Virtuous Worms

The Grand Company of the Virtuous Worms was a Corummese mercenary army active in various conflicts starting in the 900's CE until their forceful disbandment in 1250 CE. Formed in the dying years of the Chen dynasty as its power waned and desertion became more widespread among border garrisons, its initial core was formed from the soldiers of the fortress of Kathok who deserted after their wages were stolen by treasury officials. Under the command of the self styled High Marshall Xol, Will of Thousands they entered the service of the usurper Tengu Peg-Leg and after his overthrow, the United Cities. From an initial size of around eight hundred men, the intake of adventurers, bandits and prisoners of war would by the 1200's balloon the company to a size of around nine thousand men under arms.