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Revision as of 19:56, 26 November 2022
The Brigundians were an ancient human tribe who settled in what would become the Empire. [1a]
Contents
History
Legend has it that the Brigundians first arrived in waht would become Averland in about -1000 IC, displacing or conquering the humans that already lived there. They established a great camp on the site of modern day Averheim and raided and warred with invading Orcs & Goblins as well as other tribal kingdoms including the Unberogen. Good relations were established with the local Dwarfs with the Brigundians even providing cavalry support for their armies. [1a] [2a]
In -4 IC Sigmar travelled alone to their capital, Siggurdheim which was built on a promontory of rock surrounded by a smooth stone wall. [3a]
Siggurd, then leader of the tribe took his warriors to war at the Battle of Black Fire Pass. [1a]
Military
They were able to provide their gate guards with fine iron scale hauberks, long spears, short swords and bronze helmets. [1b]
Notable
Trade
They were a rich tribe, trading iron ore and food with the Asaborns and grain with the Dwarfs. [3a]
Sources
- 1:Sigmar's Heirs
- 1a: pg. 43-45
- 2: Archives of the Empire Vol I
- 2a: The Grand Provinces, pg. 7
- 3: Legend of Sigmar (anthology): Heldenhammer (novel)
Great Tribes | ||
Tribes | Asoborn - Brigundians - Cherusen - Endals - Jutones - Menogoths - Merogens - Ostagoths - Taleutens - Teutogen - Thuringians - Udoses - Unberogen | |
Characters | Adelhard - Aldred - Alfgeir - Aloysis - Alessa - Artur - Berongunden - Björn - Bysen - Conn Carsten - Cradoc - Cuthwin - Ebrulf - Egil - Eoforth - Freya - Fridleifr - Garr - Gerreon - Govannon - Griseldis - Henroth - Idris Gwylt - Krugar - Laredus - Leovulf - Maedbh - Marbad - Marika - Marius - Markus - Myrsa - Notker - Otwin - Pendrag - Petra - Ravenna - Redmane Dregor - Redwane - Siggurd - Sigmar - Sigulf - Trinovantes - Ulfdar - Ulrike - Wolfgart - Wolfila | |