The Ashfield Clan is one the major Halfling Clans and it bears a long and august history. In days gone by, the Ashfields patrolled the Mootland's borders as Fieldwardens. They protected against all threats, ranging from Human rustlers to the Restless Dead from Sylvania over the border. Down through the centuries, this bred a clan known for its keen eyes, stout hearts, and strong backs. Since Ludwig the Fat formally recognised the Moot over 1,500 years ago, Halfling archers have served alongside Human soldiers in defending the Empire's borders.[1a]
Many of the bravest and best of those archers have hailed from the Ashfield clan. A small number of Ashfield Halflings have even been hailed as heroes of the Empire, and awarded a golden Imperial Cross in recognition of their brave and valued service. In the Reikland, many of the Halfling soldiers, scouts, and hunters are Ashfields. Most of these are based in Altdorf's Halfling barracks, near the main State Army Barracks, their support detachments attached to the State Army units. Ashfields dwelling in the Reikland's rural reaches can often be found in the service of Human lords as huntmasters, or making their own living in the Reikwald as poachers and outlaws. In towns and cities, the Ashfields' sharp eyes (and short stature) makes them ideal rat catchers — a highly valued skill in the Reikland! Those Ashfields' more motivated by the pursuit of wealth often find themselves working as bounty hunters, where their targets' likelihood to underestimate their prowess is directly proportional to their success.[1a]
Notable Characters[]
- Doc Ashfield, the Wide-Eyed Archer - A young and ambitious Archer of the Ashfield Clan who serves in the Mootland 1st Brigade Archers.