Saracen Vanguard

Those horsemen who are more skilled with the mace than a spear are encouraged to drop the spear entirely in favor of mastering the mace and additionally are taught the usage of a bow from horseback.
Albeit never in the ability to reach the level of an true steppe born horse-archer, still their maces combined with their new ranged capability contributes much toward the cause.

The Vanguard serves as a mounted contemplate to the Footmen, supporting the troops with mace and bow wherever required.
They are often found traveling in the core of the army, so they can dart to positions they are needed into as the troops advance in the field.

Information

Attacks (damage × count)

	weighted mace melee	9 × 3 impact
	short bow short	7 × 2 pierce

Resistances

	blade	30%			pierce	10%
	impact	40%			fire	20%
	cold	-20%			arcane	20%