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[[File:Approaching Mordhem.JPG|300px|thumb|right|Approaching the City of the Damned]]
 
:''"City of the Damned" redirects here.  For the novel by [[David Guymer]], see [[City of the Damned (Novel)]].''
 
:''"City of the Damned" redirects here.  For the novel by [[David Guymer]], see [[City of the Damned (Novel)]].''
 
:''This article is about the city of Mordheim. You may be searching for the game: [[Mordheim (game)]].''
 
:''This article is about the city of Mordheim. You may be searching for the game: [[Mordheim (game)]].''
 
:''Or you may be searching for the computer game: [[Mordheim: City of the Damned (video game)]].''
 
:''Or you may be searching for the computer game: [[Mordheim: City of the Damned (video game)]].''
  
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The ruined city of '''Mordheim''' is located on the border of [[Ostermark]] and [[Stirland]].  
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The ruined city of '''Mordheim''' is located on the border of [[Ostermark]] and [[Stirland]], on the both sides of river [[Stir]].{{Fn|16a}}{{Fn|17b}}  It was once the greatest city of Ostermark, but was destroyed by a twin-tailed comet at the dawn of the imperial year 2000. {{Fn|14b}}{{Fn|16b}}{{Fn|17a}} 
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
 
The first settlement that bore the name Mordheim in this location was a fortress-monastery founded by knights of the [[Raven Order]] around the year 1000 IC as a tribute to Count [[Gotthard Angelos]] their fallen leader. The settlement grew slowly, trading in wool and fish but its people maintaining their skill in axe, bow and spear which served them well against frequent incursions by [[Orcs]] . {{Fn|8a}}  
 
The first settlement that bore the name Mordheim in this location was a fortress-monastery founded by knights of the [[Raven Order]] around the year 1000 IC as a tribute to Count [[Gotthard Angelos]] their fallen leader. The settlement grew slowly, trading in wool and fish but its people maintaining their skill in axe, bow and spear which served them well against frequent incursions by [[Orcs]] . {{Fn|8a}}  
  
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As a fledgling river town, it was one of a very few settlements of [[Ostermark]] that survived the brutal invasion by the infamous [[Orc Warlord]] [[Gorbad Ironclaw]] although the warriors it sent against the orcs were wiped out at the [[Battle of Valen Field]].  The Orcs turned west towards [[Averheim]], which saved the town. {{Fn|8a}}
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As a fledgling river town, it was one of a very few settlements of [[Ostermark]] that survived the brutal invasion by the infamous [[Orc Warlord]] [[Gorbad Ironclaw]] of '''1705''' IC. Although the warriors it sent against the orcs were wiped out at the [[Battle of Valen Field]].  The Orcs turned west towards [[Averheim]], which saved the town. {{Fn|8a}}
  
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As the Empire tore itself after 1979 IC, Mordheim grew and prospered with Count [[Amadeus Steinhardt]] even locking himself in his palace enjoying lavish parties whilst the empire was plagued by war and pestilence. The gap between rich and poor grew ever wider with cults growing more numerous and stronger in both. {{Fn|8a}}  The Count remained neutral as the three claimants for the throne of the Empire fought, gaining bribes and gifts from each whilst maintaining his own army in their clean uniforms.  {{Fn|9b}}
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After '''1979''' IC the Empire was tearing itself apart in the the [[Age of Three Emperors]], Mordheim grew and prospered with Count [[Amadeus Steinhardt]] even locking himself in his palace enjoying lavish parties whilst the empire was plagued by war and pestilence. The gap between rich and poor grew ever wider with cults growing more numerous and stronger in both. {{Fn|8a}}  The Count remained neutral as the three claimants for the throne of the Empire fought, gaining bribes and gifts from each whilst maintaining his own army in their clean uniforms.  {{Fn|9b}}
  
 
Whe the Count ordered the removal of the statue of Count Gotthard, storied hero and founder of the city, it provoked riots and both the Raven Barracks and the West Gatehouse were attacked.  Amadeus was not concerned and even watched it from his balcony within the strong walls of his palace.  In response the nobles and merchants raised a powerful force of mercenaries to brutally secure the Rich Quarter and later the rest of the city. {{Fn|9b}}
 
Whe the Count ordered the removal of the statue of Count Gotthard, storied hero and founder of the city, it provoked riots and both the Raven Barracks and the West Gatehouse were attacked.  Amadeus was not concerned and even watched it from his balcony within the strong walls of his palace.  In response the nobles and merchants raised a powerful force of mercenaries to brutally secure the Rich Quarter and later the rest of the city. {{Fn|9b}}
  
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By the year 1999 IC, it had gathered enough wealth and power through its extensive trade with the Empire and the [[Dwarfs]] that it was considered by many the seconds city of the Empire after Altdorf having many monuments, fine high- -domed buildings and a grand library. {{Fn|8a}}
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By the year 1999 IC, it had gathered enough wealth and power through its extensive trade with the Empire and the [[Dwarfs]] that it was considered by many the seconds city of the Empire after Altdorf having many monuments, fine high-domed buildings and a grand library. {{Fn|8a}}
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=== The City of the Damned ===
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The city was destroyed at the stroke of midnight that marked the beginning of the Imperial year '''2000''' by a twin tailed comet that had been believed to herald the second coming of [[Sigmar]]. Thousands had flocked to the city to witness the miracle of Sigmar's return, only to see the comet crash into the city and kill most of the people.{{Fn|2a}}{{Fn|14a}}{{Fn|16b}} Only the Sisters of Sigmar, praying within the Rock were spared the destruction of the great comet. {{Fn|8a}}
  
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The city was destroyed at the stroke of midnight that marked the beginning of the Imperial year 2000 by a twin tailed comet that had been believed to herald the second coming of [[Sigmar]]. Thousands had flocked to the city to witness the miracle of Sigmar's return, only to see the comet crash into the city and kill most of the people.{{Fn|2a}}  Only the Sisters of Sigmar, praying within the Rock were spared the destruction of the great comet. {{Fn|8a}}
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Province of Ostermark surrounded the ruined & tainted city with siegeworks, quarantining its taint from outside world. {{Fn|14a}}
  
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Shortly after the devastation it was discovered that the ruins of Mordheim were saturated with [[Wyrdstone]] shards from the shattered comet. Soon it was discovered that using Wyrdstone men could perform miracles: healing the sick, resurrecting the dead, and turning base metals to gold. This last use caught the interest of the rival claimants for the Imperial throne and soon the value of Wyrdstone far outstripped its weight in gold.{{Fn|2a}}
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Shortly after the devastation it was discovered that the ruins of Mordheim were saturated with [[Wyrdstone]] shards from the shattered comet. Soon it was discovered that using Wyrdstone men could perform miracles: healing the sick, resurrecting the dead, and turning base metals to gold. This last use caught the interest of the rival claimants for the Imperial throne and soon the value of Wyrdstone far outstripped its weight in gold.{{Fn|2a}} The various imperial claimants began funding [[mercenary]] expeditions into the ruins.{{Fn|14a}}
  
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Mordheim was finally burned to the ground at the orders of the [[Grand Theogonist]] and remains in ruins to the present day.
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Mordheim was finally burned to the ground at the orders of the [[Grand Theogonist]] and [[Knightly Orders]]. It remains in ruins to the present day.{{Fn|16b}}
  
 
==Inhabitants==
 
==Inhabitants==
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===Before the comet===
 
===Before the comet===
 
* [[Dwarfs]]: With extensive trade between the city and the Dwarfs, many made their home in Mordheim  where their skills were much appreciated.{{Fn|8a}}
 
* [[Dwarfs]]: With extensive trade between the city and the Dwarfs, many made their home in Mordheim  where their skills were much appreciated.{{Fn|8a}}
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** Count [[Amadeus Steinhardt]]{{Fn|8a}}
 
** Count [[Amadeus Steinhardt]]{{Fn|8a}}
 
** Count [[Ignatius Steinhardt]]: Creator of the Great Library, vowing it would be the largest of its kind. {{Fn|10a}}
 
** Count [[Ignatius Steinhardt]]: Creator of the Great Library, vowing it would be the largest of its kind. {{Fn|10a}}
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** '''Guild of Shadows:''' Thieves Guild. {{Fn|12a}}
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** [[Soloman Vantor]]: High Priest of Morr. {{Fn|11a}}
  
 
===Post Comet===
 
===Post Comet===
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[[File:Vampire Mordheim WD.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Vampire in Mordheim with minions]]
 
Since the destuction of the city by the comet, the ruins are explored and fought over by various factions - human and otherwise.
 
Since the destuction of the city by the comet, the ruins are explored and fought over by various factions - human and otherwise.
 
* [[Chaos]]{{Fn|2b}}
 
* [[Chaos]]{{Fn|2b}}
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** [[Merga]] of the [[Purple Hand]]. {{Fn|1}}  
 
** [[Merga]] of the [[Purple Hand]]. {{Fn|1}}  
 
* [[Dwarf]], [[Troll Slayer]]s are drawn to the dangers of the city. {{Fn|2d}}
 
* [[Dwarf]], [[Troll Slayer]]s are drawn to the dangers of the city. {{Fn|2d}}
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** [[Grungi Doomladen]]: Troll Slayer betrayed by Ulli and Volkmar.
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** [[Grungi Doomladen]]: Troll Slayer betrayed by Ulli and Marquand.
 
* [[Elf]]
 
* [[Elf]]
 
** [[Aenur]], the Sword of Twilight.  
 
** [[Aenur]], the Sword of Twilight.  
 
** [[Shadow Warriors]]: In this dangerous period, it is not unusual to see them in the Empire.{{Fn|5b}}
 
** [[Shadow Warriors]]: In this dangerous period, it is not unusual to see them in the Empire.{{Fn|5b}}
 
* [[Human]]
 
* [[Human]]
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[[File:Vision of Mordheim WD.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Vision of Mordheim]]
 
** [[Johann the Knife]]: A famed assassin and said to be the greatest knife-fighter in the Empire. {{Fn|2e}}
 
** [[Johann the Knife]]: A famed assassin and said to be the greatest knife-fighter in the Empire. {{Fn|2e}}
 
** [[Marquand Volker]]: Deadly and notorious cut throat and mercenary. {{Fn|3a}}
 
** [[Marquand Volker]]: Deadly and notorious cut throat and mercenary. {{Fn|3a}}
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** [[Ulli Leitpold]]: Deadly and notorious cut throat and mercenary. {{Fn|3a}}
 
** [[Ulli Leitpold]]: Deadly and notorious cut throat and mercenary. {{Fn|3a}}
 
** [[Volkmar Alf-Ulric]] Wolf Priest of the god of winter and wolves. {{Fn|4a}}
 
** [[Volkmar Alf-Ulric]] Wolf Priest of the god of winter and wolves. {{Fn|4a}}
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** [[Amazons]]: Several hundred Amazon captives were purchased by Count Steinhardt shortly before the comet fall.{{Fn|9a}}
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** [[Amazon Sisterhood|Amazons]]: Several hundred Amazon captives were purchased by Count Steinhardt shortly before the comet fall.{{Fn|9a}}
 
** [[Sisters of Sigmar]]: They survived the comet fall in their fortress at the centre of the city. {{Fn|2b}}
 
** [[Sisters of Sigmar]]: They survived the comet fall in their fortress at the centre of the city. {{Fn|2b}}
 
*** [[Bertha Bestraufrung]]: High Matriarch of the Sisterhood. {{Fn|2e}}
 
*** [[Bertha Bestraufrung]]: High Matriarch of the Sisterhood. {{Fn|2e}}
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** Baroness [[Katherina von Dernsbach]], [[Vampire]] agent of [[Vlad von Carstein]]. {{Fn|1}}
 
** Baroness [[Katherina von Dernsbach]], [[Vampire]] agent of [[Vlad von Carstein]]. {{Fn|1}}
 
** [[Frich Von Haas]]: [[Blood Dragon]] vampire seeking to hone and test his skills. {{Fn|6a}}
 
** [[Frich Von Haas]]: [[Blood Dragon]] vampire seeking to hone and test his skills. {{Fn|6a}}
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A number of young monsters have also taken up residence in the ruins of the city or escaped from the once world famours Imperial Zoo including [[Dragon]]s, [[Griffon]], [[Hippogriff]]s, [[Hydra]] and [[Wyvern]]s. {{Fn|15}}
  
 
==Locations==
 
==Locations==
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* '''Clock Tower'''{{Fn|8a}}
 
* '''Clock Tower'''{{Fn|8a}}
 
* '''Count Steinhardt's Palace''': It was richly adorned, even the courtyard was paved with gold by the time of the comet fall.{{Fn|9a}}  When the comet struck, the count was hosting a party for more than two thousand guests who would be transformed by the rain of [[warpstone]] in mutants and monsters. The vast monster that the Count became remains rooted in the shell of his palace, sending minions out to bring victims to feast upon. {{Fn|9b}}
 
* '''Count Steinhardt's Palace''': It was richly adorned, even the courtyard was paved with gold by the time of the comet fall.{{Fn|9a}}  When the comet struck, the count was hosting a party for more than two thousand guests who would be transformed by the rain of [[warpstone]] in mutants and monsters. The vast monster that the Count became remains rooted in the shell of his palace, sending minions out to bring victims to feast upon. {{Fn|9b}}
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* '''Executioners Square'''.{{Fn|8a}}
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* '''Death's Head District:''' Lying within the shadow of the Palace, even before the comet struck it was a dangerous area. Death's Head road led from Executioner's Square to the Temple of Morr. {{Fn|12a}}
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* '''The Gaol'''.{{Fn|8a}}
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** '''Cemetery of St Voller:''' {{Fn|12a}} It had a dire reputation even before the comet hit, but much of it became plagued by the unquiet dead - although they could not approach the statue of the saint at its heart. {{Fn|13a}}
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* '''Executioners Square:'''{{Fn|8a}} Many spirits arose to haunt it after the comet strike and sought vengeance on the living. {{Fn|13a}}
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* '''The Gaol:''' {{Fn|8a}} A crumbling building full of society's detritus, when the comet hit it was cracked open and a few prisoners were able to escape, but something lingered within a full 2 years later. {{Fn|13a}}
 
* '''Great Library of Mordheim'''.{{Fn|8a}} Created by Count Ignatius Steinhardt, it was the largest structure in the city, but there were not enough books and scrolls to fill it, so sometimes rooms were set aside for special or rare books.  His interest in the mystical arts and religion meant that many books of [[Necromancy]] and [[Daemonology]] could be found within its walls.  The comet fall saw the building first enveloped in a inferno which was made worse by the dark arts within the books that brought a wave of Daemons to the city. {{Fn|10a}}  
 
* '''Great Library of Mordheim'''.{{Fn|8a}} Created by Count Ignatius Steinhardt, it was the largest structure in the city, but there were not enough books and scrolls to fill it, so sometimes rooms were set aside for special or rare books.  His interest in the mystical arts and religion meant that many books of [[Necromancy]] and [[Daemonology]] could be found within its walls.  The comet fall saw the building first enveloped in a inferno which was made worse by the dark arts within the books that brought a wave of Daemons to the city. {{Fn|10a}}  
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* '''Imperial Zoo:''' Once world-famous, those that sruvived have found lairs in the city. {{Fn|15}}
 
* '''Market Square'''.{{Fn|8a}}: Following the comet, some Pegasi survived and escaped their cages, mutated and ravenous, led by a huge black stallion with multiple heads who still dwells there. {{Fn|10a}}
 
* '''Market Square'''.{{Fn|8a}}: Following the comet, some Pegasi survived and escaped their cages, mutated and ravenous, led by a huge black stallion with multiple heads who still dwells there. {{Fn|10a}}
 
* '''Merchant's Quarter'''.{{Fn|8a}} More commonly known as the '''District of the Flying Horse''' by the city folk following the purchase in 1818 IC of a herd of [[Pegasi]] from a  [[Bretonnian]] merchant.  It was said it never slept and thousands of people could be found here day and night.  The quarter was ruled by the powerful guilds who extended their power throughout the city, although always in the name of the ruling Count.{{Fn|10a}}
 
* '''Merchant's Quarter'''.{{Fn|8a}} More commonly known as the '''District of the Flying Horse''' by the city folk following the purchase in 1818 IC of a herd of [[Pegasi]] from a  [[Bretonnian]] merchant.  It was said it never slept and thousands of people could be found here day and night.  The quarter was ruled by the powerful guilds who extended their power throughout the city, although always in the name of the ruling Count.{{Fn|10a}}
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* '''Steinhardt Memorial Gardens'''. {{Fn|8a}}  Much coin had been spent on importing a huge variety of plants from across the world and its central park was popular for lovers - especially to see in the New Year.  However when the warpstone fell from the sky, the flora fell upon the courting couples and dragging them down into the soil to drain them of blood whilst the great oak that stood at the gates became a rampaging monster, slaughtering its way to the West Gatehouse.{{Fn|9b}}
 
* '''Steinhardt Memorial Gardens'''. {{Fn|8a}}  Much coin had been spent on importing a huge variety of plants from across the world and its central park was popular for lovers - especially to see in the New Year.  However when the warpstone fell from the sky, the flora fell upon the courting couples and dragging them down into the soil to drain them of blood whilst the great oak that stood at the gates became a rampaging monster, slaughtering its way to the West Gatehouse.{{Fn|9b}}
 
* '''Statue of Count Gotthard'''{{Fn|8a}}
 
* '''Statue of Count Gotthard'''{{Fn|8a}}
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* '''Temple of Morr'''.{{Fn|8a}}
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* '''Temple of Morr'''.{{Fn|8a}}{{Fn|12a}}
 
* '''Temple of Sigmar'''.{{Fn|8a}}
 
* '''Temple of Sigmar'''.{{Fn|8a}}
 
* '''Wizards Mansions'''.{{Fn|8a}}
 
* '''Wizards Mansions'''.{{Fn|8a}}
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* {{Endn|10}}: [[Town Cryer 25]]
 
* {{Endn|10}}: [[Town Cryer 25]]
 
** {{Endn|10a}}: City of the Damned, pg. 16-20
 
** {{Endn|10a}}: City of the Damned, pg. 16-20
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* {{Endn|11}}: [[White Dwarf 316 (UK)]]
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** {{Endn|11a}}: Thy Soul to Keep, pg. 96
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* {{Endn|12}}: [[White Dwarf 314 (UK)]]
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** {{Endn|12a}}: Thy Soul to Keep, pg. 57
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* {{Endn|13}}: [[White Dwarf 315 (UK)]]
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** {{Endn|13a}}: Thy Soul to Keep, pg. 66-67
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* {{Endn|14}}:  [[Warhammer: The Old World Rulebook]]
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** {{Endn|14a}}: Mordheim sidebar, pg. 306
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* {{Endn|15}}: [[White Dwarf 225 (UK)]], [[Town Cryer 5]]: Scenario 7: Monster Hunt, pg. 14-16
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* {{Endn|16}} [[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition)]]
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**{{Endn|16a}}: Political Map of the Empire, pg. 8
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**{{Endn|16b}}: Mordheim, City of the Damned, pg. 14
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* {{Endn|17}} [[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (8th Edition)]]
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**{{Endn|17a}}: Timeline of the Empire, pg. 16
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**{{Endn|17b}}: Map of the Empire, pgs. 22-23
  
 
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[[Category:Cities]]
 
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The ruined city of Mordheim is located on the border of Ostermark and Stirland, on the both sides of river Stir.[16a][17b] It was once the greatest city of Ostermark, but was destroyed by a twin-tailed comet at the dawn of the imperial year 2000. [14b][16b][17a]

History

The first settlement that bore the name Mordheim in this location was a fortress-monastery founded by knights of the Raven Order around the year 1000 IC as a tribute to Count Gotthard Angelos their fallen leader. The settlement grew slowly, trading in wool and fish but its people maintaining their skill in axe, bow and spear which served them well against frequent incursions by Orcs . [8a]

As a fledgling river town, it was one of a very few settlements of Ostermark that survived the brutal invasion by the infamous Orc Warlord Gorbad Ironclaw of 1705 IC. Although the warriors it sent against the orcs were wiped out at the Battle of Valen Field. The Orcs turned west towards Averheim, which saved the town. [8a]

After 1979 IC the Empire was tearing itself apart in the the Age of Three Emperors, Mordheim grew and prospered with Count Amadeus Steinhardt even locking himself in his palace enjoying lavish parties whilst the empire was plagued by war and pestilence. The gap between rich and poor grew ever wider with cults growing more numerous and stronger in both. [8a] The Count remained neutral as the three claimants for the throne of the Empire fought, gaining bribes and gifts from each whilst maintaining his own army in their clean uniforms. [9b]

Whe the Count ordered the removal of the statue of Count Gotthard, storied hero and founder of the city, it provoked riots and both the Raven Barracks and the West Gatehouse were attacked. Amadeus was not concerned and even watched it from his balcony within the strong walls of his palace. In response the nobles and merchants raised a powerful force of mercenaries to brutally secure the Rich Quarter and later the rest of the city. [9b]

By the year 1999 IC, it had gathered enough wealth and power through its extensive trade with the Empire and the Dwarfs that it was considered by many the seconds city of the Empire after Altdorf having many monuments, fine high-domed buildings and a grand library. [8a]

The City of the Damned

The city was destroyed at the stroke of midnight that marked the beginning of the Imperial year 2000 by a twin tailed comet that had been believed to herald the second coming of Sigmar. Thousands had flocked to the city to witness the miracle of Sigmar's return, only to see the comet crash into the city and kill most of the people.[2a][14a][16b] Only the Sisters of Sigmar, praying within the Rock were spared the destruction of the great comet. [8a]

Province of Ostermark surrounded the ruined & tainted city with siegeworks, quarantining its taint from outside world. [14a]

Shortly after the devastation it was discovered that the ruins of Mordheim were saturated with Wyrdstone shards from the shattered comet. Soon it was discovered that using Wyrdstone men could perform miracles: healing the sick, resurrecting the dead, and turning base metals to gold. This last use caught the interest of the rival claimants for the Imperial throne and soon the value of Wyrdstone far outstripped its weight in gold.[2a] The various imperial claimants began funding mercenary expeditions into the ruins.[14a]

Mordheim was finally burned to the ground at the orders of the Grand Theogonist and Knightly Orders. It remains in ruins to the present day.[16b]

Inhabitants

Before the comet

Post Comet

Vampire in Mordheim with minions

Since the destuction of the city by the comet, the ruins are explored and fought over by various factions - human and otherwise.

Vision of Mordheim

A number of young monsters have also taken up residence in the ruins of the city or escaped from the once world famours Imperial Zoo including Dragons, Griffon, Hippogriffs, Hydra and Wyverns. [15]

Locations

  • City Hall.[8a]: The seat of power for the great Guilds of the city who placed taxes on all goods that entered the city and even controlled the city gates.[10a]
  • Clock Tower[8a]
  • Count Steinhardt's Palace: It was richly adorned, even the courtyard was paved with gold by the time of the comet fall.[9a] When the comet struck, the count was hosting a party for more than two thousand guests who would be transformed by the rain of warpstone in mutants and monsters. The vast monster that the Count became remains rooted in the shell of his palace, sending minions out to bring victims to feast upon. [9b]
  • Death's Head District: Lying within the shadow of the Palace, even before the comet struck it was a dangerous area. Death's Head road led from Executioner's Square to the Temple of Morr. [12a]
    • Cemetery of St Voller: [12a] It had a dire reputation even before the comet hit, but much of it became plagued by the unquiet dead - although they could not approach the statue of the saint at its heart. [13a]
  • Executioners Square:[8a] Many spirits arose to haunt it after the comet strike and sought vengeance on the living. [13a]
  • The Gaol: [8a] A crumbling building full of society's detritus, when the comet hit it was cracked open and a few prisoners were able to escape, but something lingered within a full 2 years later. [13a]
  • Great Library of Mordheim.[8a] Created by Count Ignatius Steinhardt, it was the largest structure in the city, but there were not enough books and scrolls to fill it, so sometimes rooms were set aside for special or rare books. His interest in the mystical arts and religion meant that many books of Necromancy and Daemonology could be found within its walls. The comet fall saw the building first enveloped in a inferno which was made worse by the dark arts within the books that brought a wave of Daemons to the city. [10a]
  • Imperial Zoo: Once world-famous, those that sruvived have found lairs in the city. [15]
  • Market Square.[8a]: Following the comet, some Pegasi survived and escaped their cages, mutated and ravenous, led by a huge black stallion with multiple heads who still dwells there. [10a]
  • Merchant's Quarter.[8a] More commonly known as the District of the Flying Horse by the city folk following the purchase in 1818 IC of a herd of Pegasi from a Bretonnian merchant. It was said it never slept and thousands of people could be found here day and night. The quarter was ruled by the powerful guilds who extended their power throughout the city, although always in the name of the ruling Count.[10a]
  • The Pit.[8a]
  • Poor Quarter[8a]
  • Quayside[8a]: A vast and busy area that in the aftermath of the comet was overrun by Skaven and remains the strong point of their infestation of the city. Occasionaly reiver pirates will brave its dangers to trade with the inhabitants - human or otherwise. [10a]
  • Raven Barracks.[8a]
  • Rich Quarter.[8a]
  • The Rock.[8a]
  • Steinhardt Memorial Gardens. [8a] Much coin had been spent on importing a huge variety of plants from across the world and its central park was popular for lovers - especially to see in the New Year. However when the warpstone fell from the sky, the flora fell upon the courting couples and dragging them down into the soil to drain them of blood whilst the great oak that stood at the gates became a rampaging monster, slaughtering its way to the West Gatehouse.[9b]
  • Statue of Count Gotthard[8a]
  • Temple of Morr.[8a][12a]
  • Temple of Sigmar.[8a]
  • Wizards Mansions.[8a]

Trade

At its height the city was a powerful centre of trade, river ships bringing fleeces and timber from the east and rare goods coming from Altdorf. It also benefited from the large amounts of fish in the river Stir and had a large, bustling market for fish. The city also traded extensively with dwarfs of the Worlds Edge Mountains. [8a]

Quotes

Many man-things in Mordheim-nest. Many other things, too. All want-take warpstone. Make them die-die! Sister-things from river hide warpstone under fort-nest! Cult-things take warpstone to daemon-holes! Soldier-things take warpstone away to baron-things! All must die-die!

~ Flych Sharptail, Clan Eshin Assasssin.[1]

Sources

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