Boros Legion

The Boros Legion is the main military force on Ravnica, lead by aloof angels that rarely descend to the surface. Along with the Azorius, they help maintain order on the streets of Ravnica. Unlike the Azorius, they care more about what they perceive as justice rather than the letter of the law.
Clad in shining armor and fueled by righteous zeal, the soldiers of the Boros Legion take up steel against the corruption and lawlessness that gnaw at the soul of Ravnica. Combining the force of law with the military strength to back it up, the Boros work to forge Ravnica into a just society, a safe and healthy community for all. From garrisons throughout the sprawling city, disciplined, stalwart soldiers are dispatched to stand firm against Gruul raids, Golgari corruption, and the subtle influence of more nefarious foes.
Angels occupy the highest tier of the Boros hierarchy, from the guildmaster Razia down to the hosts of holy warriors and advisors in leadership roles. Their opinions and advice are deeply respected in the guild, though the angels aren’t above engaging in the machinations of mortal politics. The angels include the wise, strategic warleaders; the holy champions and paragons of war known as firemanes; and battleforce angels, who form the bulk of the legion’s angelic warriors.
From the perspective of the average Boros soldier, the angels embody the ideals the Boros hold dear. Few mortal soldiers gain admission into the presence of the warleaders and other powerful angels, but battleforce angels fight at the forefront of the legion’s ranks, and they form strong friendships with mortals under such life-and-death circumstances. Boros paladins are the members most likely to converse with the angels and be charged with implementing their plans.
The garrison commanders who convey the angels’ commands are accessible to the ordinary soldier. In addition to Sunhome, the Boros maintain smaller garrisons throughout the Tenth District, at least one in each of the six precincts.
Wherever criminals exploit others, petty tyrants make grabs for power, or violence erupts and leaves devastation in its wake, Boros soldiers are there fighting to make things right.

THE BOROS VIEW ON OTHER GUILDS
The Boros are committed to justice and order, and they are convinced that virtually every other guild is just as committed to undermining both. Therefore, the Boros rely only on their comrades for support and view everyone else with suspicion or disdain.
Azorius. “Legalism. Arrogance. Hot air. The law in their hands is a bludgeon, and they use it to seize more power than they deserve.”
Dimir. “Snakes lurking in the shadows. They should be rooted out so they can shrivel in the light.”
Golgari. “If they limited themselves to their intended purpose, repulsive as it is, they could be allowed to survive. But they are growing into a dangerous menace, and we need to flush them out of the sewers while we still can.”
Gruul. “They are lost in violence and savagery. Only occasionally can their energy be channeled in directions that benefit the greater good.”
Izzet. “They don’t understand the concept of limits. If they kept their spellcraft under control, they could truly benefit society.”
Orzhov. “The Orzhov care only about the Orzhov. If it were up to them, all of Ravnica would follow an orderly process designed to funnel wealth into their grasping hands.”
Rakdos. “They make destruction into a spectacle, but they’re more than blood and fire. They’re termites gnawing away at the heart and soul of Ravnica.”
Selesnya. “I almost envy the naiveté that leads them to retreat into their little communes and pretend they’ve built a just society.”
Simic. “They have stepped out of their place, with all their experiments, their tinkering with the nature of life. They’re a waste, a drain on Ravnica, and a danger to the public good.”

Culture

The Boros are on constant alert for military threats. They work to maintain their fortifications to ensure that they aren’t overrun by Gruul marauders. Construction proceeds on new strongholds near Gruul territories, but in general the Boros prepare for a military threat the same way they always have — by fielding the stronger army.

Public Agenda

The Boros Legion is defined by the tension between its goal of establishing order and harmony and the fiery zeal that drives many of its members. The guild stands for peace and justice, which can be established only through the rule of law. Its moral stance is fundamentally good, as it strives to protect the innocent and powerless from oppression and exploitation. At the same time, members of the legion are passionate about their pursuit of justice, spurred by their righteous wrath into action against evil and injustice. Ironically, this means that individual members sometimes break the rules they are charged with enforcing, cleaving to the spirit of the law when the letter no longer serves justice.

“Justice is toothless without punishment. Righteousness cannot succeed without the suffering of the guilty.”

Type

Military Order

Leader

Aurelia

Location

Sunhome

Controlled Territories

• Sunhome

Notable Members

• Aurelia