Theoderic Gausser

Theoderic Gausser

Theoderic Gausser, officially titled Elector Count Theoderic Gausser, Grand Baron of Nordland , Prince of Salzenmund, Lord of Laurelorn, High Duke of the Silver Hills,^[4a] Duke and Prince of Marienburg,^[7] and Terror of the Norscans^[1] was an Elector Count of Nordland. ^[6a]

As the Elector Count of Nordland, he also holds the title of both Duke and Prince of Marienburg, and so Theoderic is its nominal ruler; however he was forbidden to enter the city on pain of death.^[2d]

He was known for being a warlike man.^[6b] His court is at Castle Salzenmund in the provincial capital of Salzenmund.^[2e][4a]

History

In 2502 IC shortly after the election of Emperor Karl-Franz, Theoderic Gausser requested aid against the raids of the Norscans. Gausser fought alongside Reiksmarshal Helborg and the Emperor at the Battle of Nordland Fjord , gaining respect for both men.^[2c][4a][6b]

His territorial ambitions against the neighboring province of Hochland almost turned into civil war in 2516 IC. At the order of the Emperor, the Supreme Patriarch Balthasar Gelt Gold Wizard stopped Gausser from doing so by turning the complete amassed gold in the vaults of Gausser's castle to lead. Gausser swore vengeance for Gelt for this transgression. ^[2e][6b]

Family

He was married, but his wife had an affair with Harald Dreist, captain of the Nordland Seahawks.^[3]

Weapons and Equipment

• WFRP 4th: Crow Feeder, Full Plate Armour, Hafskjold, Razortalon ^[4a]

• Crow Feeder: The Nordland Runefang. ^[4a]
• Hafskjold: The Shield of Angmar. ^[4a]
• Razortalon: Griffon. ^[4a]

Gallery

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  Personal Banner of Elector Count Theoderic Gausser

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  Coat of Arms of Salzenmund under Theoderic Gausser

Quotes

The Nordland men have been fighting this war long before the Reikland princes took the throne, and we will be fighting here still, long after it slips through their fingers. ~ Theoderic Gausser. [5]

Version Differences

The 2019 WFRP publication the Enemy in Shadows Companion, set in 2512 IC, used the original set of provinces (See: The Empire (outdated)) indicating that Nordland was ruled by Baron Werner Nikse, an relative-by-marriage of the Todbringers. This is in conflict with other sources, such as Empire armybooks of 6th, 7th^[6b] and 8th^[2a] editions where Theoderic Gausser is the Elector already in 2502 IC^[2c][4a][6b] when Karl Franz becomes the emperor.

Sources

• 1: Sigmar's Heirs, pg. 63
• 2: Warhammer Armies: The Empire (8th Edition)
  • 2a: The Elector Counts, pg. 13
  • 2b: The Threat From North, pg. 14
  • 2c: Timeline of the Empire, pg. 14
  • 2d: Marienburg, pg. 21
  • 2e: The Trickery of Wizards, pg. 33
• 3: Warhammer: Nagash, pg. 170
• 4: Salzenmund (book)
  • 4a: Theoderic Gausser, pg. 18
• 5: Total War Warhammer III
• 6: Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition)
  • 6a: The Elector Counts, pg. 22
  • 6b: The Statesman, pg. 23-24
• 7: Uniforms & Heraldry of The Empire, pg. 28

Uncited

• WarCry, Collectible Card Game