Skopoi Hoplites Gamma Anapodes

Overview

The Skopoi Hoplites of Anapodes are a form of Special Forces - the Gamma Legion being specialists in dealing with Giantkind. The Gamma Giantkillers are experts in combating Giantkind. The Legion's status reflects the role of all Legions stationed in the Anapodes area - that of being specialised trouble shooters who are highly skilled in dealing with singular problems.

Composition

The Legion is formed under the trident of the Infantry - it marches into battle and is ready at any time even after a long march. It carries a Gamma character on its standard and this is used as model for the legion's main weapon - the Axe. Gamma Legionairres specialise in various Axe and Polearm weapons. It is a unique Legion in that it promotes the acceptance of Dwarven members - as long as they become Atlantean Citizens/Subjects. The Ranger Kit - Giantkiller is also a popular element of the Legion.

Current Operations

The Gamma legion spends most of its time dispersed around the Anapodes region seeking out and combating Giantkind raiders - including Ogres, Hill Giants and Frost Giants. They also spend a lot of time training locals in Giant-kind combat methods.

The legion spends its time in the wilderness more in the southern parts of the Anapodes - and entrance into the Legion can be gained if you have proof of killing a Giant of at least two different types.

Bounty License Provision

Many adventurers seeking to travel through the Anapodes first seek out the recruitment offices of the Anapodes Legions - and the Gamma Legion is no exception. Once an oath is made and the paperwork completed, along with a 60gp fee, the Legion will issue a Giant Hunter License to any character of Non-Evil Alignment to hunt down and destroy undead. Proof of kill is required and this is normally in the form of a digit or some form of essence that is to be collected from each kill.

Awards Given

Once you have gained Giant Hunter status from the Legion, they will reward each slaying of a Giant creature - paying as many gold pieces as each creature gives Experience Points /10. This bounty on Giants has made Giant hunting for the legion a worth while side-enterprise for many Bounty Hunters.

Type

Infantry