Knights Griffon
The Knights Griffon is a famous Knightly Order of the Empire [1a] founded in 2305 IC which follows the Cult of Sigmar and is tasked with defending his temples. [2a]
The Order is based in both Nuln and Altdorf
The Knights Griffon are one of the most drilled and militaristic orders in the Empire. Their daily rituals mostly consist of strict martial training. An experienced Knight Griffon is the epitome of discipline and soldiery in battle. [4a] It is infamous for its snobbery. [1a]
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Advantages and Disadvantages
As efficient warriors, they have the Resolute Advantage but also the Pride Disadvantage. [4a]
History
The Knights Griffon was founded in Nuln in the year 2305 IC by Emperor Magnus the Pious[2a] as part of the rebuilding of the Empire following the Great War Against Chaos. [1a] Magnus requested one hundred of the most loyal and devout Knights Panther to meet at his court in Nuln (then capital of the Empire), where he formed an Order of devout Templars directly responsible for the protection of the Temple of Sigmar. The Knights were deeply honoured by their selection and accepted the offer, leading to the creation of the Order of Knights Griffon. [4a]
When the Imperial Crown passed to the Princes of Altdorf in 2429 IC, the Knights Griffon moved their chapterhouse to the Cathedral of Sigmar in Altdorf to maintain their vow to protect the heart of Sigmar's realm. As a result, there is some tension between the Knights Griffon and the Reiksguard, as each views the other as imposing on their traditional roles.[4a]
Locations
Knights of the Order are stationed at the largest Temples of Sigmar in Dietershafen, Hargendorf and Norden in Nordland. [3a]
Symbols and colours
Blue-steel and black with the heraldic Griffon. [1a]
Gallery
Miniatures
See also
Sources
- 1: Altdorf: Crown of the Empire
- 1a: Six Famed Knightly Orders of Altdorf, pg. 74
- 2: Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire
- 2a: Knights Griffon, pg. 63
- 3: Salzenmund (book)
- 3a: Nordland's Knightly Orders, pg. 30
- 4: White Dwarf 310 (UK)
- 4a: Knightly Orders of the Empire, pg. 122
Uncited
- Warhammer Armies: The Empire (6th Edition), pg. 39
- Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition), pg. 40
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