The Deep Legion

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> The origins of the Deep Legion are though lost to history. What is known is thought to have more basis in myth than in reality. Partially this is due to the lack of records that survived the great Cataclysm, particularly here in the Tiberial Confederation.
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> What is agreed is that at some point during that world shattering event, where monsters from the deepest reaches of the dungeon roamed free on the surface, causing destruction everywhere they went, a group of individuals gathered to found the deep legion.
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> The organization Grew rapidly, recruiting from the populace and was able to strike effectively and well against the monsters on the surface as well as counter attack into the Dungeon. Nobody can explain why they were so successful where other human forces were not.
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> To this day, some three thousand years later the Legion persists as independent military organization that regularly monitor and explore the Dungeon, in some places they are still trusted with a regulatory role, overseeing access to the Dungeon in their customary strict fashion.
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> "on the origins of post Rending powers, Chapter 4 The Deep Legion"
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We know very little about the legion, what we do know is there seem to have a base in each large kingdom and are based out of the dungeon. They are a major power in both the dungeon and on the surface and control many expanses and have influence in many cities in the dungeon. They have many bases deep within the dungeon that are larger, grander, and older than Rhylleh.

The legion has many soldiers and recruits above and below ground who are all powerful dungeon divers. To become a full legion after 5 years grueling training you must be subject to a baptism of liquid mana while being healed by a healing enchantment, this makes mana flow though the body similar to a monster. This leads to a few fatalities regardless of the skill of the individual (as evident in Romanus Marius' death). One of the many benefits is to move unhindered in the upper levels of the dungeon without worry of mana sickness, although without limitations such as needing to be accustomed to ambient mana levels while moving through several strata. Full members will also need regular infusions of liquid mana while on the surface.

The main base of the legion is known as the heart of the legion. The heart of the legion is located in a expanse much larger then the city of Rhylleh, the center of this base is the Red Mountain, a large tower fortress of red iron surrounded by a ring of smaller sister towers. The Red Mountain is home to the core of the legion and the consul one of the highest ranking members of the legion, it also sits upon the only known node of red abyssal iron.

Furthermore, On large scale multi-legionary deployments they can make use of golems and praetorians. It is not yet known what these are however they are incredibly expensive and resource intensive, enough so that the legion cannot currently afford to make use of them.

## Former Members

Founding member Gaius Magnus

Legionary Trainee Trelik

Legionary Trainee Romanus

## Known Classes

Legionem Armoured Scout

Legionem Shieldbearer

Legionem Swordsman

Legionem Scout

## References

1. ↑ Chapter 44
2. ↑ Chapter 546
3. ↑ Chapter 666
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Chapter 628
5. ↑ Chapter 659