Arboro Scouts

Arboro Scouts are trained to maneuver through forested areas without detection. They're often sent ahead of the main fighting force in order to gather information about the path ahead and possible enemies.

History

During the early settler days, many frontiersman had grown accustomed to traveling through wooded areas like the Grand Hai Forest. These men and women learned how to avoid certain dangers and track wildlife for sustenance. They passed on their knowledge to future generations, showing how the woods could be a best friend or a brutal enemy.
As wars broke out in the territory military leaders sought any advantage they could find. One was to use the cover of The Grand Hai Forest to surprise their enemies. With few in the military equipped with the skills necessary for such a task, they looked towards locals in the area. Some believe these descendants of the original frontiersmen volunteered for these dangerous positions because of their belief in the cause. However some who served on these missions said they were forcibly conscripted, with little choice in the matter.

I mean I was bored anyway. I wanted something to do. And some folks really believed in it. They thought it was their duty. But really what choice did we have? What if we said no and they won? That would be the worst decision of my life. So I tracked through the woods, helped them find food and delivered messages like a good boy. And here we are. Winners. All of us fucking winners.
-Anonymous

While these first scouts weren't official members of the military, their success confirmed to those in charge that position needed to become a permanent fixture. Many cited the Battle at White Rose River as a clear indicator of their immense value. A handful of original scouts were retained to start teaching new recruits how to handle themselves in the woods, making The Grand Hai Forest an advantage instead of an obstacle. Those who decided to specialize in this area were given the title Arboro Scout.

Today

Presently Arboro Scouts are considered among the elite and only the finest cadets are recruited to join their ranks. The values of the original scouts, who looked to the forest with respect and even admiration, have been removed from training in favor of a colder cynicism in line with Structuralist views on Nature. The original men and women who served the same role would probably find them stuffy and annoying.