High Elf Noble
High Elf Nobles are the leaders of their own respected armies and companies, warriors whose skill at arms and years of experience far surpass those of any other mortal race. Nobles in turn are led by the Princes and Princesses.
The noble families of Ulthuan have led the High Elves through times of peace and conflict for thousands of years. They pride themselves on a deep sense of honor, as well as the mastery of both diplomacy and war as art forms. The High Elves believe an existence lived without precision to be hollow, and scarcely preferable to death. Any Elf Noble is just at home fighting with a sword in bloody melee as he is loosing deathly-accurate arrows from afar, or even dictating the strategy of a campaign from a greater distance still. [3]
Though they are loyal to the Phoenix King even unto death, all High Elves of noble blood love intrigue and politics. Unfortunately, this sometimes means that armies are trusted to individuals based on political alignment, rather than on ability. Fortunately these instances are rare -- when the safety of Ulthuan is at stake, few Phoenix Kings have suffered such idiocy for long. There is no shortage of brave and talented commanders among the Asur, and courtly intrigue seldom prevents such individuals from harnessing their skills.[3]
Weapons and Equipment
- 7th Edition: Hand Weapon, may have various weapons and armour, may ride an Elven Steed, Great Eagle or Tiranoc Chariot and have Magic Items. May be the Battle Standard Bearer. [1]
- 8th Edition: Hand Weapon, may have various weapons and armour, may ride an Elven Steed, Great Eagle, Griffon or Tiranoc Chariot and have Magic Items. May be the Battle Standard Bearer. [2]
- W:TOW: Ithilmar Hand Weapon, Light Armour. May have Additional Hand Weapon, Cavalry Spear, Great Weapon, Halberd or Lance. May have Bow of Averlorn or Longbow. May have Shield and replace Light Armour with Heavy or Full Plate Armour. May take Magic Items. May ride a Barded Elven Steed, Dragon, Great Eagle, Griffon, Elven Steed or Tiranoc Chariot. May be the Battle Standard Bearer. [4]
Gallery
Noble in Total War Warhammer III
Miniatures
High Elf Noble
High Elf Noble with Battle Standard
High Elf Noble on a Pegasus (5th Edition)
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Armies: High Elves (7th Edition): High Elf Army List, pg. 92
- 2: Warhammer Armies: High Elves (8th Edition): High Elf Army List, pg. 90
- 4: Forces of Fantasy (TOW): The High Elf Realms, pgs. 155-156
