Emperor's Aegis

The Emperor's Aegis is one of the most powerful boons the God-Emperor bestowed upon his subjects. It was meant to protect members of the Imperial Legion by granting them great endurance and resilience. Legionaries were marked with a tattoo made from a special magical ink, which allowed them to tap into the God-Emperor's magic all over the continent. They could march days without tiring, defeat powerful foes and to recover from even fatal injuries.

Although almost a century has gone by since the defeat of the God-Emperor, the Emperor's Aegis is still active, although much weakened, and anyone with tattoo made with Legionary Ink can enjoy its benefits. This is why Legionary Ink is an extremely expensive item sought after by kings, nobles, merchants and mercenaries alike. Since the knowledge to make it has been lost, the only sources of Legionary Ink are abandoned imperial forts and laboratories.