Cult of Sigmar

Lying at the heart of the Old World, the Empire is the greatest and most powerful of all the kingdoms forged by men. But it is a realm in constant turmoil, both from enemies without and strife from within as rival Elector Counts vie for the throne. Whether fighting between themselves or the many exterior invaders, the greatest nation of man can muster a formidable army of disciplined warriors, magic, steam-powered wonders and menageries of fantastical beasts.

Now, the Twin-Tailed Comet blazes across the sky once again and a new Emperor has been crowned – surely an omen that the time has come to unite the Empire, secure its borders and bring prosperity to its beleaguered citizens.

Faction Name Cult of Sigmar

Campaign wh3_main_chaos

Culture wh_main_emp_empire

Subculture wh_main_sc_emp_empire

Military Group wh_main_group_empire

Faction Group wh_main_fact_group_empire

Faction Group Name The Empire

• (wh_dlc04_political_party_empire_volkmar)
  Volkmar’s zeal has taken him to Sudenburg on the very border of the Great Desert of Araby, where he aims to cleanse the world of corruption, heresy and Undeath. Volkmar the Grim is both leader and spiritual head of the Cult of Sigmar. He is a pious and foreboding man dedicated to the destruction of evil, whether it takes the form of Chaos or the rotting darkness of Unlife. He is no cleric hiding away from what he decries, nor a priest more content with the wealth and status such a position brings - an accusation that has been justifiably levied at Grand Theogonists in the past. Sigmar was a warrior in life and a god to fighters upon his ascension, so His clergy follow their Lord’s example - none more so than Volkmar the Grim. He has fought in countless battles, both on and off the War Altar of Sigmar - a mobile shrine of divine power. When Volkmar fights, the men of the Empire are encouraged by the sight that Sigmar’s holy representative smiting His foes in their midst.
  
  As well as a warrior and pious Cult leader, Volkmar is a strong ally of Karl Franz. In fact it was their alliance that gave Franz the three votes he needed to beat Boris Todbringer’s candidacy, thus suggesting that amidst the fire and wrath there is a shrewdness to Volkmar - something that many in the courts of Altdorf and Middenheim do not give him credit for. However, this has agitated relations between the Cult of Sigmar and Middenland, especially with the Ar-Ulric, the religious leader of Ulric’s cult. Hence, there is a need for a strong Emperor on the throne, someone with a powerful congregation of Sigmar’s chosen at his side.
  
  Cult of Sigmar
  Volkmar the Grim is the head of the Cult of Sigmar and the most powerful religious leader in the Empire. He is a pious and foreboding man, utterly devoted to the destruction of Chaos in all its forms.
  
  wh2_dlc13_effect_upkeep_elector_count_units_hidden (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
  Cooldown: -33% to battle prayers and "Accusation" (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
  Hero recruit rank: +4 for Witch Hunters and Warrior Priests (faction_to_province_own_unseen)
  Bonus vs Infantry: +8 for Flagellants, Empire Knights and Free Company Militia units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
  Volkmar is able to collect and seal the Books of Nagash, increasing his military prowess and preventing them from being exploited by others (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
  

[PH] Imperial Authority: Develop authority within the Empire by engaging in internal politics and quelling problems to enforce confederation, vassalage or war.
Summon the Elector Counts: Secure the fealty of the Empire's Lords to govern or take over by force, assigning new, more loyal Elector Counts.
Well-rounded unit roster with a wide range of magical lores and war machines.

Faction Group

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Upkeep and recruitment cost: +50% for Knights of the Blazing Sun units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
Seductive influence: +150 required for complete seduction (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
Seductive influence: -3 per turn from race (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
Income from post-battle loot: -50% (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
Battering rams: +1 per siege item constructed (all armies)
Siege towers: +2 per siege item constructed (all armies)