Imperial Legion

Imperial Legion (known post-Breaking as the Lost Legion) is a subfaction of the Atlantean Empire, led by General Volkare, appointed by Emperor Nujarek. Hand-chosen by the Emperor himself, the Imperial Legion is led by a group of trusted generals and warriors who loyally fought alongside Nujarek throughout the last fifteen bloody years of battling the Revolution. As veteran warriors, armed with the best Technomantic weapons the Atlantis Guild has to offer, the Imperial Legion is rapidly becoming the crushing fist of the Empire. As General Volkare is fanatically loyal to Emperor Nujarek, the Imperial Legion serves the Emperor’s will, ensuring that Nujarek keeps control away from the greedy Technomancers. Volkare is going to work hard to keep the mages politically in check, and will do his best to ensure that generals decide military strategy, rather than the mages of the Guild.

## History

After Prophet-Magus Osiras' order for the Atlantean army to etreat from Wolfsgate to defend against the incoming Orc attack many of the disenfranchised Atlantean warriors jumped at the chance to join with Nujarek's Imperial Legion.

### Post-Breaking

Even young Atlanteans, who do not remember the times before the Breaking, have heard stories of General Volkare and his Lost Legion. Volkare was a symbol of the golden age of the Atlantean kingdom, its power and glory, but also (as some say) a symbol of its pride and arrogance. His last victory was the suppresion of the Black Powder Rebellion, but did he go too far? It happened just a few weeks before the Breaking; Volkare did not just defeat the Rebels, he swept through their territories with unseen cruelty, mercilessly crushing them into the dust, making sure they would never rise and question Atlantean superiority again.

No one knows what happened to Volkare and his loyal legion then - they just vanished without a trace during the Breaking. Some say Volkare died in the explosions, others say the Land itself opened up and swallowed him, some just guessed that the remains of the rebels took advantage of the chaos after the Breaking to get revenge on him. Many legends featuring Volkare and his Lost Legion were told during the decades that followed, but the only known fact remains that Volkare never made it back from the rebel territories.

Until now.

When he appeared at the frontier, the people of the nearby city shuddered with fear. A dark figure, followed by the grim remains of his lost legion. They looked like they had been through hell - and maybe the had. But that was not all. The fear changed into pure terror when the entirety of Volkare's army appeared on the horizon. A huge army containing orcs and dragons. Orcs, that usually look for any opportunity to plunder Atlantean territories, and a new dreadful kind of dragon, huge ancient beasts that claim themselves to be the true Draconum and heirs of the Land, united together under the banner of a general that was considered dead for decades.

The city garrison, paralyzed with fear, did not even try to flee. It was clear that this army, much bigger than any invading force so far, could easily defeat any resistance the city could put up. Not just that - with this army, the entire Atlantean kingdom can be brought to its knees. But Volkare had not attacked. He set up a camp next to the city, and waited. Without a word, without any attempts to contact the locals. The frightened citizens were watching his camp from the city walls: majestic figures of dragons, savage warbands of orcs, and silent, patient units of grim legionnaries. What were they waiting for?

Then a messenger arrived with news of the Mage Knights - several mighty heroes that had entered the region through a portal on the coast, and are forcing their way towards the city, gathering an army on the way. The people realized that Volkare's army is the only thing that stands between their city and the Mage Knights. As if confirming these thoughts, Volkare's camp came to life - battle lines were formed, and the huge army moved towards the approaching Mage Knights.

In an epic battle at sunset, the Mage Knights and their followers were defeated. But there was no celebration - on the same night, Volkare and his army set to march. Under the cover of darkness, they moved to another part of the kingdom. A few days later a similar scenario repeated there.

The Atlantean Kingdom is nervous of this new silent ally. Does he really protect Atlanteans, or is there some price they will soon have to pay? What are Volkare's true intentions? What happened to him and his lost legion during the Breaking? Where were they for the last 32 years? What gives him the power to unite orcs and Draconum under his banner? How does he know where the Mage Knights will strike the next time? Is it really Volkare, in his old armor? And so, is he still a mortal man?

Too many questions, and no answers. The only thing for sure is that whenever the Lost Legion sets to move, Mage Knight blood will soon be shed.

## In tabletop

The Imperial Legion's subfaction ability is the following:

**RALLY:** If this warrior has Demoralized at the beginning of your command phase, heal this warrior of 2 damage. If this warrior is a captor at the beginning of your command phase, it can eliminate its captive without being given a close combat action.

***Atlantis Guild***

1. ↑ https://www.mageknight.net/wp-content/uploads/Mage-Knight-Board-Game-Ultimate-Edition-Expansion-Rule-Books-September-2018.pdf
2. ↑ https://www.mageknight.net/wp-content/uploads/Mage-Knight-Board-Game-Ultimate-Edition-Expansion-Rule-Books-September-2018.pdf
3. ↑ https://www.mageknight.net/wp-content/uploads/Mage-Knight-2.0-Special-Abilities-Subfaction-Abilities-Card-2003.pdf