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[[File:Walls of Pfeifeldorf T.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The walls of the city]] | [[File:Walls of Pfeifeldorf T.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The walls of the city]] | ||
| − | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a small city in [[Wissenland]] in the [[Empire]]. {{Fn| | + | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a small city in [[Wissenland]] in the [[Empire]] situated where [[River Sol]] joins [[Upper Reik]]. {{Fn|1}}{{Fn|3}} |
It has white towers. {{Fn|2a}} | It has white towers. {{Fn|2a}} | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | It was once the capital of [[Solland]]. {{Fn| | + | It was once the capital of the Province of [[Solland]]. {{Fn|1}} |
| − | In 2510 [[IC]] and learning of the advance of the horde of [[Tamurkhan]], the Margrave of [[Wissenland]], [[Olger Hoch]] brought his army of four thousand to the city and ordered it evacuated save for the soldiers. {{Fn|2b}} When it was attacked the army formed up beneath its wall, relying on the array of cannon and formed regiments to break the Chaos invaders. However the horde was accompanied by a powerful [[Chaos Dwarf]] force and whose own artillery was unleashed upon the defenders, killing many before the main horde charged, supported by flying [[Dragon]]s and [[Chimera]]. The subsequent battle was swift and then the artillery was turned upon the city itself, destroying the gatehouse in one devestating salvo. The city was then sacked and burned. {{Fn|2a}} | + | ===Siege by Tamurkhan=== |
| + | In 2510 [[IC]] and learning of the advance of the horde of [[Chaos Lord]] [[Tamurkhan]], the Margrave of [[Wissenland]], [[Olger Hoch]] brought his army of four thousand to the city and ordered it evacuated save for the soldiers. {{Fn|2b}} When it was attacked the army formed up beneath its wall, relying on the array of [[cannon]] and formed regiments to break the Chaos invaders. However the horde was accompanied by a powerful [[Chaos Dwarf]] force and whose own artillery was unleashed upon the defenders, killing many before the main horde charged, supported by flying [[Dragon]]s and [[Chimera]]. The subsequent battle was swift and then the artillery was turned upon the city itself, destroying the gatehouse in one devestating salvo. The city was then sacked and burned. {{Fn|2a}} | ||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
| − | Following the [[Storm of Chaos]] it was ruled by Baroness Toppenheimer who also governed the local villages of Bernau, Durbheim, Elzach and Hausern. {{Fn| | + | Following the [[Storm of Chaos]] it was ruled by Baroness Toppenheimer who also governed the local villages of Bernau, Durbheim, Elzach and Hausern. {{Fn|1}} |
==Trade== | ==Trade== | ||
| − | Pfeildorf | + | Pfeildorf is the centre of the [[Sudenland]] wool trade, whilst also being known for its clothing manufacture and fishing. {{Fn|1}} |
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| − | * {{Endn|1}}: [[Sigmar's Heirs]] | + | * {{Endn|1}}: [[Sigmar's Heirs]]: Chapter VI: The Grand Provinces, pg. 96-97 |
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* {{Endn|2}}: [[Tamurkhan: The Throne of Chaos]] | * {{Endn|2}}: [[Tamurkhan: The Throne of Chaos]] | ||
** {{Endn|2a}}: Death of the Pale City, pg. 73-75 | ** {{Endn|2a}}: Death of the Pale City, pg. 73-75 | ||
** {{Endn|2b}}: The Shadow over [[Nuln]], pg. 77 | ** {{Endn|2b}}: The Shadow over [[Nuln]], pg. 77 | ||
| + | * {{Endn|3}}: [[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (8th Edition)]]: Map of the Empire, pgs. 22-23 | ||
[[Category: The Empire]] | [[Category: The Empire]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:57, 18 February 2025
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This article is about the Imperial city in Wissenland; for the Town in Drakwald Forest, see Pfeifeldorf. |
Pfeildorf is a small city in Wissenland in the Empire situated where River Sol joins Upper Reik. [1][3]
It has white towers. [2a]
Defences
The city is surrounded by high walls, taller than a Giant. [2a]
History
It was once the capital of the Province of Solland. [1]
Siege by Tamurkhan
In 2510 IC and learning of the advance of the horde of Chaos Lord Tamurkhan, the Margrave of Wissenland, Olger Hoch brought his army of four thousand to the city and ordered it evacuated save for the soldiers. [2b] When it was attacked the army formed up beneath its wall, relying on the array of cannon and formed regiments to break the Chaos invaders. However the horde was accompanied by a powerful Chaos Dwarf force and whose own artillery was unleashed upon the defenders, killing many before the main horde charged, supported by flying Dragons and Chimera. The subsequent battle was swift and then the artillery was turned upon the city itself, destroying the gatehouse in one devestating salvo. The city was then sacked and burned. [2a]
Government
Following the Storm of Chaos it was ruled by Baroness Toppenheimer who also governed the local villages of Bernau, Durbheim, Elzach and Hausern. [1]
Trade
Pfeildorf is the centre of the Sudenland wool trade, whilst also being known for its clothing manufacture and fishing. [1]
Quotes
| Walls? I see only piles of sand crafted by children. Bring my brothers close enough and we shall take pleasure in fulfilling our bargain and topple them for you. |
Sources
- 1: Sigmar's Heirs: Chapter VI: The Grand Provinces, pg. 96-97
- 2: Tamurkhan: The Throne of Chaos
- 3: Warhammer Armies: The Empire (8th Edition): Map of the Empire, pgs. 22-23
