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[[The Empire]] consists basically of 10 large semi-independent provinces, and each one of them is ruled by an '''Elector Count'''.
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[[The Empire]] consists ten large, semi-independent provinces, each of which is ruled by an '''Elector Count'''.
  
This position is hereditary, and usually passed from father to eldest son. As a badge of office each Elector Count also wields a [[Runefang]]: one of the 12 magic swords forged by the Dwarf Runesmith Alaric the Mad.
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== Overview ==
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The position is hereditary, and usually passed from father to eldest child {{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}}. As a badge of office each Elector Count wields a [[Runefang]] one of the twelve magic swords forged by [[Alaric the Mad]] a [[Dwarf]] [[Runesmith]].
  
At the beginning of the Empire there were 12 Counts, but over the centuries two of the provinces ceased to exist as the respective noble family-lines were extinguished. Today there are but 10 Elector Counts.
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At the beginning of The Empire there were twelve Counts, but over the centuries two of the provinces ceased to exist as their respective noble family-lines were extinguished {{Fn|2}). Today there are but ten Elector Counts.
  
Technically the [[Emperor]] rules over the whole Empire, and the Elector Counts owe him their loyalty. In reality however the true power belongs to the Elector Counts as each province is usually very independent and far more loyal to its local ruler. On many occasions the Emperor is only the 'first among equals'.
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Technically the [[Emperor]] rules over the whole Empire, and the Elector Counts owe him their loyalty {{Fn|1}}. In reality however the true power belongs to the Elector Counts as each province is usually very independent and far more loyal to its local ruler. On many issues the Emperor is but the 'first among equals'.
  
As rulers of their provinces the Elector Counts must defend them from internal rebellions and outside threats. Most of them are experienced and able generals, while those who aren't will pass such responsibilities to a (hopefully) loyal and adequate substitute.
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As rulers of their provinces the Elector Counts must defend them from internal rebellions and outside threats {{Fn|1}}. Most of them are experienced and able generals, while those who aren't will pass such responsibilities to a (hopefully) loyal and adequate substitute.
  
 
Many Elector Counts are quite warlike and, on occasion, even wage war against each other.
 
Many Elector Counts are quite warlike and, on occasion, even wage war against each other.
  
Their title may be stripped only in cases of high treason or extreme incompetence. This measure is always a last resort because of the threat of a civil war.
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Their title is stripped only in cases of high treason or extreme incompetence. This is always a last resort measure because of the threat of a civil war.
 
 
  
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== Current Elector Counts ==
 
{|align=center border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"
 
{|align=center border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"
!colspan="4" style=background:#FFBF00|current Elector counts
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!colspan="5" style=background:#FFBF00|current Elector counts
 
|-
 
|-
 
|style=background:#FFBF00 align=center|'''name'''
 
|style=background:#FFBF00 align=center|'''name'''
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|style=background:#FFBF00 align=center|'''residence'''
 
|style=background:#FFBF00 align=center|'''residence'''
 
|style=background:#FFBF00 align=center|'''notes'''
 
|style=background:#FFBF00 align=center|'''notes'''
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|style=background:#FFBF00 align=center|'''sources'''
 
|-
 
|-
 
|align=center|[[Marius Leitdorf]] (deceased)
 
|align=center|[[Marius Leitdorf]] (deceased)
|align=center|Count of [[Averland]]
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|align=center|[[Elector Count of Averland]]
|align=center|Averheim
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|align=center|[[Averheim]]
 
|align=center|no clear heir, position is currently disputed
 
|align=center|no clear heir, position is currently disputed
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|align=center|[[Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire]], pgs. 9, 14<br>[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition)]], pg. 73<br>[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition)]], pg. 22
 
|-
 
|-
 
|align=center|[[Aldebrand Ludenhof]]
 
|align=center|[[Aldebrand Ludenhof]]
|align=center|Count of [[Hochland]]
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|align=center|[[Elector Count of Hochland]]
 
|align=center|[[Hergig]]
 
|align=center|[[Hergig]]
 
|align=center|
 
|align=center|
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|align=center|{{Fn|
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[[Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire]], pg. 9<br>[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition)]], pg. 72<br>[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (6th Edition)]], pg. 49<br>[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition)]], pg. 22
 
|-
 
|-
 
|align=center|[[Boris Todbringer]]  
 
|align=center|[[Boris Todbringer]]  
|align=center|Count of [[Middenland]], Graf of Middenheim
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|align=center|[[Elector Count of Middenland]] Graf
 
|align=center|[[Middenheim]]
 
|align=center|[[Middenheim]]
 
|align=center|Middenheim is a city-state and centre of the cult of [[Ulric]]
 
|align=center|Middenheim is a city-state and centre of the cult of [[Ulric]]
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|align=center|[[Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire]], pgs. 9, 26<br>[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition)]], pg. 72<br>[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (6th Edition)]], pg. 49<br>[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition)]], pg. 22
 
|-
 
|-
|align=center|'''Theodoric Gausser'''
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|align=center|[[Theodoric Gausser]]
|align=center|Count of [[Nordland]], Prince of Marienburg, Prince of Salzenmund
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|align=center|[[Elector Count of Nordland]], prince of Marienburg, Prince of Salzenmund
 
|align=center|[[Salzenmund]]
 
|align=center|[[Salzenmund]]
 
|align=center|forbidden to enter the city of [[Marienburg]] upon pain of death
 
|align=center|forbidden to enter the city of [[Marienburg]] upon pain of death
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|align=center|[[Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire]], pgs. 9, 28<br>[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition)]], pg. 16<br>[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition)]], pg. 22
 
|-
 
|-
 
|align=center|[[Valmir von Raukov]]  
 
|align=center|[[Valmir von Raukov]]  
|align=center|Count of [[Ostland]]
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|align=center|[[Elector Count of Ostland]]
|align=center|Wolfenburg
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|align=center|[[Wolfenburg]]
 
|align=center|
 
|align=center|
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|align=center|[[Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire]], pg. 9<br>[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition)]], pg. 73<br>[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (6th Edition)]], pg. 49<br>[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition)]], pg. 22
 
|-
 
|-
|align=center|'''Wolfram Hertwig'''
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|align=center|[[Wolfram Hertwig]]
|align=center|Count of [[Ostermark]]
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|align=center|[[Elector Count of Ostermark]]
|align=center|Bechafen
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|align=center|[[Bechafen]]
 
|align=center|
 
|align=center|
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|align=center|[[Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire]], pg. 9<br>[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition)]], pg. 22
 
|-
 
|-
 
|align=center|[[Karl Franz]] (current emperor)  
 
|align=center|[[Karl Franz]] (current emperor)  
|align=center|Count of [[Reikland]], Prince of Altdorf
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|align=center|[[Elector Count of Reikland]], prince of Altdorf
 
|align=center|[[Altdorf]] (current capital of the Empire)
 
|align=center|[[Altdorf]] (current capital of the Empire)
 
|align=center|Altdorf is a city-state and centre of the cult of [[Sigmar]]
 
|align=center|Altdorf is a city-state and centre of the cult of [[Sigmar]]
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|align=center|[[Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire]], pg. 8<br>[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition)]], pg. 16<br>[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (6th Edition)]], pg. 49<br>[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition)]], pg. 22
 
|-
 
|-
 
|align=center|'''Alberich Haupt-Anderssen'''
 
|align=center|'''Alberich Haupt-Anderssen'''
|align=center|Count of [[Stirland]], Graf
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|align=center|[[Elector Count of Stirland]] Graf
|align=center|Wurtbad
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|align=center|[[Wurtbad]]
 
|align=center|
 
|align=center|
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|align=center|[[Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire]], pg. 9<br>[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition)]], pg. 22
 
|-
 
|-
 
|align=center|'''Helmut Feurerbach''' (missing)
 
|align=center|'''Helmut Feurerbach''' (missing)
|align=center|Count of [[Talabecland]]
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|align=center|[[Elector Count of Talabecland]]
 
|align=center|[[Talabheim]]
 
|align=center|[[Talabheim]]
 
|align=center|Talabheim is a city-state
 
|align=center|Talabheim is a city-state
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|align=center|[[Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire]], pg. 9<br>[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition)]], pg. 22
 
|-
 
|-
|align=center|'''Emmanuelle von Liebewitz'''
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|align=center|[[Emmanuelle von Liebwitz]]
|align=center|Countess of [[Wissenland]]
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|align=center|[[Elector Count of Wissenland|Elector Countess of Wissenland]]
 
|align=center|[[Nuln]]
 
|align=center|[[Nuln]]
 
|align=center|Nuln is a city-state
 
|align=center|Nuln is a city-state
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|align=center|[[Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire]], pg. 9<br>[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition)]], pg. 22
 
|-
 
|-
!colspan="4" style=background:#FFBF00|"lost" Elector Counts
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!colspan="5" style=background:#FFBF00|"lost" Elector Counts
 
|-
 
|-
 
|style=background:#FFBF00 align=center|'''last Elector count'''
 
|style=background:#FFBF00 align=center|'''last Elector count'''
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|style=background:#FFBF00 align=center|'''circumstances'''
 
|style=background:#FFBF00 align=center|'''circumstances'''
 
|style=background:#FFBF00 align=center|'''notes'''
 
|style=background:#FFBF00 align=center|'''notes'''
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|style=background:#FFBF00 align=center|'''sources'''
 
|-
 
|-
 
|align=center|[[Eldred]]
 
|align=center|[[Eldred]]
|align=center|Count of [[Solland]]
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|align=center|Elector Count of [[Solland]]
 
|align=center|slain by Orc Warlord [[Gorbad Ironclaw]]
 
|align=center|slain by Orc Warlord [[Gorbad Ironclaw]]
 
|align=center|province was later annexed by Wissenland
 
|align=center|province was later annexed by Wissenland
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|align=center|[[Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire]], pg. 57<br>[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition)]], pg. 22
 
|-
 
|-
|align=center|'''Konrad Aldrech'''
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|align=center|unclear, [[Vilner]] or [[Konrad Aldrech]]
|align=center|Count of [[Drakwald]]
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|align=center|Elector Count of [[Drakwald]]
|align=center|unclear
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|align=center|unknown
 
|align=center|province was later divided between Middenland and Nordland
 
|align=center|province was later divided between Middenland and Nordland
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|align=center|[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition)]], pg. 22
 
|-
 
|-
 
|align=center|unknown
 
|align=center|unknown
|align=center|[[Count of Marienburg]]
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|align=center|[[Elector Count of Marienburg]]
 
|align=center|unknown
 
|align=center|unknown
 
|align=center|Marienburg seceded/became independent much later   
 
|align=center|Marienburg seceded/became independent much later   
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|align=center|{{Cite This}}
 
|}
 
|}
==Notes & sources==
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*[[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition)]], p.22
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== See also ==
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*[[Elector]]
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== Sources ==
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire]], pg. 3
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition)]], pg. 16
  
 
[[Category:The Empire]]
 
[[Category:The Empire]]
  
[[de:Wahlmänner]]
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[[de:Kurfürsten]]
 
[[fr:Comtes Électeurs]]
 
[[fr:Comtes Électeurs]]

Revision as of 19:30, 28 December 2015

The Empire consists ten large, semi-independent provinces, each of which is ruled by an Elector Count.

Overview

The position is hereditary, and usually passed from father to eldest child [1][2]. As a badge of office each Elector Count wields a Runefang one of the twelve magic swords forged by Alaric the Mad a Dwarf Runesmith.

At the beginning of The Empire there were twelve Counts, but over the centuries two of the provinces ceased to exist as their respective noble family-lines were extinguished {{Fn|2}). Today there are but ten Elector Counts.

Technically the Emperor rules over the whole Empire, and the Elector Counts owe him their loyalty [1]. In reality however the true power belongs to the Elector Counts as each province is usually very independent and far more loyal to its local ruler. On many issues the Emperor is but the 'first among equals'.

As rulers of their provinces the Elector Counts must defend them from internal rebellions and outside threats [1]. Most of them are experienced and able generals, while those who aren't will pass such responsibilities to a (hopefully) loyal and adequate substitute.

Many Elector Counts are quite warlike and, on occasion, even wage war against each other.

Their title is stripped only in cases of high treason or extreme incompetence. This is always a last resort measure because of the threat of a civil war.

Current Elector Counts

current Elector counts
name titles residence notes sources
Marius Leitdorf (deceased) Elector Count of Averland Averheim no clear heir, position is currently disputed Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire, pgs. 9, 14
Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition), pg. 73
Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 22
Aldebrand Ludenhof Elector Count of Hochland Hergig {{Fn|

Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire, pg. 9
Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition), pg. 72
Warhammer Armies: The Empire (6th Edition), pg. 49
Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 22

Boris Todbringer Elector Count of Middenland Graf Middenheim Middenheim is a city-state and centre of the cult of Ulric Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire, pgs. 9, 26
Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition), pg. 72
Warhammer Armies: The Empire (6th Edition), pg. 49
Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 22
Theodoric Gausser Elector Count of Nordland, prince of Marienburg, Prince of Salzenmund Salzenmund forbidden to enter the city of Marienburg upon pain of death Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire, pgs. 9, 28
Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition), pg. 16
Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 22
Valmir von Raukov Elector Count of Ostland Wolfenburg Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire, pg. 9
Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition), pg. 73
Warhammer Armies: The Empire (6th Edition), pg. 49
Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 22
Wolfram Hertwig Elector Count of Ostermark Bechafen Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire, pg. 9
Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 22
Karl Franz (current emperor) Elector Count of Reikland, prince of Altdorf Altdorf (current capital of the Empire) Altdorf is a city-state and centre of the cult of Sigmar Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire, pg. 8
Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition), pg. 16
Warhammer Armies: The Empire (6th Edition), pg. 49
Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 22
Alberich Haupt-Anderssen Elector Count of Stirland Graf Wurtbad Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire, pg. 9
Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 22
Helmut Feurerbach (missing) Elector Count of Talabecland Talabheim Talabheim is a city-state Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire, pg. 9
Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 22
Emmanuelle von Liebwitz Elector Countess of Wissenland Nuln Nuln is a city-state Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire, pg. 9
Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 22
"lost" Elector Counts
last Elector count titles circumstances notes sources
Eldred Elector Count of Solland slain by Orc Warlord Gorbad Ironclaw province was later annexed by Wissenland Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire, pg. 57
Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 22
unclear, Vilner or Konrad Aldrech Elector Count of Drakwald unknown province was later divided between Middenland and Nordland Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 22
unknown Elector Count of Marienburg unknown Marienburg seceded/became independent much later Needs Citation

See also

Sources