Keshan

This is the army of Kesh as documented in the popular narrative histories of the Hyborian Age by Robert E. Howard.

Fantasy   Keshan CR: H: 2 L: 6   BP: 2 Init: 6
Core
Number Type   Description Key FV PROT Weapon Cost
1 HC Keshani Nobles X 4(0)0 +1 Javelins/swords 10
4 LC Keshani Cavalry X 2(0)0 +1 Javelins 7
1 LHI Keshani Warriors X 4(1)2 +1 Javelins 7
2 LI Skirmishers   3(1)2 +1 Javelins 5
Bonus:
1 HC Keshani Nobles X 4(0)) +1 Javelins/swords 10
7 LC Keshani Cavalry X 2(0)0 +1 Javelins 7
5 LHI Keshani warriors X 4(1)2 +1 Javelins 7
2 FT Shemite Mercenaries X 5(0)0 +1 Spears/bows 7
6 LI Keshani skirmishers   3(1)2 +1 Javelins 5
5 SI Archers   2(1)2 +2 Bows 2

Terrain:

Core: 1 GR

Bonus: (Max: 4 ) 3 GR, 1 SH, 1 RG, 1 W

Notes:

Core: 93 Bonus: 148

Keshan was the most northerly of the Black Kingdoms.

O'Connor and Stelzer disagree over the availability of mounted units. I am of the opinion that, lying on the upper Styx, Keshan would have, like Nubia to Egypt, experienced two-way trade with Stygia and countries further north and east.

I have based the Keshani List on that of Numidia.

Keshan was allied with Zemabwei and Punt.

List Author: David