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The Ironbloods (鉄血の子供たち(アイアンブリード), literally "Children of Blood and Iron"), are an elite unit of operatives handpicked by Erebonian Chancellor 길리아스 오스본 himself. All of the Ironbloods revere Osborne (analogous to the reverence Anguis of Ouroboros have for their Grandmaster), and are some his most competent and devout followers.

List of Ironbloods

Image	Name	Alias	Roles and Attributes
	루퍼스 알바레아	The Jade Rook	Primary Member Leadership with the Noble Alliance (mole) Member of the Noble house of Albarea Governor General Of Crossbell Expert strategist
	렉터 아란도르	Scarecrow	Major of the Intelligence Division Intuitive guessing and luck
	클레어 리벨트	Icy Maiden	Captain (later Major) of the Railway Military Police Enhanced cognition
	밀리엄 오라이온	White Rabbit	Member of the Intelligence Division Homunculi with Combat Shell
	세드릭 라이제 아르노르	(one of) Erebonia's Greatest Treasures	Crown Prince of Erebonia

Background

The Ironbloods were first mentioned by Lechter, the first one to appear onscreen (and the only one to appear prior to 영웅전설 섬의 궤적) in 영웅전설 하늘의 궤적 the 3rd, 별의 문 8 "제도로 귀환하는 길".

Rufus was the first member to join. On behalf of his father, Rufus hired the Arngarmr jaeger corps to attack Osborne, who was a rising figure in the commoner movement. Osborne survived the attack, leaving Vulcan as its only survivor, and not only traced the attack back to Rufus' father, but in fact deduced that it was Rufus himself who ordered the assault. Rufus did not particularly desire Osborne's death; it was simply a test of his competence, and Osborne deduced this. Impressed by his competence, and possessing a pre-existing disapproval for the nobility, Rufus agreed to become the first member of the Ironbloods in secret.

The next member to join was 클레어 리벨트. Osborne impressed her during a time of internal dispute within her family by noting her cognitive powers and encouraging her to bring her corrupt uncle to justice. She successfully did so, but this led to her uncle being executed and her being isolated from the family. Osborne inspired Claire to attend Thors Military Academy, and she later became the second Ironblood and also became a Captain of the Railway Military Police.

The third member to join was 렉터 아란도르. Lechter's father was guilty of instigating a terrible event, and Osborne was ultimately the one responsible for bringing him to justice. However, Osborne was comforting to Lechter, granting him the letters his father wrote before his crimes, and invited him into his organization to give him the choice of what he would do with his life. He agreed, and joined as the third Ironblood. While technically having been the first youth recruited by Osborne Lechter only worked for the Intelligence Division at the time and did not formally join the group until his return from his foreign exchange study at Jenis Royal Academy in Liberl.

The fourth and final member to join was 밀리엄 오라이온. In S.1199, the Black Workshop created her as a homunculus - an artificial human, though she could still develop her own emotions. Alongside her combat shell, Airgetlam, she worked for the Intelligence Division.

In the Gral of Erebos, the Ironbloods were deployed to stop Class VII from reaching the bottom, where it is revealed that 알티나 오라이온, the final series of the Oz models, was meant to sublimate into the Sword of the End to kill the Nameless Holy Beast to bring about the Great Twilight. The group ultimately failed to stop Class VII, but Millium ended up sacrificing herself to save Altina, becoming the Sword in the process. Millium's soul was transferred into the Sword, meaning that she could no longer help the Ironbloods.

Knights of Blood and Iron

In their position to defend the Empyreal Fortress Tuatha De Danann, the group is collectively known as the Knights of Blood and Iron (鉄血の騎士) in 영웅전설 섬의 궤적 IV, 종막 "떨어지는 꽃, 불꽃의 끝에". The group also includes a new member - 세드릭 라이제 아르노르 (who had been interested in joining the group in the previous game).

The Knights of Blood and Iron overlooking the Tuatha De Danann (영웅전설 섬의 궤적 IV)

After Osborne's downfall

Rufus is arrested for conspiring with him to instigate the Great War; rather, he took the blame on Osborne's place, seeing that Lechter and Claire's positions meant that they would be needed to restore Erebonia. He is jailed and had most of his assets confiscated.

Rufus's surrender allows Lechter and Claire to continue leading their respective organizations in the aftermath of the war. Lechter in particular received much derision and scorn from his colleagues for his part in the war.

Millium's soul is successfully transferred into a backup body built by 프란츠 라인폴트, away from the prying eyes of 검은 알베리히.

Cedric disappears and joins Ouroboros as an Enforcer.

Gallery

영웅전설 섬의 궤적 I, II, III, and IV

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  Key visual (영웅전설 섬의 궤적)
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  Ironbloods at the Gral of Erebos (영웅전설 섬의 궤적 III, 종장 "누구를 위하여 종은 울리나")
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  Rufus takes the blame for the Ironbloods as Claire and Lechter continue their respective roles
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  Unused concept art for a Ironblood crest (영웅전설 섬의 궤적)
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  Concept art for the Knights of Blood and Iron