Dírnaith

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The Dirnaith,also known by its Quenya name Nernehta,means man-spearhead.It is a wedge formation launched over a short distance against an enemy massing but not yet arrayed,or against a defensive formation on open ground.It was designed for rapid attack against before an opposing force could properly array itself for battle.