Heinrich von Torlichhelm was the Grandmaster of the Knights Panther following the uncovering of their corruption in the events of the Storm of Chaos.[2a]
Baron von Torlichhelm was elected to the position of Grand Master both for his diplomacy, and for his purity of faith. He has been forced to mediate countless disputes between his own knights and those of the White Wolf, for Ulricans have long memories and it was publicly known that von Torlichhelm’s predecessor was an unwitting pawn of Chaos. As a result, Knights Panther are frequently accused by the White Wolves of granting mercy to mutants and cultists, which only spurs them to greater violence.[1a]
The Knights Panther’s past indignity has become something of a private joke among the White Wolfs. Torlichhelm himself is a devout follower of both Sigmar and Ulric, and was known before his election as a generous benefactor of both cults. The most zealous Sigmarites among the Knights Panther believe that von Torlichhelm was elected purely to appease the Ulricans, which they regard as disgraceful pandering.[1a]
Overall, however, von Torlichhelm has made significant progress mending fences. He encouraged the Knights Panther to display beastman heads on their helms in place of the traditional cats, and convinced the Graf of Middenheim to appoint a Midden Marshal’s son to his Knight Panther honour guard. Von Torlichhelm’s biggest challenge will be to preserve the Knights Panther’s long-standing traditions through this period of change.[1a]
Canon Conflict[]
Von Torlichhelm is mentioned as Grand Master of the Knights Panther in Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4th Edition: Up in Arms, despite the corruption of the Knights Panther only becoming public after 2520 IC.