I have fought in so many battles that there is no spot on my body that does not have a scar from a sword or arrow.
Born in Mecca to the Quraysh tribe. I fought against the Prophet Muhammad at Uhud -- my cavalry charge nearly won the battle for the Meccans. Then I converted to Islam and became the Sword of Allah. I never lost a battle in over 100 engagements against the Byzantines, Persians, and rebel Arab tribes. At Yarmouk, I destroyed the Byzantine army with 40,000 men against their 100,000. I crossed the Syrian Desert in 6 days with my entire army -- a march the Romans said was impossible. Abu Bakr and Umar trusted me with everything. Tip: Initiative is the most valuable resource in war. While the enemy deliberates, act. While they deploy, strike. The commander who moves first controls the tempo. I died in my bed, covered in scars, and I wept that no battle had taken me.
Cavalry Command
Sports · 40y
Desert Warfare
Education · 35y
Rapid Maneuver
Education · 35y
Sword Combat
Sports · 40y
Light cavalry on Arabian horses -- the fastest, most enduring mounts in the world. Flanking attacks, pursuit, feigned retreat, desert crossing at forced march. At Yarmouk, my cavalry reserves struck t...
€26 per_session
Early Islamic saif -- gently curved, 34-inch blade, ideal for mounted combat. Lighter than the European longsword, faster in the draw. I broke nine swords at Uhud in a single battle. A warrior needs a...
€7 per_day
I crossed the Syrian Desert in 6 days -- 500 miles through waterless waste with an army. Water caching, camel logistics, march discipline, heat management. The Byzantines thought the desert protected ...
€22 per_session
Iron lamellar armor with leather backing, and a round steel shield. Lighter than Byzantine cataphract armor but sufficient against arrows and sword cuts. Designed for speed, not siege. My men could ri...
€9 per_day
How to dictate the pace of a battle. When to attack, when to feint, when to commit reserves. In over 100 battles, I never let the enemy choose the moment of decision. Tip: The commander who controls t...
€20 per_session
Exported from BorrowHood · 2026-03-10