weaponthanes followers (-8/-12).
Like the Tara Boy Troop? Actually, come to think of it, I have not yet seen much about hostages, fosterage and so forth. Any thoughts?
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