Legion of Syn

"Where there was darkness, we exist. Where there was no sound, we heard. Where there was no hope, we found. At your command, we rose as one. The glorious incandescence of your wings draped across the tapestry of her skies, a shadow profound. A threat, we rose. For we are your sword, to smite down the enemy you saw. We are the shield by which our brethren are protected. We are the aegis by which we are held safe.
So hear us now, that discordant note. Hear our fires roar, an inferno to burn away the sickness hidden in the dark. Tremble as you have wrought the Wrath of Syn and her Children. You stood before us, undeterred. The fear felt in your void-born souls, as we burn away your Shadow. Know this: the final act of Syn is The Legion of her Glorious Light, we are the Legion of Syn."

Structure

Warmth

At the Highest Ranking is quite literally the Goddess that created the race of Faeries, Simply referred to in all military applications as: Warmth. While Syn is the sole owner of this title, it was attempted to be given by the rest of the Children of Syn to Anlyth during the creation of The Elsewhere. Warmth is the Penultimate decision-maker for all military activities, delegating tasks to her generals and making strategies for combating the Shadows. However, in current times, this rank remains vacant. For the Faeires without their Goddess, find it sacrilegious to grant this title to any but her.

Arch Valkyrie

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Currently held by Anlyth, First Son of Syn. He stands as the Symbolic Regent of Warmth, acting on her behalf and making the same decisions she would. There is little difference in current times of these two titles and their responsibilities, though as the Arch Valkyrie, he also holds sway over the decisions on matters of faith acting as the High Priest of his entire people as well. Currently, the Arch Valkyrie is tasked with training and honing his Legion for the coming of a new opportunity to retake the world that was stolen from them. He is also tasked with acting on any and all information in regards to what/what happened to their Goddess. He holds more or less the same rank in the Elsewhere as the Queen of the Fae.

Valkyries

In lamens terms these individuals operate and answer only to the Queen and the Arch Valkyrie. They carry out the wishes of them both by any means necessary. They also act as the Generals of the Legion, planning and strategizing as they go. They relay all information back to the Arch Valkyrie and the Queen, where new orders will be given to them.

Beacons

Hold the same rank as a knight, given an exceptional amount of freedom among the ranks. Allowed to mingle at any level of the organization should they wish. They are tasked with training the Legions in matters of combat and magic, though in this latter instance, most training is deferred to the Arch Valkyrie. Figureheads of the Legion, seen as examples to follow. The most noticeable figures to walk the Elsewhere as they are expected to be in full regalia at all times while in public. They are the Shields at the Frontline, the primier Soldiers of the Legion, Legendary fighters and Casters in their own right. The Beacons, desipite thier rank are considered to be the next ones in line for Ascension as Anlyth had.

Sun Riders

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While there are several variations of this rank they all hold the same weight. The most famous among these are the Riders of the Distant Storm, they being the only Squad of Legionnaires to be allowed to walk the Shattered Lands. While this group is given extremely specific tasks with incredibly strict tolerances and parameters, they are counted as heroes in The Elsewhere. Sun Riders, for all intents and purposes, are the bulk of the Legion, while rank-wise they are common soldiers, all Legionnaires are given voice. Should there be a disagreement with an order, or clarification, or just outright wanting to know the reasons for something; they are permitted to do so. Fostering a strong sense of camaraderie amongst all Legions, they are the heart and soul of the Legion of Syn.

Auxiliary ranks

God's Eye's

Act as scouts and reconnaissance for The Elsewhere as a whole. All are given names that hold much the same effect. All God's Eye's of the Wayfare Guild are effectively soldiers of The Elsewhere and are extraordinarily loyals to the Queen and Anlyth. God's Eye Odeza or Scout Realm, and Gods Eye's: Netzet: Scout Cosmos are some of their more famous members.

Sightless

Act on behalf of Anlyth almost exclusively, they are his eyes and ears into the Shattered Lands. Spies and knowledge seekers, though within the Elsewhere they hold no power. In fact, all but the highest ranking members of both the Wayfare Guild and The Sightless even know about where their orders come from. To the rest, they simply exist on the Branches of the Great Tree as independent organizations.

For Mother and Light

Founding Date

At the beginning of War of the Gods and Shadows

Type

Military Order

Alternative Names

The Legion, The Sun Guard

Leader

Anlyth, First Son of Syn

Ruling Organization

The Quartet

Leader Title

Arch Valkyrie

Founders

• Goddess of the Faeries: Syn

Parent Organization

The Elsewhere

Related Traditions

• Expedition Report: V. 9087 Last Respects

Notable Members

• God's Eye's: Odeza

Related Ethnicities

• Children of Syn

The Painting of Warmth hung in the halls of the Legions Citadel. One among many of the old gods, though one cannot question their loyalty to their Goddess, for she created them. As one god still walks among the Children of the Quartet.

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Imperial Scholars Thoughts:

Ignorance or no, this should be familar. A Misted Valley, a people draped in fire. The Mistwalkers are extrodinarily Similar to the Legion of Syn and her children for very good reason. Ones demise is always ones own making, lest you wake the sleeping crow and become its meal while it waits for you to die.