Erik Redaxe
High King Erik Redaxe was a Norse Lord who led raids on Ulthuan. [1]
He is known as the first leader to unite the clans of Norsca under one banner as High King. [2]
History
As a restless youth he took a longship and a score of men on a long raid down the coast of Kislev all the way to the Bay of Corsairs, gathering men, more ships and plenty of loot. He was finally defeated by a Sea Elf fleet and returned home after two years raiding with a dozen ships laden with spoils.[2]
Learning that Marienburg was assembling a fleet to attack him, he decided to strike first, carrying out a daring night raid on the city, capturing Guy du Lac who he then ransomed to Emperor Wilhelm the Wise in exchange for food stores to feed his people. [2][Note1]
In 2502 IC he attacked the High Elf homeland with a huge fleet but was defeated by a large elf war fleet commanded by Prince Tyrion, driving them away from the coast. [1a] His Kingship was even stormed by the Elves, led by the White Lions. [3]
Weapons, Armour and Equipment
- 4th Edition: Battle Troll, Light Armour, Shield, Sword. [2]
- Battle Troll: A magical axe given to him by his father, it protects him from wounds and cuts through any non-magical armour.[2]
Notes
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- Note1: Eric must have been quite old by his presumed death at the coast of Ulthuan, given that Emperor Wilhelm III lived approximately fifty years before 2502 IC.
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Armies: High Elves (7th Edition): The Book of Days, pg. 41
- 2: The Citadel Journal 8: Norse Special Characters, pg. 19-20
- 3: White Dwarf 211 (UK): White Lions of Chrace, pg. 29
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