Mortarchs

The Mortarchs, formerly known as the Nine Dark Lords, were Nagash's nine mightiest lieteneants.

History
The Mortarchs were created during the End Times by Nagash after his resurrection in 2524 IC, and served him throughout that campaign which finally ended the world. They numbered nine and were meant to be replacements for his original Nine Dark Lords - his most trustworthy servants in the days of old.

Members
Three Mortarchs were among the original Nine Dark Lords:


 * Arkhan the Black, the Mortarch of Sacraments, Nagash's oldest ally and pupil.


 * Neferata, the Mortarch of Blood, the first Vampire.


 * Krell, the Mortarch of Despair, the ancient Wight of a legendary Chaos Champion.

The other six joined for various reasons:


 * Mannfred von Carstein, the Mortarch of Night, decided his schemes were not worth undertaking after Nagash's resurrection.


 * Vlad von Carstein, the Mortarch of Shadows, was once more resurrected from the dead, and only joined because Nagash promised to restore his beloved wife Isabella to life as well.


 * Luthor Harkon, the Mortarch of the Abyss, joined Nagash out of boredom.


 * Dieter Helsnicht wanted to learn necromancy from Nagash.


 * Walach Harkon saw an opportunity for glory in battle.


 * The Nameless was promised the return of his memory.

Besides Arkhan, Neferata and Krell, only two of the original Dark Lords are still widely known:


 * The Dread King, a being surrounded at all times by an aura of fear and dread.


 * The Hand of Nagash, an ancient Liche who was imprisoned within a glacier after his defeat.