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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
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name
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titles
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residence
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notes
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sources
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Marius Leitdorf (deceased)
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Elector Count of Averland
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Averheim
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no clear heir, position is currently disputed
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Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire, pgs. 9, 14 Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition), pg. 73 Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 22
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Aldebrand Ludenhof
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Elector Count of Hochland
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Hergig
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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
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Boris Todbringer
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Elector Count of Middenland Graf
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Middenheim
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Middenheim is a city-state and centre of the cult of Ulric
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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
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Theodoric Gausser
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Elector Count of Nordland, prince of Marienburg, Prince of Salzenmund
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Salzenmund
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forbidden to enter the city of Marienburg upon pain of death
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Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire, pgs. 9, 28 Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition), pg. 16 Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 22
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Valmir von Raukov
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Elector Count of Ostland
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Wolfenburg
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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
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Wolfram Hertwig
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Elector Count of Ostermark
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Bechafen
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Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire, pg. 9 Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 22
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Karl Franz (current emperor)
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Elector Count of Reikland, prince of Altdorf
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Altdorf (current capital of the Empire)
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Altdorf is a city-state and centre of the cult of Sigmar
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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
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Alberich Haupt-Anderssen
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Elector Count of Stirland Graf
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Wurtbad
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Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire, pg. 9 Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 22
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Helmut Feurerbach (missing)
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Elector Count of Talabecland
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Talabheim
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Talabheim is a city-state
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Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire, pg. 9 Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 22
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Emmanuelle von Liebwitz
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Elector Countess of Wissenland
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Nuln
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Nuln is a city-state
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Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire, pg. 9 Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 22
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"lost" Elector Counts
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last Elector count
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titles
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circumstances
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notes
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sources
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Eldred
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Elector Count of Solland
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slain by Orc Warlord Gorbad Ironclaw
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province was later annexed by Wissenland
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Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire, pg. 57 Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 22
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unclear, Vilner or Konrad Aldrech
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Elector Count of Drakwald
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unknown
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province was later divided between Middenland and Nordland
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Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 22
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unknown
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Elector Count of Marienburg
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unknown
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Marienburg seceded/became independent much later
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Needs Citation
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See also
Sources