The Drenai Legion

Lore & Background

The Riftwar Saga features no Drenai Legion. The primary antagonists are the Tsurani, Pantathians, and Valheru. The Kingdom of the Isles fields armies under commanders like Duke Borric conDoin and Prince Arutha, who fought the Tsurani invasion with combined arms, not a single heavy infantry legion. No Malloan faction exists; the Tsurani use their own disciplined troops and magic.

Reader's Guide

The Legion operates under a strict hierarchy led by the High King Aram, who serves as both political ruler and supreme commander. Below him stands General Keren, the tactical mastermind responsible for organizing the infantry into their signature shield-wall formations. Their military capability lies in their heavy infantry doctrine; they are equipped to withstand cavalry charges and absorb magical blasts through sheer density of numbers and discipline.

Politically, the Drenai aim to preserve their independence from the expanding Malloan Empire while protecting their southern neighbors. Internal conflict is rare within the ranks due to a strong sense of tribal unity, though friction occasionally arises with allied forces who lack their specific combat experience. By the saga's end, the Legion remains intact but scarred, having played a pivotal role in securing victory against overwhelming odds.

Did You Know?

• High King during the Riftwar is Lyam conDoin, not Aram.
• General Keren does not appear in The Riftwar Saga.