Archon



An Archon is a magical construct similar in physical structure to an arcane elemental. Forged in a ritual from ambient arcane energy, Archons are complex automatons capable of following in depth instructions, but totally lacking intelligence and self awareness.

First created en masse by Gregor Niche, headmaster of the Arcane Academy, around 15AUD to serve as foot soldiers in regional conflicts, the Archon became the most common and widely recognised magical construct in Mittelream. Used extensively to fill out the armies of the Acculta Magnus throughout his campaigns, they have variously been seen as symbols of liberation and security, as well as oppression and tyranny.

History
Archons proved outstandingly effective in Niche’s campaign of unification, where the superior equipment and numbers of the Archon army was insurmountable. Facing only the local militias of farm belt states who had little knowledge of the Archon force’s capabilities, Archons gained a reputation as elite troops which would carry Gregor to the throne.

This reputation began to collapse shortly after the establishment of the Nichean Magocracy, when Gregor Niche (now titled as the Acculta Magnus) suffered a series of defeats attempting to expand his territory North and West.

Despite setbacks, the Archon as a construct would remain largely unchanged for Millenia, eventually fitting into the role of expendable vanguard troops, and reliable defensive units. Most effectively deployed in phalanxes or similarly static block formations, Archons provided a sturdy core around which more versatile units could be anchored and supported.

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