General Arvane Drazholt is the iron spine of the Grand Duchy’s armies, a veteran whose decades of service have carried him from the first border skirmishes of the Fracture to the great sieges of the present age. White-haired and steel-eyed, Drazholt is not a figure of youthful bravado but of enduring discipline—an unshakable presence upon the battlefield whose voice can rally wavering lines and whose calm steadies the fiercest firestorms. Soldiers under his command say that the Colonel does not simply order men to stand; he makes them believe they cannot fall. To Virelion, he is more than an officer—he is the embodiment of duty, a living oath sworn to flame and crown alike.

In gameplay, General Drazholt is a tactical commander and defensive anchor. His Inspire the Regiment bolsters nearby Virelion units with improved defense when holding position, rewarding disciplined, formation-based play. With his Hold the Line reaction, he can shift allies into cover at the critical moment, punishing enemies who overextend. His Ceremonial Sabre is deadly in duels, with the chance to stun foes outright, while his Command Rifle allows him to target multiple enemies when they cluster—making him effective at disruption as well as leadership. Drazholt thrives when placed in the heart of the line, turning ordinary troops into a wall of unyielding resolve and ensuring the Duchy’s firestorm burns with order rather than chaos.

Legate Selvara Korvain rose from the ranks of the Virelion infantry, not through inheritance or noble ties, but through decades of unbroken victories. She is renowned for leading her regiment in a hundred campaigns across the burning frontier, her command style sharp as a drawn blade. Where other officers demand loyalty, Selvara commands it through example — standing in the line of fire, her white and crimson armor unblemished even in the fiercest engagements. Her soldiers claim she fights like a living banner, a standard that refuses to fall no matter how dire the storm. Yet beneath the steel of her discipline lies a pragmatism that borders on ruthless; Selvara has been known to sacrifice entire units to secure the greater victory, and she carries that burden with cold resolve. Among the Grand Duchy, she is both hero and warning — a reminder that the Crown’s flame must be fed, even at great cost.

In gameplay, Legate Selvara thrives as a force multiplier, fortifying Virelion’s infantry lines and maintaining their cohesion under fire. Her aura strengthens defensive holds, while her tactical abilities allow her troops to deliver punishing volleys at precisely the right moment. She is not a duelist like some commanders; instead, she turns squads of common soldiers into an unbreakable wall of steel and discipline. Players who field her will find she shines in attrition-based battles where steady pressure and methodical play will grind opponents into dust.

No one remembers when the Bloodveil were founded—only that Virelion began sleeping easier once they existed. Born in the mists beneath Cindralith, they are silence given purpose, trained to erase threats before they take form. Their bodies hum with faint Aether veins, bending light and sound until even their shadows vanish. They strike like reflections—seen only after the wound is made. To the Houses, they are myths; to Virelion’s rulers, they are necessity. The Bloodveil do not fight for victory or vengeance. They serve the principle that has guided Virelion since its first betrayal: some truths must be removed quietly.

In gameplay, The Bloodveil Operative is the scalpel to the Flame’s hammer — surgical, elusive, and efficient. Designed for precision elimination, it thrives on flanking maneuvers, ambushes, and exploiting weakened foes. While fragile if exposed, a well-positioned Operative can unravel an enemy formation one cut at a time. Virelion commanders who field the Bloodveil trade endurance for control — making every kill deliberate, personal, and unseen.

The Crownfire Knights are the armored heart of Virelion’s legions elite warriors who march beneath the burning standard of the Grand Duchy, their rifles and blades consecrated in the flame of relic forges. Sworn to defend the legacy of the shattered crown, they embody both the honor and the ferocity of Virelion’s creed: to hold the line at all costs, to strike with unyielding precision, and to burn as living beacons for their brothers-in-arms. On the battlefield, the sight of their crimson mantles and gleaming white armor is said to steel the courage of allies and chill the blood of foes. For wherever the Crownfire Knights advance, the enemy knows the flame of the Duchy cannot be extinguished.

In gameplay, Crownfire Knights are elite assault infantry that balance resilience with punishing firepower. Their Shielded Advance improves their defense against ranged attacks when keeping enemies in their sights, making them natural linebreakers. With Relic-Bound Weaponry, they become even deadlier near Relic Sites, gaining extra rifle damage while fueling Aether token economy. Their Virelion Heavy Rifle provides piercing ranged support, while the Knight’s Sideblade gives them a reliable melee option if forced into close combat. Best deployed as shock troops, Crownfire Knights thrive in the center of the fight—anchoring objectives, punishing overexposed enemies, and serving as a bulwark for the Duchy’s advance.

The Crownfire Infantry are the iron phalanx of the Grand Duchy, soldiers whose discipline and devotion form the unshakable foundation of Virelion’s military might. Trained in the shadow of the flamebound relics and sworn by oath to uphold the Duchy’s banner, they march with precision, their scarlet sashes and gleaming helms a symbol of unity in the face of chaos. To their enemies, they are not feared for individual prowess but for their collective resolve, lines that do not break, volleys that do not falter, and ranks that reform no matter how many fall. The Crownfire Infantry are the living embodiment of Virelion’s creed: strength through order, fire through sacrifice.

In gameplay, Crownfire Infantry are core troops built on resilience, redeployment, and unyielding Resolve. Their unique ability allows them to roll for redeployment when reduced to a single model, sometimes returning reinforcements or slipping into concealment, making them surprisingly durable for basic infantry. Their Resolve 14 ensures they hold positions longer than expected, while their Cl2 Combat Rifles reward disciplined positioning by gaining bonuses if the unit remains stationary. Armed also with Combat Pikes, they can defend themselves in melee when pressed. Crownfire Infantry are best played as objective holders and fireline anchors, grinding forward with methodical precision while supporting Virelion’s elite units. Left unchecked, their ability to reappear and endure makes them the flame that never fully dies out.

The Siege Walkers are the Grand Duchy’s titans of war, relic-forged machines that stride like moving fortresses across the battlefield. Each is a blend of ancient craftsmanship and modern firepower, its frame sanctified with rites of flame and fitted with enough weaponry to level entire districts. To the armies of Virelion, their arrival heralds certainty, certainty that no wall can withstand, no host can endure. Painted in white and crimson, they tower over the regiments like avatars of the Duchy’s will, their autocannons roaring like thunder as banners stream in their shadow. In the annals of war, the Siege Walker is not remembered for subtlety, but for inevitability.

In gameplay, the Siege Walker is a legendary war engine built for devastating fire support and objective denial. Its Anchor Mode trades mobility for improved defense, turning it into a near-impenetrable gun platform. Relic-Bound Targeting Core enhances its autocannons near Relic Sites, granting better accuracy and armor-piercing potential. With Suppressive Barrage, it can unleash withering fire from its gatling guns against multiple targets, while Protocol boosts its damage versus fortifications and entrenched foes. Its weapons make it versatile yet brutal: Twin Siege Autocannons tear through armor, Rocket Pod Arrays devastate clustered infantry, and the Hull-Mounted Gatling Gun pins enemies in place with relentless fire. The Siege Walker thrives when used to dominate firing lanes, break enemy strongpoints, and act as the unstoppable heart of a Virelion advance.