The Alans (Latin: Alani) were an ancient and medieval Iranic nomadic pastoral people who migrated to what is today North Caucasus [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] – while some continued on to Europe and later North Africa.

Alani Swordsmen are a type of melee infantry in Total War: Attila. "Once drawn, their blades must taste enemy flesh." Alani warriors were known to be strong and fierce - the Roman historian Marcellinus spoke of them in complimentary terms, calling them "men of great stature and beauty" with "terribly fierce" eyes.

The fierceness of Alani warriors was demonstrated at the Battle of Adrianople in AD378, when a Gothic and Vandal army, bolstered by Alani infantry, outflanked and destroyed Roman forces under Emperor Valens. With the Alani infantry engaged at their front, and Gothic cavalry surrounding them, the Romans were decisively defeated.

2001年4月9日 · THe Parthians and Sassanid Persians both used straight bladed swords with two edges, as did most of the wandering tribes, who had acquired them as plunder or by trade. My guess is that the Alans were armed with that kind of sword, the composite, recurved bow, and spears and javelins.

As the Alans ride into battle, bloody scalps displayed proudly on their saddles, few can dispute their reputation for unsurpassed ferocity. The only god they worship is a sword planted in the earth, and they scorn cities in favour of a life moving from conquest to conquest.

The Alans are a playable faction in Total War: Attila. As the Alani ride into battle, bloody scalps displayed proudly on their saddles, few can dispute their reputation for unsurpassed ferocity. The only god they worship is a sword planted in the earth, and they favour a life of relentless...

Alani Swordsmen Once drawn, their blades must taste enemy flesh. Alani warriors were known to be strong and fierce - the Roman historian Marcellinus spoke of them in complimentary terms, calling them "men of great stature and beauty" with "terribly fierce" eyes.

2002年1月22日 · Hi everyone. I posted this over on the sword forum and haven't gotten any responses yet. Then I remembered that we have a very educated gang here in the...

Zulfaqar (Arabic: ذو الْفَقار, romanized: Ḏū-l-Faqār, IPA: [ðuː‿l.faˈqaːr]), also spelled Zu al-Faqar, Zulfakar, Dhu al-Faqar, or Dhulfaqar), is the sword of Ali ibn Abi Talib that was distinguished by having a double blade. It is the main symbol of the Alawite religion.

Alani Warriors are a type of melee infantry in Total War: Attila. "These men know nothing but the tribe, and how to defend it." Alani warriors were known to be strong and fierce - the Roman historian Marcellinus spoke of them in complimentary …