Difference between revisions of "Carroburg"
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When [[Siegfried]] of [[Middenheim]] declared himself the first [[Wolf Emperor]] the people of Carroburg originally pledged support to him. However, three years into his reign, in 1550 [[IC]], the Middenlanders rebelled against Siegfried. Middenheim became a separate province supporting the [[Elected Emperor]], and their [[Elector Count]] used the old [[Drakwald]] [[Runefang]]. Their capital was Carroburg.{{Fn|1c}}{{Fn|2}} | When [[Siegfried]] of [[Middenheim]] declared himself the first [[Wolf Emperor]] the people of Carroburg originally pledged support to him. However, three years into his reign, in 1550 [[IC]], the Middenlanders rebelled against Siegfried. Middenheim became a separate province supporting the [[Elected Emperor]], and their [[Elector Count]] used the old [[Drakwald]] [[Runefang]]. Their capital was Carroburg.{{Fn|1c}}{{Fn|2}} | ||
| − | At an unknown point during the [[Age of Three Emperors]], the Count of [[Reikland]] captured Carroburg. When the Count of Middenland attempted to retake Carroburg by siege in 1865 [[IC]], he failed. This was mostly due to the heroics of the regiment known as the "[[Carroburg Greatswords]]." They managed to stand their ground for the entire siege. By the end of the battle, their white Reikland uniforms where stained red with blood, and they wear red uniforms to this day.{{Fn|3a}}{{Fn|4}}{{Fn| | + | At an unknown point during the [[Age of Three Emperors]], the Count of [[Reikland]] captured Carroburg. When the Count of Middenland attempted to retake Carroburg by siege in 1865 [[IC]], he failed. This was mostly due to the heroics of the regiment known as the "[[Carroburg Greatswords]]." They managed to stand their ground for the entire siege. By the end of the battle, their white Reikland uniforms where stained red with blood, and they wear red uniforms to this day.{{Fn|3a}}{{Fn|4}}{{Fn|5}} |
Around the year 2312 [[IC]], Waaagh! [[Gitrippa]] was defeated at this city.{{Fn|3b}} | Around the year 2312 [[IC]], Waaagh! [[Gitrippa]] was defeated at this city.{{Fn|3b}} | ||
Today, Carroburg is part of Middenland.{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|4}} | Today, Carroburg is part of Middenland.{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|4}} | ||
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| + | ===[[End Times]]=== | ||
| + | In 2525 [[IC]], the city was attacked by the great horde led by the [[Glottkin]], although the defenders resisted for several months but was finally overwhelmed when the grave-moss choking the [[River Reik]] formed a skin thick enough for the enemy to walk across.{{Fn|7}} | ||
==Notable People== | ==Notable People== | ||
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* Palaces: One is owned by [[Boris Todbringer]], [[Elector Count of Middenland]] and the other is owned by Leopold von Bildhofen. {{Fn|1d}} | * Palaces: One is owned by [[Boris Todbringer]], [[Elector Count of Middenland]] and the other is owned by Leopold von Bildhofen. {{Fn|1d}} | ||
* '''School of Oratory:''' A legacy of its time as the capital, it is the only such school in the entire Empire. {{Fn|1a}} | * '''School of Oratory:''' A legacy of its time as the capital, it is the only such school in the entire Empire. {{Fn|1a}} | ||
| − | * '''Temple of Clio the Scrivener:''' a large and ornate temple paid for by the fees the cult charges as documenters, illuminators and scribes. The temple also benefits from donations from the [[Cult of Verena]]. {{Fn| | + | * '''Temple of Clio the Scrivener:''' a large and ornate temple paid for by the fees the cult charges as documenters, illuminators and scribes. The temple also benefits from donations from the [[Cult of Verena]]. {{Fn|6}} |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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**{{Endn|3b}}: pg. 16 | **{{Endn|3b}}: pg. 16 | ||
*{{Endn|4}}: [[White Dwarf 325]], pg. 53 | *{{Endn|4}}: [[White Dwarf 325]], pg. 53 | ||
| − | *{{Endn|5}}:[[Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire ]] | + | *{{Endn|5}}:[[Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire ]]: Reikland pg. 41 |
| − | + | *{{Endn|6}}: [[Tome of Salvation]]: Chapter 7: A Holy World, pg. 170 | |
| − | *{{Endn|6}}: [[Tome of Salvation]] | + | * {{Endn|7}}: [[Warhammer: Glottkin]]: Book I: Chapter III, pg. 76 |
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[[Category: Cities]] | [[Category: Cities]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:36, 29 March 2025
Carroburg is a major city in Middenland.
History
During ancient times, Carroburg was the seat of the Teutogen kings.[1a] Later, Carroburg came to importance when the Hohenbach family of Drakwald became Emperors. However, this ended with the death of Boris Goldgather in 1115.[1b]
When Siegfried of Middenheim declared himself the first Wolf Emperor the people of Carroburg originally pledged support to him. However, three years into his reign, in 1550 IC, the Middenlanders rebelled against Siegfried. Middenheim became a separate province supporting the Elected Emperor, and their Elector Count used the old Drakwald Runefang. Their capital was Carroburg.[1c][2]
At an unknown point during the Age of Three Emperors, the Count of Reikland captured Carroburg. When the Count of Middenland attempted to retake Carroburg by siege in 1865 IC, he failed. This was mostly due to the heroics of the regiment known as the "Carroburg Greatswords." They managed to stand their ground for the entire siege. By the end of the battle, their white Reikland uniforms where stained red with blood, and they wear red uniforms to this day.[3a][4][5]
Around the year 2312 IC, Waaagh! Gitrippa was defeated at this city.[3b]
Today, Carroburg is part of Middenland.[1a][4]
End Times
In 2525 IC, the city was attacked by the great horde led by the Glottkin, although the defenders resisted for several months but was finally overwhelmed when the grave-moss choking the River Reik formed a skin thick enough for the enemy to walk across.[7]
Notable People
- The ruler of Carroburg is Duke Leopold von Bildhofen[1d]
- The Cult of the Yellow Fang is an illicit cult worshiping the Horned Rat. It is based in Carroburg.[1e]
Known Features
There are two large palaces on the highest hill in Carroburg.
- Palaces: One is owned by Boris Todbringer, Elector Count of Middenland and the other is owned by Leopold von Bildhofen. [1d]
- School of Oratory: A legacy of its time as the capital, it is the only such school in the entire Empire. [1a]
- Temple of Clio the Scrivener: a large and ornate temple paid for by the fees the cult charges as documenters, illuminators and scribes. The temple also benefits from donations from the Cult of Verena. [6]
Gallery
Carroburg Greatswords
Carroburg Greatsword
Sources
- 1:Sigmar's Heirs
- 2: Warhammer City, pg. 9
- 3: Warhammer Armies: The Empire (8th Edition)
- 4: White Dwarf 325, pg. 53
- 5:Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire : Reikland pg. 41
- 6: Tome of Salvation: Chapter 7: A Holy World, pg. 170
- 7: Warhammer: Glottkin: Book I: Chapter III, pg. 76
