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[[File:TheEmpirePolitics.jpg|thumb|400px|'''Middenland''' is located in the north (left).]] | [[File:TheEmpirePolitics.jpg|thumb|400px|'''Middenland''' is located in the north (left).]] | ||
[[File:BannerMiddenland.jpg|thumb|247px|The banner of '''Middenland'''.]] | [[File:BannerMiddenland.jpg|thumb|247px|The banner of '''Middenland'''.]] | ||
| − | '''The Grand Duchy of Middenland''' | + | '''The Grand Duchy of Middenland'''{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|2}} is a large northern province of [[The Empire]], being the homeland of the ancient [[Teutogens]]{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|4}}. The colors of Middenland are blue and white{{Fn|5a}}{{Fn|6a}} |
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The province is largely covered by the dark [[Drakwald Forest]], a natural hideouts for bandits, mutants, [[Forest Goblin]]s and [[beastmen]], who pose a constant threat to travellers and vulnerable villages and towns. | The province is largely covered by the dark [[Drakwald Forest]], a natural hideouts for bandits, mutants, [[Forest Goblin]]s and [[beastmen]], who pose a constant threat to travellers and vulnerable villages and towns. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Important People== |
| − | * The current [[Elector Count of Middenland]] is [[Boris Todbringer | + | *The current [[Elector Count of Middenland]] is [[Boris Todbringer]] II {{Fn|5b}}{{Fn|6b}}{{Fn|7a}}, who lives in Middenheim. He is an accomplished warlord with a personal and deadly feud with a cunning Beastlord called [[Khazrak]] {{Fn|8}}{{Fn|9}}. |
| − | * Baron '''Wulfram Todbringer''' is Graf Boris's heir. | + | *Baron '''Wulfram Todbringer''' is Graf Boris's heir.{{Fn|1b}} |
| − | * '''Leopold von Bildhofen''' is the Duke of Carroburg. He seems to want Middenland's independence from Middenheim. | + | *'''Leopold von Bildhofen''' is the Duke of [[Carroburg]]. He seems to want Middenland's independence from Middenheim.{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|1b}} |
| − | * The [[Horned Rat]] worshiping '''Cult of the Yellow Fang''' is based in Carroburg. | + | *The [[Horned Rat]]-worshiping '''Cult of the Yellow Fang''' is based in Carroburg.{{Fn|1c}} |
| − | * The '''Swords of Ulric''' are a swordsmen unit from Middenheim famous for their patrols in Drakwald Forest. | + | *The '''Swords of Ulric''' are a swordsmen unit from Middenheim famous for their patrols in Drakwald Forest.{{Fn|5c}} |
| − | + | ==Heraldry== | |
| − | The banner of Middenland is red and displays a castle, representing [[Middenheim]], and a white wolf's head. Most soldiers wear blue and white. | + | The banner of Middenland is red and displays a castle, representing [[Middenheim]], and a white wolf's head. Most soldiers wear blue and white.{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|5d}}{{Fn|6a}} Colored ribbons are worn by Middenlanders to differentiate between regiments.{{Fn|5a}} Some also carry wolf's tooth amulets to battle.{{Fn|2}} Wearing a wolf pelt to battle is a distinguishing mark- they can only be worn by those who have slain a wolf.{{Fn|10}} |
| − | + | ==Known Features== | |
| − | *[[Middenheim]] | + | *[[Middenheim]] {{Fn|5e}}{{Fn|6c}}{{Fn|7b}}{{Fn|11}}: A semi-independent city-state and Middenland's capital. |
| − | :A semi-independent city-state and Middenland's capital. | + | *An '''Ancient Dragon Cave''' {{Fn|5e}}{{Fn|6c}}{{Fn|7b}}{{Fn|11}} |
| − | *An '''Ancient Dragon Cave''' | + | *[[Carroburg]] {{Fn|5e}}{{Fn|6c}}{{Fn|11e}}: A town located on the northern riverbank of the '''Reik'''. |
| − | *[[Carroburg]] | + | *'''Weismund''' {{Fn|12}}: A small town not far north of [[Altdorf]] |
| − | :A town located on the northern riverbank of the '''Reik'''. | + | *'''Delberz'''{{Fn|1b}}: An important stop on the Altdorf-Middenheim Road. |
| − | *'''Weismund''' | ||
| − | :A small town not far north of [[Altdorf]] | ||
| − | *'''Delberz''' | ||
| − | :An important stop on the Altdorf-Middenheim Road. | ||
{{Template:ProvincesTheEmpire}} | {{Template:ProvincesTheEmpire}} | ||
| − | == | + | |
| − | + | == Sources == | |
| + | *1: [[Sigmar's Heirs]] | ||
| + | **{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 53 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|1b}}: pg. 57 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|1c}}: pg. 100 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|2}}: [[White Dwarf 325]], pg. 54 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|3}}: [[The Life of Sigmar]], pg. 5 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|4}}: [[The Empire at War]], pg. 80 | ||
| + | *5: [[Uniforms and Heraldry of the Empire]] | ||
| + | **{{Endn|5a}}: pg. 26 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|5b}}: pg. 9 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|5c}}: pg. 24 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|5d}}: pg. 18 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|5e}}: pg. 5 | ||
| + | *6: [[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition)]] | ||
| + | **{{Endn|6a}}: pg. 93 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|6b}}: pg. 22 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|6c}}: pg. 8 | ||
| + | *7: [[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition)]] | ||
| + | **{{Endn|7a}}: pg. 22 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|7b}}: pg. 6 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|8}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Champions of Chaos (5th Edition)]], pg. 42 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|9}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Beasts of Chaos (6th Edition)]], pgs. 11, 68, 69 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|10}}: [[Mordheim Warbands]], pg. 7 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|11}}: [[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (6th Edition)]], pg. 5 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|12}}: [[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (8th Edition)]], pg. 22 | ||
[[Category:The Empire]] | [[Category:The Empire]] | ||
Revision as of 19:24, 31 December 2015
The Grand Duchy of Middenland[1a][2] is a large northern province of The Empire, being the homeland of the ancient Teutogens[3][4]. The colors of Middenland are blue and white[5a][6a]
The province is largely covered by the dark Drakwald Forest, a natural hideouts for bandits, mutants, Forest Goblins and beastmen, who pose a constant threat to travellers and vulnerable villages and towns.
Important People
- The current Elector Count of Middenland is Boris Todbringer II [5b][6b][7a], who lives in Middenheim. He is an accomplished warlord with a personal and deadly feud with a cunning Beastlord called Khazrak [8][9].
- Baron Wulfram Todbringer is Graf Boris's heir.[1b]
- Leopold von Bildhofen is the Duke of Carroburg. He seems to want Middenland's independence from Middenheim.[1a][1b]
- The Horned Rat-worshiping Cult of the Yellow Fang is based in Carroburg.[1c]
- The Swords of Ulric are a swordsmen unit from Middenheim famous for their patrols in Drakwald Forest.[5c]
Heraldry
The banner of Middenland is red and displays a castle, representing Middenheim, and a white wolf's head. Most soldiers wear blue and white.[2][5d][6a] Colored ribbons are worn by Middenlanders to differentiate between regiments.[5a] Some also carry wolf's tooth amulets to battle.[2] Wearing a wolf pelt to battle is a distinguishing mark- they can only be worn by those who have slain a wolf.[10]
Known Features
- Middenheim [5e][6c][7b][11]: A semi-independent city-state and Middenland's capital.
- An Ancient Dragon Cave [5e][6c][7b][11]
- Carroburg [5e][6c][11e]: A town located on the northern riverbank of the Reik.
- Weismund [12]: A small town not far north of Altdorf
- Delberz[1b]: An important stop on the Altdorf-Middenheim Road.
| The provinces & city-states of The Empire | |
| Provinces | Reikland - Middenland - Nordland - Ostland - Hochland - Talabecland - Ostermark - Stirland - Averland - Wissenland - The Moot |
| City-states | Altdorf - Nuln - Middenheim - Talabheim |
| Lost provinces | Drakwald - Solland - Westerland - Sylvania |
Sources
- 1: Sigmar's Heirs
- 2: White Dwarf 325, pg. 54
- 3: The Life of Sigmar, pg. 5
- 4: The Empire at War, pg. 80
- 5: Uniforms and Heraldry of the Empire
- 6: Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition)
- 7: Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition)
- 8: Warhammer Armies: Champions of Chaos (5th Edition), pg. 42
- 9: Warhammer Armies: Beasts of Chaos (6th Edition), pgs. 11, 68, 69
- 10: Mordheim Warbands, pg. 7
- 11: Warhammer Armies: The Empire (6th Edition), pg. 5
- 12: Warhammer Armies: The Empire (8th Edition), pg. 22
