Mordrek
Count Mordrek the Damned is a legendary and nigh on immortal Chaos Champion.[1a]
Count Mordrek was once a noble man, who was tempted by the power of Chaos. Mordrek was "blessed" with the gift of Immortality, his body would constantly mutate under his ornate Chaos Armour, allowing him to never truly die.[1a]
Count Mordrek has been slain many times, only to rise up once more to serve the Chaos gods, he wandered the Old World doing their bidding and slaughtering all who opposed their will. Whilst most Chaos Champions would view this as a great gift, Mordrek saw it as a curse he longed to be free of. Those he slew under his blade turned into monstrous Chaos Spawn and gained the oblivion he so desperately craved, nobody knew what his destiny was or what the gods intended for him. Such was the fate of Count Mordrek the Damned.[1a]
History
Mordrek was the son of the Reikland Elected Emperor. [2a]
In 1882 IC Count Mordrek led an army to recapture Brass Keep leading an army of Sigmarites from Middenland. Whilst ruling over the castle, he became tainted and embraced the Gods of Chaos.[2a]
End Times
Mordrek met his destiny during the End Times, he fought against Valten, the chosen of Sigmar and through his holy might, Mordrek's curse was finally undone. [3]
Weapons and Abilities
Mordrek was a mighty Chaos Champion for none could truly kill him and he could withstand the most deadly of wounds.
- 5th Edition: Chaos Runeshield, Chaos Steed with Barding, Sword of Change. [1a]
- The "Chaos Runeshield" is covered in writhing magical runes that have the power to destroy an enemies magic weapons and items.[1a]
- The "Gift of Living Damnation" is a mighty boon and curse as beneath Mordrek's armour his form is constantly changing, wracked by the horrific mutations brought on by Chaos. [1a]
- The "Sword of Change" has the power to transform his enemies into mindless Chaos Spawn, causing their bodies to horrificly mutate, even after death. [1a]
Quotes
| I have no right to pray for White Sigmar any more, but from Daemons guarding the gateway to the Realm of Chaos, I ask for your deliverance. Rest now, sleep for eternity. You are now free of the withering clouds of war.
~ Count Mordek to a dying Reiksguard knight.[1a] |
See Also
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Armies: Champions of Chaos (5th Edition)
- 1a: Count Mordrek, pg. 20-21
- 2: The Horned Rat Companion
- 2a: Chapter 10: Brass Keep, pg. 75
- 3: Warhammer: The End Times Collection
