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==Present day legions==
 
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The [[Unsullied]] have been referred to as the lockstep legions come again as they are absolutely obedient, absolutely loyal, and utterly without fear.
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The [[Unsullied]] have been referred to as the lockstep legions come again as they are absolutely obedient, absolutely loyal, and utterly without fear.{{ref|asos|23}}
  
 
The iron legions of [[New Ghis]] are trained and armed in the same manner as the Unsullied, but the eunuchs know no other life, whereas the Ghiscari are free citizens who serve for three year terms.
 
The iron legions of [[New Ghis]] are trained and armed in the same manner as the Unsullied, but the eunuchs know no other life, whereas the Ghiscari are free citizens who serve for three year terms.
 
  
 
==References and Notes==
 
==References and Notes==

Revision as of 10:09, 30 March 2015

A wall mural depicting the Ghiscari lockstep legions

The lockstep legions are the highly disciplined legions of Old Ghis which existed over 5,000 years ago. The legions were reputed to be nearly unbeatable on the battlefield. The lockstep is a way of marching in which the marchers follow each other as closely as possible.

History

In the dawn of days the city of Ghis opened its gates and poured fourth its legions across the continent of Essos. With their lockstep discipline and absolute obedience they ground entire nations beneath their boots and planted the harpy in every corner of the known world.

The lockstep legions are long gone, having been defeated by the Valyrians. The legions were shattered in the fifth and final war with the Freehold. the Valyrians marched on their capital Old Ghis and the best of Ghis’s legions burned while the others broke.

Present day legions

The Unsullied have been referred to as the lockstep legions come again as they are absolutely obedient, absolutely loyal, and utterly without fear.[1]

The iron legions of New Ghis are trained and armed in the same manner as the Unsullied, but the eunuchs know no other life, whereas the Ghiscari are free citizens who serve for three year terms.

References and Notes