Volcaean Axemen

Description

The axe is a weapon with tremendous striking power. A sharp and heavy bladed edge gives each swing, regardless of speed, a degree of bludgeoning force, causing the weapon to be more useful than a sword in terms of cracking through the protection of armours and shields. Unlike other wealthy Gallic Celts who have moved on to La Tene style chain mail, the Volcae axemen favour the older style scale mail and a bronze dagger of the Halstatt era. Still the equipment the Volcae march into battle with still gives great protection against other heavy infantry opponents. Only the elite warriors of the enemy would pose a hard time for this warrior, as they usually have strenuous training to complement their abilities in battle. The Volcae warrior is a professional in the eyes of his people, and he will fight for them until he wins or draws his last breath. The Volcae tribal name translates literally as "wolves," implying raiding warriors. This comparison could reasonably allude to highly organised and well lead raiding and war parties, attributes seen in the wolf pack.