Western Branch
The Western Branch is the command of The Scarlet Spears that serves under Commander Gustavius, a rank four commander within the company.1
Commander
Gustavius, a former legionary of the Third Legion, joined the Scarlet Spears about a decade ago and rose to his present rank. He has since become a prominent political figure within the Western Provinces, and he is a common sight at Legion meetings.2
Gustavius aims to thwart any attempt by the Brine Blades to forge close ties with the neighbouring legions near Neptun. He has also set his sights on the rights to an estate within the crater, where he means to establish a second stronghold in the Western Provinces, for he firmly believes that an outpost in Vansreik would further increase the company's influence in the region.2
Members
Eleanor Ponytail is one of twenty monks of the Monastery of the Inner Flame who joined the Scarlet Spears after the company helped the monastery attack the dark elven town of Gras’ur Baer; the company had arranged to hire the monks as its payment for that aid. She joined the Western Branch under Gustavius and has served under his command for three years.3
Both Gustavius and Eleanor can be found at the stronghold known as the Western Spear.4
Notes
Sources
This article draws on:
- MCMercenary Compendium(Bad Badger Games, 2024), pp. 51, 68-69
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