Celestial Hurricanum
A Celestial Hurricanum is an arcane battle altar of the Celestial Order. [2a]
A Celestial Hurricanum consists of a large orrery mounted on a mobile, horse-drawn carriage. At the center of the orrery lies one of the Orbs of Sorcery, powerful magical artifacts given to the Order by Teclis. The Hurricanums were originally built to aide in the wizards' divinations, as the Orbs can chart, predict, and even alter the movements of celestial bodies, but have since been turned into weapons of war. [1a]
In battle, the Acolytes who crew a Celestial Hurricanum can adjust its orrery to direct the Wind of Azyr that blows around it and cast powerful spells, such as the calling down of lightning bolts or razor-sharp hailstorms. Occasionally, an Acolyte who perfectly aligns the machine can bring a flaming meteor streaking from the skies. Additionally, Hurricanums passively "leak" magical power, which allows allied soldiers close to them to see visions of imminent events that allow them to react preemptively to enemy attacks and perfectly time their own strikes. [1a]
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Armies: The Empire (8th Edition)
- 1a: Luminark of Hysh, pg. 52
- 2: White Dwarf 388 (UK)
- 2a: Celestial Hurricanum, pg. 18