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The champions of all Gaul, armed as richly as nobles, but fighting much better, help take the lead in planting the Arverni battle standards over all Gallic lands.

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The champions of all the Gallic lands, armed as richly as nobles, they take the lead in planting the Arverni battle standards across Europe. Unmistakable in battle, the enemy that does not have the best armour or training will surely buckle under their furious charge and the melee that would immediately follow. Gleaming golden helmets cause them to stand out in a sword fight, complete with some decorative flair atop the helmet and intricate trefoil cheek guards. They proudly wear their largest golden torcs around their neck, another sign of their importance. As with other Gallic shields, their shield is every bit as strong and reinforced with a standard metal boss for added life of the shield. The forges of the Arverni smiths have created the popular Celtic sword, and the chainmail that the champions wear is on par with what nobility would dress into on the eve of war, affording the champion a complete suit of mail that will help save his life as they are often in the thickest areas of the battle line. Having these men nearby can inspire lesser troops and the young fighters with the bravery that is needed to become a champion in the future.

Often accused of being glory seekers and nothing else, the Champions of the Arverni are composed of every fit warrior of the tribes that attained personal glory through combat and achieved outstanding success in war. They can be seen out front in a battle line, taunting, boasting of their action and the noble doings of their ancestors to unnerve the opposition. Champions are not born, however, they are definitely made, and in the Arverni warrior society every professional fighter would wish for this status. Only the Gallic chieftain or commander might have more experience and reputation than they. Some of them are following the dictates of Gallic war gods, such as Camulos, and bringing the heads of their enemies and captured slaves directly to those altars. Others are talented fighters, giving much time to sparing, duelling, and swordplay. All have seen action against other Gallic tribes at one time or another in raids and wars. As a champion, each and every warrior has attained a notorious reputation, and they are seldom in agreement over much, except that when battle is near, these men will put aside their differences and concentrate on the fight ahead and for a glorious outcome.