Alars

It is fairly typical, however, with some of the less numerous wagon peoples of the north, such as the tribes of the Alars, particularly when separated from one another on the march, though there one might note the circle is often very large and as many as four or five wagons deep.

Renegades Of Gor Norman, John 1986

From the point of view of the Alars, of course, they feel it is as absurd to pay for pasturage as it would be to pay for air, both of which are required for life.

Mercenaries Of Gor Norman, John 1985

Some cities use Alars in their tharlarion cavalries.

Mercenaries Of Gor Norman, John 1985

Many of the Alars are fair in complexion, blond-haired and blue-eyed.

Mercenaries Of Gor Norman, John 1985

On the other hand, officially, as I had gathered from the driver with whom I had ridden on the Genesian Road, these Alars had been approached to serve as suppliers and wagoners to the troops.

Mercenaries Of Gor Norman, John 1985

The Alars, and such folk, can be aggressive and warlike in seeking their grazing grounds, but, if left alone, they are seldom practitioners of unrestricted or wholesale raiding.

Mercenaries Of Gor Norman, John 1985

Seldom, indeed, I imagined, did the rude herders of the Alars have such a vision of imbonded loveliness in their camp, and in their arms.

Mercenaries Of Gor Norman, John 1985

When the Alars ride forth to do battle they normally have their laager behind them, to which, in the case of defeat, they swiftly retire.

Mercenaries Of Gor Norman, John 1985

Besides the ax Alars are fond of the Alar sword, a long, heavy, double-edged weapon.

Mercenaries Of Gor Norman, John 1985

"But she should have known from her body she was not of the Alars, " he said.

Mercenaries Of Gor Norman, John 1985