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Revision as of 21:56, 24 November 2022
The Cherusens were an ancient human tribe who settled in what would become the Empire. [1a]
Contents
History
Their lands were invaded by the Norsii around -8 IC and with the Taleutens, Aloysis asked King Björn for aid as nearly 600 of his people sought refuge in Reikdorf. [2a]
The combined army of about 7000 warriors met the 6000 of the Norse in battle in the foothills east of the Middle Mountains and defeated them but the Warlord of the enemy managed to retreat with many of his warriors to a wooded ridgeline - giving them a good defensive position. [2b]
After the Norse were defeated the Cherusens were reluctant to renew the war in the spring but when Sigmar arrived with an army of 3000 warriors and camped before their gates, they ackowledged their sword-oaths and joined him. [2c]
Military
- Wildmen: They fought naked save for an armoured loincloth and designs painted onto their flesh. [2b]
Notable
- Aloysis: King of the tribe during the time of Sigmar. [2a]
- Ebrulf: Emmisary of Aloysis to King Björn. [2a]
Religion
Lupos was their patron diety. [1a]
Sources
- 1: Tome of Salvation
- 1a: Chapter 1: A Brief History of the Cults of the Empire, pg. 13
- 2: 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 | |