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[Khaiel]

This is a bookkeeping thread for Lord of War, a Strategy/RPG game. This thread was created due to the GM (me) finding that the max amount of characters was being exceeded too many times.

Spoiler: About Armies (click to show/hide)

Heavy Infantry: Unit Type, the core of all armed forces. Usually fight using medium or heavy armor.
Light Infantry: Unit Type, usually skirmishers and support units, they usually specialize in single field of combat, and give support to Heavy Infantry on that field. They usually wear light armor or no armor at all.
Heavy Cavalry: Unit Type, the mounted equivalent of Heavy Infantry. They are shock troops. Usually not faster than Infantry when moving from one area to another, as they need to move a lot of heavy equipment with them.
Light Cavalry: Unit Type, equivalent to Light Infantry. They perform support roles to Infantry and fast strikes.
Engineers: Unit Type, quite self explaining. They build and repair fortifications.
Light Ships: Unit Type, fast travelling small ships. Usually used in raids.
Heavy Ships: Unit Type, larger and slower ships. Usually used to attack cities or support landings.
Veterans: Units with exceptional training. They are more efficent than other similar units.
Independent: Units that for some reasons have their own leadership outside the normal chain of command. Usually Knights from Knight Orders or similar. They won't follow orders that go against the wishes of their leaders.
Defenders: Units specialized in defending positions. They are a bit worse when attacking, though.
Archers: Units specialized in supporting other units with long range fire. They are way worse when not supporting another unit.
Scouts: Units specialized in scouting and gathering information. They are not good at fighting against other units, but they usually know how to escape combat.
Mavericks: Units with a loose chain of command. They will follow orders, but they will do so in their own way. They will also expect their leaders to gain their respect first.
Fast: Units capable of much faster movement than similar units. Usually they can travel twice as fast.
Well Equipped: Units with high quality equipment. This gives them an advantege in combat that might allow them to defeat more numerous enemies.
Morale Booster: These units enhance the performance of units that fight alongside them.
Peacekeepers: Units with experience in police duties, able to maintain order within the civilian population with a minimal number of casualties.
Berserkers: Units whose men fight to the death with no regards to their own health. They always have a good morale, specially when attacking, but they won't retreat or take prisioners easily.
Saboteurs: Units that have an easer time sabotaging the enemy facilities, supplies or equipment.
Fearsome: Units that can damage the morale of their enemies with their mere presence.
Witch Hunters: Units specialized in fighting the Supernatural.
Fast Builders: Units that take less time to build or repair structures.
Guerrilla: Units specialized in doing damage, immobilizing or reducing the morale of bigger units.

Lords of War can recruit more units (either a specific unit of a type they already have or giving instructions about what they want their units to be like to their generals. Time needed will depend on number and training required). However having an army too large can make the local population unhappy and the Emperor and Princes suspicious. In order for a Unit to have certain qualities, treaties or pacts with different organizations might be needed (like one with the Church/Inquisition to get units with the Witch Hunter quality). However there might be more than one way to acquire units with a certain quality.

Damaged units that have lost less than half of their men will recover with time. Units that have lost more than half of their men will merge into a new unit or be disbanded.

Secret Armies: You have, aside from armies, Secret Armies. These are secret to the other players (Thank you Captain Obvious). Unless you tell your fellow Lords of War that you are recruiting, any new units will be added to the Secret Armies (Captain Obvious to the rescue). All units with a Supernatural/Secret origin will always be under the Secret Armies spoiler (Thank you General Obvious, you've been promoted).

 

Spoiler: Arbiter Orders (click to show/hide)

Each suit of Arbiter Armor is made following ancient rituals that date from before the coming of Abel. The armors are enchanted with several runes and spells that allow their bearers to have a limited control over space and time. The effects, however, are quite varied, and depend on the way the Arbiter focuses his energies. This effects are called "Arbiter Orders". The Orders known by Arbiters depend on their way of seeing warfare, with a few Orders being known by many Arbiters (like Motum, the most common Arbiter Order) and some Arbiter developing Orders of their own.

Unless it is said otherwise in the description of the Arbiter Order, they are rarely extenuating, and they can be used at will.

The effects of Arbiter Orders are limited to those that regard the Arbiter (or Lord) as his superior and leader.

[Khaiel]

The Lord of War

Arbiter Dullahan, the Black Knight:
Dullahan bears the name of the Dark King Dullahan, greatest villain of the Lillium religion, an ancient cult with legends that are part of Alberia's mythology. Dullahan, however, shares only his looks with the mythic figure. Kind and protective of his men, the Black Knight can be found where the battle is bloodiest, inspiring his men. He wields in combat a sword called Excalibur, one of the 13 ancient weapons of legend of the Lim Shide, the heroes of the Lillium. He is highly respected in Alberia, as Excalibur is the twin weapon to Caliburn, the greatest of the 13 weapons of legend, traditionally wielded by the Prince of Alberia.

Spoiler: Arbiter Dullahan (click to show/hide)

Name: Fenella Wallace
Position: Arbiter
Description: Nobody would think this young woman is the Black Knight. Only child of a minor noble house, young Fenella is one of the last descendants of the Lim Shide. As one of the Lim Shide, she has a bond with the 13 weapons of legend, and it is this bond that allows her to summon Excalibur, The Sword of Fantasy, since she was 12. It is thanks to her bond with the weapons of legend that the Emperor knows that the sword Caliburn that the Alberian Prince wields is no more than a copy with none of Caliburn's powers. When she was young, she was contacted by a spirit called Lùgh, that enhanced her link with the weapons of legend and told her that her destiny would bright, but full of blood. It is unknown how the Emperor discovered this young girl, but he felt her power, and made her secretly become an Imperial Arbiter. Today, being 23 years old, Fenella has shown that the Emperor was right to trust her, and she is loyal to the Empire. Due to her connections with the Lillium, she thinks that not all supernatural is evil, and she fights for a world where one day, humans will be able to live alongside the supernatural.
Weapon of Choice: Excalibur, a two handed sword with great powers, although she still doesn't know how to use most of them.
Source of Power: Ki and her skill with Excalibur. She has developed a few fighting techniques using Excalibur, and she is probably one of the most powerful Arbiters in one versus one combat. Her Ki techniques allow her to break the limits of a human body, and to summon the power of Fantasy, as she calls it. However, most of these effects are subtle, and seem like simple skill.
Skills: History, Myth and Legends, Persuasion, Withstand Pain, Leadership
Specialty: Inspiring

Arbiter Sigma, the Alchemist:
With a nickname like his, it's not strange that Arbiter Sigman is under vigilance by the Inquisition. Even after having proved his loyalty to the Empire, Sigma is seen as a dangerous element, a bomb about to explode at any second. A master of ancient magic and science, Sigma uses puppets in combat, created through ancient rituals and deadlier than any assassin. He is considered one of the most brilliant minds in Gaia, and his writings are true masterworks of ancient knowledge.

Spoiler: Arbiter Sigma (click to show/hide)

Name: Unknown, although he refers to himself as Subject XII or The Hangman
Position: Arbiter
Description: There's a reason why the Inquisition doesn't like Sigma. He is not a human, and possibly not a living being either. He is an experiment of two of the Messengers of Apocalypse, Nascal, the Master Puppeter, and Deymos, he who does not die. Although the objective of the experiment is unknown, it seems it was declared a failure and abandoned. Sigma, the only living subject, managed to stay alive for a long time, by with most of his body being mechanical, he needed maintanence to stay alive. That's how he managed to seal a pact with the Empire. The Empire had the resources he needed to perform the maintanence, and in return, he would serve the Empire, giving them his power and knowledge. His body is a mixture of Lost Logias and Necromancy, using fragments of the bodies of ancient beasts. The result is a humanoid figure that needs his armor to look human. He is cold, calculating and sometimes cruel, but loyal to the Emperor, who he sees as a wise man. He hates his "parents" and only loses his composture when talking about them.
Weapon of Choice: Two puppets named Cansal and Yedoms. The first is shaped like the Grim Reaper, while the second looks like a mix between a dragon, a wolf and a bull.
Source of Power: Ki and Magic (Creation, Necromancy). He uses his Ki to animate his puppets and give them energy for their special attacks, including Cansal's Cut of Death and Yedoms' Firebreath.
Skills: Crafting, Knowledge of the Occult, Science, Myth and Legend
Specialty: Fear

Arbiter Illion, the Holy Shield:
Arbiter Illion is a knight on shiny armor, he is what all young knights want to become. Wielding sword, lance and shield, Illion rides to battle on his horse, crushing everyone who dares to oppose his charge. Respected through the Empire, it is not strange to see drawings of him in recruitment centres or during military parades. It is said that he is so kind and brave that even angels come to his aid, which is not as a false as some may imagine, as he is also a master summoner. He can summon Light elementals, and he has sealed pacts with ancient benign entities to grant him their strength.

Spoiler: Arbiter Illion (click to show/hide)

Name: Albert Johanson
Position: Arbiter
Description: This forty-two year old man is still as lively as he was when he was twenty, and sometimes as careless. A man that lives for nothing more than for justice, he rose through the ranks of the Order of Heavens when he was young, until he was given a promotion to Arbiter. Since then he has fought for the Empire on multiple ocasions, always giving the best of him. He has rejected two promotions to Lord of War status, as he says he has reached his limit with his position as Arbiter. He also bears the blood of a Senator of Solomon, and has control over Lost Logias, which he has used to protect and enhance Pegaso, his horse. His knowledge of the Lost Logias made him responsible for helping Sigma with his maintanence, and they have become friends.
Weapon of Choice: Lance, sword and shield, specially in riding combat.
Source of Power: Summoning and Magic. He is specialized in Light magic and in Summoning Light elementals, most of them angel-looking. In battle he can also ask for the help of several ancient entities to help him for short periods of time.
Skills: Knowledge of the Occult, Science, Horse Riding, Leadership
Specialty: Morale Boosting

Arbiter Argenta, the Huntress
One of the few Arbiters in History whose gender is not unknown. Argenta's armor make her female curves quite obvious, and as opposed to the majority of Arbiter Armors, it is not a full armor plate, but a combination of chainmail, breastplate, greaves, gauntlets and boots, combined with a silver mask. Although almost as protective as any other Arbiter Armor, it lets her move more freely, which is a bless to this Arbiter, whose combat style is based on martial arts. She is also a master tracker, and she has a (supposedly friendly) rivalry with Arbiter Apolyon.

Spoiler: Arbiter Argenta (click to show/hide)

Name: Aeirla Ul Del Sylvanus
Position: Arbiter
Description: Although her mask makes it impossible to see this, Argenta is a half-sylvain. And not a common one. She is the niece of Taumiel Ul Del Sylvanus, King of the Fey Nations, the title that the Sylvain Emperor was given. When the war against Rah ended, Lauriel Ul Del Syvanus, Taumiel's sister, decided to stay with Zhorne (as she was secretly in love with him, despite knowing she loved another woman), helping him build the Empire. Lauriel was given the title of Arbiter to hide her identity, and she fought for Zhorne and for his son Lazaro later. Shortly after Lazaro's death, in the year 355, she died giving birth to a girl. The girl was presented to Avidan Giovanni, Lazaro's son, and he decided to raise her as his own. The father's identity was unknown, but it is clear that he was human, as Aeirla reached puberty before her growth started to slow down to Sylvain's speed. She eventually showed an innate martial talent, that made her inherit her mother's position. Because of her slow aging, she has had to fake her death twice to prevent suspicion, but she still is like a sister to the Emperor Elijah Giovanni. Already over a century old, she barely looks like she is twenty, and she sometimes acts like she was 16, however she is a trustworthy general, and she always leads her men from the frontlines.
Weapon of Choice: In combat Aeirla uses several martial arts combined, creating a style that she calls "The Thorns of the Rose". This style combines elements from capoeira, lama, kempo, shotokan, tai chi and several other martial arts, including an ancient Sylvain style called Enuth or "The Art of Sleep", a style focused on defeating enemies without killing them.
Source of Power: Ki. Unlike a pure Sylvain, Aeirla wasn't born with the gift of magic. She is, however, an outstanding master of Ki. She has focused on creating a number of ki techniques that enhance her performance, shielding her from attacks, allowing her to attack multiple times with a single blow and cutting through her enemies in hurricane of blows.
Skills: Tracking, Awareness, Music, Ancient Languages
Specialty: Scouting

 

Spoiler: Lord of War Arbiter Orders (click to show/hide)

Motum: The Arbiter can choose up to three points where he wants his men to go in a 5 mile radius. He can choose which of his men have to go to each points (either in broad terms, like "Three Legions to Point A and Four Legions to point B" or in more accurate terms like "Illion and Dullahan to Point A and Sigma to Point B").
Known by: Dullahan, Sigma, Illion, Argenta and Cale

Credo:  For as long as the Arbiter is concentrated in maintaining this Order and not doing any other physical activity, his men in a 5 mile radius receive a small bonus to all actions directly related to battle and combat, as the Arbiter subtlety changes the course of battle.
Known by: Dullahan, Illion and Cale

Opugnis: The Arbiter can manipulate space and time to aid a specific subordinate in battle, granting him a major bonus when attacking. To use this Order, the Arbiter has to be within 100 meters of the affected subordinate and has to be able to see him.
Known by: Dullahan, Illion and Cale

Praesidium: Similar to Opugnis, an Arbiter can use this Order to manipulate space and time and help a subordinate, but this Order grants its bonus when defending. To use this Order, the Arbiter has to be within 100 meters of the affected subordinate and has to be able to see him.
Known by: Dullahan, Argenta and Cale

Visio Dei: The Arbiter manipulates his own image, making himself look like a powerful hero of ancient times, inspiring his men to fight better.
Known by: Illion

Obscura: The Arbiter can hide a small number of subordinates (no more than twenty) from natural and supernatural detection, making them invisible to their enemies. The effect ends once the hidden men perform any offensive action, or if they go farther than 5 miles from the Arbiter. This Order is extenuating, and attempting to maintain its effects for longer than 5 minutes can be dangerous to the Arbiter.
Known by: Argenta

Sapiens: When using this Order, the Arbiter has to choose 3 of his subordinates. Whenever he needs to give an order to his men, he will be able to speak through this subordinates. The effects last for eight hours, but if the Order is used again in less than 24 hours, there's a risk of the Arbiter getting exhausted. The chosen subordinates have to stay within 5 miles of the Arbiter.
Known by: Sigma

Ensis: This Order is similar to Credo. The Arbiter has to remain concentrating, and it grants a bonus to the actions of his subordinates in combat. The radius of Ensis is smaller, however, of only 2 miles, but its effects are slightly better, and increase whenever the Arbiter's subordinates are less in number or in power than their adversaries.
Known by: Cale

Spoiler: Armies (click to show/hide)

25 Imperial Legions (4000 men, Heavy Infantry)
15 Units of Imperial Mounted Support (900 men, Light Cavalry)
12 Units of Imperial Knights (1000 men, Heavy Cavalry)
20 Units of Imperial Engineers (50 men, Engineers)
10 Units of Mounted Knights (500 men, Heavy Cavalry, Veterans, Independent)
6 Units of Knights (1000 men, Heavy Infantry, Veterans, Independent)
10 Units of Dalaborn Armsmen (3000 men, Heavy Infantry, Defenders)
20 Units of Galgados Archers (1000 men, Light Infantry, Archers)
20 Units of Alberian Scouts (50 men, Light Infantry, Scouts, Mavericks)
15 Units of Arlan Corsairs (100 men, Light Ships, Mavericks)
10 Units of Kanon marines (300 men, Heavy Ships)
12 Units of Helenia Light Cavalry (500 men, Light Cavalry, Fast)
5 Units of Second Heaven Knights (200 men, Heavy Infantry, Well Equipped, Morale Boosters, Veterans)

Spoiler: Secret Armies (click to show/hide)

The Hand of the Emperor: Not a unit, it is the Empire's intellegence service. Once every 3 in-game months, you can ask (thorugh a PM) for a report on an NPC or player secret activities.
2 Units of Knights of the Fourth Heaven (20 men, Heavy Infantry, Knowledge of Ki, Well Equipped, Veterans, Morale Boosters)
1 Unit of Knights of the Fifth Heaven (20 men, Heavy Infantry, Knowledge of Ki, Well Equipped, Veterans, Morale Boosters, Fearsome)
3 Units of Imperial Saints (5 men, Non Fighters, Knowledge of Magic, Morale Boosters)

[Khaiel]

The Shadow of the Emperor

Arbiter Castor, The Hand of the Shadow:
As with many Arbiter names, Castor is a name that is passed from an Arbiter to another. Traditionally, the Arbiter under the name of Castor has been The Hand of the Shadow, his more trustworthy Arbiter. Cold and calculating, the man or woman that currently holds the title is a competent general, with a great deal of experience on his position. An expert on blitzkrieg tactics and preemtive strikes, it is said that many uprisings of Goldarian warlords were stopped before starting thanks to the pressure of his troops.

Spoiler: Arbiter Castor (click to show/hide)

Name: Noah Jocasta
Position: Arbiter
Description: Tall, pale and with long black hair, Noah's only revealing trait of her real identity are her pointy ears. She is a Duk'zarist warrior, one that betrayed the forces of Rah during the war after discovering that the reason the Duk'zarist Empire had become allies with Rah was that their empress was being held hostage. After the war, and knowing that many of her kin would consider her a traitor, she asked Zhorne for help (something rare in her proud race) and ended up becoming an Arbiter for the Shadow of the Emperor. Currently over 400 years old, she has served all the Shadows, faking her death every few decades. When you were appointed the Shadow of the Emperor, she told you her story, as she had done with all your predecessors. She is cold and sometimes even cruel, but she knows how to be charming and nice when she needs to. When she fights, however, she seems like a demon, cutting through the ranks of her enemies like an angel of death, full of fury and with no remorse.
Weapon of Choice: In battle Noah uses a special Scythe named Boiling Gory, a Duk'zarist artifact that wields a small part of the power of Ifrit, an ancient lesser deity of fire. This weapon increases her natural powers over fire.
Source of Power: Magic and Summoning. She uses Fire Magic, and she is specialized on summoning Fire elementals.
Skills: Negotiation, Persuasion, Knowledge of the Occult, History
Specialty: Blitzkrieg tactics and preemtive strikes

Arbiter Arkain, the Glacier:
A giant of a man, Arkain stands over two and a half metres tall. This, combined with his Arbiter Armor makes him look like a monster from legend. Pragmatical and manipulative, in his first year as an Arbiter, he stopped Lannet and Shivat from rebelling against the Empire by saying that, in his opinion, Lannet's army was much better than Shivat's. Taking this as an insult, Shivat's generals asked for an Arbitrated War that would let them show how wrong the Arbiter was. Of course, this caused both armies to lose strenght, making them unable to rebel.

Spoiler: Arbiter Arkain (click to show/hide)

Name: Valdemar Ygnling
Position: Arbiter
Description: This tall, blonde, young man (currently 28) is the youngest son of Orn Ygnling, Prince of Goldar. The young man joined the armies of the Empire in his desire to see the world. After showing incredible skill and intellegence, he was secretly promoted to the rank of Arbiter. Manipulative and deceptive, he knows that because of his looks people think that he is all muscle and no brains, and he likes to use that against his enemies.
Weapon of Choice: Valdemar wields Mournehäven, a bastard sword (that he wields as a longsword) that once belonged to Holst, the greatest of the ancient heroes of the North Lands. Although its legend is much greater than its actual worth, Mournehäven is nonetheless a trustworthy weapon of great quality.
Source of Power: Mere skill. Although Valdemar knows some of the basic principles of Ki, most of his, otherwise incredible, combat talent is simple skill with his weapon. As such, he is not able to defeat and destroy great amounts of enemies in mere minutes, as some Arbiters do using their Ki or some other supernatural power, but he can defeat any of these adversaries thanks to his skill and his incredible strenght.
Skills: Deception, Leadership, Psychology
Specialty: Deception and decoys

Arbiter Laross, the Rose:
A slender and graceful figure, this Arbiter is known for his charming persona and his savoir faire. For this Arbiter, politics are just another battleground, only with less blood and more backstabbing. And he acts the same way on both battlefields, acting fast and not allowing his enemies even a single moment of respite.

Spoiler: Arbiter Laross (click to show/hide)

Name: Gastón Du Beaumont
Position: Arbiter
Description: Under his Arbiter Armor, Gastón is a beautiful person of androginus appearance. Having a sexual interest in both genders, one would thing that this man would never make a good Arbiter, as his "urge to rejoice in other's beauty", as he calls it, takes a lot of his time. The truth is that Gastón has a natural talent for war and strategy, which allows him to be extremely competent at his position without actually working a lot for it. It's not that he doesn't have ambition, he simply believes that some pleasures of live are more important that his career.
Weapon of Choice: Gastón wields a rapier of Sylvain origin reforged using the remains of an Arias Vayu, a high rank wind elemental. The rapier itself was given the name Sylphide by its first owner, and it increases its owner's speed and reflexes.
Source of Power: Ki. Gastón has come to master an ancient style of fighting consisting of 5 special ki techniques. This fighting techniques allow him to move through his enemies at fast speeds, taking them down before they can even notice what he is doing. His style lacks defense however, so he relys on defeating his enemies in the first few seconds of combat, something that he usually does.
Skills: Seduction, Politics, Economy, Horse Riding, Acrobatics
Specialty: Manipulation

Arbiter Baegor, the Scalpel:
Known by a strange title among Arbiters, the Scalpel, Arbiter Baegor is feared in the lands of the Shadow. Said to have an spy in every family, this Arbiter is probably one of the most dangerous persons to annoy in the Empire, as his agents seem to reach everywhere. Of course it is unknown wether all assasinations that he's been given credit for are actually his doing.

Spoiler: Arbiter Baegor (click to show/hide)

Name: Kageko Karasuma Yoemon
Position: Arbiter
Description: This black haired woman was born as the Guardian of the Yoemon family, one of the many clans of ninjas under the protection of the House Karasuma of Lannet. In this position, she was not only one of the best ninjas of her village, but also the one that had to eliminate all strangers who tried to enter the village without invitation. In keeping her duty, she killed the only son of a samurai from House Kurokami, another of the five great Houses of Lannet. The Karasuma, fearing the Kurokami's retribution, allowed them to assault the village. Kageko, feeling betrayed by her masters, wandered through the island of Varja after surviving the attack. After some time, she started to work as a mercenary for the Imperial forces on Lannet, as she needed money to raise her three children. After it became obvious that her talents went beyond mere combat skill and subterfuge, she was asked to become an Imperial Arbiter, a position from where she would be able to prevent abuses like the one her clan suffered. Although not particulary thrilled to become an Arbiter (as she would not be able to see her children for long periods of time) she accepted.
Weapon of Choice: Kageko uses kunai knives and shurikens in combination with the symbol of her former position as guardian of the Yoemon family (as there are no Yoemon left who would be able to identify it), a high quality nodachi that bears the name Yoemon.
Source of Power: Subterfuge. Kageko is well trained in ninja techniques, and can somehow pull off her tricks even while wearing her Arbiter Armor. Her basic understanding of Ki allows her to hide her energies from supernatural detection in order to enhance her tricks.
Skills: Hiding, Moving Silently, Assasination, Torture, Withstanding pain, Awareness.
Specialty: Assasination.

 

Spoiler: Shadow of the Emperor Arbiter Orders (click to show/hide)

Motum: The Arbiter can choose up to three points where he wants his men to go in a 5 mile radius. He can choose which of his men have to go to each points (either in broad terms, like "Three Legions to Point A and Four Legions to point B" or in more accurate terms like "Illion and Dullahan to Point A and Sigma to Point B").
Known by: Castor, Arkain, Laross, Baegor and The Shadow

Credo:  For as long as the Arbiter is concentrated in maintaining this Order and not doing any other physical activity, his men in a 5 mile radius receive a small bonus to all actions directly related to battle and combat, as the Arbiter subtlety changes the course of battle.
Known by: Arkain, Laross and The Shadow

Opugnis: The Arbiter can manipulate space and time to aid a specific subordinate in battle, granting him a major bonus when attacking. To use this Order, the Arbiter has to be within 100 meters of the affected subordinate and has to be able to see him.
Known by: Baegor and Castor

Praesidium: Similar to Opugnis, an Arbiter can use this Order to manipulate space and time and help a subordinate, but this Order grants its bonus when defending. To use this Order, the Arbiter has to be within 100 meters of the affected subordinate and has to be able to see him.
Known by: Arkain, Laross and The Shadow

Mortis: An uncommon Order among Arbiters, when used the Arbiter increases his men endurance and bloodlust, using the life energies of dying enemies. As long as his men continue killing, they will be immune to pain. This Order affects all of the Arbiter's subordinates in a 5 mile radius, but the Arbiter has to remain concentrated in maintaining this Order, not doing anything else.
Known by: Castor and Baegor

Obscura: The Arbiter can hide a small number of subordinates (no more than twenty) from natural and supernatural detection, making them invisible to their enemies. The effect ends once the hidden men perform any offensive action, or if they go farther than 5 miles from the Arbiter. This Order is extenuating, and attempting to maintain its effects for longer than 5 minutes can be dangerous to the Arbiter.
Known by: Arkain

Impero: When using this Order, the Arbiter uses his control of space and time to accelerate his men in a 5 mile radius around him. Their movement speed is increased, and their reactions are faster.
Known by: Castor and The Shadow

Spirituo: A very complicate and intricate Order, Spirituo changes the perception of the Arbiter's subordinates, making them fearless as long as they remain within one mile of the Arbiter.
Known by: The Shadow

Spoiler: Armies (click to show/hide)

20 Imperial Legions (4000 men, Heavy Infantry)
10 Units of Imperial Mounted Support (900 men, Light Cavalry)
10 Units of Imperial Knights (1000 men, Heavy Cacalry)
5 Units of Imperial Garrisons (3000 men, Heavy Infantry, Defenders, Peacekeepers)
20 Units of Imperial Engineers (50 men, Engineers)
10 Units of Dwanholf Corsairs (100 men, Light Ships, Mavericks)
10 Units of Gabriel's Galleons (300 men, Heavy Ships, Independent)
20 Units of Goldarian Barbarians (1000 men, Light Infantry, Berserkers)
10 Units of Haufman Warriors (1000 men, Heavy Infatry, Veterans, Independent)
10 Units of Hendell Scouts (50 men, Light Infantry, Scouts, Mavericks)
9 Units of Hendell Armsmen (500 men, Heavy Infantry, Siegers, Veterans)
8 Units of Phaion Trade Guards (1000 men, Light Infantry, Fast, Veterans, Mavericks)
10 Units of Lannet Ninjas (50 men, Light Infantry, Saboteurs, Scouts, Independent)
5 Units of Lannet Mounted Samurais (500 men, Heavy Cavalry, Veterans, Fearsome, Independent)
10 Units of Lannet Samurais (500 men, Heavy Indantry, Veterans, Fearsome, Independent)
15 Units of Shivat Legions (2000 men, Light Infantry)

Spoiler: Secret Armies (click to show/hide)

1 Terracotta Legion (3000 soldiers, Heavy Infantry, Fearsome, Cannot feal fear, tireless)
1 Unit of Imperial Saints (5 men, Non Fighters, Knowledge of Magic, Morale Boosters)
2 Units of Northern Shamans (5 mens, Non Fighters, Knowledge of Magic, Can control units with the Berserker trait)

[Khaiel]

The Lord of the South

Arbiter Kerberos, the Demon:
Known for his cruelty towards his enemies and for his dark appearance, only the fact that he always does his job swiftly and without incidents stops the Inquisition from requesting the Emperor to deliver him to their hands. Most things said about him are mere rumours without any foundation. However, all men that have fought under his command say that fighting alongside him is a terrifying experience that they would never want to repeat.

Spoiler: Arbiter Kerberos (click to show/hide)

Name: Giulianno di Angelo
Position: Arbiter
Description: This pale redhaired man looks like the recently dead. A Vetala Nephilim, he has a psychological need to drink blood, a need that he satisfies after battle. However, he is sometimes terrified of himself when he does this, so he tries to make sure that no battles are need to be fought. In order to ensure this, he uses fear, fear of death, fear of torture, fear of him. Anything is good if it prevents bloodshed. When he fights, however, he is completely different, a fearsome force of nature that crushes all that opposes him.
Weapon of Choice: Giuliannos weapon of choice is Dunkelschwert, a strange symbiotic weapon of demonic origin that he has been able to control by sheer force of will. Giulianno can manifest this weapon as four whip-shaped blades that come out of his arms or as a single longsword.
Source of Power: Ki. Although not a master of it, Giulianno has trained with his Ki to be able to create even more fear on his enemies. Not only he has mastered some more generic abilities, but he has created three Ki techniques that allow him to manifest several shadow beasts that attack everyone around him, to increase his reflexes several times and to create illusionary copies of himself that can fool their enemies brain's so much that they will believe they are dead after being attacked by them.
Skills: Intimidation, History, Torture
Specialty: Fear

Arbiter Abigor, the Sage:
Mysterious and strange, Abigor is a rarity among the Arbiters, as he has no combat skill. However, he makes up for it with his incredible control over magic and his intellect. A master tactician and a scholar of the occult, his knowledge of the supernatural has make some Inquisitors suspicious of wether he isn't a demon or some other dark creature. Only his position and his friendship with Cardinal Lorenzo di Almao of Togarini seem to stop the Inquisitors from further questioning him.

Spoiler: Arbiter Abigor (click to show/hide)

Name: Judith Magus
Position: Arbiter
Description: Judith is the youngest of all Arbiters, as well as the youngest person to ever get the rank of Arbiter. She is currently 17, and she was given her current position when she was 10. His father, Johan Magus, was a member of the clandestine organization called The Order of Yehudah, an Order of wizards and summoners that follow the principles of the ancient Empire of Yehudah, preaching that those Gifted with magic are superior to normal humans and should rule Humanity. As such, this organization has been working against the Holy Empire of Abel since it was created. Johan held the rank of Azazoth, one of the seven leaders of the organization. While her wife was pregnant, the man made a pact with Veles, the Aeon that represents the idea of Magic. In return for the life of her wife, Veles would give his child a part of his power and wisdom. The man wanted to use his own child as a weapon. When the baby was born, Johan's wife health started to deteriorate. Suspicious of her own husband, the woman took the girl to a church, asking the priest to take care of her. Shortly after this, the woman died. Johan was angry at how things had gone, but the way things turned out, he couldn't do anything. The priest was none other than Cardinal Lorenzo di Almao, who used to go to small churches to be near the poor. Lorenzo was also a scholar of the supernatural, and it didn't take him long to discover that the girl was special. She remembered everything that had ever happened to her since she was born, and she possesed great magical powers. Using his influence, Lorenzo arranged for several renowned scholars to serve as her teachers. When she was 9, she met the Emperor in his visit to Togarini. Intrigued by the child, and impressed by the knowledge she showed of tactics and history, he had a premonition and secretly gave her the title of Arbiter. At first those that new of this thought he was crazy, but results have shown that Judith is prefectly qualified for her position.
Weapon of Choice: None.
Source of Power: Magic. She has knowledge of all Schools of magic, although she mostly uses Creation, Wind and Water.
Skills: Knowledge of the Occult, Tactics, Strategy, Science, History, Crafting
Specialty: Defense

Arbiter Rhapsodos, the Avenger:
Arbiter Rhapsodos is one of those men that can cause tension between the different organizations of the Empire. When this Arbiter first appeared to the world, he did so wielding one of the original Lawgivers, the one called Hymnos Sacra, a longsword with strange powers over sound. This caused great tension with the Inquisition, as the weapon had only been recently recovered after the secret war against Baal. As with all Arbiters, no one knows who Rhapsodos really is, but many people think he is a retired Inquisitor.

Spoiler: Arbiter Rhapsodos (click to show/hide)

Name: Damien Vargas
Position: Arbiter
Description: Damien was an Inquisitor, just like people think. Young and serious, this brown haired man was one of the most promising Inquisitors. Of unkown father, Damien was the youngest son of Alicia Vargas, current Supreme Inquisitor. Within the Inquisition, it was thought that it would be Damien who would take Alicia's position after her death, and he certainly showed the skills necesseray for that. At age 16 he was already an Inquisitor, and he was entrusted with coordinating his fellow Inquisitors in the Principalty of Argos. However everything changed a few years ago. While on a mission alongside his older brother, the two Inquisitors had to fight a Lord of Nightmares, one of the creatures that control the Wake, a strange supernatural reflection of this world. Although they defeated the creature, Damien was angry at how his mother didn't show any concern for his oldest son condition, who had been wounded in the fight. Angry and seeing for the first time the cold side of his mother, Damien decided to quit from being an Inquisitor. However, he took Hymnos Sacra, which had been entrusted to him. It wasn't long before the Emperor himself saw that the young man's talent could be put to good use as an Arbiter.
Weapon of Choice: Hymnos Sacra. Although not the most powerful of the original Lawgivers, Damien has trained hard with it, and can use it as an instrument of death.
Source of Power: Ki and his Bloodline. Although none of the Vargas know it, through their blood runs the power of Sephirah, the Aeon of Light. Damien has trained with his Ki to be able to use Hymnos Sacra to it's maximum potential. In this training, trying to use the power over sound of Hymnos to his advantege, he discovered an ancient fighting style called Virgo. Virgo uses the Ki of its users to make any musical instrument become a deadly weapon, from creating sound waves able to cut a man in half to sound shields that can stop swords.
Skills: Music, Leadership, Arts, Withstand Pain, Persuasion
Specialty: Logistics

Arbiter Apolyon, the Messenger of Death:
Apolyon is an Arbiter rarely seen in the battlefield, but always felt. He wields a strange and ancient bow with magic properties known as Srebro. Considered a relic of Sylvain origin, the weapon was a gift from the Great Marshal of Tol Rauko. With it, Apolyon can shoot arrows from a kilometer away. Combined with his Ki, this makes Apolyon a walking artillery unit. But perhaps he is best known by the reason behind his nickname, as it is said that no one that has been targeted by Apolyon has ever survived the his arrows. Apolyon is always followed by two white lions, a female and a male. Both have been trained for war, and they act as his bodyguards.

Spoiler: Arbiter Apolyon (click to show/hide)

Name: Njoki Zaman
Position: Arbiter
Description: A tanned woman of black hair and yellow eyes, Njoki is a huntress. She was the princess of her tribe in Kashmir, and she lead them to a position of prominence among the people of Kashmir. However, the Prince of Kashmir was afraid of her, thinking that she could be thinking about taking his title. Because of this, during an Arbitrated War against Kushistan, he asked her for assistance attacking one fortress. The truth is that the "fortress" was actually a village built in the ruins of a castle. When the Arbiters discovered her attack on the civilian population, they went after her. Thought to be a war criminal, she was alone. While trying to escape to Nanwe's jungle, she found two lion cubs that had been abandoned by their mother. Unable to left the two cubs to die, she stopped to help, but that gave Arbiter Kerberos enough time to catch her. In a rare show of mercy, the Arbiter gave her time to explain her acts. Telling her that there was no way she could get Imperial pardon but to work for the Empire, Kerberos offered her a chance. Only two years later, Njoki became an Arbiter, after having served with Kerberos.
Weapon of Choice: Bows, right now Srebro, a Sylvain longbow. She is an expert in the use of knives too.
Source of Power: Ki. She uses it to enhance her arrows, making them explode on impact, destroy its target's internal organs or several other destructive effects.
Skills: Intimidation, Tracking, Leadership, Hiding, Moving silently
Specialty: Scouting

 

Spoiler: Lord of the South Arbiter Orders (click to show/hide)

Motum: The Arbiter can choose up to three points where he wants his men to go in a 5 mile radius. He can choose which of his men have to go to each points (either in broad terms, like "Three Legions to Point A and Four Legions to point B" or in more accurate terms like "Illion and Dullahan to Point A and Sigma to Point B").
Known by: Kerberos, Abigor, Rhapsodos, Apolyon and Harrith

Credo:  For as long as the Arbiter is concentrated in maintaining this Order and not doing any other physical activity, his men in a 5 mile radius receive a small bonus to all actions directly related to battle and combat, as the Arbiter subtlety changes the course of battle.
Known by: Rhapsodos, Abigor and Harrith

Opugnis: The Arbiter can manipulate space and time to aid a specific subordinate in battle, granting him a major bonus when attacking. To use this Order, the Arbiter has to be within 100 meters of the affected subordinate and has to be able to see him.
Known by: Kerberos and Apolyon

Praesidium: Similar to Opugnis, an Arbiter can use this Order to manipulate space and time and help a subordinate, but this Order grants its bonus when defending. To use this Order, the Arbiter has to be within 100 meters of the affected subordinate and has to be able to see him.
Known by: Rhapsodos and Harrith

Anima Tenebra: For as long as the Arbiter is concentrated in maintaining this Order and not doing any other physical activity, his men in a 5 mile radius instill fear in their enemies.
Known by: Kerberos

Oculus: For as long as the Arbiter is concentrated in maintaining this Order and not doing any other physical activity, he can see everything that could be seen from the sky in a 10 mile radius. Even if there is something hidden by supernatural powers, the Arbiter will be able to see it if he concentrates on it.
Known by: Abigor

Obscura: The Arbiter can hide a small number of subordinates (no more than twenty) from natural and supernatural detection, making them invisible to their enemies. The effect ends once the hidden men perform any offensive action, or if they go farther than 5 miles from the Arbiter. This Order is extenuating, and attempting to maintain its effects for longer than 5 minutes can be dangerous to the Arbiter.
Known by: Apolyon

Sapiens: When using this Order, the Arbiter has to choose 3 of his subordinates. Whenever he needs to give an order to his men, he will be able to speak through this subordinates. The effects last for eight hours, but if the Order is used again in less than 24 hours, there's a risk of the Arbiter getting exhausted. The chosen subordinates have to stay within 5 miles of the Arbiter.
Known by: Rhapsodos and Harrith

Conmutio: The Arbiter can change the position of two of his subordinates, or his own position with one of his subordinates, as long as the distance is not over 1 mile. Using this Order several times in little time is extenuating.
Known by: Harrith

Spoiler: Armies (click to show/hide)

25 Imperial Legions (4000 men, Heavy Infantry)
10 Units of Imperial Mounted Support (900 men, Light Cavalry)
8 Units of Imperial Knights (1000 men, Heavy Cavalry)
10 Units of Imperial Engineers (50 men, Engineers)
10 Units of Togarini Armsmen (3000 men, Heavy Infantry, Defenders)
15 Units of Bellafonte Knights (500 men, Heavy Cavalry, Veterans, Independent)
15 Units of Remo Coursairs (100 men, Light Ships, Mavericks)
5 Units of Argos Knights (1000 men, Heavy Infantry, Veterans, Independent)
10 Units of Ecclesiastical Guardsmen (500 men, Heavy Infantry, Peacekeepers, Witch Hunters, Independent)
10 Units of Kushistan Raiders (500 men, Light Cavalry, Fast, Mavericks)
10 Units of Salazar Tribesmen (50 men, Light Infantry, Scouts, Mavericks, Fast)
10 Units of Nanwe Savages (50 men, Light Infantry, Saboteurs, Mavericks, Fearsome)
5 Units of Estigians Legions (3000 men, Light Infantry, Fast)
8 Units of Estigians Archers (1000 men, Light Infantry, Archers, Fast)
9 Units of Baho Warriors (500 men, Heavy Infantry, Veterans)

Spoiler: Secret Armies (click to show/hide)

1 Unit of Emmeth (3 golems, Cannot feel fear, Tireless, Fearsome, Monstrous, Technomagic Combat Golem)
1 Unit of Imperial Saints (5 men, Non Fighters, Knowledge of Magic, Morale Boosters)
1 Unit of Inquisitors (20 men, Heavy Infantry, Knowledge of Ki, Witch Hunters, Fearsome, Veterans, Well Equipped)

[Khaiel]

The Lord of Eurakia

Arbiter Bahamut, the Ancient:
Bahamut is a legend. A secret known only by the highest echelons of the Empire, whose existance is unknown even by his own troops. Only the Lord of Eurakia and the Emperor know who (or more precisely, what) he really is, but he has been living since before the Holy Empire of Abel was created, even long before Abel appeared in the world.

Spoiler: Arbiter Bahamut (click to show/hide)

Name: Verimiekka Kharzas
Position: Arbiter
Description: Verimiekka is a Vetala born 3000 years ago, one of the Council of Ancients that ruled the Vetala Empire that spanned more than half of Eurakia. When Vetala grow older, they grow more powerful, but start to need more and more blood to survive. To prevent their death, they use special magical coffins that store blood and give it to them in small quantities while maintaining them in suspended animation. Verimiekka survived the fall of the Vetala Empire within one of these. When Lazaro Giovanni, still heir of the Empire, found him, Verimiekka was on the verge of death. He asked the Emperor for help. He told him that if he helped him survive, he would be at his service, and he would serve his family for 77 generations. Seeing that he could be potentially useful, Lazaro provided him with a specially modified Lost Logia. This Logia kept Verimiekka alive, while enhancing his psychic powers. He has remained in service of the Lord of Eurakia and the Emperor for centuries, still keeping his promise. He is egocentric, cruel and cold, but he can only act outside his Logia for short periods of time, and only while using his specially modified Arbiter Armor, so he can be also kind and nice if it is necessary for him. As an Arbiter, he has served as a coordinator for the Lord of Eurakia, and also as an spy, as his psychic abilities' range is enormous while inside the Logia that serves as his coffin, being able to use his powers in areas as big as a Principalty if he can focus for long enough. The only downside is that the Logia is quite fragile and moving it or taking Bahamut out of it takes a lot of time.
Weapon of Choice: When he is using his Arbiter Armor, Bahamut uses the claws of his armor as weapons with brutal efficency.
Source of Power: Psychic Powers. He is a master of Telepathy and Telekinesis. He can use them from long ranges while inside his Logia.
Skills: Knowledge of the Occult, History, Intimidation, Persuasion, Strategy
Specialty: Surveillance and spying.

Arbiter Vays, the Balance:
Vays is the most well known of Eurakia's Arbiters. A loved leader for his men, and a brilliant strategist, he is, for some people, the exemplar of everything an Arbiter should be. He goes to battle wielding a halberd in one hand and a tower shield in the other, showing an unmatched strenght.

Spoiler: Arbiter Vays (click to show/hide)

Name: Fabio Ma'shenka
Position: Arbiter
Description: A member of the Ma'shenka family, rulers of the Principalty of Manterra, Fabio joined the Imperial armies to protect his land. It wasn't long before he started to shine, showing both impressive combat abilities and the aptitudes of an outstanding general. When he was 22, he was promoted to the position of Arbiter, and since then he has worked to ensure peace and stability in Eurakia. Today, at 38 years old, he is still fighting for his dream, an age of peace in his continent.
Weapon of Choice: Fabio uses a halberd and a tower shield in combat, but he is trained in the use of longswords and warhammers too. He always uses weapons of high quality.
Source of Power: His combat skill and Psychic Powers, although the later is something that not many people know. He has a psychic control over electromagnetism, and he usually uses his powers to "read" the moves of his enemies and even change their moves by using his powers over their nervous systems.
Skills: Strategy, Tactics, Leadership
Specialty: Logistics

Arbiter Fey, the Crimson Blur:
Fey wears a red Arbiter Armor, and alongside Argenta, she is the only Arbiter whose gender is known. Her armor, although it is a full plate armor, has an obvious female shape, and Fey hasn't hid the fact that she is from the Principalty of Dafne. Her identity, however, is still hidden. Some say that she is Lady Elizabeth Ventrue, the Lady of Roses, Princess of Dafne. Some say that she is her sister Lady Margaret, and some others say that she is the heir to the throne of the Principlaty, Lady Flora. The only sure thing is that Fey is a deadly woman, a whirlwind of death that sweeps across the battlefield destroying her enemies.

Spoiler: Arbiter Fey (click to show/hide)

Name: Anne Claudia Rottenmeier Ventrue
Position: Arbiter
Description: Anne Claudia Rottenmeier is Lady Elizabeth's youngest daughter. She was a sickly child, and it was considered a miracle when she survived her first ten years of life. However when she turned 15, she told her mother that she wanted to join the Lady Knights of the Rose, the Order of Knights that served and protected the Lady of Roses. Amused by this, her sister Flora told her that she could take her position as a Lady Knight if she beat her. Surprisingly, Flora was easily defeated by her younger sister. Lady Elizabeth was astonished by how the fight turned out, but following the counsel of her husband, she decided not to let Anne join the Order. Instead, she took her to Arkangel, were she easily passed the tests to enter the Order of Heavens. Secretly, she was also chosen as a new Arbiter for Eurakia, and she was given the mission of serving as the Imperial link between the island of Dafne and the Empire, as well as being one of the Arbiters for the Lord of Eurakia. To this day, she has combined this duties, using her position as a Knight of the Fifth Heaven as the cover for her secret activities as an Arbiter. However, her sister remembers the disgrace of her defeat, and has developed a hatred towards her sister that the population hasn't noticed yet.
Weapon of Choice: In combat she uses two weapons created from the remains of two Lost Logias, a semiautomatic revolver and a sword-pistol. Thanks to her incredible speed, she can charge someone she has shot and get to them at the same time as the bullet.
Source of Power: Ki and her Bloodline, as, unknown to her or her family, the Blood of The Dragon that runs thorugh her family has awoken in her. She has mastered part of the ancient Ki technique that allows Bearers of The Dragon's blood to unleash the power of their blood, as well as some special techniques that use and increase her already incredible speed.
Skills: Athletics, Acrobatics, Etiquette
Specialty: Blitzkrieg

Arbiter Umbra, the Shadow:
A dark figure surrounded by legend, Umbra is known for his lack of remorses. If it is needed for the security of the Holy Empire, he will do anything. Umbra is a calculating Arbiter, and he is well aware that many don't share his methods, even amongst his colleagues in Eurakia, but he believes the Empire is the only standing between Gaia and the many Supernatural entities that would seek to transform it into their realm, and he is not going to let it fall.

Spoiler: Arbiter Umbra (click to show/hide)

Name: Tochtli, although he sometimes uses his former name: Khora Dhayanta
Position: Arbiter
Description: Tochtli is a Deva Nephilim, and he is well aware of his origins, as his dreams of his former life are clear to him. He was born in Itzi, and he was a member of the many tribes that lived in the jungle. In his dreams, he relived his former life as Khora Dhayanta, heir to one of the most important families of the Deva Empire that was created in Baho. In these dreams he learnt the arts of magic and summoning, and he saw the forces that, in their pride, the Deva tried to control. He has never told anyone everything that he saw, but apparently it was enough for him to decide to go outside his village. Tochtli went directly to see the Emperor. He was captured by the Inquisition though, but because he had used his powers to save a child, he was allowed a last wish. He asked to see the Emperor, and he was brought to his presence. He talked to Elijah Giovanni, and explained him his dreams. The next day, the pyres burned, but unknown to the Inquisition, Tochtli was saved. He worked for the Empire for years, and when it was obvious that he would do well in the position, he was promoted to Arbiter to further protect his identity from the Inquisition. Today, he is one of the most powerful summoners in the world, and he will not stop until he is sure that the world is safe from the creatures he saw in his dreams.
Weapon of Choice: Although he isn't a warrior, Tochtli uses the Staff of Pertho, a powerful magic artifact that is said to have been used by the first being that used magic. Although not a weapon, it increases his magical powers.
Source of Power: Magic (Darkness, Desturction and Necromancy) as well as Summoning.
Skills: Knowledge of the Occult, History, Alchemy, Crafting, Myth and Legend
Specialty: Covert Operations

 

Spoiler: Lord of Eurakia Arbiter Orders (click to show/hide)

 ]Motum: The Arbiter can choose up to three points where he wants his men to go in a 5 mile radius. He can choose which of his men have to go to each points (either in broad terms, like "Three Legions to Point A and Four Legions to point B" or in more accurate terms like "Illion and Dullahan to Point A and Sigma to Point B").
Known by: Bahamut, Vays, Fey, Umbra and Vex

Credo:  For as long as the Arbiter is concentrated in maintaining this Order and not doing any other physical activity, his men in a 5 mile radius receive a small bonus to all actions directly related to battle and combat, as the Arbiter subtlety changes the course of battle.
Known by: Vays, Bahamut and Vex

Opugnis: The Arbiter can manipulate space and time to aid a specific subordinate in battle, granting him a major bonus when attacking. To use this Order, the Arbiter has to be within 100 meters of the affected subordinate and has to be able to see him.
Known by: Fey and Vex

Praesidium: Similar to Opugnis, an Arbiter can use this Order to manipulate space and time and help a subordinate, but this Order grants its bonus when defending. To use this Order, the Arbiter has to be within 100 meters of the affected subordinate and has to be able to see him.
Known by: Vays and Umbra

Oculus: For as long as the Arbiter is concentrated in maintaining this Order and not doing any other physical activity, he can see everything that could be seen from the sky in a 10 mile radius. Even if there is something hidden by supernatural powers, the Arbiter will be able to see it if he concentrates on it.
Known by: Bahamut

Obscura: The Arbiter can hide a small number of subordinates (no more than twenty) from natural and supernatural detection, making them invisible to their enemies. The effect ends once the hidden men perform any offensive action, or if they go farther than 5 miles from the Arbiter. This Order is extenuating, and attempting to maintain its effects for longer than 5 minutes can be dangerous to the Arbiter.
Known by: Umbra

Impero: When using this Order, the Arbiter uses his control of space and time to accelerate his men in a 5 mile radius around him. Their movement speed is increased, and their reactions are faster.
Known by: Fey

Visio Dei: The Arbiter manipulates his own image, making himself look like a powerful hero of ancient times, inspiring his men to fight better.
Known by: Vays

Obscuritas: A dark Order, the Arbiter creates a dense fog. Only his men can see through it, allowing them to ambush their enemies. The fog extends in a 5 mile radius, but the Arbiter has to remain stationary for as long as he wishes to maintain the fog. As long as he moves, the fog starts to dissipate, completely disappearing after a minute.
Known by: Vex

Spoiler: Armies (click to show/hide)

25 Imperial Legions (4000 men, Heavy Infantry)
10 Units of Imperial Mounted Support (900 men, Light Cavalry)
12 Units of Imperial Knights (1000 men, Heavy Cavalry)
10 Units of Imperial Engineers (50 men, Engineers)
5 Units of Imperial Garrisons (3000 men, Heavy Infantry, Defenders, Peacekeepers)
5 Units of Pristina's Scouts (50 men, Light Infantry, Scouts, Veterans, Mavericks)
5 Units of Espherian Engineers (50 men, Engineers, Fast Builders)
9 Units of Manterran Ostrich Cavalry (1000 men, Heavy Cavalry, Fast)
10 Units of Corinian Barbarians (1000 men, Light Cavalry, Berserkers, Mavericks)
10 Units of Yggdramar's Knights (500 men, Heavy Cavalry, Veteran, Independent)
10 Units of Yggdramar's Armsmen (3000 men, Heavy Infantry, Veteran, Independent)
20 Units of Arabal's Galleons (300 men, Heavy Ships)
10 Units of Dafne's Lady Knights (200 women, Heavy Infantry, Morale Boosters)
10 Units of Dafne's Militia (500 women, Light Infantry, Peacekeepers)
10 Units of Itzi Tribesmen (100 men, Light Infantry, Guerrilla, Fearsome, Mavericks)
10 Units of Elcian Mercenaries (1000 men, Heavy Infantry, Well Equipped)

Spoiler: Secret Armies (click to show/hide)

1 Unit of Imperial Saints (5 men, Non Fighters, Knowledge of Magic, Morale Boosters)
1 Unit of Efreets (3 Fire Elementals, Medium Hierarchy Elementals, Monstrous, Fearsome, Knowledge of Magic)
1 Unit of Sylphs (3 Wind Elementals, Medium Hierarchy Elementals, Fast, Flying, Knowledge of Magic)
1 Unit of Undines (3 Water Elementals, Medium Hierarchy Elementals, Can take human appearence, Swimming, Knowledge of Magic)
1 Unit of Titans (3 Earth Elementals, Medium Hierarchy Elementals, Monstrous, Fearsome, Tireless)

[Rolepgeek]

Posting merely to keep an eye on.

[Khaiel]

Spoiler: Secret Traits (click to show/hide)

Non Fighter: Units that are not trained to fight. They will lose all fights if they are not paired with another unit.
Knowledge of Magic: Units that can use magic. Non Fighter units will use only supportive magic. Elemental units will only use magic of that element. Other units will have one or several schools of magic listed.
Knowledge of Ki: The unit members are trained in the secrets of Ki, which increases their fighting capacities several times.
Psychic Unit: The unit members are capable of using Psychic Powers. They will have one or more specialties listed (such as Telepathy, Pyrokinesis or similar).
Cannot Feal Fear: Quite self explanatory.
Tireless: Quite self explanatory too.
Monstrous: The unit members are bigger than a normal man, usually twice or even three times as big. This comes with greater strength and resistance.
Technomagic Combat Golem: The unit members are golems created through technomagic. They are toughter and stronger.
Elemental: The unit is a elemental of some kind. They will have their element listed.
High/Medium/Low Hierarchy (Type of Creature): In Supernatural creatures (such as demons, elementals or undead), this will show their Hierarchy (and as such, a measure of their power). Low Hierarchy beings are slightly above normal soldiers in combat power, but have some supernatural powers. Medium Hierarchy are quite above them, being able to fight dozens of them. High Hierarchy beings can vary greatly in power, but most of them are at the same level of power as Arbiters.
Flying: This unit can fly.
Swimming: This unit can swim as fast as a light ship, and doesn't need to rest.
Can take human appearance: The members of this unit can change into a human looking appearance. These units work as Saboteurs too.
Undead: The unit is a kind of undead.
Mindless: The unit members cannot think by themselves and need someone to control them.

I started sending PMs with the traits, but I've decided to post the traits here. These are not only the traits that some of your units have, but also some other traits too. This list will probably be updated several times.

[Playergamer]

Waitlist? Actually, sheet...

[Khaiel]

There's a link at the top to the OOC thread, but I'm not accepting more people for now.

[Playergamer]

Damn, and I had it just about finished too.

[Varee]

My deployment for now

Dafne (a land where women have the political power)
   6 Units of Dafne's Lady Knights (200 women, Heavy Infantry, Morale Boosters)
    10 Units of Dafne's Militia (500 women, Light Infantry, Peacekeepers)
Bekent (an Iceland of sorts)
   5 Units of Arabal's Galleons (300 men, Heavy Ships)
   5 Imperial Legions (4000 men, Heavy Infantry)
Manterra (Empire,west coast)
   10 Imperial Legions (4000 men, Heavy Infantry)
   5 Units of Imperial Mounted Support (900 men, Light Cavalry)
   6 Units of Imperial Knights (1000 men, Heavy Cavalry)
   2 Units of Dafne's Lady Knights (200 women, Heavy Infantry, Morale Boosters)
   2 Units of Yggdramar's Armsmen (3000 men, Heavy Infantry, Veteran, Independent)
   2 Units of Elcian Mercenaries (1000 men, Heavy Infantry, Well Equipped)
   2 Units of Corinian Barbarians (1000 men, Light Cavalry, Berserkers, Mavericks)
Arabal (Empire,west coast)
   6 Units of Imperial Knights (1000 men, Heavy Cavalry)
   2 Units of Dafne's Lady Knights (200 women, Heavy Infantry, Morale Boosters)
   5 Imperial Legions (4000 men, Heavy Infantry)
   10 Units of Arabal's Galleons (300 men, Heavy Ships)
   9 Units of Manterran Ostrich Cavalry (1000 men, Heavy Cavalry, Fast)
   10 Units of Imperial Engineers (50 men, Engineers)
        2 Units of Espherian Engineers (50 men, Engineers, Fast Builders)
Itzi (The Amazon)
   10 Units of Itzi Tribesmen (100 men, Light Infantry, Guerrilla, Fearsome, Mavericks)
Corinia (Wild West, less guns, more swords)
   8 Units of Corinian Barbarians (1000 men, Light Cavalry, Berserkers, Mavericks)
Yggdramar (an area of petty feudal wars and ambitious nobles that don't like outsiders stepping into their lands)
   10 Units of Yggdramar's Knights (500 men, Heavy Cavalry, Veteran, Independent)
   8 Units of Yggdramar's Armsmen (3000 men, Heavy Infantry, Veteran, Independent)
Pristina (where many people live in the woods and don't even know of the existance of the Empire
   5 Units of Pristina's Scouts (50 men, Light Infantry, Scouts, Veterans, Mavericks)
Elcia (a land that traditions that they developed when their lords were the strange race known as the Vetala)
   8 Units of Elcian Mercenaries (1000 men, Heavy Infantry, Well Equipped)
Espheria (early USA)
   5 Imperial Legions (4000 men, Heavy Infantry)[Shaver town and east border]
   2 Units of Espherian Engineers (50 men, Engineers, Fast Builders)
   5 Units of Arabal's Galleons (300 men, Heavy Ships)

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Keep the rest of the army in Magda

[Rolepgeek]

Deployments:

Spoiler: Goldar (click to show/hide)

2 Imperial Legions
1 Imperial Mounted Support Battalion
1 Imperial Knights Regiment
1 Imperial Engineers Platoon
9 Goldarian Barbarian Hordes
1 Lannet Ninja Clan

Spoiler: Haufman (click to show/hide)

2 Imperial Legions
1 Imperial Mounted Support Battalion
1 Imperial Engineers Platoon
1 Dwänholf Corsair
2 Gabrielli Galleons
7 Haufman Warrior Battalions
1 Lannet Ninja Clan

Spoiler: Hendell (click to show/hide)

2 Imperial Legions
1 Imperial Mounted Support Battalion
1 Imperial Knights Regiment
2 Imperial Garrison Brigades
3 Imperial Engineer Platoons
1 Gabrielli Galleon
2 Hendell Scout Companies
3 Hendell Armsmen Battalions
1 Lannet Ninja Clan

Spoiler: Gabriel (click to show/hide)

2 Imperial Legions
1 Imperial Mounted Support Battalion
1 Imperial Knights Regiment
2 Imperial Engineer Platoons
1 Dwänholf Corsair
2 Gabrielli Galleons
1 Lannet Ninja Clan
2 Shivat Legions

Spoiler: Dwänholf (click to show/hide)

2 Imperial Legions
1 Imperial Mounted Support Battalion
1 Imperial Engineer Platoon
3 Dwänholf Corsairs
1 Lannet Ninja Clan
2 Shivat Legions

Spoiler: Phaion (click to show/hide)

2 Imperial Legions
1 Imperial Knights Regiment
2 Imperial Engineer Platoons
2 Dwänholf Corsairs
2 Gabrielli Galleons
5 Phaion Trade Guard Companies
1 Lannet Ninja Clan

Spoiler: Lannet (click to show/hide)

1 Imperial Legion
1 Imperial Knights Regiment
1 Imperial Garrison Brigade
2 Imperial Engineer Platoons
1 Dwänholf Corsair
1 Gabrielli Galleon
1 Lannet Ninja Clan
3 Lannet Mounted Samurai Regiments
5 Lannet Foot Samurai Brigades

Spoiler: Shivat (click to show/hide)

3 Imperial Legions
2 Imperial Mounted Support Battalions
1 Imperial Knights Regiment
1 Imperial Garrison Brigade
3 Imperial Engineer Platoons
2 Dwänholf Corsairs
2 Gabrielli Galleons
2 Hendell Armsmen Battalions
1 Lannet Ninja Clan
6 Shivat Legions

Spoiler: Moth (click to show/hide)

4 Imperial Legions
3 Imperial Mounted Support Battalions
4 Imperial Knights Regiments
1 Imperial Garrison Brigade
5 Imperial Engineer Platoons
11 Goldarian Barbarian Hordes
3 Haufman Warrior Battalions
8 Hendell Scout Companies
4 Hendell Armsmen Battalions
3 Phaion Trade Guard Companies
2 Lannet Ninja Clans
2 Lannet Mounted Samurai Regiments
5 Lannet Foot Samurai Brigades
5 Shivat Legions

Spoiler: Secret Armies (click to show/hide)

Terracotta Legion: Moth
Imperial Saints: Moth
Northern Shamans: Goldar
Northern Shamans: Moth

Spoiler: Arbiters (click to show/hide)

General Responsibilities: I give the reasons for them because it should also help keep the Arbiters satiated with their positions, rather than getting antsy or annoyed. Hopefully. However, they are to help wherever needed, and consult each other for assistance in the matters of their expertise when it would be prudent to do so. Secondary responsibilities refer to those principalities they are expected to assist with often(as in their expertise will often be useful there, or said place requires more than just the one Arbiter to really keep in line). In many ways, the Archmage of my Arbiters, and of course my general second-in-command.
Arbiter Castor: Moth, the single most important principality due to the legions of troops it holds; her skill in swift deployment will be helpful here as well. Secondary responsibilities include Dwänholf, Hendell, Shivat, and Lannet. She is also in charge of our supernatural forces, when the time should require it and I am not present, as well as the head of the, eh, 'inquisition' into supernatural affairs and the like, in addition to being the head of the expeditions into the forests of the Moth, when they are had. And they will be had.
Arbiter Arkain: Goldar, Haufman, and Hendell; he bears a weapon of legend from such places, and as such the people should hold him in awe and be hesitant to go against such a man's wishes, besides his being from Goldar and thusly understanding them better(hopefully). Secondary responsibilities include Moth and Dwänholf. Due to his incredible personal skill, one could call him the Champion of the arbiters, the one whom I turn to when an impression through skill at arms must be made.
Arbiter Laross: Where else? Gabriel, Phaion, and Dwänholf. His skill in politics should make him adept at negotiating the intrigues such areas create and encompass. Secondary responsibilities include Moth, Goldar, Shivat, and Lannet. He is the Ambassador of my Arbiters, and is expected to assist in political matters when possible, due to his proficiency. I do wish he would put forth more effort, though...so long as he is still successful in the affairs that require his attentions, however, he should be fine.
Arbiter Baegor: Shivat and Lannet, naturally. Besides her familiarity with the latter, and the similarities it shares with the former(if only culturally), I do not wish her to be apart from her children overlong or often; such would foster resentment, and she is both useful enough and dangerous enough that I would rather avoid that. That is not to say I wish her to spend all her time with them, of course...but in any case, her talents lie more with individual work than leadership, through no fault of her own. As such, I expect her to help the others when it is necessary in any principality, though particularly Dwänholf(I really worry about that place, okay?), Gabriel, and Moth(most number of foreign troops without natives; gonna breed resentment). I also wish for her not to feel shy or averse in asking for assistance from any of the other Arbiters in managing Shivat and Lannet. It is not a disparagement upon her skills that I say this, simply an acknowledgement of the facts, and of the difficulties in managing the two Principalities. She is an Arbiter, though; I expect she'll be fine. She is, of course, my Spymaster, as one might expect, and in general command of all the ninja clans.

[Harbingerjm]

I'm not really sure how many numbers each land can support, or needs, or even how well-mapped/known/whatever each land is, so this is my best guess. *Shrug*

Spoiler: Stationed Forces (click to show/hide)

Culture group - Renaissance Italy, home to the daevar, men and women of white hair and black skin.
   Togarini () - Lord of the South's residence. Defensive Heavy Infanty tradition?

• 2 Units of Baho Warriors
• 5 Units of Togarini Armsmen
• 5 Units of Kushistan Raiders
• 3 Imperial Legions
• 3 Units of Imperial Knights
• 1 Unit of Inquisitors
• 1 Unit of Emmeth
• 4 Units of Imperial Engineers
• The forces in the region (excluding the Emmeth and Inquisitors) are to undertake training exercises as well as maintain order and serve as garrison forces, and will be observed by Arbiter Kerberos. The Engineers are to work on improving fortifications, particularly in the mountains around any passes. The Emmeth can stay hidden away for now.
• The Inquisitors (have orders to/are allowed to) (discretely) screen the soldiers in the area for Supernatural influence; they are not looking for Jihamath cultists, as we have bigger fish to fry at the moment and hunts for Jihamath influences could interfere with that (though they are welcome to pass along information about such to me, and it will be dealt with appropriately (whatever the hell that is)), nor are they to directly take action against any Supernatural influences they find, simply make note of it and pass it along to me for later, larger-scale action. When and if they are done screening the troops, they can move on to the influential in the region, with the same restrictions. THEY ARE TO TAKE ALL MEASURES TO BE DISCRETE, since doing otherwise would be hindering the fulfillment of a direct order of the Emperor.

   Remo () - Ship units, "Mavericks" thus likely independent-minded area.

• 5 Units of Remo Coursairs
• 5 Units of Togarini Armsmen

   Bellafonte () - Knight tradition?

• 15 Units of Bellafonte Knights
• 3 Imperial Legions
• 4 Units of Remo Coursairs

Crime land
   Lucrecio (crime hole) - Potentially "Maverick" Saboteurs?

• 3 Imperial Legions
• 1 Unit of Imperial Mounted Support
• 2 Units of Imperial Knights
• Units in the region are to try to keep any major incidents from occuring, like open rebellion, but mostly just stay out of local affairs, gather information, and stay alive. Preferably not destabilising the region further in the process.

Church power base
   Dominion (the Vatican) -  Guardsmen origin? Orderly, likely effective against Supernatural infiltration, own leadership.

• 10 Units of Ecclesiastical Guardsmen
• 1 Unit of Imperial Saints
• The Dominion likely knows how to keep its own house in order; I would (politely) request that they notify me of anything they learn about the current situation, to better fulfill the Emperor's command.

   Argos (Medieval/XV century Spain) - Heavy war tradition, mostly Knight, Infantry combat preferred.

• 5 Units of Argos Knights
• 2 Imperial Legions

Lands of Al-Enneth - Cult of Jihamath strong here, religion-motivated Arbitrated Wars against Argos.
   Salazar (The Sahara) - Few forces (inhabitants?), effective infantry scouts, Nomads: independent-minded.

• 10 Units of Salazar Tribesmen
• 2 Imperial Legions
• 4 Units of Imperial Mounted Support
• 1 Unit of Remo Coursairs

   Kushistan (The Arabic countries) - Fast cavalry (raiders?), "Maverick", handle area with care. Infighting over leadership.

• 5 Units of Kushistan Raiders
• 2 Imperial Legions
• 2 Units of Imperial Mounted Support
• 2 Units of Remo Coursairs
• Imperial Units here have orders to train with the locals, get a layout of the land, try not to mess up any local politics. Keep peace where able, but in case of major issues, send messages to me and bunker down.

   Estigia (Egypt) - Fast light units.

• 3 Units of Estigian Legions
• 4 Units of Estigian Archers
• 3 Imperial Legions
• 1 Unit of Imperial Mounted Support
• 1 Unit of Remo Coursairs

"Savage lands"
   Kashmir (Ethiopy) - No forces? Few inhabitants, heavy losses from last war.

• 2 Units of Estigian Legions
• 4 Units of Estigian Archers
• 2 Units of Baho Warriors
• 3 Imperial Legions
• 6 Units of Imperial Engineers
• 2 Units of Imperial Mounted Support
• 1 Unit of Imperial Knights
• 2 Units of Remo Coursairs
• Forces here have specific orders to get to know the area, and train together under the command of Arbiter Rhapsodos. The Engineers are to work on developing roads and defensible bridges in the region, as well as fortifications for troop camps and at particularly defensible positions. Arbiter Abigor is assigned here to investigate the land for anything of supernatural interest, particularly investigating the areas the Engineers will be building.

   Nanwe (Congo) - Fearsome "Maverick" Saboteur units; treat with caution.

• 10 Units of Nanwe Savages
• Arbiter Apolyon - Mission to get the layout of the land, meet the locals, etc, in anticipation of later movement of forces and materials into the region. Not time critical.

"Mysterious land"
   Baho (India) - Heavy infantry vets, Warrior caste: expert soldiers.

• 5 Units of Baho Warriors
• 4 Imperial Legions
• 3 Units of Imperial Knights
• 2 Units of Remo Coursairs
• Imperial Units here have orders to train with the locals, get a layout of the land, try not to mess up any local politics. Keep peace where able, but in case of major issues, send messages to me and bunker down.

Arbiter Abigor, I am... unsure of. I may need to interact with her personally to get more of a feel of her views on the Inquisition, magic, and similar things.
I would like to raise more Engineers, and see about finding some Fast Guerrilla Scouts, both Light Cavalry and Light Infantry. Maybe some Engineering training for some of the Imperial Legions?
I would also like to contact the Church to see about acquiring Witch Hunter training for some troops, and Remo to see about acquiring more ships.
For my personal actions, I feel that I would be best served alternating between out in public overseeing the training troops and working engineers, holding meetings, corresponding with leaders and all that Lord of War stuff, and in private working on my golems and studying. We can keep the magic for when there are aren't Inquisitors around, I think. Unless of course events arise requiring a personal touch, in which case those take priority over these plans.

[Maxinum McDreich]

(Soz for the wait. Life.)

Spoiler: Troop Placement (click to show/hide)

Abel: 2 units of Abel Peacekeepers. 12 units of Imperial Knights. 10 units of Imperial Engineers. 5 units of Second Heaven Knights. Cale himself.

Alberia: 20 units of Alberian Scouts. 3 units of Imperial Legions. 5 units of Imperial Mounted Support. Arbiters Dullahan and Agenta present.

Galgados: 2 units of Galgados Peacekeepers. 20 units of Galgados Archers. 4 units of Imperial Legions. 5 units of Imperial Mounted Support. Arbiter Illion present.

Dalaborn: 10 units of Dalaborn Armsmen. 3 units of Imperial Legions.

Kanon: 10 units of Kanon Marines. 4 units of Imperial Legions. 5 units of Imperial Engineers.

Arlas: 15 units of Arlan Corsairs. 4 units of Imperial Legions. 5 units of Imperial Engineers.

Helenia: 12 units of Helenia Light Cavalry. 4 units of Imperial Legions.

Ilmora: 10 units of Mounted Knights. 6 units of Knights. 3 units of Imperial Legions. 5 units of Imperial Mounted Support.

Spoiler: Secret Troops and Secret Orders. (click to show/hide)

2 units of fourth heaven and 1 units of fifth heaven troops plus 1 unit of saints are stationed in Abel.
The other 2 units of the Saints are stationed in Ilmora, hopefully studying to be better at what they do.

Arbiter Sigma's special mission: in Galgados, see of any suspicious activities among the populace, and check the ruins. Do not engage.

The other arbiters are to keep vigilant, help with training where possible and keep and eye out for Samael.
All arbiters were told the situation.
Cale in particular, asks Arbiter Argenta if she knows anything on Samael, or any contacts.
Cale himself, will keep to Abel for now, focussing on the usuals, whilst keeping up to date from his Arbiters. In case of a situation that needs his direct attention, he will be accompanied by a retinue of 5 units of second heaven Knights, 10 units of Imperial Engineers, 6 units of Imperial Knights 1 unit of 4th heaven Knights and the 1 unit of saints.

Secret training: A few non-combatant telepaths are requested. With training in stealth and information gathering.

Spoiler: Non-secret Training (click to show/hide)

2 units per province of peacekeepers from each province, advertised as a promotion from their police jobs. These peacekeepers are heavy infantry, defenders and independent. Independent, in that, they're there to defend their lands, not move about. If that reduces training time that is.
Cale requests a fast light cavalry version of Second Heaven Knights. 2 units, 50 per unit.

[Rolepgeek]

The troop numbers listed equal one unit of the given type.

Everyone has, thusly, 200,000 troops of various types, exactly, I believe.