The First Age of the Sun and Moon is perhaps the most eventful timeline within the works of JRR Tolkien. It is steeped in theological and philosophical themes, while retaining the epic scale that most are accustomed to when they think of Tolkien. Our hope is to recreate, as accurately as possible, the words and ideas of the author into the Total War universe. As there is yet to be any concrete display of what we believe to be the greatest and most thought-provoking age within the world of Arda, here is to you Silmarillion: Total War.
They do what is advertised on the tin. A useful holding unit with some staying power. The only true line infantry the Laiquendi will have available. Armed with spear and a stout shield.
Worth noting as well that the original shield texture comes from The Last Days of the Third Age mod for Mount and Blade, as that is originally where Hummingbird got the texture.