Thyreon Imperial Army
From Create Your Own Story
The primary military force of the empire. Well equipped and well trained, these soldiers dutifully and fanatically serve for the good of the Empire and the Emperor's will. They are substantially less elitist than their Palace counterparts due to the variety of their ranks. High privilege, and with it prejudice, does not exist in most of the army like it does the Royal Palace Guard. Everywhere from the farmland peasant to the aristocrat's privileged son are represented in the army. While the majority of the upper ranks are packed with nobles, it is not impossible for the commoner to rise the ranks.
They have intense unity and nationalism for the country and seek for its expansion. The army heavily resents the partial demilitarization that occurs when the Empire is at peace as standards drop, funding lessens, and they lose prestige. Additionally, the Thyreon Imperial Navy has something of a one-sided rivalry with them, not unlike that of an older and younger brother. The army works extensively with the Thyreon Council of the Other to produce military geared magicks and artifacts.
For as long as the competition drags on for, four representatives from the army reinforce the current two officers stationed at the palace, bringing their total presence up to six. The representatives act similarly to the guard but with substantially more free will at the cost of less privileges.
Garnering their favor may require visible patriotism to the nation, some militaristic views (possibly at the expense of other factions, the peace loving side of the Holy Orthodox Church of Thyreon especially), and a support of the armed forces.
After securing their support, the representatives may be able to smuggle in some top-of-the-line or prototype weapons (even magick artifects) for you, provide additional surveillance, or possibly even sabotage the actions of their Palace counterparts (should the need arise). The mage of the group might possibly impart some supernatural gifts or skills to you, maybe.
