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Wolfgart

Wolfgart was a warrior of the Unberogen tribe, the sword-brother and close friend of Sigmar. [1a]

He was three years older than Sigmar. [1a]

Wolfgart was a natural horseman, prefering to ride low in the saddle. [3c]

Appearance

Dark haired and heavily muscled he was a handsome young man who went to battle in mail and a wolfskin cloak. [1a]

History

When Wolfgart was 13 he beat Sigmar, then 10 in a bout but his friend was enraged and swung his weapon at the older boy, breaking his arm and scaring his elbow. [1a]

A week before Battle of Astofen Bridge, he teased Gerreon that he lavished so much attention on his hair that he looked like a Bretonii catamite and in the ensuing brawl, broke the younger boys arm. [1c] Wolfgart led half of the cavalry at the battle, his contingent being bow armed. [1b]

After his victory over the orcs at Astofen, Sigmar gathered his sword-brothers, Wolfgart and Pendrag at the Oathstone of Reikdorf and told them of the vision he had had on his Dooming day. The three swore an oath together to create the united empire he had seen. [1c] Wolfgart travelled to Marburg and fought alongside the Endals against Jutones raiders. [2b]

After defeating the Norsii and Artur of the Teutogens, Sigmar travelled first to the Taleutens and then into the lands of the Asoborns seeking a sword oath from their queen, Freya. [1e] As his convoy of warriors and gifts moved through the grassland, they were suddenly confronted by several hundred female warriors who arose from the land all around them, led by Maedbh. [1f]

She blindfolded Sigmar and Wolfgart and led them to the queen, [1g] taking them back to the warriors once the alliance between the two tribes had been forged. Before they departed she grabbed Wolfgart and pulled him close for a passionate kiss, telling him to return in the summer to fasten hands and make strong children! [1h]

He travelled to the land of the Asoborns that very winter and did not return until the spring, bearing a betrothal tattoo to Maedbh. [1i] They were hand-fasted by a priestess of Rhya in Reikdorf following the defeat of King Otwin and the Thuringians. [1j]

When Sigmar stood before the Ar Ulric to be tested to see if he was worthy to become Emperor, he and Pendrag were chosen to stand with him as his sword-brothers. [2a]

He accompanied Sigmar to Marburg to visit Count Aldred but during the mission, Redwane insulted his wife and he came close to killing him for the remark. [2d] He was part of the rescue party that set forth into the mists after Marika and once more fought alongside Laredus and his Raven Helms. [2e]

In the Spring his wife gave birth to their daughter Ulrike and Sigmar himself became her sword-guardian. [2f] He marched with Sigmar to the Siege of Jutonsryk but missed his wfie and new daughter so much that the Emperor gave him leave to return home - Wolfgart refused, not wishing to be shamed by leaving before a fight was ended. [2g]

Following the siege he was appointed Captain of Arms in Reikdorf and this position, along with his his horse-breeding and investments suggested by Maedbh made him one of the wealthiest men in the growing city. Queen Freya also gifted them with an exquisite fire surround depicting a host of entwined trees. When Sigmar attacked the Roppsmenn he was made regent of Reikdorf. [2h]

As Sigmar prepared to execute Aloysis and Krugar with the Triple Death in the marshlands, Wolfgart confronted him. He declaiming his intentions as murder rather than justice and when he would not listen, tackled him before he could kill them. [2i]

The two fought and finally the Emperor overpowered him, but as he raised Utensjarl to strike, the body of the Hag of the Brackenwalsch surfaced nearby. [2i]

When Sigmar came to his senses, he threw away the Crown of Nagash, warning Wolfgart not to touch it as it was evil. Wolfgart retorted only a fool takes treasure from a Necromancer! He returned Ghal-Maraz and the crown that Alaric had made for him. [2k]

He was with Sigmar at the Battle of the Northern Ridge and the subsequent retreat to Middenheim. [2l] As the Siege of Middenheim began, he led five hundred warriors deep below the city to guard against underground uncursions and there was attacked by Skaven. [2m] Wolfgart fought hard but would have been overwhelmed but for the arrival of a contingent of Dwarfs led by Alaric the Mad. [2n]

After the campaign of vengeance against the Norsii, he went to his wife and daughter who were now living in the lands of the Asoborn. [3a] Maedbh and Wolfgart began to argue over many things including if Ulrike should be trained to fight as a warrior. [3b] Whilst in Three Hills he realised that Freya's sons were also Sigmars but Maedbh warned him never to speak of it. [3c]

In Reikdorf he recieved a vision of his family in danger from the dead and the wolves of Ulric calling him to action - he immediatly rode for Three Hills. [3d] Six hundred of his best men and Sigmar himself rode with him and they arrived in time to destroy the undead army at the Last Stand of the Asoborn. Sigmar was however stunned to find he had two sons but rather than take them as his official heirs he declared all those that lived with the Empire were Sigmar's heirs. [3e]

Horse-Breeding

He bred heavy horses large (Sixteen hands or more) and strong enough to carry an armoured warrior, wearing iron armour itself. [2c]

Quotes

Vengeance is pointless, Sigmar. Continuing the fueds that devide us will only lead to further hatred. You taught me that.

~ Wolfgart to Sigmar.[2i]

Sources

  • 1: Legend of Sigmar (anthology): Heldenhammer (novel)
    • 1a: One: Battle's Eve, pg. 25
    • 1b: Two: Astofen Bridge, pg. 39
    • 1c: Three: Morr's Due, pg. 54
    • 1d: Four: Sword Brothers, pg. 74-75
    • 1e: Fifteen: Union, pg. 218
    • 1f: Fifteen: Union, pg. 220-221
    • 1g: Fifteen: Union, pg. 222
    • 1h: Fifteen: Union, pg. 226-227
    • 1i: Sixteen: To Be a King, pg. 233
    • 1j: Sixteen: To Be a King, pg. 238-239
  • 2: Legend of Sigmar (anthology): Empire (Novel)
    • 2a: Two: Rise an Emperor, pg. 351
    • 2b: Two: Rise an Emperor, pg. 356-357
    • 2c: Four: City of Mist, pg. 381
    • 2d: Four: City of Mist, pg. 385
    • 2e: Five: Daemon Moon, pg. 405
    • 2f: Six: Troublesome Kings, pg. 409
    • 2g: Seven: The Namathir, pg. 426
    • 2h: Fourteen: Sigmar's Justice, pg. 525-527
    • 2i: Sixteen: The Temptation of Sigmar, pg. 550
    • 2k: Sixteen: The Temptation of Sigmar, pg. 562-564
    • 2l: Seventeen: Wolves of the North, pg. 573
    • 2m: Eighteen: The Empire at Bay, pg. 593-595
    • 2n: Chapter Nineteen: Heroes of the Hour, pg. 604-605
  • 3: Legend of Sigmar (anthology): God King (Novel)
    • 3a: Chapter Four: New Friends and Old Enemies, pg. 688
    • 3b: Chapter Five: Homecomings, pg. 708
    • 3c: Chapter Five: Homecomings, pg. 711-713
    • 3d: Chapter Eleven: Unwelcome Guests, pg. 803-804
    • 3e: Chapter Fifteen: Reunions, pg. 859-864
Great Tribes
Tribes Asoborn - Brigundians - Cherusen - Endals - Jutones - Menogoths - Merogens - Ostagoths - Taleutens - Teutogen - Thuringians - Udoses - Unberogen
Characters Adelhard - Aldred - Alfgeir - Aloysis - Alessa - Artur - Berongunden - Björn - Bysen - Conn Carsten - Cradoc - Cuthwin - Ebrulf - Egil - Eoforth - Freya - Fridleifr - Garr - Gerreon - Govannon - Griseldis - Henroth - Idris Gwylt - Krugar - Laredus - Leovulf - Maedbh - Marbad - Marika - Marius - Markus - Myrsa - Notker - Otwin - Pendrag - Petra - Ravenna - Redmane Dregor - Redwane - Siggurd - Sigmar - Sigulf - Trinovantes - Ulfdar - Ulrike - Wolfgart - Wolfila