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The '''Twin-Tailed Comet''' is a comet that has passed the [[Warhammer World]] on at least two occasions: once in [[IC]] -30 and then again in 1999<sup>1</sup>. | The '''Twin-Tailed Comet''' is a comet that has passed the [[Warhammer World]] on at least two occasions: once in [[IC]] -30 and then again in 1999<sup>1</sup>. | ||
| − | Its first | + | Its first appearance was immediately prior to the birth of [[Sigmar]], and is hence used as one of the Sigmarite Cult's most prominent symbols. |
| − | Within [[Lustria]] this | + | Within [[Lustria]] this appearance was seen as the sign of the rebirth of the god [[Sotek]] by his prophet [[Tehenhauin]]<sup>2</sup>. This led to a mass migration of Red-crested [[Skink]]s and the rise of the Cult of Sotek, eventually culminating in [[Clan Pestilens]] being driven out of Lustria. |
| − | The second | + | The second appearance of the comet was towards the end of Imperial Year 1999. This was followed by several other mysterious omens before the utter destruction of [[Mordheim]], supposedly by the very same comet crashing into it. <sup>1</sup> |
| − | + | ==Notes & sources== | |
| − | * References to the | + | *References to the appearance of the comet in relation to Sotek seem to indicate that it occurred circa IC year 0<sup>2</sup>, the year of Sigmar's crowning, which contradicts with the established canon that the comet appeared at Sigmar's birth, c. IC -30. It's unknown whether this is a timeline error or indicates two different appearances of the comet. |
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*<sup>1</sup> [[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (6th Edition)]] page 59 | *<sup>1</sup> [[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (6th Edition)]] page 59 | ||
*<sup>2</sup> [[Warhammer Armies: Lizardmen (6th Edition)]] page 9 | *<sup>2</sup> [[Warhammer Armies: Lizardmen (6th Edition)]] page 9 | ||
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Revision as of 00:46, 9 October 2010
The Twin-Tailed Comet is a comet that has passed the Warhammer World on at least two occasions: once in IC -30 and then again in 19991.
Its first appearance was immediately prior to the birth of Sigmar, and is hence used as one of the Sigmarite Cult's most prominent symbols. Within Lustria this appearance was seen as the sign of the rebirth of the god Sotek by his prophet Tehenhauin2. This led to a mass migration of Red-crested Skinks and the rise of the Cult of Sotek, eventually culminating in Clan Pestilens being driven out of Lustria.
The second appearance of the comet was towards the end of Imperial Year 1999. This was followed by several other mysterious omens before the utter destruction of Mordheim, supposedly by the very same comet crashing into it. 1
Notes & sources
- References to the appearance of the comet in relation to Sotek seem to indicate that it occurred circa IC year 02, the year of Sigmar's crowning, which contradicts with the established canon that the comet appeared at Sigmar's birth, c. IC -30. It's unknown whether this is a timeline error or indicates two different appearances of the comet.
