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> The thousand-plus year old Dara Happan hoplites come from only
> Dara Happa or, sometimes, specific cities.
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> Ancient units are kept active because of their magic. Their accumulated
> successes over the centuries have accumulated tremendous magic resources
> for the regimental Guardians. Thus these regiments are generally
> inflexible, but pack a huge punch when used to their maximum.
It strikes me that this is far longer than any military organisation has continued unchanged in our world. This may be one of the clearest examples of Gloranthan institutions being greatly different from ours because of the effects of magic.
Andrew
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