Arcani

An artistic depiction of a member of the Arcani, ca. 2nd century CE.

The Arcani were a group of elite Templar infantry and cavalry prevalent in the army of the Acrean Empire and the Kingdom of Acrea from their official establishment ca. 275 BCE, until the reformation of the Templars in 1373 CE. The Arcani consisted of a core of heavy infantry, supported by a heavy cavalry corps. Arguably the most elite formation within the army of imperial-era Acrea, the Arcani were renowned for their exceptional combat prowess, intimidating battlefield presence, and high-quality expensive weapons and armour. Sabrian scholars and orators called them Praetorii, a name which referenced their high reputation amongst the Sabrians.