Monna Lissa Galeazzo (2369 IC to 2401 IC) also known as Mana-Lisi, was the daughter of Old General Galeazzo, castellan of Monte Castello. When the Waaagh! of Ugluth the Vile attacked the fortress in 2401 IC, she was the one who led to resistence of the Tilean army after the death of her father.[1a][4a]
History[]
When the Orc horde of Ugluth the Vile attacked the fortress in 2401 IC, the defenders found themselves massively outnumbered. When Galeazzo was struck down Mana-Lisi hid his body, donned his armour, and led his troops as they proceeded to repulse three further attacks. During the last of these assaults Mana-Lisi lost her helm, and the men uncovered the ruse. Their morale was nearly broken, and they began to talk of risking everything in a desperate sally.[4a]
Monna Lissa, a student of Myrmidian strategy, pointed out to the wavering men that if the Orcs were allowed to enter the fortress they would defile Tintoverdi’s greatest masterpiece, The Five Seasons, which adorned the commandantery’s banqueting room. This was widely regarded as the finest fresco in the world, and she asked those who wished to defend the work to remain, whilst the others could go. Shamed by her bravery, the soldiers fought to the last. Three months later a relief force from Luccini liberated the castle, finding just twenty five pikemen alive inside. Mana-Lisi herself had been slain by a Goblin arrow.[4a]
Ever since the great siege of Monte Castello, Monna Lissa has become a symbol of good fortune and victory. So much so that it is a tradition for mercenary battle standards to depict the Tilean war goddess Myrmidia with the features of Monna Lissa, as portrayed in the famous portrait of her by Cellibotti.[1a] Such is her fame that there are several places dedicated in her name, like the Lissa Road, and the area between Tilea and the Border Princes called Lissa.[2a][3a]
Trivia[]
Monna Lissa Galeazzo is an obvious reference to the Mona Lisa, the most famous painting in the world.
Sources[]
- 1: Warhammer Armies: Dogs of War (5th Edition)
- 1a: pg. 82
- 2: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 2nd Edition: Renegade Crowns - Adventures among the Border Princes (RPG)
- 2a: pp. 6
- 3 Tamurkhan: The Throne of Chaos (8th Edition)
- 3a: pp. 51 (Map)
- 4: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4th Edition: Up in Arms (RPG)
- 4a: pg. 67