Schattenarmee
Ervenian Era, 1051 AB
The Schattenarmee, also known as The Shadow Legion is an elite legion that serves the Dark Lord of Gontal.
Structure
The Schattenarmee is an elite legion, comprised of fifteen Scherbe rather than thirteen cohorts, each with 256 fighting personnel and 44 support personnel, totalling in 4500 soldiers. While few in battle, each soldier is terrifying even to look at, let alone fight against. The scherbe can all operate independetly, though are also well trained in fighting as a single cohesive unit.
History
Originally, the legion was comprised of the disbanded House of Nihilus, the royal house of the Kingdom of Gremsurden, an Arasilisch kingdom founded by Knights of the Copper Dragon.
The king of Gremsurden, Abscherr Messerklinge, had sworn his loyalty to the Dark Lord of Gontal, and promised him not only the kingdom, but also that he "...shall raise an army of dread and fear, one that the bravest knights will flee from".
When Abschedr decreed the disbandment of his house, he ordered all house members to join the ranks, either as fighters or as logistical and managerial roles; some refused.
Regardless of their objection, all members eventually joined. The willing were given boons and prestige; the staunchest objectors were delivered to the Dark Lord, where they were corrupted and twisted to fit his needs. When the grotesque beings, unrecognizable as humans, returned, none dared oppose the decree.
Over time, the Schattenarmee grew in size and power, with many creatures joining its ranks, drawn to the power and infamy of the legion.
We Rule, We Conquer
Founding Date
1015 AB
Type
Military, Army Regiment
Alternative Names
Shadow Legion
Predecessor Organization
Formation Type
Training Level
Elite
Veterancy Level
Decorated/Honored
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Parent Organization
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