Saphery
Saphery is one of the ten kingdoms of Ulthuan, and one of the Inner Kingdoms.
From the beginning of its history, Saphery has been famous for producing the mages and loremasters of Ulthuan. It is the center of learning and knowledge and holds great libraries about magic. The kingdom is located on the eastern side of the Sea of Dreams, bordering on Avelorn to the north, the Annulii mountains to the west and Eataine to the south. [2a]
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History
Following the death of Bel Shanaar, Wizard Princes fought other Wizard Princes as the land divided in favour of either Caledor I or Malekith. [3a]
End Times
At the beginning of the End Times, magic flowed dwon from the Annulii mountains and the shore of Sea of Dreams came alive with writhing tentacles. [5a]
Inhabitants
It is said that all the princes and nobility of the kingdom have at least some magical ability. [1a] Each have their own isolated mansions and most are reclusive.[2a]
- Anurion the Green: Mage Prince famed for his huge collection of exotic plants, some from other worlds. [2a]
- Mad Chasyrion: A Mage Prince whose crypt is still avoided due to the strange, dangerous sorcery he performed. [2a]
- Hothar the Fey: Mage Prince whose flying mansion drifts across the sky of Saphery. [2a]
Locations
- Cairn Avon: City. [4a]
- Cairn Thel: City. [4a]
- Circle of Night: Shrine. [4a]
- Darkstone Chasm: Fortress. [4a]
- Elessaeli: City. [4a]
- Port Elistor: City. [4a]
- Shrouded Shore: [4a]
- The Bay of Tears. [4a]
- Towers of the Wind: [4a]
- Wailing Fen: Fortress. [4a]
- White Tower of Hoeth: Its capital guarded by the Swordmasters, warrior-ascetics who seek wisdom and perfection in their martial arts.[2a]
Military
The banners and shields of the kindom often display symbols of Lileath, whilst mages often display the night sky on their robes, highlighting their alligience to Lileth and Morai-Heg. [1a] Only those spear regiments that guard a mage are allowed to display the image of Lileath herself on their shields. [1b]
- Swordmasters: The zealous guardians of these scholars, the Swordmasters of Hoeth, are known far and wide for their skill in combat with their iconic two-handed great swords.
A High Elf Mage of the kingdom
A Mage of the kingdom
A Loremaster of Hoeth
A Bladelord
Miniatures
Warriors of Saphery
| The realms, colonies & outposts of the High Elves | |
| Realms of Ulthuan | Eataine - Caledor - Tiranoc - Shadowlands - Chrace - Cothique - Yvresse - Ellyrion - Avelorn - Saphery |
| Nearby Isles | The Isles - Isle of the Dead - Island of the Flame - Shifting Isles |
| High Elf Outposts & Colonies | Arnheim - Citadel of Dusk - Fortress of Dawn - Gates of Calith - Tor Elasor - Tor Elithis - Tower of Stars - Tower of the Sun |
See also
Sources
- 1: Uniforms & Heraldry of the High Elves
- 2: Warhammer Armies: High Elves (4th Edition)
- 2a: The Kingdoms of Ulthuan, pg. 11
- 3: Warhammer Armies: High Elves (7th Edition)
- 3a: The Chronicle of the Phoenix Kings, pg. 20
- 4: Warhammer Armies: High Elves (8th Edition)
- 4a: The High Elves, pg. 8
- 5: Warhammer: Nagash
- 5a: Book 1, The Beginning of the End, pg. 18
