Difference between revisions of "Corsair"
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In battle Corsairs arm themselves with viciously serrated and curved swords, as well as compact one-handed repeating crossbows. They also equip themselves with barbed nets and grapples in order to capture escaping victims. Protection is provided by cloaks made from the scales of cratures such as the [[Sea Dragon]], these are incredably resistant to attacks and only the most powerful of weapons can ignore such a defence. {{Fn|3a}} | In battle Corsairs arm themselves with viciously serrated and curved swords, as well as compact one-handed repeating crossbows. They also equip themselves with barbed nets and grapples in order to capture escaping victims. Protection is provided by cloaks made from the scales of cratures such as the [[Sea Dragon]], these are incredably resistant to attacks and only the most powerful of weapons can ignore such a defence. {{Fn|3a}} | ||
* '''4th Edition''': Sea Dragon cloak and Sword, may have additional Hand Weapon, Repeating Crossbow and Magical Standard. {{Fn|3b}} | * '''4th Edition''': Sea Dragon cloak and Sword, may have additional Hand Weapon, Repeating Crossbow and Magical Standard. {{Fn|3b}} | ||
+ | * '''6th Edition''': Light Armour, Sea Dragon cloak, Two Hand Weapons, may have a magic Standard. May have Reaver, Musician and Standard Bearer. {{Fn|4a}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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** {{Endn|3a}}: Dark Elf Bestiary, pg. 34 | ** {{Endn|3a}}: Dark Elf Bestiary, pg. 34 | ||
** {{Endn|3b}}: Dark Elf Army List, pg. 53 | ** {{Endn|3b}}: Dark Elf Army List, pg. 53 | ||
+ | * {{Endn|4}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (6th Edition)]] | ||
+ | ** {{Endn|4a}}: Armies of Naggaroth, pg. 28 | ||
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*[[Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (7th Edition)]], pg. 45 | *[[Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (7th Edition)]], pg. 45 | ||
Revision as of 17:13, 3 July 2020
Corsairs are ruthless seaborne raiders of the Dark Elves. They ply their bloody trade mainly on the Black Arks, while others sail the sea on raiding vessels. These warriors also sell their services of battle to aspiring Dreadlords who wish to raid towns and coastal settlements.
The home of the Corsairs are the Black Arks, and their lives are devoted to plundering the lands of other others. Corsairs are celebrated among Dark Elf society for their daring and drive to gain riches and glory despite the risks. They return to Naggaroth after years of raiding, often with enough slaves and plunder to establish themselves as princes.
Notable
- Megara: A Corsair captain whose arrangement with the vampire Queen Neferata lasted from -1146 to -900 (Imperial Calendar), Neferata supplied her with Tilean slaves in exchange for not raiding the city of Sartosa. [1]
Weapons and Equipment
In battle Corsairs arm themselves with viciously serrated and curved swords, as well as compact one-handed repeating crossbows. They also equip themselves with barbed nets and grapples in order to capture escaping victims. Protection is provided by cloaks made from the scales of cratures such as the Sea Dragon, these are incredably resistant to attacks and only the most powerful of weapons can ignore such a defence. [3a]
- 4th Edition: Sea Dragon cloak and Sword, may have additional Hand Weapon, Repeating Crossbow and Magical Standard. [3b]
- 6th Edition: Light Armour, Sea Dragon cloak, Two Hand Weapons, may have a magic Standard. May have Reaver, Musician and Standard Bearer. [4a]
Gallery
Miniatures
Quotes
To sail with a Black Ark is one of the greatest honours that any Druchii could ever aspire to. I trained long, and hard to earn my berth upon the Wind of Damnation, slaying several undeserving rivals to the post along the way. It is a worthy life. I get to regularly practice my skills upon our many enemies and one tenth of the plunder that I seize is mine to keep. Slaves, gold and fame, these too can be yours if you are bold.
~Teilancarr, Druchii Corsair .[2] |
Sources
- 1: Neferata by Josh Reynolds
- 2: Old World Bestiary pg. 43
- 3: Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (4th Edition)
- 4: Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (6th Edition)
- 4a: Armies of Naggaroth, pg. 28