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It was the High Priest of Ulric who orginally crowned [[Sigmar]] but for many centuries the Cult refused to acknowledge that he had become a god. {{Fn|1a}} | It was the High Priest of Ulric who orginally crowned [[Sigmar]] but for many centuries the Cult refused to acknowledge that he had become a god. {{Fn|1a}} | ||
− | In 63 [[IC]], [[Wulcan]] declares that the Fauschlag sacred to Ulric and begins the construction of a great temple to the god. {{Fn|2a}} | + | In 63 [[IC]], [[Wulcan]] declares that the Fauschlag sacred to Ulric and begins the construction of a great temple to the god. {{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|2a}} |
The Emperor consults with Ar-Ulric and Graf [[Wulfgaeng]] and subsequently grants Middenheim a poltical charter. {{Fn|2a}} | The Emperor consults with Ar-Ulric and Graf [[Wulfgaeng]] and subsequently grants Middenheim a poltical charter. {{Fn|2a}} | ||
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In 1334 [[IC]], the position of Ar-Ulric is made a Elector of the Emperor. {{Fn|2a}} | In 1334 [[IC]], the position of Ar-Ulric is made a Elector of the Emperor. {{Fn|2a}} | ||
− | 1360 [[IC]] sees [[Ottilia I]] declare herself Empress with the support of Ar-Ulric who moves to her court at [[Talabheim]]. {{Fn|2a}} | + | 1360 [[IC]] sees [[Ottilia I]] declare herself Empress with the support of Ar-Ulric who moves to her court at [[Talabheim]]. {{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|2a}} |
It is not until 1547 [[IC]] that Ar-Ulric returns to Middenheim, with the ruling Grag enforcing a new rule of celibacy to prevent a High Priest founding a dynasty himself. {{Fn|2a}} | It is not until 1547 [[IC]] that Ar-Ulric returns to Middenheim, with the ruling Grag enforcing a new rule of celibacy to prevent a High Priest founding a dynasty himself. {{Fn|2a}} |
Revision as of 14:09, 26 November 2020
Ar-Ulric is leader of the Cult of Ulric, the second strongest religion in The Empire. [1a]
He normally resides in Middenheim, spiritual centre of the cult and is one of the Electors, hence given the martial nature of his followers he has huge political and military might and influence. This also means, if the State fails to act he can muster large armies to destroy the enemies of Ulric and the Empire. [1a]
History
It was the High Priest of Ulric who orginally crowned Sigmar but for many centuries the Cult refused to acknowledge that he had become a god. [1a]
In 63 IC, Wulcan declares that the Fauschlag sacred to Ulric and begins the construction of a great temple to the god. [1a][2a]
The Emperor consults with Ar-Ulric and Graf Wulfgaeng and subsequently grants Middenheim a poltical charter. [2a]
In 1334 IC, the position of Ar-Ulric is made a Elector of the Emperor. [2a]
1360 IC sees Ottilia I declare herself Empress with the support of Ar-Ulric who moves to her court at Talabheim. [1a][2a]
It is not until 1547 IC that Ar-Ulric returns to Middenheim, with the ruling Grag enforcing a new rule of celibacy to prevent a High Priest founding a dynasty himself. [2a]
Ar-Ulric Kriestov seeks to discredit Magnus the Pious but the future Emperor steps unharmed through the sacred flame, proving himself to all. Kriestov later joins his crusade against Chaos, leading an army of the faithful to war in Kislev, on his return from the successful campaign he scatters the Beastmen attacking Middenheim. [2a]
The current Ar-Ulric is Emil Valgeir.Needs Citation
known Ar-Ulrics | |||
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name | term of office IC | notes | sources |
Wulcan | unclear, around 63 | Began construction of a temple in Middenheim | Sigmar's Heirs, pg. 20 |
Herrsher | unclear, around 1200 | In 1207 he drove out Dieter Helsnicht with a company of Knights of the White Wolf | Warhammer Chronicles (2004), The Cult of Ulric, pg. 2-4 and Middenheim City of the White Wolf (4th Edition), Timeline of Middenheim, pg. 12-15 |
Franzsson | unclear, around 1975 | accepted the Order of the Winter Throne (Ragnarites) | Tome of Salvation, pg. 70 |
Kriestov | unclear, around 2300 | rival of Magnus the Pious, later his ally | Warhammer Armies: Beasts of Chaos (6th Edition), pg. 11 Warhammer Armies: Hordes of Chaos (6th Edition), pg. 13 |
Emil Valgeir | ? - present | Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 22 |
See also
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Chronicles (2004)
- 1a: The Cult of Ulric, pg. 2-4
- 2: Middenheim City of the White Wolf (4th Edition)
- 2a: Timeline of Middenheim, pg. 12-15