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| + | Schlag! is a small Altdorf piece slowly becoming an institution among the middle classes. It publishes mostly fiction, in bi-monthly installments. These are always lurid tales of brave Empire soldiers fighting off horrible foreign spies, rescuing improbably large-breasted barmaids, and then celebrating their victories enthusiastically. The editors (Mesers Jacobus and Heinrich Gritt) have also just started publishing Wunderkid, collections of fiction for children.{{Fn|1a}} |
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| − | [[File:Phoenixes.jpg|thumb|385x385px|Left-to-right: Frostheart and Flamespyre Phoenixes.]] |
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| + | * {{Endn|1}}: Warhammer Fantasy RPG 2nd ED -- Shades of Empire |
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| − | The '''Phoenixes''' of [[Ulthuan]] dwell amongst the Flamespyres -- great alabaster pillars of rock that stand sentinel about the [[Shrine of Asuryan]]. These constantly burn with [[magic]]al flame, for [[Aqshy]] -- the Wind of Fire -- gusts about these rocks as it is drawn inexorably towards the [[Isle of the Dead]]. Yet Aqshy has left its mark on more than the silent stones. Over generations, the Phoenixes of the Flamespyres have become attuned to fire [[magic]], harnessing it at a whim.{{fn|1a}} |
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| − | === Flamespyre Phoenix === |
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| − | When a '''Flamespyre Phoenix''' is enraged, its plumage explodes into a [[magic]]al flame, causing the creature to leave a trail of angry fire in its wake. Should a Flamespyre Phoenix be slain, it explodes, leaving naught behind but a shower of flaming cinders. If the [[Winds of Magic]] are at ebb, the creature perishes, as all living beings eventually must. Yet if the air is sufficiently suffused with magic, the fiery fragments swiftly recoalesce; with a booming inrush of air and a flash of searing light, the Phoenix is reborn to fight anew.{{fn|1a}} |
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| − | Flamespyre Phoenixes lack the gift of a civilized tongue. However, they understand [[Eltharin]] well enough and, if treated with proper respect, can be bargained with. Indeed, an accord exists between them and the [[Phoenix Guard]], with the latter often calling upon the birds to serve as war-mounts. This is a truly fearsome combination, the clear-headed judgement of the Phoenix knight directing the Flamespyre's fires to where they can cause the most damage.{{fn|1a}} |
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| − | === Frostheart Phoenix === |
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| − | As a Flamespyre Phoenix ages, its body cools, and even begins to sap heat from its surroundings. Finally, the plumage that once blazed with fire grows heavy with frost and ice. Once this occurs, the Phoenix must leave the Flamespyres, for the chill that surrounds it causes agony in its brightly burning kin. Most such '''Frostheart Phoenixes''' dwell in lonely exile on crags about the [[Eataine]] coast, until their bodies finally freeze solid, to leave curious frozen statues along the crags and cliff tops. Others return to the [[Shrine of Asuryan]], to offer their final days in service as war-steeds.{{fn|1b}} |
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| − | Whilst a Frostheart Phoenix may not possess the vigour and fire it commanded in its youth, it is a much hardier mount. The ice that sheathes its form is as hard as glass, and enemies -- not having the benefit of the rider's enchanted armour -- find their own strength and resolve eaten away by its chill presence. Knowing they can no longer resurrect themselves in [[magic]]al fire, the Frostheart Phoenixes fight even harder in the defense of their homeland, determined to end their existence striking a final blow against the enemies of [[Ulthuan]].{{fn|1b}} |
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| − | ==Gallery== |
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| − | <gallery type="slideshow" widths="500" position="center"> |
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| − | Total_War_Flamespyre_Phoenix_Render_1.jpg |
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| − | Total War Frostheart Phoenix Concept Art 1.jpg |
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| − | ==Miniatures== |
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| − | High Elf Flamespyre Phoenix (1).jpg|[[Phoenix Guard|Anointed of Asuryan]] on Flamespyre Phoenix (8th Edition). |
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| − | High Elf Flamespyre Phoenix (2).jpg|[[Phoenix Guard|Anointed of Asuryan]] on Flamespyre Phoenix (8th Edition). |
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| − | High Elf Flamespyre Phoenix (6).jpg|Flamespyre Phoenix (8th Edition). |
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| − | High Elf Flamespyre Phoenix (5).jpg|Flamespyre Phoenix (8th Edition). |
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| − | High Elf Flamespyre Phoenix (4).jpg|Flamespyre Phoenix (Top View - 8th Edition) |
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| − | High Elf Flamespyre Phoenix (3).jpg|Flamespyre Phoenix (Top View - 8th Edition) |
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| − | High Elf Flamespyre Phoenix (7).jpg|[[Phoenix Guard|Anointed of Asuryan]] on Flamespyre Phoenix (8th Edition). |
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| − | High Elf Frostheart Phoenix (1).jpg|[[Phoenix Guard]] on Frostheart Phoenix (8th Edition). |
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| − | High Elf Frostheart Phoenix (2).jpg|[[Phoenix Guard]] on Frostheart Phoenix (8th Edition). |
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| − | High Elf Frostheart Phoenix (3).jpg|[[Phoenix Guard]] on Frostheart Phoenix (Side View - 8th Edition). |
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| − | High Elf Frostheart Phoenix (6).jpg|Frostheart Phoenix (8th Edition). |
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| − | High Elf Frostheart Phoenix (5).jpg|Frostheart Phoenix (Top View - 8th Edition). |
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| − | High Elf Frostheart Phoenix (4).jpg|Frostheart Phoenix (Top View - 8th Edition). |
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| − | High Elf Frostheart Phoenix (7).jpg|[[Phoenix Guard]] on Frostheart Phoenix (8th Edition). |
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| − | * {{Endn|1}} ''Warhammer Armies: High Elves'' (8th Edition) |
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| − | ** {{Endn|1b}} -- pg. 53 |
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Revision as of 21:51, 18 April 2018
Schlag! is a small Altdorf piece slowly becoming an institution among the middle classes. It publishes mostly fiction, in bi-monthly installments. These are always lurid tales of brave Empire soldiers fighting off horrible foreign spies, rescuing improbably large-breasted barmaids, and then celebrating their victories enthusiastically. The editors (Mesers Jacobus and Heinrich Gritt) have also just started publishing Wunderkid, collections of fiction for children.[1a]