"Perhaps moreso than most learned men of magic that I have encountered in my life, Thyrus Gorman understands the nature of war. He is possessed of a keen mind, as are all Magisters, but unlike so many of his peers, he can look beyond his tomes and his fetishes. At a time such as this, I can ill afford to rely upon a scholar more interested in burying his nose in a book. No, if we are to drive the northmen out of our lands and lend aid to the Dwarfs and the High Elves, I must have a leader with a broader perspective. I must have a man who understands the practical applications of magic in war, for we will need every weapon that we can bring to bear in this conflict."
- —Karl Franz, on Thyrus Gormann, Patriarch of the Bright Order[3]
Thyrus Gormann during his reign as Supreme Patriarch of the Colleges of Magic.
Thyrus Gormann, the former Supreme Patriarch of the Imperial Colleges of Magic, is the present Magister Patriarch of the Bright Order after being replaced in the former position by Balthasar Gelt of the Gold Order following his defeat in a ritual arcane duel.
History[]
Thyrus Gormann as depicted in concept art for Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning.
Thyrus Gormann, Magister Patriarch of the Bright College, had also been the Supreme Patriarch of the Imperial Orders of Magic and thus the leader of all the wizards of the Empire for many years, winning the ritual duel among the patriarchs of the Colleges of Magic three times in succession.[6a]
Recently he has been defeated by a young Gold Wizard going under the name of Balthasar Gelt. Thyrus has accepted his defeat and has sworn loyalty to the new Supreme Patriarch, but his fiery blood will certainly see him in the position of the challenger when the next duel is held.[4] He often attends the Imperial court in Altdorf and is one of Emperor Karl Franz's oldest and most trusted advisors. He has wielded considerable political influence during his term in office (and since) because of it.[1a]
Karl Franz regards the former Supreme Patriarch as one of the most learned men of magic in the Empire, and also respects his skills as a battlefield commander. Thyrus is devoted to understanding practical applications of magic in war. He is the mastermind behind the Nordwald Citadel, a tall tower overlooking the Hexxerbezrik where the Imperial army trains alongside Battle Wizards of the Colleges.[5a]
Appearance and Personality[]
Thyrus Gormann is an imposing figure. Well over six feet tall, he has broad shoulders, an oiled and sculpted beard of fiery copper and a fierce, hawk-like nose. He has more the air of a seasoned general than a scholarly Magister, and in a sense he is both. There is no doubt that his is a commanding presence, and many at the Imperial court are still wary of his tempestuous nature. Quick to laugh, even quicker to anger, and the most experienced and powerful pyromancer in the Old World, he is not the sort of person who suffers fools well.[1a]
Long-term exposure to the harsh Wind of Magic Aqshy has left its mark on Thyrus' psyche. For all his extensive learning and vast wisdom, he is a famously difficult and intemperate man. He is given to dark moods and flashes of violent rage.[5a]
Whilst Emperor Karl Franz always welcomes him at court, many envoys and stewards have come to fear the sting of his tongue. Recently, a diplomatic incident with Bretonnia was only narrowly avoided following the singeing of Ambassador Etienne Edouarde Villechaize Comte de la Rougierre's bodacious beard.[5a]
During his time as Supreme Patriarch, there were many wizards in Altdorf who felt that Thyrus was rather too bellicose and self-assured to represent their interests, and looked forward to the ascension of a more bookish and scholarly Supreme Patriarch.[5a]
Wargear[]
As Magister Patriarch of the Bright College, Thyrus Gormann is quite possibly the greatest Battle Wizard in the Empire. His hot temper and fiery nature lend themselves well to the battlefield, thus he far more enjoys the fiery blaze of war to dusty tomes or simpering courtiers.[5a]
Thyrus has few peers as an artificer of magical items, having learned forging techniques rarely mastered outside the Gold College. He is massively protective of these items. He would only willingly surrender the Staff of Volans to Teclis or the next Supreme Patriarch, for instance.[5a]
He might loan other items to members of the Bright College, but only under duress. Should anyone steal any of these items, Thyrus would focus all his efforts on their summary cremation.[5a]
- The Bright Sword - A blade wreathed in the flows of Aqshy, Thyrus has perpetually bound the spell Flaming Sword of Rhuin into his sword. Should an enemy caster dispel the effects, the blaze simply reignites moments later.
- Firebrand Staff - Thyrus also possesses his own magical staff. The Firebrand Staff is a shaft of enchanted brass topped with an eternally burning brazier. It counts as part of the wielder's body for the purposes of touch when casting. When the wielder casts a spell from the Lore of Fire, they double the spell's range and may increase the area of effect by a certain number of yards.[4][5a]
- Fire Stone of Agni - A holy stone that still burns with the volcanic fires used in its creation.[4]
- Blazing Ruby - The energies of this powerful magical item manifest themselves as intense flames that envelop the wizard, protecting and sustaining him.[4]
Miniatures[]
Sources[]
- 1: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 2nd Edition: Realms of Sorcery (RPG)
- 1a: pg. 119
- 2: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4th Edition: Core Rulebook (RPG)
- 2a: pg. 229
- 3: Warhammer: Age of Reckoning (PC Game)
- 4: Games Workshop - Empire Special Characters [1]
- 5: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4th Edition: Altdorf - Crown of the Empire (RPG))
- 5a: pg. 20
- 6: Warhammer Armies: Empire (6th Edition)
- 6a: pg. 54
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