Castles and men at arms form the backbone of the feudal might of the Hundred Kingdoms. Well aware of this, the Emperors of the Tellian Empire wished to ensure that the ability to breach fortifications and sweep those men from the battlefield remained unmatched amongst their vassals. The Imperial Collegia were created to develop these deadly machines of war, something they continue doing at the behest of the Imperial Throne, even when the Emperors of old are long gone. The monopoly on the advanced principles needed to successfully construct these deadly machines of war is one of the tools the Imperial Chamberlain often employs, allowing chosen allies, even if temporary ones, to wield the awesome might of these powerful machines against their foes. First Blood - How They Play: Hurling your choice of 3 payloads at the enemy, the Trebuchet unleashes devastation upon your opponent's battleline. Smash armored enemies with a boulder, scorch hordes of enemies with a fire pot, or blast away foes with an explosive barrel. Protect the crew, as each slain crewman lowers the Trebuchet's efficacy. TLAOK - How They Play: The most iconic of war machines, the Trebuchet offers a choice of three distinct ammunition types to unleash suppressing and devastating fire upon its enemies. However, such power comes at a cost. Its inherently static nature means that once deployed, it cannot move or rotate. The Trebuchet provides vital fire support to a Hundred Kingdoms army - but if an opponent finds an opening in your front line, the Trebuchet and its crew will quickly find themselves in mortal danger.
