Jean I, Count D'Armagnac

Jean I, Count of Armagnac

In September 1346, following the French defeat at the Battle of Crécy and the beginning of the English Siege of Calais, Armagnac was appointed royal lieutenant in the south-west. However due to the overall worsening French situation he was left with few troops and little money. He was therefore unable to stop Lancaster neither from consolidating English gains in the south nor from launching a major raid into Poitou. (Wikipedia)


Axioms

• Count of Armagnac
• Castle in the fortress of Auch
• Fiefdom in Quercy
• Fiefdom of Rouergue
• Fiefdom of Gerivan
• Experience field commander
• Royal Lieutenant of South-West France
• underfunded by the King of France

Jean II the good, King of France

King Jean II "The Good"

King Jean is second sovereign of the House of Valois. His main claim to fame is that he lost the Battle of Poitier and died a prisoner in England. But this has not happened in this game yet, so there is not much to say. Why was King Jean "the good"? Because he sure knew how to live the good life.

Axioms

1. Big spender
2. Poor administrator
3. At odds with his coursing Charles of Navarre (Potential ally of England)
4. Overconfident as a diplomat

Sir John Griffyn

Sir John Griffyn in the background.

Sir John Griffyn is one of many leaders of the Cheshire archers. A elite formation of longbowmen which forms the pinacle of the Prince of Wales's strategy. Sir Griffyn's duty is to ensure that the name and uniform (yes, green and white and one of the first standard issue uniform ever) are honoured in the coming raid into France.

Axioms

1. Personal Wealth.
2. Knighted for deed at Crecy in 1345.
3. Military Leader : Experienced
4. Tactician : trained
5. Administrator : trained
6. Procuring (horses) : Experienced

Gronou ap Griffith

Welsh Spearmen are classed as Irregular
Auxiliary (Special) in the DBM system.

Gronou is the infantry leader at the head of the Welsh spearmen. The Welsh soldiers are not treated as equal by the rest of the forces, but it was made clear that North Wales owes to the King of England meritorious service. Gronou is committed to aquit his men with honour of this task.

Axioms

1. Undervalued by Englishmen.
2. Respected Noble (in Wales).
3. Military Leader : Experienced infantryman
4. Administrator : trained

Sheriff of Plymouth

This character is responsible for the assembly of the navy, the retrofitting of ships and the billeting of troops prior to their embarkation for France. If there is a high stress job in England this summer, this would be the one.

Axioms

1. Key role in the mobilization.
2. Access to Prince of Wales, funds.

Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales (Black Prince)

The Black Prince

The Black Prince is the main protagonist of this simulation. His challenge is to lead the main expedition to enrich associates, humiliate the King of France and advance his father's claim to the throne of France.

Axioms

1. The Black Prince is an effective military leader and administrator.
2. He has a weak health.
3. He commands respect from his subordinates.
4. Lack of experience: he relies on a handful of advisors such as Sir Chandos and Sir Audley.
5. Indebted but still in the favours of creditors.
6. Commands Loyalty: famous reputation as a generous leader.
7. Free access to men and resources in Cornwall (as Duke of Cornwall).
8. Traditional access to Cheshire Archers.
9. Access to spearmen in Wales.
10. Experience running counter spy Operations.