Diesdorf
Diesdorf is a small town in the Reikland of the Empire. [1a]
It lies on river reik between Altdorf and Nuln [2a] with a population in the early 2500s of about 1600. [3a] It has become a popular place for badly wounded or infirm priests of Sigmar to move to for their remaining years. [3a]
History
Magnus the Pious famously made a powerful speech at the town and consequently it later became a pilgrimage site for Sigmarites and now boasts many shrines and temples to the god. [2a]
In 2440 IC, Emperor Wilhelm III created a military college in the town.[3a]
Locations
- Grand Reikland Imperial Military Officer Cadet Academy: Now one of the most successful cadet schools in the Empire, commonly known as the Diesdorf Military College or to those that have studied and worked there, The Dies. About 180 cadets are normally present.
- Temple of Shallya. [3a]
- Temple of Sigmar. [3a]
Military
As well as the 120 members of the Watch, the town also has a 200 person milita and the 140 cadets of the Diesdorf Military College. [3a]
Notable
- Kar Ironfist: Dwarf Engineer. [3a]
- Sister Cordula Kurtz: Priestess of Shallya and member of the Council. [3a]
- Idle Stonehouse: Dwarf Elder. [3a]
- Guildmaster Johann Pielstock. [3a]
- Captain Theocritus von Haye: One armed veteran and Commander of the Diesdorf Military College. [3a]
Ruler
Emperor Karl Franz [1a] with the Baronet Diesdorf acting for him - usually a retired military officer, he act win conjunction with a Town Council. [3a]
- Town Council
Trade
The town is famous for its fields of wheat. [3a] Agriculture (corn, wheat). [1a][2a][3a]
Sources
- 1: Sigmar's Heirs (Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (2nd Edition))
- 1a: Chapter VI: The Grand Provinces, pg. 82
- 2: WFRP Rulebook (4th Edition)
- 2a: Glorious Reikland, pg. 280
- 3: Empire in Ruins Companion (4th Edition)
- 3a: The Siege of Diesdorf, pg. 82-87
