Bearmen of Urslo
From Warhammer - The Old World - Lexicanum
The Bearmen of Urslo is a renowned regiment of mercenary Norse led by Beorg Bearstruck [1a] a huge were-bear. [2a]
Contents
Battlecry
Grrrrowwwwww. [2a]
Bears for Hire
The Bearman can be hired by any army except Bretonnia, High Elves, Lizardmen and Wood Elves. [1a]
History
When Archaon marched on the southern lands of civilised man, Beorg and his warriors join the huge army. [2a]
They fought Arch-Lector Mannfeld of Nuln at the Battle of the Monoliths and then fought and plundered their way through the Empire and into the Border Princes. [2a]
During a night of drunken revelry, they were attacked by Goblins, Beorg snapping their chief's neck and Oerl the Young losing a eye. [2a]
Motto
The Dark Gods Bless Us. [2a]
Weapons and Equipment
- 5th Edition:: Hand Weapon, Light Armour and Shield. Includes Beorg Bearstruck, as well as a Horn blower and Oerl the Young who carries the unit Banner. Beorg Beaerstruch is a Werebear and has the Bear Fang, but needs no weapons beyond his huge teeth and claws! [2a]
- 6th Edition:: Hand Weapon, Light Armour and Shield. Includes Beorg Bearstruck, as well as a Horn blower and Oerl the Young who carries the unit Banner. Beorg Beaerstruch is a Werebear and has the Bear Fang, but needs no weapons beyond his huge teeth and claws! [1a]
- Bear Banner: An entire bear skin carried as a Totem, which helps drive the regiment into a powerful and deadly frenzy in battle. [1a]
- Bear Fang: The ancient symbol of Lordship in his tribe, Beorg wears it about his neck and it magically protects him. [1a]
Miniatures
Notes
In 5th edition only the High elves could not hire the Bearman. [2a]
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Chronicles (2004)
- 1a: Regiments of Renown, pg. 64
- 2: Warhammer Armies: Dogs of War (5th Edition)
- 2a: Bearmen of Urslo, pg. 50-51