>>95913598
The Legions Chromatic, in another age we would be techchads
>>Mages:
Metal Animation (Target Item on Ground)
>>Adepts:
>Group 1:
(Metal Animation (Target Item on Ground), Abjuration (Area Burst))
>Group 2:
(Metal Animation (Target Item on Ground), Protection (Aura))
>>Experts:
Metal Animation (Target Item on Ground), Absorption + Mana Infusion (Area)
>>Archmage:
Metal Animation + Transmogrification (Target), Teleportation (Target), Divination (Self), Terrain Elevation (Area)

Metal soldiers do not rest, have infinite ammo, and are resistant to a number of things that would insta-gank mortal men. The CYOA does not elaborate on how much mana it takes to animate a metal object, or if the animation needs to be maintained, so I gave every single mage in my army the Metal Animation domain. If we assume a novice can keep perhaps 5 Suit golems going at once that's still hundreds if not thousands of tireless, fearless golems.

The abilities of the Adepts and above are suited to supporting and protecting the golem soldiers, Group 1 dispels troublesome magical effects like Terrain Elevation or conjured stuff while Group 2 protects from things like aerial bombardment or sudden disintegration.

Experts support those below them by acting as mobile mana batteries for big battles, they steal mana from the enemy and pump it into our mages and golems. Their abilities can also function as a form of Abjuration when necessary.

As Archmage I do the magical reconnaissance, terrain alteration, and swift movement of our troops. A portal behind enemies lines spewing out golems could fuck up any formation. I also Transmog me and my soldiers into forms of living metal so we aren't the weak link in our armies.

This army could probably take on most foes as long as we don't waltz into ambushes. Metal stuff tends to be weak to Lightning but the CYOA implies animated lightning rods would work. Besides that, illusions would fuck us up.