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Legend has it that the [[Brigundians]] first arrived in what 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 [[Dwarf]]s with the Brigundians even providing cavalry support for their armies. {{Fn|1a}} {{Fn|2a}} | Legend has it that the [[Brigundians]] first arrived in what 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 [[Dwarf]]s with the Brigundians even providing cavalry support for their armies. {{Fn|1a}} {{Fn|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. {{Fn|3a}} Siggurd received him and listened to his proposal that the Brigundians join his | + | Krealheim was their first settlement but it was destroyed by the [[Dragon Ogre]] [[Skaranorak]] who had come down from the mountains after being hunted by Dwarf [[Slayer]]s. {{Fn|3b}} |
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+ | In -4 [[IC]] Sigmar travelled alone to their capital, Siggurdheim which was built on a promontory of rock surrounded by a smooth stone wall. {{Fn|3a}} Siggurd received him and listened to his proposal that the Brigundians join his growing alliance of tribes, but asked that Sigmar first kill Skaranorak. {{Fn|3b}} | ||
[[Siggurd]], then leader of the tribe took his warriors to war at the [[Battle of Black Fire Pass]]. {{Fn|1a}} | [[Siggurd]], then leader of the tribe took his warriors to war at the [[Battle of Black Fire Pass]]. {{Fn|1a}} | ||
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* {{Endn|3}}: [[Legend of Sigmar (anthology)]]: [[Heldenhammer (novel)]] | * {{Endn|3}}: [[Legend of Sigmar (anthology)]]: [[Heldenhammer (novel)]] | ||
** {{Endn|3a}}: Seventeen: Chains of Duty, pg. 245 | ** {{Endn|3a}}: Seventeen: Chains of Duty, pg. 245 | ||
− | ** {{Endn|3b}}: Seventeen: Chains of Duty, pg. 249- | + | ** {{Endn|3b}}: Seventeen: Chains of Duty, pg. 249-253 |
[[Category: The Empire]] | [[Category: The Empire]] |
Revision as of 08:29, 27 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 what 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]
Krealheim was their first settlement but it was destroyed by the Dragon Ogre Skaranorak who had come down from the mountains after being hunted by Dwarf Slayers. [3b]
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 received him and listened to his proposal that the Brigundians join his growing alliance of tribes, but asked that Sigmar first kill Skaranorak. [3b]
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 Asoborns 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 | |