Bordeleaux

Bretonnia is a feudal society, split between the rich nobles with their gallant Knights and the lowly peasant class toiling in the fields. The Knights of Bretonnia – the flower of its military – have a code of chivalry that forms an unbreakable duty to protect its subjects, and when called to war, are considered by many to be the most powerful heavy cavalry in the Old World. However, a Bretonnian army rarely consists of Knights alone, and so ranks of solid, if unremarkable, foot troops and peasant levies are provided to soak up damage from unchivalrous cannons and other ranged devices.

So it is that in times of need the Knights of Bretonnia ride forth with lances dipped, and a prayer to the Lady on their lips!

Faction Name Bordeleaux

Campaign wh3_main_combi

Culture wh_main_brt_bretonnia

Subculture wh_main_sc_brt_bretonnia

Military Group wh_main_group_bretonnia

Faction Group wh_main_fact_group_bretonnia

Faction Group Name Bretonnia

• (wh_dlc07_political_party_bretonnia_alberic)
  The Duke of Bordeleaux embarks upon his long-desired Grail Quest from the Bretonnian colony of Bregonne on the coast of Lustria. Bordeleaux is one of the founding dukedoms of Bretonnia, occupying the western coastal region just south of cursed Mousillon. The current duke is the courageous yet stern Alberic, known for his strict adherence to the rules of chivalry and the preservation of the natural order. Knights trained under Alberic are among the very best Bretonnia has to offer, showing almost suicidal levels of bravery on the battlefield – never shrinking from an opponent, no matter their size or reputation. Duke Alberic’s coat of arms bears the distinctive Trident of Manann, the Sea God, who watches over Bordeleaux’s coastlines and vies with the Lady of the Lake for the affections of its people, such is his importance in the region. Certainly, along the sea routes and among sea-borne traders, Manann is considered the more popular patron-god. Legend has it that Alberic’s ancestor, Duke Marcus – one of the original Companions of Gilles the Uniter – himself fought alongside the temperamental sea god; apparently, the pair expelled raiders from Bordeleaux’s coastlines together, restoring peace and allowing trade to flourish once again unhindered.
  
  Duke Alberic's bravery and strict self-discipline is well known, and naturally he expects his Knights to reach the same high personal standards, even going so far to dismiss and expel those who err or fail to meet them. This means that Alberic has the smallest Ducal household in the Kingdom, but one that is nevertheless a force to be reckoned with and containing some of Bretonnia’s greatest Knights. Unfortunately, circumstance has thus far prevented Alberic from achieving his life’s ambition – to embark upon a Grail Quest. For this to happen, a suitable successor must be found so that Bordeleaux may continue to flourish in his absence. Despite his advancing years, the Duke remains hopeful that a candidate may yet emerge, enabling him to leave his ancestral seat and search for the holy chalice of legend in the Lady’s blessed name!
  
  Strength of the Sea
  Devoted to the God of the Sea, Alberic and his elite, seafaring Knights rule the coastline with absolute authority.
  
  Recruitment duration: +0 turn for Bretonnian Knight units (minimum 1) (-1.0000)
  Income from Ports: +0% (50.0000)
  Immune to High Seas, Reef and Storm attrition (1.0000)
  Recruit rank: +0 for Bretonnian Knight units (2.0000)
  

Chivalry: Through their noble actions, the Bretonnian dukes will benefit from powerful bonuses.
Peasant Economy: Farm or fight? Peasants form Bretonnia’s financial and military backbone.
Equestrian-based unit roster with a host of fast-moving skirmish cavalry and heavily-armoured shock cavalry.

Faction Group

wh2_dlc09_effect_increase_army_capacity_hidden (9999.0000)
Sea Lanes journey duration: +0 turns (-1.0000)
Underworld Sea travel time: +0 (-1.0000)
Seductive influence: +0 required for complete seduction (250.0000)
Seductive influence: +0 per turn from race (-5.0000)
Peasant Economy: +0 peasants available to the faction (6.0000)
Upkeep greatly reduced for:
Grail Knights
Grail Guardians
Royal Pegasus Knights
Royal Hippogryph Knights (200.0000)
Upkeep greatly reduced for:
Knights Errant
Knights of the Realm
Pegasus Knights (200.0000)
Upkeep greatly reduced for:
Questing Knights (200.0000)
Income from post-battle loot: +0% (-50.0000)
Income from raiding: +0% (100.0000)
Income from sacking settlements: +0% (100.0000)
Battering rams: +0 per siege item constructed (1.0000)
Siege towers: +0 per siege item constructed (2.0000)
Local recruitment capacity: +0 (1.0000)