Dreadlord

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A fearsome Dreadlord.

Dreadlords are sycophantic schemers to masterful strategists, noble-born rulers of Naggaroth who have waged war across a hundred battlefields. Each pursues their own unique enthusiasms and ambitions and each is without exception a selfish, deadily individual possessed of an arrogance matched only by their martial prowess which has been honed over centuries of unceasing war. [1b]

In battle, they seldom lead through personal example, preferring bloodshed and intimidation as in Naggaroth, respect counts for nothing unless it is backed by fear. The lower born of Dark Elf society consider it better to die at the hands of an enemy than to face the wrath of a disappointed Dark Elf lord. Often enemy will at least grant them a swift death and at worst have little prospect of making your family pay a blood price any percieved failure of their kin. [1b]

Many Dreadlords owe their positions of power to blood heritage, daring exploits or even the Witch King's mercurial favours. A few are granted temporary power by means of a writ of iron -- an edict granted by one of the six lords of the great cities of Naggaroth. Any who bears a writ of iron shares the sponsor's authority -- a powerful but double edged blade for the ambitious for should they fail in his appointed task, or show cowardice whilst acting in his sponsor's name, the writ will be melted down and the molten remains poured down their throat! [1b]

Black Council

Comprising exactly one hundred lords and ladies, the inner circle of the Witch-King's most favoured includes many Dreadlords who each have a seat at the obsidian table - a dangerous but much sought after honour. After meetings with their master, it is not uncommon for a need to replenish the ranks! [1c]

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A lower ranking Dark Elf noble is known as a Master. [1b]

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Dark Elves
Units Assassin - Beastmaster - Black Ark Fleetmaster - Black Guard - Bleaksword - Bloodwrack Medusa - Bloodwrack Shrine - Cauldron of Blood - Cold One Chariot - Cold One Knight - Corsair - Dark Elf War Altar - Dark Elf City Guard - Dark Elf Slave Warrior - Dark Rider - Darkshard - Death Hag - Doomfire Warlock - Doomsteed - Dreadlord - Dreadspear - Executioner - Harpy - High Beastmaster - Kharibdyss - Master - Reaper Bolt Thrower - Scourgerunner Chariot - Shade - Sisters of Slaughter - Sorceress - Supreme Sorceress - War Hydra - Witch Elves
Characters Akholrak - Alandrian - Alexandra - Amara - Anethra Helbane - Ashniel - Balial - Bracchus - Caldath - Cassandra - Dijin Katal - Dorian Silverblade - Drutheira - Duriath Helbane - Ebnir Soulflayer - Felicion Heartkeeper - Furion - Gloreir - Hellebron - Hotek - Kaldor - Khalion - Kharbana - Kharlissa - Khelthrai - Kouran - Laithikir Fellheart - Lokhir Fellheart - Malchior -Malekith - Malida - Malus Darkblade - Maranith - Megara - Mengil Manhide - Morathi - Mordrin Kain - Mortharor - Rakarth - Ruerl - Seraphon - Sevekai - Shadowblade - Spite - Sulekh - Syrillia - Tullaris - Urathion - Urian Poisonblade - Vidor - Yeurl
Cities and outposts Clar Karond - Ghrond - Har Ganeth - Har Kaldra - Hag Graef - Karond Kar - Naggarond
Black Arks Ark of Naggor - Blessed Dread - Bringer of Joyous Oblivion - Citadel of Damnation - Citadel of Desolation - Citadel of Spite - Claw of Dominion - Cleaver of Souls - Ecstasy of Pain - Fortress of Eternal Terror - Harbinger of Pain - Immortal Agony - Intolerable Delight - Jade Palace of Pain - Palace of Joyous Oblivion - Ravager of Souls - Shadow of Despair - Talon of Agony - Temple of Spite - Tower of Blessed Dread - Tower of Infinite Pleasures - Tower of Oblivion - Ultimate Oblivion
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