Mythic Legions: The Legion of Arethyr Faction and Characters

Sideshow recently announced a collaboration with Four Horsemen Studios to release new Mythic Legions collectibles. Soon the captivating characters of Mythoss will be even closer at hand. But what is the Realm of Mythoss? Who treads its paths, who fights and rules and conquers within these Mythic Legions?

According to Mythic Legions lore, primordial gods and goddesses once roamed the vast universe. They created different factions to both help and hinder humanity. One god, Helyos, formed four foul atrocities. He split them into factions: the Legion of Arethyr, Congregation of Necronominus, Circle of Poxxus, and Illythia’s Brood. Each faction represents one of the infamous Four Horseman of the Apocalypse: War, Death, Pestilence, and Famine.

Below, meet the main characters of the Legion of Arethyr … and discover if your loyalties should lie with the most savage and brutal warriors the realm of Mythoss has to offer.

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Faction Facts: Legion of Arethyr

A manifestation of war, the Legion of Arethyr deny all reason in favor of brute force. Arethyr’s followers crave violence and destruction. They act on impulse, choosing physical responses and reactions instead of ever thinking something over. This aligns with war — without strategy, that is — as a battle of passion and fury. Naturally, these legions are incredibly lethal during fights and show no mercy to their enemies.

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The God Arethyr

Arethyr encompasses true hellishness. He is a God of an undetermined race, worshipped for his temper and the terror he inspires. During battle, Arethyr rides a smoldering steed known as Aethon and wields the weapon called the Aetherblade. This blade burns bright in its master’s hands, and gives him the ability to dematerialize the living and draw their souls to a dark plane. Spreading warfare across the plane, Arethyr seeks to unite his malevolent siblings and raze Mythoss to the ground once and for all.

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General Gorgo Aetherblade

General Gorgo Aetherblade is a warmonger and the strongest believer in Arethyr. An enigma even to his allies, Aetherblade keeps his identity completely hidden and hides his face behind an elaborate mask and helmet. Commanding the Legion of Arethyr, Aetherblade takes no prisoners and desires only to serve his master.

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Dark Prince Belphegorr

Belphegorr once assisted Arethyr during Arethyr’s banishment from the realm of Mythoss. A demon and native of the prison realm, Dark Prince Belphegorr possesses the unique ability to tear portals into the fabric of reality. An invaluable instrument of war, Belphegorr is afforded a position of honor by Arethyr’s side — a promotion that sparks bitter envy and hatred within Gorgo Aetherblade.

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Black Knight

Fierce competitions take place inside the Mercurian Coliseum. Beneath those legendary battlegrounds are shadowy catacombs. And who else shall guard them but the Black Knights, mysterious entities who keep prying people out … and ensure any ghostly combatants do not leave too soon. The knights are destructive, dark guardians with no morals or master. However, as soldiers by nature, their general alignment remains with Arethyr.

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Peteorionn

Peteorionn is a Minotaur who also serves as an enforcer within the Legion. Large and imposing, his presence cannot be missed either on or off the battlefield. He wields various dwarf weapons and magical items, which, when combined with his booming voice, ensures he will always be noticed.

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Orcs, Trolls, and Goblins

The Legion of Arethyr is made up of many monstrous entities. Among these loyal soldiers and emissaries are trolls, orcs, demons, and goblins. Queen Urkzaa knows her people’s survival is inextricably linked to their role in Arethyr’s army. However, she and many of her subjects are dissatisfied and disillusioned with their forced bond to the war god. Quietly, Queen Urkzaa plans to separate from her oppressive overlord.

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