Meletian Hoplite

Source: Mythic Odysseys of Theros p. 229

Meletian hoplites use a combination of cunning, faith, and magic to defend their coastal home. Most of these skilled soldiers serve in the Reverent Army, the defenders of Meletis, which uses an array of proven strategies and flexible troop formations to gain the advantage over foes. Bolstered by trained griffon and pegasus steeds, they strike foes where they least expect.

Hoplites are highly trained warriors, versed not only in strategy and tactics but in the glorification of the warrior’s spirit, the basis of an ethos that forges an unbreakable bond between members of a military unit. In combat, hoplites typically work in groups and use coordinated tactics to win victories.

The three Hoplite Unit Names tables present the sorts of titles used by hoplite contingents hailing from Theros’s great poleis. Consider using these names for military forces characters encounter during their adventures or that they were once a part of.

Akroan Hoplite Unit Names

D8	Name
1	Spears of Iroas
2	Iron Fangs
3	Arrows of Anax
4	The Unbroken
5	Anvil of Purphoros
6	Skewering Squad
7	Shield of Akros
8	Cymede’s Heart
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Meletian Hoplite Unit Names

D8	Name
1	Kraken’s Claw
2	Hands of Justice
3	Thassa’s Spear
4	Ephara’s Shield
5	Kindred of the Deep
6	Riders of Heliod
7	Keepers of Pyrgnos
8	The Skysworn
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Setessan Hoplite Unit Names

dice: d8	Name
1	Nylea’s Arrows
2	The Watchers
3	Fangs of Ophis
4	The Swiftswords
5	Karametra’s Wolves
6	Defenders of the Grove
7	Bronze Blades
8	The Jackals
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