Tiranoc Chariot
Tiranoc Chariots, also called simply High Elf Chariots,[9] are powerful weapons of war and the favoured mounts of nobles, particularly of the Elf kingdom of Tiranoc.[1b]
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Overview
When called to war, the nobles of Tiranoc always answer in their chariots, often being the first to pledge their aid in battle. They are noted for their skill in controlling the chariots and their ferocity when they impact the enemy, their spears lashing even as the horses bite and kick. Formations of the chariots are often called the Riders of the Wind, named for the famous chariot of Bel Shanaar.[4a]
Notable Chariots
- Silver Wind: The chariot of Bel Shanaar.[4a]
History
The warriors of Tiranoc, which was once the most densely populated part of Ulthuan, favoured fighting from chariots. After it was almost completely inundated by the sea during the Sundering, the chariots were mostly restricted to the lower slops of the mountains.[6]
Weapons and Equipment
A Charioteer often wields a Singing Blade, crafted to shriek as it is wielded and able to cut a man in to with a single swing.[1b]
- 4th Edition: Bow, Halberd, Light Armour, Sword, Two horses, may have Javelins, Scythed Wheels, Shield, Spear, Swap Bow for Long Bow.[1c]
- 5th Edition: 2 crew each with Bow, Light Armour, Sword, Two Elven Steeds, may have Barding, Heavy Armour, Scythed Wheels, Shield, Spear, Swap Bow for Long Bow, may have Two more Steeds, may have Magic Standard.[2]
- 6th Edition: 2 crew each with Bow, Hand Weapon, Light Armour, Two Elven Steeds, may have two more Steeds.[3]
- 7th Edition: 2 crew each with Bow, Hand Weapon, Spear, Two Elven Steeds.[4b]
- 8th Edition: 2 crew each with Hand Weapon, Longbow, Spear, Two Elven Steeds.[5]
Quotes
With the thunder of hooves and the turning of our steel-shod wheels, we are death upon the wind.
~ from the Battle Hymn of Tiranoc.[4a] |
Gallery
Tiranoc Chariot[4a]
Tiranoc Chariot in Total War Warhammer II[7]
Miniatures
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Armies: High Elves (4th Edition)
- 2: Warhammer Armies: High Elves (5th Edition), High Elf Army List, pg. 79
- 3: Warhammer Armies: High Elves (6th Edition), The High Elf Army, pg. 59
- 4: Warhammer Armies: High Elves (7th Edition)
- 5: Warhammer Armies: High Elves (8th Edition), High Elf Army List, pg. 94
- 6: White Dwarf 211 (UK), White Lions of Chrace, pg. 31
- 7: Total War Warhammer II, in-game screenshot
- 8: Games Workshop webstore[Replace citation]
- 9: White Dwarf 295 (UK), Mighty Hosts of War, pg. 67