Later Kingdom of Jerusalem 1144 to 1187

This list differs from the Early Kingdom of Jerusalem list in the absence of a Saracen Allies package. This reflects the greater unity which a series of powerful Saracen Emirs, most notably Salah ed-Din Yusuf (Saladin), brought to the Moslem community.

The relative drop in initiative is intended to reflect the difficulty which the later Kings of Jerusalem had in exercising their authority, particularly as the rival Holy Orders developed their own interests (which were not necessarily consistent with those of the Kingdom) and became increasingly powerful.

Era: Age of Chivalry   Later Kingdom of Jerusalem 1144 to 1187 CR: H: 4 L: 3   BP: 2 Init: 5
Core
Number Type   Description Key FV PROT Weapon Cost
1 KN(d) Holy Order Knights/Elite Lay Barons Key 6[2]0 +2 Lances 14
2 HC(d) Crusader Knights Key 5[1]0 +1 Lances 11
2 FT Sergeants Key 6[1]1 +2 Spears 9
1 FT Garrisons Key 4[1]1 +1 X-Bows 6
Bonus:
2 KN(d) Holy Order Knights/Elite Lay Barons* Key 6[2]0 +2 Lances 14
2 HC(d) Outremere Barons* Key 5[1]0 +2 Lances 12
4 HC(d) Crusader Knights* Key 5[1]0 +1 Lances 11
1 HC Syrians Key 4[0]0 +1 Lances/Bows 12
1 LC Turcopoles Key 2[0]0 +1 Various/Bows 8
2 LC Turcopoles Key 2[0]0 +1 Various 7
3 FT Sergeants Key 6[1]1 +2 Spears 9
4 FT Garrisons Key 4[1]1 +1 X-Bows 6
2 SI Marionites   2[1]1 +2 Bows 2
2 SI Hill Dwellers   3[1]2 +2 Javelins 2

Terrain:

Core: 1GR

Bonus: (Max: 2 ) 2GR, 1SH, 1RG, 1W

Notes:

Core: 95 Bonus: 212

* ”Crusader” Knights can be interpreted as either typical military “pilgrims” from the west or the more poorly equipped local knights. A maximum of six KN/HC units may be selected from these three lines.

Ordo Link: Their is a dedicated thread for this list located at Later Kingdom of Jerusalem thread, but the bulk of the discussion on this and other Crusader lists will be found on the Crusader Musings thread.

Last Edited: 06 May 2006

List Author: Chingachgook