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The Underdark, like all nations, requires a great deal of force to keep it safe. The armies of the Tarantula's primarily serve as peacekeepers (of a sort) that patrol and protect the main thoroughfare's between cities. There are some notable exceptions of course, with some of the armies being experts in their particular field of war they are deployed to resolve very specific threats and incidents.
Tarantula 1st Army
The Queens Guard
General: -
This army is the traditional army held by the Val'sharess.
Tarantula 2nd Army
General: Xya Kerithrion
The 2nd army is a specialised light ranger unit. Fast and agile, the dark elves of the 2nd are amongst the best fast response teams in the Underdark.
Tarantula 3rd Army
The Spider Reavers
General: Shadow Song
Tarantula 4th Army
DESTROYED
General: N/A
Formerly of House Zilv'Quellar, based out of Gualliderth.
This army has been destroyed, its army assignment has been reserved as a matter of respect.
Tarantula 5th Army
DESTROYED
General: N/A
Formerly of House Mlezzir, based out of the City of Souls
The 5th army was sent to reinforce the city of Shindlyn, it is believed the armies demonic captains were compromised there and the remaining troops mutinied and abandoned their duties to the Val'sharess
Tarantula 6th Army
The Shield of Lolth
General: Kyle Morghun
The 6th not typical of Underdark armies, it's troops represent a large amount of the lesser Underdark.Heavy armoured and armed frontliners with siege weapons, made up of awakened Ologs, Duergar and Human healers & Light incantors.
Tarantula 7th Army
General: Thrax mallius
The 7th is an army typical of the Underdark, it's troops represent a large amount of the Underdark.
Tarantula 8th Army
Order of Lolth
General: Zan'sas V'rinn
The army of the Paladin Order of Lolth is composed of the most faithful soliders of Lolth, and typically led by a number of Ancestral soldiers filling captain's postions throughout the army.
The 8th is also outfitted with siege equipment.
Tarantula 9th Army
The Hammer of Nakkiga
General: Q'otha
The unliving army of Nakkiga is currently led by the barrow wight Q'otha. Famed for their resilience, and fast response abilities, the 9th is one of the most feared armies within the Underdark.
Tarantula 10th Army - MISSING
General: UNKNOWN
This army has been missing for many years, and all are presumed dead. Its army assignment has been reserved as a matter of respect.
Tarantula 11th Army
General: Forr'O'Fyve El'Stire
The 11th is an army typical of the Underdark, it's troops represent a large amount of the Underdark.
The 11th is also outfitted with siege equipment.
Tarantula 12th Army - DESTROYED
General: N/A
This army has been destroyed, its army assignment has been reserved as a matter of respect.
Tarantula 13th Army - DISBANDED
General: Aeshma
This force was previously controlled by Aeshma of The Wardens of Alhamet. Upon leaving the Tarantulas the army was officially disbanded. It's assignment has been reserved as a matter of respect.
Tarantula 14th Army
The Horde
General: Rezexi Cruentatus
This is a force of unliving that was gifted to the faction and have been drafted into action in the war against the demonfey.
Skeletal warriors lead a ravaging horde of vengeance zombies they are incredibly resilient to the harshest environments.
Tarantula 15th Army
The Shadow Legion
General: King Krak of the Goblins
A mix for races and troops made homeless by recent wars. No real specialisations and few trained in front line fighting, but frequently used for scouting and espionage.