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Cult of Sigmar The Realm of Chaos

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.

Cult of Sigmar
Cult of Sigmar

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 (75.0000)
    Cooldown: +0% to battle prayers and "Accusation" (-33.0000)
    Hero recruit rank: +0 for Witch Hunters and Warrior Priests (4.0000)
    Bonus vs Infantry: +0 for Flagellants, Empire Knights and Free Company Militia units (8.0000)
    Volkmar is able to collect and seal the Books of Nagash, increasing his military prowess and preventing them from being exploited by others (1.0000)

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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wh2_dlc09_effect_increase_army_capacity_hidden (9999.0000)
Upkeep and recruitment cost: +0% for Knights of the Blazing Sun units (50.0000)
Seductive influence: +0 required for complete seduction (150.0000)
Seductive influence: +0 per turn from race (-3.0000)
Income from post-battle loot: +0% (-50.0000)
Battering rams: +0 per siege item constructed (1.0000)
Siege towers: +0 per siege item constructed (2.0000)
Lords
1 Balthasar Gelt
Balthasar Gelt
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1 Balthasar Gelt (Quicksilver)
Balthasar Gelt (Quicksilver)
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1 General of the Empire
General of the Empire
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1 General of the Empire (Barded Warhorse)
General of the Empire (Barded Warhorse)
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1 General of the Empire (Imperial Pegasus)
General of the Empire (Imperial Pegasus)
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1 General of the Empire (Imperial Griffon)
General of the Empire (Imperial Griffon)
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1 General of the Empire (Warhorse)
General of the Empire (Warhorse)
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1 Karl Franz
Karl Franz
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1 Karl Franz (Deathclaw)
Karl Franz (Deathclaw)
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1 Karl Franz (Imperial Pegasus)
Karl Franz (Imperial Pegasus)
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1 Karl Franz (Warhorse)
Karl Franz (Warhorse)
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1 Karl Franz (Barded Warhorse)
Karl Franz (Barded Warhorse)
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Heroes
1 Hertwig van Hal
Hertwig van Hal
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1 Jorek Grimm
Jorek Grimm
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1 Kalara
Kalara
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1 Rodrik L'Anguille
Rodrik L'Anguille
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1 Ulrika Magdova
Ulrika Magdova
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1 Ulrika Magdova (Barded Warhorse)
Ulrika Magdova (Barded Warhorse)
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1 Waystalker
Waystalker
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1 Thane
Thane
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1 Empire Captain
Empire Captain
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1 Empire Captain (Warhorse)
Empire Captain (Warhorse)
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1 Empire Captain (Barded Warhorse)
Empire Captain (Barded Warhorse)
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1 Empire Captain (Imperial Pegasus)
Empire Captain (Imperial Pegasus)
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1 Warrior Priest
Warrior Priest
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1 Warrior Priest (Warhorse)
Warrior Priest (Warhorse)
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1 Warrior Priest (Barded Warhorse)
Warrior Priest (Barded Warhorse)
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1 Witch Hunter
Witch Hunter
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1 Bright Wizard
Bright Wizard
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1 Bright Wizard (Warhorse)
Bright Wizard (Warhorse)
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1 Bright Wizard (Imperial Pegasus)
Bright Wizard (Imperial Pegasus)
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1 Bright Wizard (Barded Warhorse)
Bright Wizard (Barded Warhorse)
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1 Celestial Wizard
Celestial Wizard
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1 Celestial Wizard (Warhorse)
Celestial Wizard (Warhorse)
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1 Celestial Wizard (Imperial Pegasus)
Celestial Wizard (Imperial Pegasus)
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1 Celestial Wizard (Barded Warhorse)
Celestial Wizard (Barded Warhorse)
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1 Light Wizard
Light Wizard
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1 Light Wizard (Warhorse)
Light Wizard (Warhorse)
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1 Light Wizard (Imperial Pegasus)
Light Wizard (Imperial Pegasus)
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1 Light Wizard (Barded Warhorse)
Light Wizard (Barded Warhorse)
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Infantry
120 Spearmen
Spearmen
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120 Spearmen (Shields)
Spearmen (Shields)
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120 Swordsmen
Swordsmen
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120 Halberdiers
Halberdiers
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120 Flagellants
Flagellants
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120 Greatswords
Greatswords
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120 Carroburg Greatswords (Greatswords)
Carroburg Greatswords (Greatswords)
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120 Nordland Mariners (Halberdiers)
Nordland Mariners (Halberdiers)
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120 Eldred's Guard (Spearmen - Shields)
Eldred's Guard (Spearmen - Shields)
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120 Swords of Ulric (Swordsmen)
Swords of Ulric (Swordsmen)
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120 Sigmar's Sons (Swordsmen)
Sigmar's Sons (Swordsmen)
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160 The Tattersouls (Flagellants)
The Tattersouls (Flagellants)
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Missile Infantry
90 Archers
Archers
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120 Free Company Militia
Free Company Militia
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90 Crossbowmen
Crossbowmen
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90 Handgunners
Handgunners
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90 Huntsmen
Huntsmen
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90 Deathjacks (Archers)
Deathjacks (Archers)
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90 Stir River Patrol (Crossbowmen)
Stir River Patrol (Crossbowmen)
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90 Gunderman's Surefires (Handgunners)
Gunderman's Surefires (Handgunners)
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90 The White Wolves (Huntsmen)
The White Wolves (Huntsmen)
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90 The Silver Bullets (Handgunners)
The Silver Bullets (Handgunners)
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120 Stirland's Revenge (Free Company Militia)
Stirland's Revenge (Free Company Militia)
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Cavalry & Chariots
60 Empire Knights
Empire Knights
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60 Reiksguard
Reiksguard
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60 Knights of the Blazing Sun
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32 Demigryph Knights
Demigryph Knights
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32 Demigryph Knights (Halberds)
Demigryph Knights (Halberds)
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60 Knights of the Everlasting Light (Empire Knights)
Knights of the Everlasting Light (Empire Knights)
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60 Knights of Morr (Empire Knights)
Knights of Morr (Empire Knights)
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60 The Stubborn Bulls (Empire Knights - Greatswords)
The Stubborn Bulls (Empire Knights - Greatswords)
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32 The Royal Altdorf Gryphites (Demigryph Knights)
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60 Zintler's Reiksguard (Reiksguard)
Zintler's Reiksguard (Reiksguard)
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Missile Cavalry & Chariots
60 Pistoliers
Pistoliers
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60 Outriders
Outriders
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48 Outriders (Grenade Launcher)
Outriders (Grenade Launcher)
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4 War Wagons
War Wagons
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4 War Wagons (Mortars)
War Wagons (Mortars)
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48 The Bordermen (Outriders - Grenade Launcher)
The Bordermen (Outriders - Grenade Launcher)
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60 The Noble Sons Abroad (Pistoliers)
The Noble Sons Abroad (Pistoliers)
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4 The Black Lions (War Wagons - Helblasters)
The Black Lions (War Wagons - Helblasters)
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Flying War Machines
4 Obsinite Gyrocopter
Obsinite Gyrocopter
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Artillery & War Machines
4 Mortars
Mortars
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4 Great Cannons
Great Cannons
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4 Helblaster Volley Guns
Helblaster Volley Guns
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4 Helstorm Rocket Battery
Helstorm Rocket Battery
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1 Luminark of Hysh
Luminark of Hysh
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1 Steam Tank
Steam Tank
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4 Sootson's Guns (Mortars)
Sootson's Guns (Mortars)
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1 The Emperor's Wrath (Steam Tank)
The Emperor's Wrath (Steam Tank)
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4 Hammer of the Witches (Great Cannons)
Hammer of the Witches (Great Cannons)
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4 The Sunmaker (Helstorm Rocket Battery)
The Sunmaker (Helstorm Rocket Battery)
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1 Templehof Luminark (Luminark of Hysh)
Templehof Luminark (Luminark of Hysh)
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