The Grim Legion

"and someone said fair warning Lord will strike that poor boy down turned from hunted to hunter went to hunt somebody down." - Van Halen

Deter looked down upon the troops. He smiled at the sight of those hundred legionaires standing at the ready. He turned from the balcony and walked through the doors. "These are the replacements I ordered?" "Yes, Regent, are they not satisfactory?" asked the clerk. "No, no they are fine." "Sir if I may ask?" "Yes?" "What happened at the New York necropoli?" "We were over run. We needed fresh weapons and men, but received little." "I received that requesition. I didn't see any men ordered." "Mind your tongue! Do not question your betters." said the Butcher of New York. "Some battles are won, some lost. If I had had better men I could have won." He turned back to the balcony and shouted to his men. "Who are you?!" "We are the Grim!" they shouted in unison. "Where are your weapons?!" "We have brought our weapons!" "Where are they?!" "I have brought my weapon and my weapon is me!" they began to chant like some insane mantra. Regent Deter "Butcher of New York" began to laugh. These men would be fine just fine.

The Grim Legion

Violence is everywhere. For most of us it's something we hear about on the news. For others it's right outside the door, and for those unlucky few it's found inside their homes.

These wraiths are more than murderers; they are cops, soldiers, and victims. They find diversity in their ranks and a common bond in their loyalty to the Hierarchy.


Common Archetypes(Ranked by frequency)
Bureaucrat
Traditionalist
Bravo
Survivor
Follower
Gambler

Common Shadows(Ranked by frequency)
Paranoid
Monster
Freak
Lover

Common Arcanos
Due to the very nature of their deaths, these wraiths are filled with a rage they do not understand. To deal with their anger they turn to the very thing that brought them to this state. This anger is harnessed and used to fuel their arcanos of Outrage. All Grim legions begin the game with one free dot in Outrage.

Legion Arcanos

**** Biting wound
 With the use of this art, a wraith may increase the damage of his melee weapon. The wraith focuses on the weapon and when it hits the damage is added.

System: Roll Strength+Outrage diff 7 each success adds one die of damage. This is for one hit only. If the wraith wishes to use this art again he must strike and hit his target and then use the art and pay it's costs. This art costs 2 pathos and 1 willpower.

Rarest Arcanos The anger that strengthens them, also hinders them in Castigate. This is not due to any lack of guilt, but because of the very nature of their will to exist.

Merits & Flaws

Rank 1-3 pt merit
  You hold a high rank in your Necropoli. This is due to your many years of service to your legion. 1 pt for Centurion/ 2pt for Marshal/ 3 pt for Regent.

Red Tape 2 pt flaw
  You have been caught up in red tape. Your duties, identity, and rank are undefined at this time. You are treated as a second class citizen and are always given inconsistent duties.

Famous Circles and Orders

The Redcoats- This circle is responsible for ferreting out dissadents in the legion. Many legionaires tremble at the thought of a Redcoat in his necropoli. They are fiercely loyal, and unbribable.

The Butchers' Men- This circle of Regents are headed by Deter of NY. They lead the legions war against it's enemies. It's tactics can be costly, but they often lead to victory.

The Smiling Lord

No other Deathlord is so reviled, respected, feared, or loved. He controls the largest legion and uses it to control the Hierarchy. His men are loyal beyond belief, but many outside his legion see him as a powermad dictator.

History In 1097 this young man was heading off for the crusades. He was eager to serve his Pope, his faith, his God. He never reached that goal. On his way from Glastonbury he was beset by horse thieves and left for dead. He awoke in the shadowlands and was chosen for duty by the Grim legion. He proved to be a fine warrior with an unequaled hate for renegades. His leadership was instremental in the battle of Glastonbury Nec., and it earned him Aneceronship. He served there until 1562 when he was named advisor to the Smiling lord. There he was taught by the current Deathlord Hannibal, politics and military tactics. He learned quickly and hannibal was impressed by the young man, although a little concerned about his anger. In 1629 he was called to the Deathlord's private chamber. Here Hannibal took off his mask, and instructed him to act as Deathlord until he returned. He accepted and Hannibal left that night undetected. It's been three hundred years since Hannibal left, and there has been no sign of his return. Which is just fine with the Smiling Lord.

The Smiling Lord Cirroc of Glastonbury
Life-True Believer
Death-Violence
Regret-Unfulfilled Destiny
Nature/Demeanor- Traditionalist/Architect
Backgrounds- Mentor 4, Notoriety 5, Status 9

Cirroc has made many changes in the legion since Hannibal's departure. He feels that it's his legion now, and would fight to keep it should Hannibal ever return.

Relations with the Legions
Allies: Gaunt
Opposed: Silent, Paupers
Neutral: Iron, Penitent, Emerald, Fate
Views on the Others

Silent- "They feel that they should lead the Hierarchy. Hah! The gave up in life when things got tough, what will they do in death?"

Paupers- "Lapdogs of the Quiet Lord! We would respect them if they had any balls."

Emerald- "They're good fighters, but they have too much life type crap to deal with. Get over it, you're dead."

Iron- "They serve their purpose and stay out of our way. I like them okay."

Gaunt- "They understand our position and join us in leadership. We serve each other and that is good."

Penitent- "Their madness makes them erratic. They serve the Hierarchy well, so I can't complain."

Fate- "So many rumors about them. If we were investigate every one, we'd be here forever."

Renegades- "Hateful terrrorists! Either they convert or they are sent to the forges."

Heretics- "Religious idiots. As long as they stay out of our way."

Transcendence- "It is illegal to believe in transcendence. If you try to engage me in this conversation again I will be forced to arrest you."