The 9th Age : Fantasy Battles : Empire of Sonnstahl

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For Sunna and the Emperor

The armies of Sonnstahl march to the beat of drums and the thunder of cannons. Led by zealous priests and bold knights, these soldiers’ discipline and vigour is famed around the world. Inspired by the example of Sunna, Goddess of Humanity, there may be no limit to the ambition of the Empire of Sonnstahl!

To overcome internal divisions and unite the nation against its enemies is the task of the Emperor. He or she cannot merely be a conqueror on the battlefield. They must also compete in the political arena, navigating the treacherous currents of rival families and religious factions. Thanks to esteemed universities, where magic and technology are refined into effective weapons, Sonnstahl has become a master of many trades, and now seeks to extend its grasp to foreign lands.

The Empire of Sonnstahl, founded in the image of its primary goddess, represents one of the great human powers. From large territories in the heart of Vetia to newly founded colonies and current political allies, Sunna’s name unites men and women in their pursuit of knowledge, wealth and power.

Playstyle

The different ways to play The Empire of Sonnstahl army are either based on big slow units which are supported by smaller nearby using shooting power or faster units which pick their fights. The best way to remember when fighting with the Empire of Sonnstahl is that the sum is more than the single parts. The Empire of Sonnstahl can bring heavy knights, powerful mages, mighty artillery, and masses of trained infantry, all with their different strengths an capabilities. When you field the army of Sonnstahl, you should always remember the army works best when its different units are used together.

Lore of Empire of Sonnstahl

An Empire of Man

A nation founded upon the exploits of Sunna, goddess given flesh, our ally has developed far from its early days. The tribes Sunna unified have endured together, never forgetting her memory and glory, symbolised by her eponymous sword Sonnstahl. The core of human supremacy in Vetia, with Destrian wealth now united through marriage with its grand armies and economy, there is no limit to the Empire’s ambition. But, to command such a diverse nation, an Emperor must not simply conquer in battle, he or she must compete in the political arena, navigating the treacherous currents of rival families and churches, to unite the nation against its enemies. A true seat of learning, with magic and technology refined into effective weapons, the Empire has become a master of many trades and has begun extending its grasp to foreign lands.

Unknown Author, The 9th Age Fantasy Battles Rulebook 1.3.5.

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