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| + | {{Quote|For five thousand years we have defended our shores from all who would conquer us. Even in our darkest hour, when our own kin rose up and betrayed us, we fought with such determination and martial skill that they were vanquished. But before you do this, you must understand how to command your army. To conduct its many diverse parts into a symphony of destruction. To weave the potent sorceries of your battle mages with the rain of deadly shafts from our archers. To form an impregnable line of spears from which the armoured might of your cavalry can leap to smash the foe. And if you learn all these things, then and only then, will you be a true prince... |Recounted by Unthwe Windrider, Herald of the Phoenix King.{{Fn|2a}}}} |
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| + | [[File:Warhammer_High_Elven_Prince.png|thumb|250px|The mighty Lords of the Elven race.]] |
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| − | The '''Noble''' families of [[Ulthuan]] have led the [[High Elves]] through times of peace and conflict for thousands of years. They pride themselves on a deep sense of honour, as well as the mastery of both diplomacy and war as art forms. The High Elves believe an existence lived without precision to be hollow, and scarcely preferable to death. Any [[Elf]] prince is just at home fighting with a sword in bloody melee as he is loosing deathly-accurate arrows from afar, or even dictating the strategy of a campaign from a greater distance still.{{fn|1a}} |
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| + | The '''High Elven Princes''' and '''Princesses''' of [[Ulthuan]] are among the greatest and most skillful generals, strategists and warriors in the [[World]]. |
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| − | Though they are loyal to the [[Phoenix King]] even unto death, all High Elves of noble blood love intrigue and politics. Unfortunately, this sometimes means that armies are trusted to individuals based on political alignment, rather than on ability. Fortunately these instances are rare -- when the safety of Ulthuan is at stake, few Phoenix Kings have suffered such idiocy for long. There is no shortage of brave and talented commanders among the Asur, and courtly intrigue seldom prevents such individuals from harnessing their skills.{{fn|1a}} |
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| + | ==Overview== |
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Depending on their wealth and the kingdom of their birth, the princes of Ulthuan fight in many different ways. Those of [[Tiranoc]] typically do battle from the back of swift-wheeled chariots, while the lords of [[Lothern]] often stand, spear and bow in hand, amidst the ranks of the [[Lothern Sea Guard|Sea Guard]]. Those with the greatest wealth might ride upon a [[Great Eagle]] or [[Griffon]] or, in the case of the mightiest princes of [[Caledor]], upon a [[Dragon]]. Such steeds are invariably a symbol of status, as well as lending a brutal advantage in the midst of battle.{{fn|1a}} |
Depending on their wealth and the kingdom of their birth, the princes of Ulthuan fight in many different ways. Those of [[Tiranoc]] typically do battle from the back of swift-wheeled chariots, while the lords of [[Lothern]] often stand, spear and bow in hand, amidst the ranks of the [[Lothern Sea Guard|Sea Guard]]. Those with the greatest wealth might ride upon a [[Great Eagle]] or [[Griffon]] or, in the case of the mightiest princes of [[Caledor]], upon a [[Dragon]]. Such steeds are invariably a symbol of status, as well as lending a brutal advantage in the midst of battle.{{fn|1a}} |
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| − | Wherever they hail from, |
+ | Wherever they hail from, these Princes are incredibly dangerous, able to strike down their foes with unmatched swiftness. They are equally deadly with a [[lance]], [[spear]], [[halberd]], or [[longbow]], able to penetrate even the most resolute defense with a spear thrust or shoot a foe through the eye while riding at full gallop. Princes of the highest rank even wield weapons of legend, [[magic]]al heirlooms fashioned upon [[Vaul|Vaul's]] forge and held by their families for hundreds, if not thousands, or years. For many families, ownership of such an artefact constitutes their line's right to regal status.{{fn|1a}} |
| − | Yet whilst a magical weapon might make a noble a prince, it does not make him a general. This comes from his keen mind, his courage and his sense of duty. Thus does Ulthuan forge the finest commanders in the world, leaders able to read the ebb and flow of unfolding battle, knowing when to commit forces, when to retreat and when Ulthuan must call for the ultimate sacrifice from her defenders.{{fn|1a}} |
+ | Any prince who bears one to battle will therefore fight all the harder, for he and his family can ill-afford for the blade to be lost to the foe, or be dishonoured by defeat or cowardice. Yet whilst a magical weapon might make a noble a prince, it does not make him a general. This comes from his keen mind, his courage and his sense of duty. Thus does Ulthuan forge the finest commanders in the world, leaders able to read the ebb and flow of unfolding battle, knowing when to commit forces, when to retreat and when Ulthuan must call for the ultimate sacrifice from her defenders.{{fn|1a}} |
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+ | ==Gallery== |
| + | <gallery type="slideshow" widths="500" position="center"> |
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| + | High Elf Princess concept art.jpg|Concept art of a High Elf Princess for Total War: Warhammer 2 |
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| + | High Elf Prince Total War Warhammer Rendering.jpg |
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| + | High Elf Princess Total War.jpg |
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| + | High Elf Prince Sword Render.jpg |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | ==Miniatures== |
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| + | <gallery type="slideshow" widths="500" position="center"> |
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| + | High Elf - Prince and Noble (1).jpg|8th Edition. (Box Cover Art) |
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| + | High Elf - Prince and Noble (2).jpg|8th Edition. (Left : Battle Standard Bearer / Right : on Mount) |
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| + | High Elf - Hero with Sword and Shield.jpg|8th Edition. (with Sword & Shield) |
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| + | High Elf - Hero with Longbow.jpg|8th Edition. (with Longbow) |
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| + | High Elf - Hero with Axe.jpg|8th Edition. (with Axe) |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | == Sources == |
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| + | * {{Endn|2}}: ''Warhammer Armies: High Elves'' (6th Edition) |
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| + | ** {{Endn|2a}}: pg. 3 |
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| + | [[Category:Asur Princes]] |
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| + | [[Category:High Elf Careers]] |
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[[Category:High Elf Military]] |
[[Category:High Elf Military]] |
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| + | [[Category:Noble Careers]] |
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Revision as of 13:21, 12 October 2019
"For five thousand years we have defended our shores from all who would conquer us. Even in our darkest hour, when our own kin rose up and betrayed us, we fought with such determination and martial skill that they were vanquished. But before you do this, you must understand how to command your army. To conduct its many diverse parts into a symphony of destruction. To weave the potent sorceries of your battle mages with the rain of deadly shafts from our archers. To form an impregnable line of spears from which the armoured might of your cavalry can leap to smash the foe. And if you learn all these things, then and only then, will you be a true prince... "
- —Recounted by Unthwe Windrider, Herald of the Phoenix King.[2a]
The mighty Lords of the Elven race.
The High Elven Princes and Princesses of Ulthuan are among the greatest and most skillful generals, strategists and warriors in the World.
Overview
Depending on their wealth and the kingdom of their birth, the princes of Ulthuan fight in many different ways. Those of Tiranoc typically do battle from the back of swift-wheeled chariots, while the lords of Lothern often stand, spear and bow in hand, amidst the ranks of the Sea Guard. Those with the greatest wealth might ride upon a Great Eagle or Griffon or, in the case of the mightiest princes of Caledor, upon a Dragon. Such steeds are invariably a symbol of status, as well as lending a brutal advantage in the midst of battle.[1a]
Wherever they hail from, these Princes are incredibly dangerous, able to strike down their foes with unmatched swiftness. They are equally deadly with a lance, spear, halberd, or longbow, able to penetrate even the most resolute defense with a spear thrust or shoot a foe through the eye while riding at full gallop. Princes of the highest rank even wield weapons of legend, magical heirlooms fashioned upon Vaul's forge and held by their families for hundreds, if not thousands, or years. For many families, ownership of such an artefact constitutes their line's right to regal status.[1a]
Any prince who bears one to battle will therefore fight all the harder, for he and his family can ill-afford for the blade to be lost to the foe, or be dishonoured by defeat or cowardice. Yet whilst a magical weapon might make a noble a prince, it does not make him a general. This comes from his keen mind, his courage and his sense of duty. Thus does Ulthuan forge the finest commanders in the world, leaders able to read the ebb and flow of unfolding battle, knowing when to commit forces, when to retreat and when Ulthuan must call for the ultimate sacrifice from her defenders.[1a]
