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[[File:Dwarf King Throng.png|thumbnail|A mighty '''Dwarf King'''.]] | [[File:Dwarf King Throng.png|thumbnail|A mighty '''Dwarf King'''.]] | ||
| − | '''Dwarf Kings''' are the leaders of a [[dwarf-hold]]. Every major hold has a king, while smaller settlements may be led by a [[Dwarf Lord|Lord]] or [[Thane]]. The kingship usually passes from the king to his eldest son upon his death. | + | |
| + | '''Dwarf Kings''' are the rulers and leaders of a [[dwarf-hold]]. {{Fn|1b}} | ||
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| + | Every major hold has a king, while smaller settlements may be led by a [[Dwarf Lord|Lord]] or [[Thane]]. The kingship usually passes from the king to his eldest son upon his death. | ||
The king rules his hold with the help of a Council of Elders. The council is made up of the oldest, wisest and most honourable dwarves in a hold and, accordingly, commands great respect. The king and his council will often debate an important issue, but the king always has the last say. The King of a hold is often surrounded by his elite [[Hammerer]] bodyguard. | The king rules his hold with the help of a Council of Elders. The council is made up of the oldest, wisest and most honourable dwarves in a hold and, accordingly, commands great respect. The king and his council will often debate an important issue, but the king always has the last say. The King of a hold is often surrounded by his elite [[Hammerer]] bodyguard. | ||
| − | == High King == | + | ==High King== |
| − | At any one time there will be a single [[High King]] | + | At any one time there will be a single [[High King]] of the [[Dwarfs]], and this has traditionally been the King of [[Karaz-a-Karak]]. Nominally, the High King commands the allegiance of all the other kings, however, practically, dwarves are proud individuals and not given to blind obedience. |
==Dwarf Queens== | ==Dwarf Queens== | ||
| − | Very rarely, there have been examples of dwarf queens, however a queen only has power until a suitable husband can be found. The next king is chosen from the queen's clan, not her husband's. | + | Very rarely, there have been examples of dwarf queens, however a queen normally only has power until a suitable husband can be found. The next king is chosen from the queen's clan, not her husband's. {{Fn|1a}} |
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| + | ==Royal Clan Armies== | ||
| + | Should the King of a Hold go to war he might lead an army composed of warriors from his own clan, equipped with the best wargear the hold can supply and even mercenaries. {{Fn|2a}} | ||
| + | * Characters: No Slayer characters.{{Fn|2a}} | ||
| + | * Core: Dwarf Warriors, Hammerers and upto one regiment of Ironbreakers and Longbeards.{{Fn|2a}} | ||
| + | * Special: Crossbows, Thunderers and upto one regiment of Miners and Rangers.{{Fn|2a}} | ||
| + | * Rare: Bolt Throwers, Cannons, Stone Throwers and [[Dogs of War]]. {{Fn|2a}} | ||
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| + | ==Shieldbearers== | ||
| + | Some Kings are carried into battle atop a great shield, the great weight borne aloft by their strongest and most loyal retainers. {{Fn|3b}} | ||
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| + | ==Territory== | ||
| + | In a hold, most of the territory is owned by the King who leases it to other Dwarfs, clans and guilds generating income for the Royal clan although in addition they also tax the guilds themselves as well as doweries and many other elements. King [[Thagar Goldhoarder]] even tried to instigate a Beer tax but this lead to an unprecedented strike by all the Dwarfs of the hold made him reluctantly relent. {{Fn|1b}} | ||
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| + | ==[[Weapon]]s and Equipment== | ||
| + | * '''W:TOW:''' Full Plate [[Gromril]] Armour, Gromril Hand Weapon. May take Pistol, Shield. May take one of Crossbow, Great Weapon, Handgun. May take [[Oathstone]] or Shieldbearers. May have [[Dwarf Rune]]s. {{Fn|3a}} | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <center><gallery> | ||
| + | File:Dwarf King GL.jpg|A Dwarf King | ||
| + | File:Dwarf king-kazador.png|Dwarf King | ||
| + | File:King Alrik WFB6.jpg|King Alrik | ||
| + | File:King Belegar.png|King Belegar | ||
| + | File:Kurgan Ironbeard.png|Kurgan Ironbeard | ||
| + | File:ThorgrimGrudgebearer.jpg|Thorgrim Grudgebearer | ||
| + | </gallery></center> | ||
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| + | ==Miniatures== | ||
| + | <center><gallery> | ||
| + | File:Dwarf King Alrik M01.jpg|Dwarf King Alrik | ||
| + | File:Dwarf Lord Shield M01.jpg|Dwarf Lord which can represent a King or Thane. {{Fn|3a}} | ||
| + | </gallery></center> | ||
==Sources == | ==Sources == | ||
| + | * {{Endn|1}}: [[Grudgelore]] | ||
| + | ** {{Endn|1a}}: Dwarf Womenfolk, pg. 14 | ||
| + | ** {{Endn|1b}}: Dwarf Kings, pg. 36 | ||
| + | * {{Endn|2}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Dwarfs (6th Edition)]] | ||
| + | ** {{Endn|2a}}: Dwarf Armies, pg. 79 | ||
| + | * {{Endn|3}}: [[Warhammer: The Old World]] | ||
| + | ** {{Endn|3a}}: Dwarfen Mountain Holds, pg. 12 | ||
| + | ** {{Endn|3b}}: Dwarfen Mountain Holds, pg. 13 | ||
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*[[Warhammer Armies: Dwarfs (5th Edition)]] | *[[Warhammer Armies: Dwarfs (5th Edition)]] | ||
[[Category:Dwarfs]] | [[Category:Dwarfs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Dwarf units]] | ||
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| + | {{Dwarfs}} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:48, 21 March 2024
Dwarf Kings are the rulers and leaders of a dwarf-hold. [1b]
Every major hold has a king, while smaller settlements may be led by a Lord or Thane. The kingship usually passes from the king to his eldest son upon his death.
The king rules his hold with the help of a Council of Elders. The council is made up of the oldest, wisest and most honourable dwarves in a hold and, accordingly, commands great respect. The king and his council will often debate an important issue, but the king always has the last say. The King of a hold is often surrounded by his elite Hammerer bodyguard.
Contents
High King
At any one time there will be a single High King of the Dwarfs, and this has traditionally been the King of Karaz-a-Karak. Nominally, the High King commands the allegiance of all the other kings, however, practically, dwarves are proud individuals and not given to blind obedience.
Dwarf Queens
Very rarely, there have been examples of dwarf queens, however a queen normally only has power until a suitable husband can be found. The next king is chosen from the queen's clan, not her husband's. [1a]
Royal Clan Armies
Should the King of a Hold go to war he might lead an army composed of warriors from his own clan, equipped with the best wargear the hold can supply and even mercenaries. [2a]
- Characters: No Slayer characters.[2a]
- Core: Dwarf Warriors, Hammerers and upto one regiment of Ironbreakers and Longbeards.[2a]
- Special: Crossbows, Thunderers and upto one regiment of Miners and Rangers.[2a]
- Rare: Bolt Throwers, Cannons, Stone Throwers and Dogs of War. [2a]
Shieldbearers
Some Kings are carried into battle atop a great shield, the great weight borne aloft by their strongest and most loyal retainers. [3b]
Territory
In a hold, most of the territory is owned by the King who leases it to other Dwarfs, clans and guilds generating income for the Royal clan although in addition they also tax the guilds themselves as well as doweries and many other elements. King Thagar Goldhoarder even tried to instigate a Beer tax but this lead to an unprecedented strike by all the Dwarfs of the hold made him reluctantly relent. [1b]
Weapons and Equipment
- W:TOW: Full Plate Gromril Armour, Gromril Hand Weapon. May take Pistol, Shield. May take one of Crossbow, Great Weapon, Handgun. May take Oathstone or Shieldbearers. May have Dwarf Runes. [3a]
Gallery
A Dwarf King
Dwarf King
King Alrik
King Belegar
Kurgan Ironbeard
Thorgrim Grudgebearer
Miniatures
Dwarf King Alrik
Dwarf Lord which can represent a King or Thane. [3a]
Sources
- 1: Grudgelore
- 2: Warhammer Armies: Dwarfs (6th Edition)
- 2a: Dwarf Armies, pg. 79
- 3: Warhammer: The Old World
