Ludwig the Fat, formally Ludwig II Hohenbach, was the Emperor of Man during the early 11th century IC. He was infamous in his time for his grotesque appearance and gluttonous appetite. He also extended the Electoral College system by adding two more Electors.[1a]
After a Halfling chef provided him with what he believed to be the finest meal of his lifetime, Ludwig issued an edict which separated the Moot from the province of Stirland and Averland and provided the Elder of the Moot with a seat among the Electors. The Elector Counts of Stirland and Averland were outraged with the loss of their most fertile lands, but Ludwig simply scowled at them, just as the counts' daughters had scowled at Ludwig's grotesque appearance some time earlier.[1a]
Seeing the political success of the Halflings, the Cult of Sigmar started giving Ludwig more and more expensive gifts, as well as putting on large, magnificent feasts to gain the emperor's favor. It is said that the Grand Theogonist had also taken part in this sinful display of gluttony, sitting by the emperor's side while he filled Ludwig's wine cup.[1a]
Eventually the Sigmarites' ploy worked and Ludwig gave the Grand Theogonist a seat among the Electors as well. Perhaps as an act of holy punishment, the sinful Grand Theogonist died the next day in his bed by suffocation from his bloated neck fat.[1a]
Overall, Ludwig was indolent and grasping as emperor, but retained power by always keeping the Electors happy.[2a]