Valyrian Army Command Hierarchy
Marshal – Supreme military leader under House Draceryos.
• Current: Lord Gelionar.
• Second only to the Head of House Draceryos.General – Commands up to 6 legions in wartime.
• Current: Lord Kostagar and Lord Tyvaros.
• Note: Tyvaros also leads the elite cavalry legion.Commander – Directly leads one legion. Answers to a General.Captain – Commands a division of up to 800 troops within a legion.
Standard Legion Structure (x12)
Each legion contains:
4,000 Dragonguards (elite heavy infantry)1,000 Dragonhunters (elite archers)500 Dragoons (elite heavy cavalry)200 Dragon Scouts (light infantry/recon)
Special Legions
Cavalry Legion(led by General Tyvaros):
• 5,000 Dragoons
• 2,000 Dragon Scouts (light cavalry variant)Ranged Legion:
• 4,000 Dragonhunters
• 1,500 Dragon Scouts
Unit Descriptions
Dragonguards (Heavy Infantry)
Armor: Dark-forged steel (steel + volcanic ash), forged by the Valyrian smiths.Weapons:
• Pilum (thrown & melee)
• Valyrian-forged short sword (70 cm, gladius-style)
• Dagger
• Large curved shield (dragon motif)
Dragoons (Heavy Cavalry)
Armor: Same as DragonguardsWeapons:
• Javelins, spears, bow
• Short sword, dagger
• Large curved shield (dragon motif)Mounts: Armored, battle-bred warhorses bred for speed and power
Dragonhunters (Archers)
Armor: Dark-steel chainmail and scale armorWeapons:
• Goldenheart bows
• Short sword, dagger
• Small round shield
Dragon Scouts (Light Infantry / Recon)
Armor: Light, mobile protectionWeapons: Composite bows, short sword, dagger
Valyrian Shieldbearers (Honor Guard)
Armor: Similar to DragonguardsRole: Guard Demon Forts and noble families under House DraceryosVeterans of Dragonguard units; often elite retainers
Equipment and Recruitment Notes
Valyrian Steel: Reserved for Commanders; only Captains with extraordinary feats may earn such arms.Dark-Forged Steel: Standard for all legions; crafted with volcanic ash for durability.Glyphs:
• Glyphs: Symbolic etchings – used widely, have no magical power.Recruitment Restriction:
• Only Valyrians may serve in the legions.
• Rare exceptions exist for non-Valyrians, but they seldom rise beyond soldier rank.
Background Lore: Since Vaemor's and his son and grandson's giving oppuronities to the Valyrian's of Volantis and Lys, as well as the bolstering from Tolos, Mantarys, and Elyra. This has given a rise to the population of the Valyrian people of The Lands of the Long Summer (North Valyria). Thus explains the absurd number of soldiers in the Valyrian army.