Nekaph
Nekaph is the herald and emissary of the Tomb King Settra.[1c]
Appearance
In life he was renowned for his tremendously powerful physique and strength - he was said to be able to choke the life from an adversary without even a single bead of sweat forming on his head. [2]
History
It is said that not only was Nekaph not a nobleman but that he was not even born in Nehekhara but his parents hailed from the barbarian lands to the north of the Great Land. [1c]
When he joined the army, his strength, skill and loyalty to his king were unsurpassed and by the age of 18 he had already been inducted into the Tomb Guard. Two years later he was commander of the royal guard [1c] and in -2390 IC he was named as Settra's champion and herald. In his first year in the post he forced the submission of a dozen cities and the destruction of many more who refused to bend the knee. he also slew the King of Bhagar in -2383 IC when he rebelled against Setttra. [1b]
He marched at the head of the funeral procession of his lord and was mummified at the right hand side of Settra to serve him in the afterlife. [1a]
Reawakened to serve Settra in undeath he remains his herald, riding from city to city with the legions to recieve their submission to his lord. Although he can no longer speak, his voice is heard echoing in the heads of those he addresses. Should any be so foolish as to resist he will lead the legions in subduing them. [1c][2]
He found the remains of the legions of King Lakhashar in 483 IC, a single Necrosphinx standing immobile amongst a sea of shattered skulls and broken bones. [1b]
Skills
A powerful man in life, reknowned for both his strength and his loyalty he would cave in the skulls of enemies with his bare fist. He was also intelligent and possessed a formidable memory able to recall all the many titles of his master which could take up to two hours to fully recite. [1c][2]
Weapons and Equipment
- 8th Edition: Flail of Skulls, Light Armour. May be Mounted on a Skeleton Chariot or Skeletal Steed. [1d]
- W:TOW: Flail of Conquered Kings, Light Armour. [1d]
- Flail of Conquered Skulls: Gold coated skulls form this macabre weapon.[2]
- Flail of Skulls: A powerful magical weapon used by Settra himself in battle, it was given to Nekaph as a symbol of his lords power. [1c]
Miniatures
W:TOW Nekaph
Quotes
| Loyal sentinel at the portal of eternity, mighty warrior weho stands besides the king, valiant here whom none shall pass, guardian of the kings tomb.
~ Tomb inscription.[2] |
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Armies: Tomb Kings (6th Edition)
- 2: Arcane Journal: Tomb Kings of Khemri: Nekaph, Emissary of Settra, pg. 40-41
