"Indeed, sir." Felix inclines his head. Stratos would be impressed: in his own head the young mage is already thinking how desperately he needs a better title. Maybe he'll have to at least try and make praetor...

"Battlemages have been a crucial part of the Imperial military since the founding days of the First Empire. Legion mages shield troops from arrows and hostile magic, make the impassable passable, heal the wounded, scry for enemy movements... and of course, take the field with their own offensive magic. To name but a few of our roles. Naturally, the honor of the Legion - and the Emperor - is ours to uphold."