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for weeks or months at a time, the legion is in a height- JOINING THE BOROS LEGION
ened state of vigilance. In this time of uncertainty, the
Boros are on constant alert for military threats. They As a new recruit to the Boros Legion, you were sent to
work to maintain their fortifications to ensure that they the prestigious Horizon Military Academy for training.
aren't overrun by Gruul marauders. Construction pro- Your life there was tempered in the forge of Boros dis-
ceeds on new strongholds near Gruul territories, but in cipline, devotion, and zeal. Your training regimen was
general the Boros prepare for a military threat the same deliberately harsh, to weed out the uncommitted. You
lasted to the end. and now you begin your adventuring
way they always have- by fielding the stronger army.
career ready to put everything you have learned to use
The angels are also bracing for a subtler threat: the
in the legion's service. Depending on whether you fo.
danger of infiltration by House Dimir. The Boros are
cused on martial training, studied magic, or pursued
becoming increasingly aware of the possibility that their
both courses, your path will look somewhat different.
guild could be undermined from within. Security at
garrison buildings is vigilant, with angels watching the
MARTIAL TRAINING
entrances at all times for spies.
The bulk of the Boros Legion consists of human, mi-
notaur, and goblin soldiers. If you are a fighter, ranger,
BOROS CHARACTERS or even a barbarian, you'll fit right in among the ranks,
Alignment: Usually good, often lawful with a promising career path ahead of you- promo-
Suggested Races: Human, goblin, minotaur tion through the ranks, with opportunities for special
Suggested Classes: Cleric, fighter, paladin, assignments.
ranger, wizard Another option is to join the swiftblades, the vanguard
of the Boros Legion. They specialize in assault and
Consider the Boros Legion for your character if one or occupation, and their squads often function as com-
more of the following sentences ring true:
mandos or guerrillas. They pick off enemy archers and
You are drawn to the ideal of the knight in mages, softening the enemy's front lines before the rest
shining armor. of the legion marches in.
You like playing clerics, paladins, or
disciplined fighters.
• Smiting foes with holy radiance fills you with
righteous joy.
You want to protect the innocent and fight for justice.