Let me tell you a story. It will not be a wall I promise you. You have all heard about that lone viking that defended the bridge at Stamford bridge. You have heard about the 700 thespian militamen that defended Thermopylae and died to a man, with some support from a bunch of showy spartans.
What?!
You have not heard about the 700 thespians, which was basically all men from the town of Thespia that could wield a spear.
Oh my... You will be so sorry when I get back to you!
But I will tell you the story of Boman.
The year is 1702. The place somewhere in Poland. The swedish king Karl XII is down there with the army fighting against Poland and Saxony. But at the moment the army is in n area that is believed to be relatively safe. The king and a few officers rides out on a small recce. Really it is mostly just an excuse the get out a bit. Nothing serious.
The party is escorted by a single lifdrabant named Boman.
Lifdrabanterna or drabantcorpset was a handpicked cavalry force, at the most 200 men but due to casualities they never had that number. Not anyone could replace one. The selektion process was rigorious and on parwith modern special forces. All had to be officers of at least the rank of leutenant and have a sterling record. A private in Lifdrabanterna had captains rank in the rest of the army and could therefore be detached to take temporary command of other units if needed.
Besides being over the top and really keen with the blade they acted as spearhead unit for cavalry charges but also fought dismounted if need be.
They were also the kings closest bodyguards.
While riding around and enjoying the view the small party suddenly encounter 500 polish cavalry which is a total suprise.
To be continued...