"In times past, the land of Mousillon has seen its fair share of disgrace and dishonour. However, under the charismatic rule of Duke Maldred De Mousillon, the region is seemingly reclaiming lands previously taken by its neighbours."
- —Warhammer: The Old World, description of Mousillon ca. 2276 IC[6]
Heraldry of Maldred, the last recognised Duke of Mousillon[6]
Maldred of Mousillon was the last formally recognised and legitimate Bretonnian Duke of Mousillon. He is best known for having initiated civil war in Bretonnia known as the Affair of the False Grail in 2297 IC after the death of King Jules the Just.
History[]
The recent death of Royarch Jules the Just in 2297 IC had left Bretonnia without an heir to the throne, as the king had fallen to a Chaos Champion on the beaches of northern Bretonnia. Needless to say, Jules the Just's opponent had also perished upon the king's lance.[2][3]
Maldred, the Duke of Mousillon, decided to reclaim his dukedom's glory by gaining the throne. He was known throughout the kingdom as a brave knight and a shrewd and charismatic commander, who was well-fitted to defending the small but wealthy Dukedom of Mousillon. With help from his sorcerous consort Malfleur, the treasonous duke set off on the Grail Quest and found the Holy Grail of the Lady of the Lake after an incredibly short time. In reality, this Grail was fake.[2][4]
Maldred and Malfleur compounded their treachery by kidnapping the Fay Enchantress, imprisoning her within the Donjon of Dol. With the Grail in his possession and no one to oppose him, it looked like Maldred would soon have the crown of Bretonnia in his grasp. Many knights who felt unfairly treated flocked to Mousillon's banner, with Maldred's illegitimate daughter Malory de Mousillon acting as his personal champion. As the duke rode to Gisoreux to claim the crown, he was met by the army of the former king. Maldred held aloft the Grail, asking who dared to stand against its bearer. Meanwhile, the Questing Knight known as Gaston de Beau Geste had rescued the Fay Enchantress from her prison.[2][4]
Whilst the opposing army stood silent, the Green Knight emerged from the forest, and turned to challenge the duke. At that moment, all saw the Lady of the Lake standing beside the new king, Gaston de Beau Geste, the true Grail in her hand. The fake was revealed for the tawdry thing it was, and Maldred's followers deserted him en masse. The duke fled back to his castle, but the new king later deprived him of both title and noble status. Since that time, there has been no legitimate Duke of Mousillon.[1][2]
Miniatures[]
![Duke Maldred of Mousillon (Conversion)[5]](/wiki/File:Maldred-_2017-05-28_11-52.png "Maldred- 2017-05-28 11-52.png (195 KB)")
Sources[]
- 1: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 2nd Edition: Knights of the Grail (RPG)
- 2: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 2nd Edition: Barony of the Damned (RPG)
- 3: Warhammer Armies: Wood Elves (8th Edition)
- 4: Warhammer: Quest for the Grail
- 5: Warhammer: Bretonnian Collector's Guide
- 6: Warhammer: The Old World website, Interactive Map