Saphery

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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]

History

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Sundering

Following the death of Phoenix King Bel Shanaar, Wizard Princes fought other Wizard Princes as the land divided in favour of either Caledor I or Malekith. ^[3a]

White Tower

In the 11th year of his reign, Phoenix King Bel-Korhadris the Scholar King (-679 IC) ordered the construction of the White Tower of Hoeth. ^[2b]

End Times

At the beginning of the End Times, magic flowed down 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] [6a]} Each have their own isolated mansions and most are reclusive.^[2a]

• Mage-Prince Thyriol: ruled Saphery during the reign of Bel Shanaar and the Sundering civil war. ^[7]
• 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]
• Saphethion: Magical floating city of the ruling of the ruling Mage-Prince Thyriol until the Sundering. ^[7]
• Shrouded Shore: ^[4a]
• Bay of Tears. ^[4a]
• Towers of the Wind: ^[4a]
• Wailing Fen: Fortress. ^[4a]
• White Tower of Hoeth: Magical tower of the Loremasters. 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. Elves travel from across Ulthuan to be accepted into the Order and learn this ancient martial art. ^[6a]

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  A High Elf Mage of the kingdom

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  A Mage of the kingdom

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  A Loremaster of Hoeth

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  A Bladelord

Miniatures

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  Warriors of Saphery

See also

• War Crown of Saphery

Sources

• 1: Uniforms & Heraldry of the High Elves
  • 1a: Saphery, pg. 60
  • 1b: Saphery, pg. 64
• 2: Warhammer Armies: High Elves (4th Edition)
  • 2a: The Kingdoms of Ulthuan, pg. 11
  • 2b: The Book of Days, pg. 30
• 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
• 6: White Dwarf 210 (UK)
  • 6a: High Elf Armies, pg. 24
• 7: The Sundering (anthology) (Time of Legends edition): The Dark Path (Short Story), pg. 688-699