Floki of the Ironborn Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Let's assume you're an above-average fighter, but not good enough to take on the elite. Say, a halfway point between a common, ordinary soldier and someone like Sandor Clegane or Loras Tyrell. Which military group, be it in Westeros or Essos, would you most want to belong to? And by the term 'military group', I don't mean something general, like being part of some House's bannermen, or part of a Dothraki khal. I mean being part of a specific group like the Night's Watch, the Kingsguard, the Holy Hundred, the Faith Militant, or one of the many mercenary groups that roam Essos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Steller Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Well I suppose the obvious answer is the Golden Company. But to challenge myself, if I had to limit myself to Westerosi units, I'd pick the Holy Hundred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Guy Garlan Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 The Golden Company. If a chump like Strickland managed to rise through the ranks all the way to general, anyone could do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mountain That Flies Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Another vote for the Golden Company here. I'd get regular opportunities to improve/hone my skills, with disciplined and supportive peers to help protect me. I'd get to travel, wouldn't be bound by any rules of chastity, and if they day came where I felt like retiring, I could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aryagonnakill#2 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I don't see any choice other than the Golden Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floki of the Ironborn Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 20 minutes ago, James Steller said: Well I suppose the obvious answer is the Golden Company. But to challenge myself, if I had to limit myself to Westerosi units, I'd pick the Holy Hundred. 19 minutes ago, Good Guy Garlan said: The Golden Company. If a chump like Strickland managed to rise through the ranks all the way to general, anyone could do it. 7 minutes ago, The Mountain That Flies said: Another vote for the Golden Company here. I'd get regular opportunities to improve/hone my skills, with disciplined and supportive peers to help protect me. I'd get to travel, wouldn't be bound by any rules of chastity, and if they day came where I felt like retiring, I could. 3 minutes ago, aryagonnakill#2 said: I don't see any choice other than the Golden Company. Okay, let's assume that the Golden Company wasn't an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aryagonnakill#2 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Archer on a Summer Islands ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mountain That Flies Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Just now, King Floki of the Ironborn said: Okay, let's assume that the Golden Company wasn't an option. Probably another Essosi sellsword company, then. The Second Sons seem like a solid option, and while they're not quite as disciplined I'd still get the same advantages of travel, relative safety, and retirement options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equilibrium Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Definitely not Unsullied House Tyrell retinue, you sit in prolonged sieges, look intimidating in King's Landing and you don't do much fighting. You get bunch of tournies and you mostly chill in Highgarden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lannister Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 The Pre-Stoneheart Brotherhood Without Banners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melisandre's White Pubes Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 If I wasn't so allergic to horses, I'd want to be a Dothraki. Horse archers seem like they would have a pretty high chance of surviving battles when they went bad, as they could just ride away faster than the heavily armored knights they would be facing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeardlessDick Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Just now, Lord Lannister said: The Pre-Stoneheart Brotherhood Without Banners. Yeah that's the number one for me too. Otherwise Bearded Preists of Norvos would be something really intresting aldo not something I would prefer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Guy Garlan Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 28 minutes ago, King Floki of the Ironborn said: Okay, let's assume that the Golden Company wasn't an option. I'd be one of Sealord's swords then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyJAM Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 As of now, being a knight of the Vale seems the best seeing as they haven't had to fight yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoamingRonin Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Dany's Queensguard. If that's not an option: the Night's Watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fresh PtwP Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Okay so if GC is off the table... I'm gonna go Brazen Beasts. Those masks tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonberry Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Maybe this is just the climber in me, but being a wildling raider would be pretty fun! Very dangerous, of course, but the exercise and the views! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarl the climber Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I think serving House Yronwood would be good, Quentyns description of their land made it sound like a really nice place. 2 hours ago, Tonberry said: Maybe this is just the climber in me, but being a wildling raider would be pretty fun! Very dangerous, of course, but the exercise and the views! Still the weather would really suck and the White Walkers and the zombies are a definite drawback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GallowsKnight Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Do City Watches count? Because being a member of the Oldtown City Watch would be good. Get all the benefits of living in a big city. I can probably rise with time to some senior position. Avoid big wars, crackheads, take occasional bribes and retire into some sort of trade when I lose my fitness. Like run a tavern or brothel. If not that, the Golden Company. Because they're the best and probably don't fight a lot (most mercenary companies probably don't do as much fighting as people think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aryagonnakill#2 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 39 minutes ago, jarl the climber said: I think serving House Yronwood would be good, Quentyns description of their land made it sound like a really nice place. Still the weather would really suck and the White Walkers and the zombies are a definite drawback. For realz, I live in upstate new york where climbing is big, and I mean real climbing, but I still would not in my wildest dreams attempt a thousand foot high sheer cliff of pure ice, nor do I know a single human being who would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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