Kings of War Halfling BattlegroupThe Trained Bands are the most common troops in the Shire Army. Many so called Braves that are drafted to the Bands are not full time soldiers, although they are better trained than some militias found elsewhere. They typically have padded leather armour and wooden shields or bucklers, and carry a variety of weapons. Some Trained Bands are organised and equipped as light cavalry riding highly trained miniature aralez. Their primary mission is scouting