The troops of Clearwine * It consists of about 500 warriors and helpers * 100 cavalry are the thanes and bodyguards of the Colymar King * They are recognizable by their red feathers. * 150 men are drawn from the Carls of Nymie Vale * These are foot warriors armed with spear and shield. * A further 150 are skirmishers, who are herders armed with whatever missile weapons they have. * The fyrd is assisted by 100 healers and priestess from the Clearwine Earth Temple and Ernaldori Clan * Within a day or two the King can call upon another 500 men from the neighbouring clans. * The Black Spear Clan is traditionally part of the Fyrd but it is doubtful whether they will obey Blackmor