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| − | + | The Cult of the Ulric is the organised worship of [[Ulric]], the God of Battle, Wolves and Winter in the [[Old World pantheon|pantheon of the Old World]]. {{Fn|1a}} | |
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| + | Worshipped by warriors and soldiers, his following is strongest in the north of the Empire, but his cult is found in other parts of the Old World. | ||
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| + | Whilst most modern Ulricans believe that Sigmar is divine, a secretive sub-sect is believed to still preach that he was in fact a mortal hero thus belief in him is a heresy. {{Fn|1a}} | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The first worshippers of Ulric are thought to be the [[Teutogens]]. {{Fn|1a}} | ||
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| + | It was the High Priest of Ulric who crowned [[Sigmar]], subsequently though for many centuries, the Cult refused to acknowledge that he had become a god. {{Fn|1a}} | ||
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| + | ===Holy days=== | ||
| + | Ulric's holy days are the autumn equinox, the winter solstice, and spring equinox. | ||
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| + | Holy days are spent holding military parades with huge bonfires and feasting into the night. | ||
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| + | ==Locations== | ||
| + | [[Middenheim]] is the heart of his cult, and the base of the [[Ar-Ulric]], the chief priest of Ulric. The Ar-Ulric is also an [[Elector]], and one of the most politically influential and important people in the Empire. The city is fiercely protected by the powerful [[Knights of the White Wolf]], proud warriors and respected champions of Ulric. | ||
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| + | ==Notable== | ||
| + | * [[Ar-Ulric]]: The High Priest of the Cult, he can wield vast poltical and military might and has a single vote as a Elector of the [[Emperor]]. {{Fn|1a}} | ||
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| + | ==Strictures== | ||
| + | Ulric is a distant, harsh and unforgiving god, who expects his followers to stand on their own two feet, putting their faith in martial prowess. He praises courage, individual valour, and ferocity and despises weakness, cowardice, and trickery. {{Fn|1a}} | ||
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| + | * Underhandedness of all kinds is anathema to Ulric's nature of honour and directness. Except for attacking from ambush and using camouflage, subterfuge and deceit are forbidden. Gunpowder weapons and crossbows are also prohibited. | ||
| + | * Military superiors are to be obeyed, except where the order would lead to violating another of Ulric's precepts. | ||
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| + | ==Symbol== | ||
| + | The symbol of Ulric is the wolf. | ||
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| + | ==Friends and Enemies== | ||
| + | There is friction with the [[Cult of Sigmar]], especially since the latter has three Electorial Votes rather than the one that the Ar-Ulric has. Some followers of Sigmar are suspicious of anyone who is not a dedicated follower of Sigmar but for the most part, the mistrust is limited and both cults are able to put their differences aside to work together. Tensiosn do come to a height during elections if one of the candidates is the Count of [[Middenland]] who the cult of Ulric normally supports. {{Fn|1a}} | ||
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| + | With Ulric's accent on strength, honour and directness in battle, the followers of [[Ranald]] are regarded as underhanded and dishonourable. {{Fn|1a}} | ||
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| + | ==Army of Ulric== | ||
| + | * '''6th Edition''' | ||
| + | * '''Lords''' | ||
| + | ** [[Ar-Ulric]], High Priest of the Cult. {{Fn|1b}} | ||
| + | ** '''[[Grand Master]] of the [[Knights of the White Wolf]]. {{Fn|1b}} | ||
| + | * '''Heroes''' | ||
| + | ** [[Seneschal of the White Wolf]] {{Fn|1b}} | ||
| + | ** [[Warrior Priest of Ulric|Priest of Ulric]] {{Fn|1b}} | ||
| + | * '''Core''' | ||
| + | ** [[Knights of the White Wolf]] {{Fn|1b}} | ||
| + | ** [[Hunting Hounds]] {{Fn|1b}} | ||
| + | ** [[Teutogen Guard]] {{Fn|1b}} | ||
| + | ** [[Warriors of Ulric]] {{Fn|1b}} | ||
| + | * '''Special''' | ||
| + | ** [[Empire Archer|Archers]] {{Fn|1b}} | ||
| + | ** [[Empire Spearman|Spearmen]] {{Fn|1b}} | ||
| + | ** [[Empire Halberdier|Halberdiers]] {{Fn|1b}} | ||
| + | * '''Rare''' | ||
| + | ** [[Wolf-kin]]{{Fn|1b}} | ||
| + | ** [[Dogs of War]]{{Fn|1b}} | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | * [[Warrior Priests of Ulric]] | ||
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| + | ==Sources== | ||
| + | * {{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer Chronicles (2004)]] | ||
| + | ** {{Endn|1a}}: The Cult of Ulric, pg. 2-4 | ||
| + | ** {{Endn|1b}}: Warriors of the Wolf God, pg. 5-12 | ||
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| + | [[Category: Religion]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Ulric]] | ||
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| + | {{ReligionOldWorld}} | ||
Revision as of 17:19, 25 November 2020
The Cult of the Ulric is the organised worship of Ulric, the God of Battle, Wolves and Winter in the pantheon of the Old World. [1a]
Worshipped by warriors and soldiers, his following is strongest in the north of the Empire, but his cult is found in other parts of the Old World.
Whilst most modern Ulricans believe that Sigmar is divine, a secretive sub-sect is believed to still preach that he was in fact a mortal hero thus belief in him is a heresy. [1a]
Contents
History
The first worshippers of Ulric are thought to be the Teutogens. [1a]
It was the High Priest of Ulric who crowned Sigmar, subsequently though for many centuries, the Cult refused to acknowledge that he had become a god. [1a]
Holy days
Ulric's holy days are the autumn equinox, the winter solstice, and spring equinox.
Holy days are spent holding military parades with huge bonfires and feasting into the night.
Locations
Middenheim is the heart of his cult, and the base of the Ar-Ulric, the chief priest of Ulric. The Ar-Ulric is also an Elector, and one of the most politically influential and important people in the Empire. The city is fiercely protected by the powerful Knights of the White Wolf, proud warriors and respected champions of Ulric.
Notable
- Ar-Ulric: The High Priest of the Cult, he can wield vast poltical and military might and has a single vote as a Elector of the Emperor. [1a]
Strictures
Ulric is a distant, harsh and unforgiving god, who expects his followers to stand on their own two feet, putting their faith in martial prowess. He praises courage, individual valour, and ferocity and despises weakness, cowardice, and trickery. [1a]
- Underhandedness of all kinds is anathema to Ulric's nature of honour and directness. Except for attacking from ambush and using camouflage, subterfuge and deceit are forbidden. Gunpowder weapons and crossbows are also prohibited.
- Military superiors are to be obeyed, except where the order would lead to violating another of Ulric's precepts.
Symbol
The symbol of Ulric is the wolf.
Friends and Enemies
There is friction with the Cult of Sigmar, especially since the latter has three Electorial Votes rather than the one that the Ar-Ulric has. Some followers of Sigmar are suspicious of anyone who is not a dedicated follower of Sigmar but for the most part, the mistrust is limited and both cults are able to put their differences aside to work together. Tensiosn do come to a height during elections if one of the candidates is the Count of Middenland who the cult of Ulric normally supports. [1a]
With Ulric's accent on strength, honour and directness in battle, the followers of Ranald are regarded as underhanded and dishonourable. [1a]
Army of Ulric
- 6th Edition
- Lords
- Ar-Ulric, High Priest of the Cult. [1b]
- Grand Master of the Knights of the White Wolf. [1b]
- Heroes
- Core
- Special
- Rare
See also
Sources
| The gods & goddesses of the Old World |
| Old Faith - Rhya - Taal - Ulric - Manann - Morr - Verena - Myrmidia - Shallya - Ranald - Handrich - Stromfels - Khaine - Sigmar - Lady of the Lake - Lucan & Luccina - Ursun - Dazh - Tor - Esmeralda |
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