First Aleran

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The First Aleran was a legion formed from legionnaires brought together from every region in Alera. The goal was to create a unified force that would always act only in the interest of Alera, since no legionnaire within the group would willingly attack their homeland. Due to political infighting, though, many of the recruits of the First Aleran were subpar. Many Knights Aeris were given, though they were very weak in their crafting and many of them could not fly. The group was also given a large number of fresh recruits, referred to as "fish". It's also assumed that every region sent spies as well. Its standard is an eagle on a Scarlet and Azure field.

The First Aleran are initially led by Captain Cyril, but after the death or incapacitation of the majority of the chain of command, Tavi takes command under the guise of Subtribune Rufus Scipio.

Constituents

The First Aleran initially consists of the usual legion makeup of Legionares, knights, support staff and camp followers. During the defense of the Elinach several groups distinguished themselves and receive unique titles.

The Knights Pisces

The Knights Pisces are dubbed such when Tavi notes they're the "fish", or barely competent recruits, when compared to the knights of an established legion. Due to their daring acts during the defense of the Elinach, and after seeing the result of Tavi's plan to bring up sharks to deal with Canim swimming the river, they embrace the name. They are led by Tribune Antillus Crassus.

The Battlecrows

The Battlecrows are the Prime Cohort of the First Aleran. During the Defense of the Elinach, Tavi, carrying the eagle standard of the Legion is struck by the lightning of the Canim Ritualists and survives due to a Canim Bloodstone. In the process, the eagle of the standard is burnt and blackened. Over the course of the battle the standard becomes a rallying point, and thus, the cohort decides that standard reflects their struggles and alters their lorica insignia to match the blackened eagle. Seeing this, Tavi dubs them the Battlecrow Cohort.

Marat Auxiliary

In addition to the regular alae of cavalry, the First Aleran was later reinforced with Marat cavalry provided by Hashat of the the Kevras-ha. These cavalry served as scouts and raiders due to their exceptional night vision and training with horses. Later they served as singulares, or bodyguards for Tavi, during the war with the Canim after the defense of Elinach.

Mounted Infantry

The First Aleran fielded mounted infantry under Tavi's orders during the conflict with the Canim. These troops would ride to the battle, and then dismount for combat. This allowed them to match the Cane's superior overland speed without being limited to the causeways.

Individuals

• Tavi, initially under the guise of Rufus Scipio. Cursor and Third Subtribune Logistica, later Captain
• Captain Cyril. Captain, later takes up a senior strategical position after injury.
• Antillar Maximus. Cursor and Centurion, later Tribune Auxiliaris, Later Legion Tribune
• Antillus Crassus. Knight, later Knight Tribune.
• Magnus. Cursor and Valet, later unofficial head of intelligence.
• Valiar Marcus, a guise and eventual new identity of Fidelius. First Spear.
• Schultz. Legionare later Centurion
• Ehren ex Cursori. Messenger attached to the First Aleran, employed as an intelligence agent.
• Kitai. Initially hiding among the camp followers as a beggar, later an ambassador and member of the Marat Auxiliary.
• Mistress Cymena. Camp follower and matron of the Pavillion. Later, Tribune Logistica.

Cursor's Fury

The First Aleran was created in Cursor's Fury. It was initially created mostly as a show. Tavi is assigned as a Third Subtribune Logistica, aiding in keeping up with the supplies needed and used within the group of legionnaires. Due to a traitor, though, almost all of the field officers are killed in a surprise Canim lightning bolt attack. Tavi is field promoted to Captain.

Information of a Canim invasion is discovered and Tavi moves the First Aleran to Elinarch, hoping to hold the Canim there. The Canim appear in very large force - nearly 60,000 troops. Although outnumbered and severely lacking in combat experience, the First Aleran manages to hold and eventually repel the Canim assault force, using several non-traditional tactics and the Canim force making several tactical mistakes.