Elves companion brigades

[Wookie Panz]

I recently noticed that the Elves in region 1 do not get Westmen as companions, while several regions in the center do.  Does that make any sense?  It seems to me they should have both Northmen and Westmen available

[Thunderb0lt]

Ive been wondering if anyone was going to bring up this subject. Only Runnimede, Amberland and Synisvania have 2 companions to recruit.

The good news for the elves is that they can get a town just across the border in Torvale or Amberland for those westmen. Since i have been finding it difficult to get veteran troops, and i have not seen elites yet, the recruitable companions has a huge bearing on my kingdom choice because i know they are about all im going to get. The northmen and westmen also require a general and the others a captain and im not sure why that is.

For those nations who are weaker in the archery phase, Huns and Zamorans are a good addition. Huns add the flank attack when it is the most numerous brigade in your group. 3+ Zamoran regulars add +10% valor bonus which is very helpful for large groups.

Northmen with 2+ regular brigades add +10% defense and charge in battles in regions 1-5 in winter. A little too specific imo. Eliminate the north regions and winter and sounds good.

Westmen with 3+ regulars add 10% shield bonus for archery phase which is helpful. Like a pow 1 wizard shield spell.