Stormwind Infantry Handbook: Footman

This chapter of the Stormwind Infantry Handbook serves as a basic guide to footmen.

Acknowledgements:

Lord Maxen Montclair, Duke Westridge.

Sir Aliaes Loucelles, Knight of Westridge.

Footman
The bulk of the king's army is comprised of footmen - known for their plate armor and plumed helmets.

The Footman's role in combat is to fight on the frontlines and hold a steady defensive line so that the Pikeman may pick off enemies from between the lines.

A footman should never try to advance from the line without orders or without his peers. Doing such will breach the defensive structure of the line, and you will be punished for risking

Fighting in close formation, they use proven tactical methods: Advance slowly with shields raised in an interlocked shield wall, then draw swords and close to melee range.

A footman's defensive capabilities are greatly dependant on his shield. The moments where footmen drop their shields and charge are when they are most vulnerable, as they make up the front lines of the army.

Luckily, footmen don light platemail to provide solid defense against most attacks. They are slightly reduced in mobility due to their armor's bulk.

Footman Weaponry
Longsword

The sword has been a basic weapon for as long as weapons have been constructed of metal. From the rough copper blades of the first barbarian forges, to the fine silver or mithril weapons, the longsword and it's cousins continue to serve combatants around Azeroth.

The standard weapon of Stormwind infantrymen is the longsword, an arm-length steel blade with a cross-guard.

Wall Shield

A shield is a type of personal armor meant to intercept attacks, either by stopping projectiles such as arrows or by glancing a blow to the side of the shield-user. Shields may also be used as weapons, bashing enemies off of their feet with the flat surface or bludgeoning with their edges.

The Stormwind Army employs thick metal wall shields emblazoned with the crest of Stormwind.

Equipment
Arms
 * Footman's/Nobles Longsword.
 * Commander's Crest

Armor
 * Imperial Plate Helm
 * Imperial Plate Shoulders
 * Platemail Breastplate
 * Common Gray Shirt
 * Private's Tabard
 * Augmented Chain Bracers
 * Polished Scale Gloves
 * Brocade/Laughing Skull Belt
 * Augmented Chain Leggings
 * Polished Scale Boots