Legionnaire
Master of war. Dedicated to being a soldier, in profession and purpose. Leads others to victory through command.
The battle-hardened soldiers known as “legionnaires” are the backbone of any army. They are the masters of war, dedicated to being a soldier in both profession and purpose. Their role is leading others to victory, through battlefield command.
Legionnaires inspire allies, providing tactical insights during melees. They also inspire both fear and awe in their enemies, as their commanding presence affects the outcome of combat more than any other single soldier.
Each Legionnaire is a testament to the training and dedication required to become a member of this superior class, and their unwavering loyalty to their legion is matched only by their unyielding determination to protect those under their charge.
The power of the Legionnaire lies not only in their physical prowess but also in their unbreakable spirit. Trained to masterful levels in the art of combat, these warriors have honed their bodies and minds to meet the grim fields of battle.
They are masters of a wide array of weapons, from massive two-handed swords that can cleave through enemy ranks, to versatile polearms that allow them to strike from a distance.
But it is not just their skill with weapons that sets the Legionnaires apart. They possess an unwavering sense of duty and bond with their fellow soldiers. On the battlefield, they stand shoulder to shoulder with their allies, forming an impenetrable wall of steel and determination.
Legionnaire Class Stats
Note that these stats are not specifically used in Eternity TTRPG. Instead, these representative stats are meant to provide an overall idea of how the class plays. Definitions are provided below which do directly align with the Eternity TTRPG system.
Attack: the overall ability of the class to deal damage and set the tempo in a battle.
Defense: the innate ability of the class to reduce damage and negative effects taken, both from physical and magical attacks.
Intuition: represents skills such as perception, stealth, or sixth-sense abilities to help them avoid otherwise unforeseeable harm.
Magic: the innate ability of the class to manipulate the very fabric of Altius and The Dream, turning those powers to their will.
Special: not all unique "powers" are magical in nature, and some classes have magic-like, "special" abilities.
Quickness: the overall speed, mobility, and initiative of the class.
Utility: the ability of the class to bolster allies, debilitate enemies, or provide useful effects in various out-of-combat situations.
Versatility:
the class' ability to adapt to any situation or environment, both in and out of combat.
Legionnaire Traits
| Trait | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Skill | +5 Endurance |
| Knowledge | +5 History |
| Bringer of Balance | +1 Inspiration |
| Art of War | +2 Doge and +1 Resilience |
| Blade Disciple | +1 Strike Bonus |
Legionnaire Abilities
The following legionnaire ability descriptions provide summaries of their actual in-game effects.
Blood Draw
If this Ability hits, on every one of the target’s turns, they have a chance to take damage. Once the target drops to half of their max HP (rounded up), this Ability cannot be dispelled, and your chance to cause damage to them each turn increases. You can choose to maintain this Ability, making it an Instant Action at the start of every Battle.
Break Morale
This Ability automatically hits. The target has -1Resilience, -1Dodge, and -1Will (can stack without limit). “Break Morale” cannot be dispelled.
Challenging Shout
An ability with a high hit chance. Up to 3 enemies in Range, all affected targets are Taunted for 1turn.
Combat Regeneration
This Ability can only be used if you take more than 1damage in 1turn. Instant Action, heal +1HP.
Echelon Tactics
Up to 2 allies in Range, while at max HP (or more), gain a large amount of additional defenses. You can choose to continually maintain this Ability.
Phalanx Tactics
Up to 2 allies in Range, gain additional hit chance, against the same target. You can choose to continually maintain this Ability.
Strategic Advantage
After this Ability has been used, the target has increased physical hit chance. You can choose to continually maintain this Ability.
Superiority
Up to 3 allies in Range, each move your respective Speed values -2. You (but not allies) can instead choose to move 2 spaces (regardless of current Speed value), if you prefer.
War Tactics
Up to 2 allies in Range, both take an Action using any attack, Spell, or Ability.
Weapon Block
After you use this Ability on yourself, whenever you are hit by an attack, you have a chance to instead avoid that attack. You can choose to continually maintain this Ability.
Legionnaire Playstyle
The Legionnaire class specializes in enhancing the power of allies, and they're best suited for players who enjoy either protecting or supporting others, during adventures.
Regardless of the exact role you choose to fill as a Legionnaire, it's always a lot of fun increasing your own hit chance with "Strategic Advantage," and using that to start off any battle with an instant-action "Blood Draw," to deal damage over time to your target. Then, as damage is ticking, you can enhance your allies with "Echelon Tactics" and "Phalanx Tactics," letting the timer run out on enemies, all while your own team's power is increased.
In battles against challenging foes, you can use "Challenging Shout" to protect allies, then "Weapon Block" and "Combat Regeneration" to keep yourself alive against focused attacks.
Finally, when you get the chance, you can also break the balance in battle to your side by using "Break Morale" to lower enemy defenses, combined with "Superiority" and "War Tactics" to give yourself and allies the edge with both mobility and attack power.
Legionnaire Lore
The legionnaire’s strength is their unity with comrades, and it is their unwavering loyalty to others that fuels their resolve. As true leaders, many legionnaires have been to lay down their own lives to protect those under their charge, never faltering in the face of overwhelming odds.
Outside of combat and war, legionnaires serve as protectors and guardians of the realm. They are often tasked with defending cities, patrolling borders, and keeping the peace in war-torn areas. Their mere presence is often enough to deter would-be troublemakers, as their reputation for loyalty and strength precedes them.
Legionnaires may range when it comes to their individual sense of morality, and in the importance that they place upon concepts such as “honor and duty.” However, their commitment to the “legion,” and their people, is unshakeable, and an inspiration to all who witness it.
As such, the path of the Legionnaire is often not without its sacrifices. Constant battles, the loss of comrades, and the toll of war can weigh heavily on their hearts and minds.
Yet, legionnaires know that their sacrifices are not in vain. They fight not only for themselves but for the greater good, for the protection of their loved ones, and for the hope of a better future.
