Altarian Army Ranger Corps

Origins
The origins of the modern Ranger Corps can be traced all the way back to 600 AD during the Dark Ages. Originally it was a loose organization of wilderness explorers but soon became a well known guild that contained skilled scouts and archers. Initially member were hired out to the highest bidder but the guild maintained a strict code of conduct. Over time it became a highly sought after source of light infantry and archers by the many kings and lords throughout Anea.

In 920 AD the Ranger Guild's main headquarters in the city of Altaris was attacked by the forces of King Vlade III when they arrived at the city during their campaign of conquest across Anea. The guild was shattered and disorganized from the battle and lacked a cohesive leadership and the surviving members of the guild fled the city.

The survivors eventually made it to the city state of Arcea which was ruled by King Steelwall the Great. Being an honorable warrior the King allowed the Rangers Guild to start over in his city.