- Age of Crusades
- 4-point starter warband
- 28 mm scale
- 17 highly detailed figures
- 1x Mounted Warlord
- 8x mounted Hearthguards (knights)
- 4x Hearthguards with heavy weapons
- 4x Hearthguards
- Unpainted figures: preparation and painting required.
- Renedra plastic base for each figure
- Box dimensions: 5.6” W x 8.0” H x 1.75” D
- Recommended for 14 years and above.
This SAGA Teutonic Knights (Ordenstaat) 4-point Starter Warbands is an excellent way to get up and running for a faction in SAGA ruleset.
Ordenstaat Warband set includes Mounted Warlord (as pictured on box front), 8 Mounted Hearthguards, 4 Hearthguards with heavy weapons and 4 Hearthguards with standard weapons. A total of 9 mounted and 8 foot figures with bases, weapons and shields included.
Please note that the pictures are for illustration only and that the actual figures supplied may vary (EXCEPT for the Warlord, who is always the figure illustrated!).
The Teutonic Order, also known as the Teutonic Knights, played a significant role during the Age of Crusades, particularly in the formation and administration of the Ordenstaat, or the State of the Teutonic Order. Established in the early 13th century, the Ordenstaat was situated primarily in the Baltic region, with its stronghold in Prussia. Originally founded to provide medical care for pilgrims in the Holy Land, the Teutonic Order quickly shifted its focus to the Baltic Crusades, aiming to Christianize and conquer pagan territories. The Ordenstaat became a powerful military and religious entity, controlling vast swathes of land and employing a feudal system reminiscent of medieval Europe. Teutonic Knights were renowned for their military prowess and strict adherence to the chivalric code, making them formidable opponents on the battlefield.
Under the leadership of the Teutonic Knights, the Ordenstaat established a complex network of castles, towns, and fortifications, effectively consolidating their control over the Baltic region. They waged numerous campaigns against indigenous Baltic tribes and rival powers, expanding their territory and influence over the centuries. The Ordenstaat became a key player in the geopolitics of medieval Europe, attracting settlers from across the continent to populate and develop their conquered lands. However, the Order's aggressive expansion and authoritarian rule eventually led to conflicts with neighboring states, including Poland and Lithuania, ultimately culminating in the decline of the Ordenstaat in the late Middle Ages.
