Lanagaran Scions Back Story

## Masters of Technology

The Lanagaran Scions have some of the finest engineers whom were saved from the Cataclysm. It is these engineers that have made the counties of the Lanagaran Scions known for their leaps forward in both military, agricultural and rural technology.

This technology is largely credited toward Grand Artificer Martus whom is often declared to have been the smartest man in Konagara. He and his team of engineers created over a hundred new advancements in all aspects of science.

The technology of the Lanagaran Scions is kept closely guarded. All devices handed out to the military or any citizen of the Lanagaran Scions is carefully monitored and inventoried. The secrets to how many of these devices work are even more secured, with some being so guarded that all record on how to make them again has been lost after the Cataclysm.

**Learn More about**: Grand Artificer Martus, Mist Box, Martus Lance, Spirit Lamp, Hasat

## Messengers

During the years before the Cataclysm, when the production and use of Spirits was at its peak, there were many secret groups that decided to experiment with Spirits in attempt to achieve maximum results. The magical energy within consumers always seemed to retain itself within their bodies in very small amounts. This gradual build up intrigued many who synthesized the drug. While consuming the Spirits in too large a quantity could prove fatal or catastrophic, it was theorized that starting someone at a young age might allow enough gradual buildup for a stronger and more permanent effect.

Thus orphan children and even some babies volunteered by parents were selected to be given the Spirits on a daily basis in small doses. The effect produced adults who achieved a physical standard far beyond any casual user of Spirits. Their strength, mental processing, and speed was at the peak of human ability. These successful experiments were raised to become royal bodyguards to the members of the Counsels and the Chamber of the People. They even carried out special missions to make examples of those who opposed the Republic, and thus earned the nickname of "Messengers" due to them always leaving behind a message for what they did.

After the Cataclysm, many of these Messengers continued to follow the Lanagaran Scions. Their physical abilities combined with the innovative weapons of Lanagaran Scions Engineers proved to be a powerful combination on the battlefield and is one of the main reasons the Lanagaran Scions stay relevant years after their powerful armies had been destroyed. A single Messenger is known to be able to fight several dozen men at once easily as they can easily shove a spear through the strongest of armor. They can react to movement far faster than the average person. The loyalty of the Messengers was also pivotal since they do not know any family and lack any ambitions in life other than to serve.

However these soldiers are still needed to be used sparingly as the process to create them was considered too risky to continue since more often it created "Demons". Therefore, any Messenger that is killed is considered a major loss to the Lanagaran Scions and a disheartening sight on the battlefield.

Also see Demons of the Cabal

--Neil (talk) 17:22, 24 October 2016 (AST)