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| + | {{Quote|They are one of the most beautiful themes in the song of the world and sacred in Loec’s eyes. They are a reflection of all that is good. As they fare, so do we all. If the day should come that our people falter and the last Unicorn falls, then Chaos will sweep over all lands and madness shall rule this world until its end. It is no accident that their purity can hold evil enchantments at bay, nor chance alone that leads some of our most honoured maidens to ride them into battle.|Litharin, Wardancer}}{{Fn|2a}} |
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| − | {{Quote|Their walls will fall...Their faith will fail...Their flesh will tear!|Malagor, Bray-Shaman}}{{Fn|1b}} |
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+ | [[File:Warhammer_unicorn.png|thumb|300px|A majestic unicorn ]] |
| + | The '''Unicorn''' is an innately magical creature, but its selfish nature means that it tends to feel no kinship with creatures that were summoned or created through [[magic|sorcerous]] means, despite their common origins. If anything, it pities such beings for their misfortune at having been created as anything other than a Unicorn. Unicorn ivory is a much sought after prize in certain corners of [[Bretonnia]]n society, and many a gallant knight has met his end pursuing a Unicorn deep into [[Athel Loren]].{{Fn|1a}} |
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| − | '''Bray-Shamans''', known also as the '''Speakers of the Dark Council''', are powerful, if primitive, Sorcerers who occupy a unique and privileged position within the brutal and bitter world of the [[Beastmen]]. They have no need to defend themselves from other members of their tribe, for none would dare assault them. Not even the mightiest [[Beastlord]] would harm a Bray-Shaman, for they speak the will of the [[Dark Gods]], and those that defy the gods pay the highest price of all.{{Fn|1a}} |
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| + | Just as the brave warrior thinks he has cornered his prize, the creature disappears without warning, conveniently within a few paces of a swarm of vengeful [[spite]]s or vigilant [[Waywatchers]]. Curiously, Unicorns are drawn to female mages as moths to a flame, and find the taste of magic intoxicating. Most [[Spellsingers]] find this an acceptable situation, as a tame Unicorn makes for an excellent steed. Furthermore, the beast’s nature protects its rider against hostile magics, with a devastating spell often resulting in little more than a slightly inebriated and emboldened steed.{{Fn|1a}} |
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| − | Bray-Shamans are born into [[magic]], and wield it with an instinctive ease. A palpable miasma of [[Wild Magic|fell sorcery]] surrounds them, and when their wrath is roused reality itself is distorted and maimed. Tree roots twist and writhe at their passing, the undergrowth boils with unholy life and repugnant parasites scurry at their feet. It is said that the Bray-Shamans can take the form of the beasts of the wild wood, the better to spy upon [[Mankind]]. Countless are the tales of death and war presaged by visitations of evil-eyed crows, owls or foxes. Many superstitions regarding such beasts grip the hearts of men, particularly in the most far-flung townships and military outposts.{{Fn|1a}} |
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| + | ==Famous Unicorns== |
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| − | As the Beastlords are the embodiment of their race's hatred for Man, so the Bray-Shamans embody the loathing of his [[gods]]. To blaspheme the deities of Man is to do ultimate honour to [[Chaos]], and the Bray Shamans enact such defilement as the greatest of their rituals. The most blessed of all are those who have counselled their chieftains to wage unending war upon the [[Empire]], and in so doing have burned to the ground the temples of the gods of Man. To the Bray-Shamans, the ultimate act of worship is to slay Man's [[priest]]s upon their own altars, to defecate upon their holy ground and to trample their sacred artefacts beneath the cloven feet of the warherd.{{Fn|1a}} |
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| + | *Silvaron -- steed of [[Fay Enchantress|Fay Enchantress Morgiana]] |
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| − | Once the warherds are gathered into a mighty brayherd, the Bray-Shamans will lead the Beastmen in a frenzied ritual celebration, their discordant bellowing audible for many miles around. They invoke the power of the Dark Gods, and infuse the assembled herds with bestial vigour. Blood sacrifices are made and the gizzards and hearts of captives are offered to the skies as the Beastmen thrash and convulse around the [[herdstone]]. All manner of unspeakable excesses are committed before the ritual reaches its climax and the horde explodes out of the forests to ravage the lands of the [[Old World]].{{Fn|1a}} |
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| + | File:Unicorn_Total_War_Warhammer.jpg |
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| + | Silveron Total War Warhammer Render 2.jpg |
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| − | Beastmen Great Bray-Shaman (1).JPG|7th Edition. (Great Bray-Shaman) |
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| − | Beastmen Bray-Shaman (2).jpg|6th Edition. |
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==Source== |
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| − | *{{Endn|1}}: ''Warhammer Armies: |
+ | *{{Endn|1}}: ''Warhammer Armies: Wood Elves'' (8th Edition) |
| − | **{{Endn|1a}}: pg. |
+ | **{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 42 |
| − | + | *{{Endn|2}}: ''Old World Beastiary'' (Fantasy Roleplay) |
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| + | **{{Endn|2a}}: pg. 33 |
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Revision as of 23:18, 16 April 2018
"They are one of the most beautiful themes in the song of the world and sacred in Loec’s eyes. They are a reflection of all that is good. As they fare, so do we all. If the day should come that our people falter and the last Unicorn falls, then Chaos will sweep over all lands and madness shall rule this world until its end. It is no accident that their purity can hold evil enchantments at bay, nor chance alone that leads some of our most honoured maidens to ride them into battle."
- —Litharin, Wardancer
A majestic unicorn
The Unicorn is an innately magical creature, but its selfish nature means that it tends to feel no kinship with creatures that were summoned or created through sorcerous means, despite their common origins. If anything, it pities such beings for their misfortune at having been created as anything other than a Unicorn. Unicorn ivory is a much sought after prize in certain corners of Bretonnian society, and many a gallant knight has met his end pursuing a Unicorn deep into Athel Loren.[1a]
Just as the brave warrior thinks he has cornered his prize, the creature disappears without warning, conveniently within a few paces of a swarm of vengeful spites or vigilant Waywatchers. Curiously, Unicorns are drawn to female mages as moths to a flame, and find the taste of magic intoxicating. Most Spellsingers find this an acceptable situation, as a tame Unicorn makes for an excellent steed. Furthermore, the beast’s nature protects its rider against hostile magics, with a devastating spell often resulting in little more than a slightly inebriated and emboldened steed.[1a]
Famous Unicorns
- Silvaron -- steed of Fay Enchantress Morgiana
