A Hag Mother of Kislev
A Hag Mother is a very powerful and legendary Hag Witch of Kislev, known for their powers of divination, healing, and their influence over the Ancient Widow's spirits. Most eke out simple lives in rustic huts far from the communities they watch over.
Mother Ostankya, the current and sole Hag Mother of Kislev, at work at her cauldron.[4]
Hag Mothers rarely leave their spirit-haunted homes, forcing those seeking their aid to undertake arduous journeys to reach them. However, a few Hag Mothers do wander Kislev, following wherever the spirits lead them and sharing their knowledge. Although most appear impossibly old and bent -- their twisted spines creaking alarmingly at the smallest movement -- many retain their youthful vigour and can be unexpectedly spry, having surrendered only the appearance of their youth to the spirits.[1a]
At present, Mother Ostankya is the only true Hag Mother operating in Kislev, and she is viewed as the leader of all the other Hag Witches of that land.[5][6]
Notable Hag Mothers[]
- Mother Ostankya - Ostankya is an Ungol Hag Mother said to dwell in Duklys Forest, who is described as a protector of the Motherland. She is currently the only true Hag Mother active in Kislev.[2][5][6]
- Mother Ursk - Mother Ursk is a Hag Mother often spoken of in the tales and stories of the Ungols. She is said to be able to awaken the Sight in girls by knocking them on the head.[3a]
Sources[]
- 1: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 2nd Edition: Realm of the Ice Queen (RPG)
- 1a: pg. 101
- 2: Son of Kislev (Short Story) by Andy Hall
- 3: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 2nd Edition: Career Compendium (RPG)
- 3a: pg. 228
- 4: Total War Blog - Shadows of Change: Introducing the Changeling
- 5: Total War Blog - Patch 4.2 Shadows of Change Content Additions – Part 1: Cathay
- 6: Total War Blog - Patch 4.2 Shadows of Change Content Additions – Part 3: Kislev