Legion of Light

The **Legion of Light** is an order of warriors, mages and clerics dedicated to the cause of good.

In 3E: 1028, while the world slaved under the shadow of the Tzu-Rhenu, the hero Sir Mikalius formed the Legion of Light. The order fought the evil lord’s rule openly until his defeat. Since then they have been at the forefront of the battle with the forces of darkness, always ready to help the oppressed and punish evil.

## Origin and History

In the year 1028, which proved to be the last year of Emperor Tzu-Rhenu's reign, the beloved hero of the Chaos War, Sir Mikalius, formed an organisation to combat the despotism of the Emperor’s rule. He named it the Legion of Light, and he intended it to be a revival of the ancient Guardians, an order that had ceased to exist five hundred years before. Mikalius Bonjournio, Sir Mikalius' ancestor and namesake, had served in that august order and the younger Mikalius had always treasured that memory. The new Legion's dedication to the cause of good led it to victory - it was instrumental in Tzu-Rhenu's defeat.

Sadly, however, Mikalius died just under a decade later, while the order was still young and relatively untried. His only daughter, Lady Celennia, took over the leadership and the Order continued to flourish. The order’s next ordeal proved to be some 22 years after its founding.

In 3E:1050 the Vaelkara host came into the world through a Soldara Gate, intent on plunder. While Kandalon attempted to find the key to their defeat, the Legion was at the forefront of the battle with the invaders.

While they knew they could not best the Vaelkara they were determined to buy time for others. Eventually, however, the Vaelkara were driven back. Lady Celennia had died in the battle so a new leader was inducted, Sir Douglas, Duke of Alariat, and son of Celennia.

Slowly rebuilding their forces from their catastrophic losses in the Vaelkara War, the Order was faced with another threat, barely two decades later. The War of the Orcish Incursion and the Despoiler’s War shortly afterwards, virtually destroyed the entire organisation. When it gathered to regroup in Emparia after the wars its numbers were only a few dozen, as opposed to the thousands that had existed at its height. Nowadays the Legion has since recovered from its wounds and is once again active around the world. Under its new leader, Grand Captain Jessa Solaris, the Legion is presently focused on one particular task, the ousting of Dracarinax and the Order Hierophant from Emparia and the restoration of King Jorvin.

The Order also keeps tabs on the Ralurians and the Brotherhood of Black Lies, watching their every move with suspicion.

## Structure of the Legion of Light

There are three orders in the Legion of Light. The Order of the Sun, or Solar Knights, who are the largest component of the Legion. These warriors are dedicated to fighting. The next faction is the Order of the Moon or Lunar Knights. This group is the clerics of the Legion, providing healing and clerical assistance for the rest of the Legion. Finally, the Order of the Stars, or Celestial Knights, make up the wizardly component of the Legion. This Order is by the far the smallest of the three. For a rough idea, at any time, the Legion is comprised of 65% Solar Knights, 15% Lunar Knights and 5% Celestial Knights.