Warlord
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On some occasions terms Warlord and [[Commander]] are used interchangeably.{{erf|1|040a|Parson's Klog #4}} | On some occasions terms Warlord and [[Commander]] are used interchangeably.{{erf|1|040a|Parson's Klog #4}} | ||
| - | However, [[Commander]] is a more general term since [[Caster]]s are Commanders too{{erf|1|084a|Parson's Klog #10}}, but they do not have [[Leadership]] ability. | + | However, [[Commander]] is a more general term since [[Caster]]s are Commanders too{{erf|1|084a|Parson's Klog #10}}, but they do not have [[Leadership]] ability. An exception to this lack of leadership bonus comes when a caster leads a stack of units that they have created using [[magic]], such as when a [[Dirtamancer]] leads a stack of [[golems]], or [[uncroaked]] are led by a [[Croakamancer]].{{erf|1|084a|Parson's Klog #10}} |
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Proposed Canon
Warlord is a unit that has Leadership abilityErf-b1-p040a
Erf-b1-p084a. That special (or natural) ability allows Warlords to lead other units in combat and grant a bonus to units under their command.
Warlords also control their stacks in combat, allowing for directed attacks (or preventing combat, as opposed to an unled stack, which must auto-attack when in contact with non-allied units.Erf-b1-p040a
Commanders
On some occasions terms Warlord and Commander are used interchangeably.Erf-b1-p040a
However, Commander is a more general term since Casters are Commanders tooErf-b1-p084a, but they do not have Leadership ability. An exception to this lack of leadership bonus comes when a caster leads a stack of units that they have created using magic, such as when a Dirtamancer leads a stack of golems, or uncroaked are led by a Croakamancer.Erf-b1-p084a
Origin
Infantry units can be promoted to warlord in the capital (although at a high cost)Erf-b1-p043a or popped, either by a side in one of its cities, or, rarely, as a barbarian in the wild. WoT-6051503
Speculation
Chief Warlord is not a separate class, but is a subclass of Warlord. A Chief Warlord provides bonuses that other Warlords do not.
Ruler seems to be a separate class of Unit (Rulers grant units in their stack a bonusErf-b1-p115, but it is not clear whether that bonus comes from Leadership ability or as a result of some special rule).
