Hastaros Karinea

The Hastaros Karinea (literally: Spears of Karinea) are a mercenary company from the West side of the Dragon isle, fighting in the same style as their homeland of Allea.

History
Karinea is a city-state on the North-Western side of the Dragon Isle. It was founded by Allean settlers in the 2nd century b.Z. and ever since it has grown into quite a wealthy city, mainly due to the export of the finest glass in the world. This Karinean glass is so famous that Zekloon tried to copy it but never came close. These vast sums of wealth have resulted in a rich upper-class tasked with protecting the city from the many local tribes that are attracted to the city's wealth. Cladded in heavy armour and armed with spears in their hands these men became nearly invincible in their home region, gaining a reputation of being unbeatable. After a major population boom the city became to small for the population however and ever since a group of young and disgruntled citizens became adventurous mercenaries, renting themselves and their glorious reputation across the dragon isle. In the year Zero they were employed by the Republic of Zekloon, another powerful Allean city founded in the south of the Dragon Isle. A grand federation of tribes had formed under a king called Henebald and they had their eyes set on Zekloon. In the first battle between the two powers Zekloon was decisively beaten, their entire army was destroyed, with the exception of the Hastaros Karinea who repelled the enemy and retreated back home, through enemy territory. They were attacked on multiple occasions but were able to survive the entire trip through the island. A young member of the expedition called Xephonon has written a book about the journey which survives to this day. 5 years later another campaign between Zekloon and Henebald was fought and this time Zekloon was victorious, partially due to the Hastaros Karinea.

Organization
The Hastaros Karinea are currently consist of 4 units of Karinean citizens (Agema Spears). Each of these units is lead by a Stratomen, chosen by the unit. These 4 Stratomen then chose an Impertus as their overall commander. The company is a disciplined entity and is able to perform complex maneuvers such as forming defensive static squares. They are specialized in breaking cavalry charges and are used to operating on their own. They are not used to performing aggressive action however and are best kept to be on the defensive where their expertise and armour really come to play.

List of Activities
Zekloon-Henebald wars: