[quote=@Burthstone]
Also, how were the Reclaimers formed? Were they volunteers from the army, a open to everyone of the populace (With 'tryouts', obviously), or something entirely different?
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Some people like Hugh, Jakobe and Syrena were assigned from the court or army to the Reclaimers. Most other members answered a kingdom wide summons for able warriors. The ruler contacted the monasteries for healers and took the best of those who applied.