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'''Soldier-at-Arms''' are [[Experience Level|non-levelled]] combatants that have received a considerable amount of [[Train Soldier-at-Arms (sage ability)|combat training]], transforming them into "professional soldiers" that form the core of medieval armies in the game world.  Soldiers are essential to holding a position in battle alongside nobles and levelled fighters.
 
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In the game's time period, "professional" soldiers form the core of medieval armies and were essential in holding a position in battles and sieges.  Possessing a good [[Morale|morale]] (once continuously active under a given liege), soldiers received proper training and had access to expensive equipment; in D&D terms, this translates to more [[Hit Points|hit points]], a better [[THAC0]] and multiple [[Weapon Proficiencies|weapon proficiencies]].  That said, soldiers are [[Non-levelled|non-levelled]], though many levelled [[Fighter (class)|fighters]], [[Paladin (class)|paladins]] and [[Ranger (class)|rangers]] are given time in soldier ranks during their [[Level Training|training]].
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Possessing a [[Morale#Standard Morale|standard morale]] which is likely to improve quickly, the greatest portion of soldiers serve as [[Retainer|retainers]] to powerful fighters; others, mustered out from the army, seek employment and increased [[Knowledge Points|knowledge]] as town [[Guard (profession)|guards]], [[Hayward (retainer)|haywards]] and [[Reeve (profession)|reeves]], [[Constable (profession)|constables]], members of the [[Merchant Marine (soldier)|merchant marine]], [[Mercenary (hireling)|mercenaries]] and other professions taking advantage of their fighting skills.  Others use wealth that they've plundered to become freeholders of their own land.
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Not a few also seek to become levelled characters through further training, or through extensive campaigning and good luck.  Many levelled [[Fighter (class)|fighters]], [[Paladin (class)|paladins]] and [[Ranger (class)|rangers]] are given time in soldier ranks during their [[Level Training|training]].
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== As Combatants ==
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Soldiers possess [[Hit Points|hit points]] according to their [[Hit Points per Die|body mass]], +1d4.  Because of their hardened condition,

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Soldier-at-Arms are non-levelled combatants that have received a considerable amount of combat training, transforming them into "professional soldiers" that form the core of medieval armies in the game world. Soldiers are essential to holding a position in battle alongside nobles and levelled fighters.

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Possessing a standard morale which is likely to improve quickly, the greatest portion of soldiers serve as retainers to powerful fighters; others, mustered out from the army, seek employment and increased knowledge as town guards, haywards and reeves, constables, members of the merchant marine, mercenaries and other professions taking advantage of their fighting skills. Others use wealth that they've plundered to become freeholders of their own land.

Not a few also seek to become levelled characters through further training, or through extensive campaigning and good luck. Many levelled fighters, paladins and rangers are given time in soldier ranks during their training.

As Combatants

Soldiers possess hit points according to their body mass, +1d4. Because of their hardened condition,

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