Lothern Sea Guard
The Lothern Sea Guard are a elite fighting force of the High Elf kingdom of Eataine as a standing part of their military, serving in both their army and navy. [1a][2a][5a]
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Capabilities
When the armies of Ulthuan make war it is often the ships of Lothern that carry them and any beachheads are siezed by the Sea Guard. [1a] They are highly skilled at advancing from their ships, moving through the foam in formation onto shore with spears raised and bows ready. [5a]
The Lothern Sea Guard are capable of fighting as effectively on land as on sea, and are equally resolute defending the walls of Lothern as battling across the decks of Elven warships. Armed with both spears and bows, the Sea Guard are a formidable, well-drilled fighting force - combining the best aspects of Elf Spearmen and Archers.[2a]
Locations
- Barracks: Large well equipped barracks are found in Lothern, elegant but functional buildngs but easily defended with their Eagle Claw Bolt Throwers in towers and mounted on the roof. [5a]
Notable
- Storm Riders: A renowned company who have gained a reputation for ruthless boarding actions. [1b]
Rotation
Each regiment normally spends three seasons a year at sea and on season at home training, recruting and patrolling the city - this duty is especially important as it is the only part of Ulthuan that non elves are permitted. [5a]
120 Sea Guard are posted to the Sapherian Embassy in Altdorf under Captain Ophelion, most serve aboard diplomatic vessels, leaving 20 for bodyguard duty as the ambassadors are prime targets for Dark Elf assassins. [7a]
Weapons and Equipment
- 3rd Edition: Merchant Company: Hand Weapon, Light Armour. Half are equipped with Longbow, half with Halberd or Spear. May have Magical Instrument, Magical Standard. [8a]
- 4th Edition: Light Armour, Shield, Spear, may have Bows. May swap Spear for Halberd. [2a]
- 5th Edition: Bow, Light Armour, Shield, Spear. May have Heavy Armour, Magic Standard, may swap Bow for Long Bow. [3a]
- 6th Edition: Bow, Light Armour, Spear. May have Shield. May have Champion, Musician, Standard Bearer. [3a]
- 7th Edition: Bow, Hand Weapon, Light Armour, Spear. May have Shield. May have Sea Master, Musician, Standard Bearer. [3a]
- 8th Edition: Bow, Light Armour, Spear. May have Shield. May have Sea Master, Musician, Standard Bearer. [6a]
Gallery
Miniatures
Sources
- 1: Uniforms & Heraldry of the High Elves
- 2:Warhammer Armies: High Elves (4th Edition)
- 2a: High Elf Army List, pg. 68
- 3:Warhammer Armies: High Elves (5th Edition)
- 3a: High Elf Army List, pg. 77
- 4:Warhammer Armies: High Elves (6th Edition)
- 4a: Defenders of Ulthuan, pg. 27
- 5:Warhammer Armies: High Elves (7th Edition)
- 6:Warhammer Armies: High Elves (7th Edition)
- 6a: High Elf Army List, pg. 92
- 7:Patrons of the Old World
- 7a: Farforian Whiteshore, pg. 7
- 8: Warhammer Armies (3rd Edition)
- 8a: High Elf Army list, pg. 49