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Druidism

Kingdom of Equitaine

Saurian Ancients

Sylvan Elves

**Druidism** is one of the ten Paths of Magic. It is one of the **Matter and Energy** paths, which focuses on the manipulation and usage of substances and energies of the Mortal Realm .

A practitioner of Druidism is called an **Druid**.

## Usage

Druids are said to draw their power from the life force of nature, the pure essence of Mother Cosmos. For this reason, practice of Druidism can often be confused with religion, for it requires rituals to pay the respect due to the Mother. Some druids are even said to practise blood sacrifices as part their rituals.

In battle, druids are said to be able to turn the forces of nature against their enemies. They also possess the ability to heal their own troops.

Druidism is however also practised in more peaceful times. There are stories of druids compelling oak trees to bending their boughs to him so that they could be purges of mistletoe.

## Sources

1. ↑ Collected teachings of Simoni Kasradze, Tutor to Princess Josefa (*Paths of Magic, p3*)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Blinny the Very Old (869 Before Sunna) Innaturalis Historia (*T9A:FB Paths of Magic, v1.3.1, p16*)
3. ↑ Dr. Friedrich Fischler (961 A.S.) Narrenwald Lectures (*T9A:FB Paths of Magic**, v1.3.1, p16*)
Destria

The image accompanying the informative text about Destria in The 9th Scroll issue #8.

## Population

### People of Note

Queen GenovevaCaptain Fernando Cabeza

Minister Lord Raul Llerena

Colonel Sabino Virgen

Miguel Cerveza

Tabor Delphino

Jorge Zamoran

**Destria**, also know as the **Destrian Empire**, is a city-state  nation in western Vetia.   It is ruled by Empress Sophia.

Destria is currently not represented by any faction in the game.

## History

Queen Genoveva, one of Sunna's closest allies, originated from the land now know as Destria . Her descendants are said to live on in the same land .

## Politics

Destria is ruled by the Empress Sophia. She is married to Matthias the Pious, emperor of Sonnstahl.

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If the two spouses share in each others responsibilities of governing their respective empires, Destria and Sonnstahl could be considered forming a personal union . This would most certainly become true if the two thrones were inherited by a prospective mutual heir of Sophia and Matthias.

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Some source say that Destia has two crowns, who are now united in marriage. This was supposedly something long thought impossible.

Each city in Destria is state of its own, ruled by a noble family of varying titles and positions. Prince Esteban is one such ruler.

Some parts of Destria are considered part of the Iron Crowns together with Arcalea.

## Geography

The Destria is found on a peninsula in southwestern Vetia.

Destria is known for its twin cities: Port Roig and Santa Genoveva.

### Colony

Destria has a colony set up in Virentia , called Aguadulce.

In 952 A.S. Colonel Sabino Virgen was to sail to Virentia in order to re-establish control of the colony after it had allegedly been attacked by the Saurian Ancients.

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Interview with Sigmund Selig, the Great Sage (*The 9th Scroll issue #14*)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Meradus Gercator (962 A.S.) Map of the Lands and People of the 9th Age (*T9A:FB Rulebook, v1.3.5, p125*)
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Johannes Strabo; A New Atlas for the Ninth Age (*T9A:FB Rulebook, v1.3.5, p124*)
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Raul Llerena (956 A.S.) Letter to Colonel Sabino Virgen (*T9A:FB Rulebook, v1.3.5, p11*)
5. ↑ The Book of Askar: chapter 5, Sunna Cycle (*T9A:FB Rulebook, v1.3.5, p64*)
6. ↑ The Book of Askar: chapter 14, Sunna Cycle (*T9A:FB Rulebook, v1.3.5, p146-147*)
7. ↑ Informative text about the Empire of Sonnstahl (*9th Scroll issue #5*)
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Overheard in a busy tavern in Santa Marika (*The 9th Scroll, issue #8*)
9. ↑ Informative text about Arcalea (*The 9th Scroll, issue #8*)
Great Vultures

**Great Vultures** are a unit part of the Undying Dynasties faction.

In 962 A.S., Beatrix von Ueblingen's expedition to Naptesh encountered great vultures. They were at first mistaken for normal vultures when seen from afar, but up close their flesh was observed to be decaying and putrid. Von Ueblingen theorised that the same curse that is believed to afflict the Naptaan people also affects the wildlife of the land.

## Sources

1. ↑ Beatrix von Ueblingen (962 A.S.) My travels in Naptesh: Entry from the 5th of Damos (*T9A:FB Undying Dynasties, p24-25*)
Luxopolis Codex

The Luxopolis Codex is an ancient text that is considered one of the most valuable insights into the history of Naptesh. The text hails from a site called Luxopolis. The implications of it are much debated.

Included in the codex are the Verses of Amet-Ptuk. The verses debated, some scholars ascribe them at least some value while others call them a "ghoulish tale for children" . Below is a translation of the verses by Guglielmo Baldarini, which includes reconstructions to the damaged original script, indicated by square brackets :

1. > The last living princes prepare for their forever palaces in the immortal city.
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2. > in their homes their ancestor's servants wait upon them.
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3. > In the immortal city their ancestor's [armies] sleep, wrapped in bandages.
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4. > Walled up awaiting the [arrival of their master], blade-armed, shield-bound.
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5. > Stores of weapon but [no food ... they can] cut but not eat.
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6. > Sir Hezek of [a late Naptaan Splinter entered] that great city.
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7. > He took there guards and [... porters]. We needed gold for trade.
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8. > One tomb was opened dust issued [forth] Hezek entered.
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9. > Hezek’s family now counts itself fatherless. A porter returned
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10. > The tomb had guards, unbreathing, dust flecked, deadly.
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## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Guglielmo Baldarini; Luxopolis Codex, commentary and translation (*Undying Dynasties armybook, p33*)
2. ↑ Guglielmo Baldarini; Luxopolis Codex, commentary and translation (*Undying Dynasties armybook, first publication, p30*)
Nyetsan

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Nyetsan is a city in eastern Augea and is presumably part of the domain of the ogres.

The city is known for the Merchant Hoardmaster Qengta.

## Sources

1. ↑ Map of the Lands and People of the 9th Age, by Meradus Gercator, 962 A.S. (*Main Rulebook*)
2. ↑ Pascaline Caillat; Coming of Age in Nyetsan (*Main Rulebook*)
3. ↑ Merchant Hoardmaster Qengta of Nyetsan (*Main Rulebook*)
Feldraks

A Feldrak.

**Feldraks** are a sentient quadrupedal species of reptilians, with six limbs. Feldraks are also a unit part of the Warriors of the Dark Gods faction.

## Biology

### Physiology

Feldraks are vast, scaled creatures, as large as houses, with six thick libs. They have been compared to centaurs, though appearing as if having undergone some magical transformation. The lower body is that of a reptilian, with four legs. A torso like that of a scaled giant grows from above the front legs, with heads like ogres. They have arms, supposedly evolved from wings, with great clawed hands.

*Seemingly, the feldraks never stop growing*, with their elders being much larger. The oldest specimens, the Feldrak Ancestors, are said to dwarf other feldraks. They also differ in other aspects, such as having more bestial and primal faces, with less expressivity. Some also exhibit bat-like wing remnants between their body and arms.

Feldraks are also said to have the ability to swim.

### Psychology

Feldraks are sentient and intelligent enough to be communicated with. They can speak the same languages as humans, and are known to strike deals with them.

Feldraks have a deep hatred of anything that flies. Supposedly hailing from their species having lost the ability to fly.

## History

Legends tell of how the feldrak species issued forth from places poisoned with magic long ago. Places such as the Shattered Sea and the Wasteland. Others tell of a link dragons, which is also the source of their hatred against all things that can fly.

## Culture

In the shattered sea, there are islands were tribes of feldraks live.Their dwellings are the size of castles, half submerged in the ground, with roofs of tree trunks.

Feldraks have also been reported to keep murals of bone, depicting themselves poised atop all kinds of winged creatures.

## See Also

* Feldrak Elder
* Feldrak Ancestor

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Ilarion Yanovich (942-962 A.S.) Letters to Archbishop Voytyek Bistricha, 7th letter (*T9A:FB Warriors of the Dark Gods, v0204.2, p59-62 & 68-69*)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Jacob Summer; Letters to Arnaud Fischer (*T9A:FB Warriors of the Dark Gods, v0204.2, p65*)
Aschau

**Aschau** is the capital city of Sonnstahl.

The city houses records on the number of Electors in Sonnsthal. *This suggests that Aschau is the capital of Sonnsthal, but it is never explicitly stated*.

Aschau is a center of learning, with both a university and a library, the latter known for its many volumes of importance.

## Sources

1. ↑ Interview with Sigmund Selig, the Great Sage, fifth session (*The 9th Scroll, issue 14, p52*)
2. ↑ Interview with Sigmund Selig, the Great Sage, sixth session (*The 9th Scroll, issue 16, p20*)
Gaius Dexion

From the tapestry imagery of the Fifth Age in the World Hymn. Presumably is depicts Gaius Dexion (right) and his wife (left).

## Physical information

### Gender

Male

Gaius Dexion was a soldier within the Avrasi Empire  . He is believed to have lived during the Fifth Age .

He and his queen came to blows with the Senate and their champion, Tiberian. This brought civil war to the empire .

## Marriage

Dexion was married to a southerner woman who was thought not to age.

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Perhaps that could mean she was a vampire, though no sources claim that explicitly. It has been theorised by fans that if she is indeed a vampire, she could be the same that now seems to have enthralled General Fontaine in Avras.

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## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Drusus' letter to the Avrasi, Sunna Cycle, estimated date 59 A.S. *(T9A:FB Rulebook, p136-137)*
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Letter from High Prelate Jaeger (*The 9th Scroll issue #6*)
3. ↑ The World Hymn: The 5th Age (*T9A:FB Rulebook, p128*)
Cadaron

A possible rendition of Cadaron, the Forest King.

Cyma, the Winter Princess

**Cadaron** is an elven deity. He is known in two forms, either as the Hunter or as the Forest King.

## The Hunter

In Cadarons form as the Hunter, he represents the call of the wild. This form is also known as one of the three forms of Amhair, the Allfather, together with Yema and Wymaig.

Cadaron, as the Hunter, fathered the goddess Nyb, the War Crow, together with Beccam, the Warrior.

## The Forest King

Cadaron also has another form, known as the Forest King, leader of the Wild Hunt. The exact nature of the relation between the Forest King and the Hunter is unknown.The Forest King has been described as an avatar of the Hunter, or perhaps the god itself clothed in flesh.

The Forest King rules the forest together with Amryl, the Forest Queen. Together with her he begat the twins, Sura and Cyma.  *It is not specified what is meant by "ruling the forest", but presumably it means he is King of Wyscan*. *Especially likely since there is another source that details that the King of Wyscan (though not mentioned by name) is a supernal being* .

The king and queen of Wyscan are said to be sustained by a power source in the heart of the forest. The king sometimes leaves to go on great hunts, which ends with him being lost upon the Veil. Supposedly he returns again to Wyscan when summoned.

Most Lords of the Forest answer to The Forest King and Queen.

The Wild Huntsmen are sworn to the Forest King.

## Worship

Cadaron is subject to cult worship among the Daeb, under the name of Caedhren.

## Sources

1. ↑ Emerentius (907 A.S.) A Study of the Gods: The Allfather (T9A:FB Sylvan Elves, v0.202.2, p9)
2. ↑ Emerentius (907 A.S.) A Study of the Gods: Divine Daughters (T9A:FB Sylvan Elves, v0.202.2, p20)
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Emerentius (907 A.S.) A Study of the Gods: Earthly Descendants (T9A:FB Sylvan Elves, v0.202.2, p19)
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Account from a Highborn journal (*The 9th Scroll, issue 8, p20*)
5. ↑ Mathys Dufour (956 A.S.) Tales of the Fey - Tome 1: Beneath the Boughs, an account by Thomas the Bard: Lords of the Forest (*T9A:FB Sylvan Elves, v0.202.2, p12*)
6. ↑ Mathys Dufour (956 A.S.) Tales of the Fey - Tome 1: Beneath the Boughs, an account by Thomas the Bard: Wild Huntsmen (*T9A:FB Sylvan Elves, v0.202.2, p24*)
7. ↑ Education Manual for Grey Watcher cadets (DE supplement - Beauty and Terror, p8-9)
Harbinger

A Harbinger of Father Chaos.

The **Harbinger of Father Chaos**, often referred to simply as a **Harbinger**, is a unit part of the Daemon Legions faction and a daemon of Father Chaos.

Harbingers often choose to use lesser daemons as mounts. Mounts such as the Pale Horse, Burning Wheel, Great Beast of Prophecy and Dark Pulpit.

## Description

Harbingers are said to be varied in appearance. The one common denominator is the sigil of Father Chaos, an infinity sign, on display.

One specimen has been described as a tall and battle-hardened warrior. Clad in an armour of dark feathers and featuring a black-scarred face.

## Function

In battle, harbingers are said to act as guiding beacons for other daemons, similar to a king's bannerman. They are also powerful warriors in their own right, as well as potent wizards.

## Summoning

Supposedly, there exists no records of a summoner ever successfully bargaining with a harbinger of Father Chaos.

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Georges Sybellicus (962 A.S.) The Oak-Bound Tome: Harbinger of Father Chaos (*T9A:FB Daemon Legions, v2.0, p91*)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The Journal of Leonora Dimitriou, entry from Acrober 25th 962 A.S. (*T9A:FB Daemon Legions, v2.0, p90*)
Forsworn

> "There are those who rise, and those who fall, but the Fallen may rise again with a new master. The Forsworn have spit in the eye of fate, and now they climb above the exiled masses."
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— Unknown old man to Ilarion Yanovich **Forsworn** are a unit part of the Warriors of the Dark Gods faction.

Forsworn walk the Path of the Exiled, and as such they lack the favour of their former patron Dark God, but instead rely solely on the favour of Father Chaos.

## Description

Forsworn are said to be of roughly the same size as Trolls. They bear Hell-Forged Armour through their swelled bodies often protrude from between the plates. Their bodies are sometimes covered in scales though, acting as natural armour. Some are said to still bear marks and icons of their former patron Dark Gods, sometimes overwritten over with symbol of the infinite of Father Chaos.

## Paths of Ascension

*Main article: Paths of Ascension*

Chosen who lose the favour of their patron Dark God become Forsworn. Fallen might also become a Forsworn by proving themselves in the eyes of Father Chaos, those this is said to be a feat the requires immense amounts of strength and will. A Forsworn can in turn advance even further and become a Doomlord.

Forsworn who fail Father Chaos risk being cast down even further, becoming a Wretched One. For them then hope is truly lost.

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ilarion Yanovich (942-962 A.S.) Letters to Archbishop Voytyek Bistricha, 4th letter (T9A:FB Warriors of the Dark Gods, v0204.2, p42-43)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Extract from the Litany of the Exalted (T9A:FB Warriors of the Dark Gods, v0204.2, *p18*)
Niccolò Solo

Niccolò Solo is an Arcalean merchant traveller . He is known for writing the "Book of the Terrors of the World".

## Solo as a narrator

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Niccoló Solo is used as a narrator on the Infernal Dwarves. In T9A:FB Rulebook he is presented as a famed merchant traveller together with an extract from his book the Book of Terrors of the World. The extract describes the Solo's encounter with the Steel Road. It is a first hand source but is only confirmed by the source itself.

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Solo also appears as a narrator in The 9th Scroll issue #7, where he is presented as the writer as a note detailing the citadels of the Infernal Dwarves.

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## Sources

1. ↑ Note by Niccolò Solo (*The 9th Scroll issue #*7)
2. ↑ Niccolò Solo, Book of the Terrors of the World (*Main Rulebook*)
Makhar Steppe

The **Makhar Steppe** is an expanse of plains to the west of the Wasteland in Vetia . It is separated from the Empire of Sonnstahl by the Beacons  . In the south-east it borders Volskaya .

It is populated by nomadic tribes, some of which are turned to the Dark Gods.

 During the Eighth Age, Sunna and her allies faced mounted Makhar raiders at the battle of the Volsk.

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Tabor Delphino, Destrian explorer and anthropologist, at a keynote lecture in Narrenwald (*Main Rulebook*)
2. ↑ Informative text about the Empire of Sonnsahl (*9th Scroll issue #5*)
3. ↑ Informative text about Volskaya (*The 9th Scroll issue #7*)
4. ↑ The Book of the Askar, Chapter Five, taken from the Sunna Cycle. (*Main Rulebook*)
Acsagrec

**Acsagrec** is an Arandai fortress in Sagarika.

The elves of Acsagrec are said to have been infected with leprosy. Normally this disease it not contagious to elves, but Doctor Dalau worked together with daemons of Kuulima to infect himself. During the incubation period of many years, before being put into quarantine at first sign of infection, Dalau is said to have spread the disease to many of his kin.

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Transcript of interrogation, Her Majesty’s Court at Acsagrec (*T9A:FB Daemon Legions, v2.0, p38*)
Moritaur

Beccam, the Warriors

Moritaur, the Phantom Queen, is an elven deity. She rules over the Sylvan Pantheon alongside Amhair, the Allfather.

She is known as Moithir among Dread Elves.

In her three forms, Moritaur personifies what the elves have to offer their society:

* Naram, the Mother - for fertility and rebirth
* Tula, the Crone - for wisdom
* Beccam, the Warrior - for power

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Emerentius (907 A.S.) A Study of the Gods: The Phantom Queen (T9A:FB Sylvan Elves, p14)
2. ↑ Education Manual for Grey Watcher cades (DE supplement - Beauty and Terror, p8-9)
Pearl Queen

The **Pearl Queen**, also known as the **White Queen**, is the ruler of the Arandai Empire. She sits on the Pearl Throne in the capital city of Aldan, on the Arandai home island Celeda Ablan.

## Sources

1. ↑ Letter of Count Heinrich Deitor II (*The 9th Scroll, issue 9, p21*)
2. ↑ Diary of Cesare Federici (*The 9th Scroll, issue 9, p21*)
3. ↑ Informative text about the Highborn Elves (*The 9th Scroll, issue 9, p20*)
Brazen Beasts

A Brazen Beast accompanied by a Daredevil rider.

**Brazen Beasts,** also known as **Slaves of Vanadra**, are a unit part of the Daemon Legions faction and lesser daemons of Vanadra.

Brazen Beasts are ridden by Daredevils.

A group of Brazen Beasts is called a stamped .

## Description

Brazen beasts have been described as unstoppable, lumbering machines fuelled by dark energies and hellfire. Though, supposedly, it is hard to tell whether they are truly beasts or machine.

 Brazen beasts are also said to be similar in appearance to the Karkadan. Their plate armour has been observed to be of crimson colour, with smoke rising from its surface .

Supposedly, brazen beasts often encourage smaller daemons of Wrath, so called Daredevils, to accompany them in battle. They ride on top but it is the beast that is the master.

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Journal of Leonora Dimitriou, entry from Acrober 6th 962 A.S. (*T9A:FB Daemon Legions, v2.0, p60*)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Georges Sybellicus (962 A.S.) The Oak-Bound Tome: Brazen Beasts (*T9A:FB Daemon Legions, v2.0, p61*)
Calendar

In the Ninth Age there seems to be a common calendar used in Vetia.

## Usage

The calendar is known to be used in Sonnstahl and Arcalea.

## Months

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The calendar presented here is incomplete and pieced together from multiple sources. The main sources are journals the log several months consecutively.

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The journal of Leonora Dimitriou and the logbook of Beatrix von Ueblingen together specify the period of three months from Itar to Acrober. Both these logs are written in very often, so it is unlikely that they missed a month. Each of their logs are also written in a single year.

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A parchment found in Achau specify a period of five moths, from August to Ullos. This log has only about three entries per month, making it possible that the writer missed a month in between entries. The year of the log is also never specified, meaning the calender could have shifted to a new year during the period.

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## Sources

1. ↑ Beatrix von Ueblingen (962 A.S.) My travels in Naptesh: Entry from the 6th of Acrober (*T9A:FB Undying Dynasties, v0.204.2, p8*)
2. ↑ The Journal of Leonora Dimitriou, entry from Itar 31st 962 A.S. (*T9A:FB Daemon Legions, v2.0, p16*)
3. ↑ The Journal of Leonora Dimitriou, entry from Itar 36th 962 A.S. (*T9A:FB Daemon Legions, v2.0, p44* )
4. ↑ The Journal of Leonora Dimitriou, entry from Itar 3rd 962 A.S. (*T9A:FB Warriors of the Dark Gods, v0204.2, p78-81*)
5. ↑ Beatrix von Ueblingen (962 A.S.) My travels in Naptesh: Entry from the 31th of Acrober (*T9A:FB Undying Dynasties, v0.204.2, p19-21*)
6. ↑ Beatrix von Ueblingen (962 A.S.) My travels in Naptesh: Entry from the 10th of Damos (*T9A:FB Undying Dynasties, v0.204.2, p36-37*)
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Parchments found on a corpse in an Aschau hovel (*T9A:FB Daemon Legions, v2.0, p20*)
Emerentius

Emerentius was a human writer active in the early 10th century. He is known for his work about gods, among that is 'A Study of the Gods, published by the Narrenwald Press in 907 A.S.

## Narrators

### Appears in

T9A:FB RulebookT9A:FB Sylvan Elves

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Emerentius is used as a narrator in T9A:FB Rulebook, where the prologue from his book 'A Study of Gods' is shown. It summarises what most, if not all, gods and faiths have in common. In T9A:FB Sylvan Elves several excepts from the same book are shown, each describing a group of elven deities.

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The book is about 60 years old so might be slightly outdated. At least details on worship could have changed in that time, though the broad strokes should still hold true. He seems knowledgable on the subject, but little is known about him. Having had his work published by the Narrenwald Press earns him some credit.

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## Sources

1. ↑ Emerentius (907 A.S.) A Study of the Gods: Prologue (T9A:FB Rulebook, v1.3.5, p132)
Casket of Phatep

A Casket of Phatep

The Casket of Phatep is a unit part of the Undying Dynasties faction.

## Origins

*Main article: The Great Dying*

The origins of the caskets of phatep is explained by the legend of time of the Great Dying . In the legend, the king Phatep is betrayed and murdered by Setesh. His body is cut into nine pieces, each put into a casket. The caskets are spread out amongst the the conspirators tot he usurper Setesh.

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Theoretically, this should mean that to the whole Undying Dynasties faction, there are only nine caskets of phatep available, perhaps even fewer given that at least one of the caskets is known to have been discarded. However, it is perhaps possible that other sets of caskets could have been created using other artefacts.

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## Von Ueblingen's Encounter

Von Ueblingen's expedition to Naptesh in 962 A.S. had the goal of finding the casket of phatep kept by King Kharatep . Having suffered great losses, the expedition eventually managed to reach this goal, they found the casket in the burial chambers of Kharatep. The casket was made of gold and stood upon a stone dais among other grave goods.

The members of the expedition hurriedly opened the casket, which revealed a bright light as several spirits emerged. The spirits howled curses at those who had defiled the remains of Phatep, and the bodies they struck fell dead without any wounds but with faces filled with terror. All remaining expedition members except von Ueblingen herself were killed.

Some time later von Ueblingen observed how Kharatep's wife, Queen Mahatesh, had assembled an army outside of the pyramid. She witnessed how Kharatep's casket was brought out of the pyramid by skeletal guardsmen, and loaded onto a gilded chariot. The army then set out, with Mahatesh riding close to the chariot. Von Ueblingen was convinced she intended to use the casket as a weapon.

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Beatrix von Ueblingen (962 A.S.) My travels in Naptesh: Entry from the 6th of Acrober (*Undying Dynasties armybook, p8*)
2. ↑ Naptaan Book of the Dead, translated by Abd al-Latif (*Undying Dynasties armybook, p11-12*)
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Beatrix von Ueblingen (962 A.S.) My travels in Naptesh: Entry from the 10th of Damos (*Undying Dynasties armybook, p36-37*)
Dal-Magoth

The **Keep of Dal-Magoth,** or simply **Dal-Magoth**, is a stronghold in Vanadra's Circle of Hell.

*Being located in the Immortal Realm, Dal-Magoth is presumably beyond mortal comprehension*. Nazario Calegari claims to have witnessed it in his work, Circling the Abyss. He describes it as a tall tower, with a spiral staircase climbing upwards around its exterior. Calegari supposedly climbed these stairs together with The Betrayer, which lead them out of the Immortal Realm and back into the Mortal.

The Scourges of Vanadra use the Path of Dal-Magoth for casting magic.

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nazario Calegari (953 A.S.) Circling the Abyss: part VIII - The Way Barred, The Beacon Tower, The Mouths of Hell (*T9A: Circling the Abyss, p18*)
The 9th Scroll, issue 19

The cover of Issue 19 of The 9th Scroll, featuring Winged Reapers.

**Issue 19** of The 9th Scroll, an e-magazine produced by The 9th Age project, was released in January 2020 and is available for free download HERE.

The issue contains, among other things, official background texts about The 9th Age. These are used as Sources on this site.

## Contained sources

Issue 19 of The 9th Scroll contains a single source:

###### Interview with Sigmund Selig, the Great Sage, eighth session (*The 9th Scroll, issue 19, p10*)

The eighth session of an interview with Sigmund Selig. In this session, Selig is asked the following questions:

* The Dwarves of Vetia shun the nether powers, unlike their eastern brethren. But if a hold-dwarf were to learn magic somehow, what would happen to him? Would he be shunned, exiled, imprisoned, executed? If executed, could he find refuge with his eastern kin?
* Are dwarves patriarchal, or are there dwarven queens?
* Elves and humans look similar from the outside, but what makes them biologically different? Internally speaking, do they have different organs? Are there "half-elves" (i.e. can humans and elves mate to produce an offspring)?
* What do ogres eat? Are they somewhat reasonable or complete savages? Could you trade or ally with ogres?
Alfhaven

**Alfhaven** is a city in the Empire of Sonnstahl. It lies on the coast in the north-eastern part of the nation.  Alfhaven is know for its trade with the elven nation of Arandai . Coffee, chocolate and other goods from Virentia is brought into the empire via Alfhaven.

## Sources

1. ↑ Meradus Gercator (962 A.S.) Map of the Lands and People of the 9th Age (T9A:FB Rulebook, v1.3.5, p125)
2. ↑ Letter from Chancellor Eckhardt to Emperor Matthias, 955 A.S. (T9A:FB Rulebook, v1.3.5, p107)
3. ↑ Letter from Werner Geetz (The 9th Scroll, issue 5, p37)
Blazing Glories

**Blazing Glories**, also known as **Glories of Savar**, or simply **Glories**, are a unit part of the Daemon Legions faction and a lesser daemon of Savar.

## Description

Blazing Glories have been described as large brutes eager to do battle. It has been said that some of them somewhat resemble the Exalted Heralds of the Warriors of the Dark Gods, though Glories are generally less powerful.

In appearance, Glories are said to vary significantly, *though presumably mostly humanoid given their resemblance to Exalted Heralds*. Specimens with hooves and wings have been observed, as have specimens with the body of a serpent from the waist down. The only common element between all Glories is said to be a blazing crown.

## Power and weakness

It has been said that the power of the glories lie in their prestige and arrogance. However, this also comes with a weakness. As they are wounded, or even just touched by an opponent, their power fades.

## Summoning

A summoner of a Blazing Glory is said to often be rewarded greatly if they can provide the daemon with opportunities to enact great deeds in the Mortal Realm.

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Parchments found on a corpse in an Aschau hovel (*T9A:FB Daemon Legions, v2.0, p20*)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Georges Sybellicus (962 A.S.) The Oak-Bound Tome: Blazing Glories (*T9A:FB Daemon Legions, v2.0, p21*)
Eckhardt Friedman

Doctor Eckhardt Friedman was a member of the Society of Eichtal.

He was known for his theories on the use of chariots in ancient Naptesh, claiming that their use of chariots predates the spread of modern cavalry. He claims to have spent the better part of fifty year translating a tablet about King Kentak the First at the battle of Qashek.

Beatrix von Ueblingen considered Friedman a friend.

## Friedman as a narrator

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The only sources we have from Friedman are two extracts from his work The Golden Dynasty, posted in the Eichtal Press in 937 A.S. Both are found T9A:FB Undying Dynasties, one is however only available in the first publication. The extracts concerns the use of chariots and cavalry in ancient Naptesh.

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Friedman carries the title of doctor so it is reasonable to assume that he is knowledgeable on the topics. However, Beatrix von Ueblingen points out that his reputation was not the greatest, perhaps do to lack of backing for his claims, though von Ueblingen have herself much later  found evidence that supports his theories.

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## Sources

1. ↑ Dr. Eckhardt Friedman (937 A.S.) The Golden Dynasty; Eichtal Press (*Undying Dynasties armybook, p23*)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dr. Eckhardt Friedman (937 A.S.) The Golden Dynasty; Eichtal Press (*Undying Dynasties armybook, first publication, p20*)
3. ↑ Beatrix von Ueblingen (962 A.S.) My travels in Naptesh: Entry from the 4th of Damos (*Undying Dynasties armybook, p26*)
Eric Tombstone

**Eric Tombstone** (sometimes spelled **Erik Tombstone**), is a famed missionary and explorer. He is known for his travels in the southern parts of Taphria, where he has come into contact with the people of the Kingdom of Vanhu.

## Tombstone as a narrator

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The only source about Erik Tombstone is an undated letter written by himself. It details the Kingdom of Vanhu and the colonisation of Taphria.

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## Sources

1. ↑ Letter from famed explorer and missionary Erik Tombstone (*The 9th Scroll issue #7*)
Tazrek

**Tazrek**, the **Great Blade**,is a Warborn deity who represents cosmological chiefhood**.**

As the most important god of the Warborn, Tazrek is said to represent authority. The Orc Warlord of a tribe is seen as a direct embodiment of Tazrek.

## Sources

1. ↑ *VisconteDimezzato, Insights from the Lore: The Games of Zagjan* (***The 9th Scroll**, issue 21, p59*)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Letter by Liluth Araran to Lord Caenu (*T9A The Games of Zagjan, v2020, p4*)
Abd al-Latif

**Abd al-Latif** is known for having translated the Naptaan Book of the Dead. A copy of which is found in the Great Library of Eichtal.

## Narrator

### Appears in

T9A:FB Undying Dynasties

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An extract of al-Latif's translation of the Naptaan Book of the Dead is found in T9A:FB Undying Dynasties. The extract describes the events of the Great Dying.

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The translation is undated and presented as being seminal. This makes it difficult to gauge how reliable it it. And even assuming the translation is correct, it is unknown how accurate the original is on the events of the Great Dying.

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## Sources

1. ↑ Naptaan Book of the Dead, translated by Abd al-Latif (*T9A:FB Undying Dynasties, p11-12*)
Miser

The **Miser of Sugulag**, sometimes simply refereed to as a **Miser** , is a unit part of the Daemon Legions faction and a great daemon of Sugulag.

## Description

The Miser of Sugulag have been described as bloated and rotund. Supposedly, their greed for wealth causes them to appear as huge, fat and sickly, ridden pestilence . The flesh of the Misers is said to be rotting and falling from their very forms.

On the battlefield the Misers are said to be slow and cumbersome, except when they are hunting for fresh riches. Then they move about with great strides.

## Strength

The massive excess of flesh that the Misers possess supposedly makes them unable to even feel the blows of their enemies . It has even been said that they can absorb a hit from a catapult without blinking .

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Journal of Leonora Dimitriou, entry from Acrober 1st 962 A.S. (*T9A:FB Daemon Legions, v2.0, p48*)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Georges Sybellicus (962 A.S.) The Oak-Bound Tome: Miser of Sugulag (*T9A:FB Daemon Legions, v2.0, p49*)
Dryads

A Dryad.

**Dryads**, also known as **Tree Dryads****,** are a unit part of the Sylvan Elves faction. They are beings called Tree Spirits.

## Description

Dryads, as all Tree Spirits, can be very varied in appearance. Some have been said to be formed from ferns.

It is also said that Dryads can change their form, sometimes appearing as elven maidens with leaf-green skin. Supposedly, some use this form when hunting.

They also have the ability to pass trough forest vegetation with ease. Supposedly even able to move through the trunks of trees as if they were mere curtains.

## Temper

Dryads are said to be rather vengeful . One occasion saw them hunting and torturing a dwarf to death for the crime of cutting down trees for firewood.

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Mathys Dufour (956 A.S.) Tales of the Fey - Tome 1: Beneath the Boughs, an account by Thomas the Bard: Dryads (*T9A:FB Sylvan Elves, v0.202.2, p28*)
2. ↑ Mathys Dufour (956 A.S.) Tales of the Fey - Tome 1: Beneath the Boughs, an account by Thomas the Bard: Elven Steeds (*T9A:FB Sylvan Elves, v0.202.2, p32*)
3. ↑ Sylvan Elves faction info from T9A Webpage
Foloy

A banner carrying the sigil of Foloy, a blindfolded skull.

**Foloy the Skullbringer**, also known as **Vanadra’s Tempest**, *is one of Vanadra's Scourges*. He has appeared multiple times in the Mortal Realm, often in times of great upheaval. His most known manifestation was that in the wake of the creation of the Inferno, where he fought against ogres and their hero Tsanas.

## Description

Foloy has been described a giant red brute with horns and hooves . He has also been said to wear heavy coats of iron and to have ragged wings . His two axes have been said to be large as cauldrons , and are said to be living .

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What type or category of daemon Foloy is is never explicitly stated. However, given his described appearance and connection to Vanadra, it seem likely that he is a one of Vanadra's Scourges.

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Foloy's sigil has been described as a blindfolded skull. Supposedly it represent the universal nature of Wrath's justice.

The armies lead by Foloy have been described as being particularly terrifying. Sporting tentacles and all manners of freakish forms.

## History

Foloy is said to often appear from the Immortal Realm at time of great upheaval, in the wake of earthquakes, tital waves or storms. After the Inferno was created, Foloy appeared as part of a large daemonic army .

*In the early parts of the Eighth Age*, the this army fought against the ogres in Augea  . Two of the ogre's then five kingdoms are said to nearly have been obliterated by this daemonic army. The survivors of those kingdoms united under the ogre hero Tsanas, and fought back.

Tsanas eventually faced Foloy in a duel. Foloy is said to have buried his axes in Tsanas' belly, but Tsanas returned the blow and took Foloy's head with his hammer. The daemons are said to then have fled the battle.

## Name

Foloy allegedly got his name from the ogres he fought after the creation of the Inferno. However, he is also known among the elves as Vanadra's Tempest.

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Urs Bödeker; Banners of the Legions (*T9A:FB Daemon Legions, v2.0, p92*)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Extract from the ogre epic Tsanas: Lines 3410-3473, translated by Pascaline Caillat (T9A:FB Rulebook, v1.3.5, p86)
3. ↑ Georges Sybellicus (962 A.S.) The Oak-Bound Tome: Vanadra's Scourge (*T9A:FB Daemon Legions, v2.0, p59*)
4. ↑ Informative text about the Ogre Khans (*9th Scroll issue #8*)
Prince Henry of Equitaine

The Coat of Arms of Prince Henry

The Lion of the Lady

*This article regards Prince Henry of Equitaine, not to be confused with King Henry of Equitaine.*

**Prince Henry** or **Henry Lionhelm** was a prince of Equitaine and heir to the throne.

## Family

Henry was born in 902 A.S. as the first child Charles of Equitaine and Lyuba of Volskaya.

His brother Luis was born in 918 A.S. and in 923 A.S., one year after his death, his sister Mathilde was born from a different mother.

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Henry was presumably heir to the throne but since he died before his father the throne went to Henry's brother Luis.

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King Henry of Equitaine, son of his brother Luis, would have been Henry Lionhelm's nephew.

## Death

Henry was killed in 922 A.S. . An account by Thomas the Bard says he was slain in duel with the Trewi Lord of Yshwythal, after having embarked into Wyscan to hunt the Forest King.

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Royal Family Tree (*The 9th Scroll issue #5*)
2. ↑ Mathys Dufour (956 A.S.) Tales of the Fey - Tome 1: Beneath the Boughs, an account by Thomas the Bard (*Sylvan Elf armybook*)
Abdullah ibn-Rahil

A portrait drawn by Beatrix von Ueblingen

Abdullah ibn-Rahil is a Qassari who was hired as head of guides by Beatrix von Ueblingen's expedition to Naptesh.

He abandoned the expedition before its completion. It is not known whether he is still alive.

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Beatrix von Ueblingen (962 A.S.) Kingdoms of the Dead: My Travels in Naptesh (*Undying Dynasties armybook)*
Mageblight Gremlins

**Mageblight Gremlins** is a unit part of the Daemon Legions faction and lesser daemons of Kuulima.

## Description

Mageblight Gremlins are said to be small and obese daemons . Many about a feet or two in height.

The Gremlins have also been described as fifthly and disgusting, but also somehow endearing. They have gelatinous flesh, protruding horns and wicked grins of razor teeth.

## Behaviour

Mageblight Gremlins are said to require very little magic to materialise in the Mortal Realm. This allows them to appear suddenly and catch their prey unaware. They have been observed to materialise out of thin air at high speed, only to ricochet around in the room.

Supposedly, the Gremlins are jealous of wizards for their ability to manipulate magic in the Mortal Realm. They are also said to make favourable deals with non-wizards who are brave enough to enter those deals without magical protection.

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Georges Sybellicus (962 A.S.) The Oak-Bound Tome: **Mageblight Gremlins** (*T9A:FB Daemon Legions, v2.0, p45*)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Journal of Leonora Dimitriou, entry from Itar 36th 962 A.S. (*T9A:FB Daemon Legions, v2.0, p44* )
Maw

A Maw of Akaan

The **Maw of Akaan**, sometimes simply refereed to as a **Maw**, is a unit part of the Daemon Legions faction and a higher daemon of Akaan, the God of Gluttony.

## Description

Maws of Akaan have been described as giant mindless brutes, a great fleshy mass. Some come in the shape of amorphous blobs, others have short legs but huge arms to move around. Some are said to resemble animals, such as bears , crabs, worms or elephants. The unifying feature of all Maws is their large mouth, often barbed with endless spikes or teeth. Some have the mouth within the trunk of their body.

Maws are said to enter the Mortal Realm with only one purpose: to consume . They have been observed to seek out stores of grains and orchards .

## Power

It has been observed that a Maw of Akaan is strong enough to break straight through a wall of stone and mortar. Their most dangerous feature is their mouth though, capable of consuming people whole, with armour, spear and all.

## Weakness

The strength of the Maws is also their weakness, as they have a tendency to overeat. Supposedly they can do this to the point where they explode in a splash of slime. It has been said that the ancient Avrasi used this weakness to destroy Maws, by sending slaves in their path in such numbers that the deamons overeat.

## Sources

1. ↑ The Journal of Leonora Dimitriou, entry from Acrober 8th 962 A.S. (*T9A:FB Daemon Legions, v2.0, p64*)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Georges Sybellicus (962 A.S.) The Oak-Bound Tome: Maw of Akaan (*T9A:FB Daemon Legions, v2.0, p27*)
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 The Journal of Leonora Dimitriou, entry from Itar 34th 962 A.S. (*T9A:FB Daemon Legions, v2.0, p24*)
4. ↑ Urs Bödeker; Banners of the Legions (*T9A:FB Daemon Legions, v2.0, p92*)
Humans

Taphria

Humans, also called **mankind** or **man**, is a humanoid species.

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Judging by the imagery of the World Hymn , humans were, like many other humanoid species, enslaved by the Saurian Ancients at the start of the First Age.

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According to the world hymn, the first human kingdoms emerged in the second age. The imagery of the hymn suggests that these early human states might have included Naptesh and Tsuandan, the latter of which still exists . During the ninth age, humans thrived and expanded across the globe like no other race . Today, humans are mainly found in Vetia, Augea and Taphria, though smaller populations exist almost everywhere in the world.

## Human nations

There are many human nation, among them are (in alphabetical order):

* Arcalea
* Åskland
* Destria
* Equitaine
* Koghi
* Sonnstahl
* Qassar
* Sagarikadesha
* Thrymland
* Tsuandan
* Vanhu
* Volskaya

## Other human populations

In addition to the nations, there are other regions with human populations. There are reports of human tribes (sometimes called barbaric) in Virentia.

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 The World Hymn, a reproduction of an Equitan tapestry, itself believed to be a copy of an ancient dwarven carving and poem dating from the first century AS. *(Main Rulebook)*
2. ↑ Informative text about Tsuandan (*The 9th Scroll, issue #8*)
3. ↑ Informative text about Human Nations (*The 9th Scroll, issue #8*)
4. ↑ Captain Andrea Barbiano (948 A.S.) The Tools of the Trade (*Warrior of the Dark Gods armybook, p54*)
Feldrak Ancestor

A Feldrak Ancestor armed with a flaming whip.

The **Feldrak Ancestor** is a unit part of the Warriors of the Dark Gods faction. They are the oldest of the Feldraks.

## Description

As other feldraks, the ancestor have six libs. Four legs on a reptilian hind body, and two arms on its torso. The arms of the ancestor though, has skin stretching to its body, like the webbing of a bat. They are also much larger, and are fully covered in reptilian scales. Their faces are more bestial and feral, unlike the ogre-like faces of other feldraks.

The feldrak ancestor also has the ability to breath fire, an ability not observed in lesser feldraks.

## Power

A feldrak ancestor has been observed to be powerful enough to best a Wasteland Dragon with relative ease. Breaking its wings with its bare hands, and crushing its skull with a maul.

A Chosen Lord seems to be able to battle a feldrak ancestor to a stalemate however.

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jacob Summer; Letters to Arnaud Fischer (*T9A:FB Warriors of the Dark Gods, v0204.2, p65*)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Ilarion Yanovich (942-962 A.S.) Letters to Archbishop Voytyek Bistricha, 7th letter (*T9A:FB Warriors of the Dark Gods, v0204.2, p59-62 & 68-69*)
Forsaken One

A Forsaken One

> "Failing means the nightmare of us all: the absolute existential mark of failure, the symbol of inhumanity itself, the Forsaken One."
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— Duryodhana, the Litany of the Exalted
The **Forsaken One** is a unit part of the Warriors of the Dark Gods faction. They are the result of failed trials at the hand of Father Chaos to become an Exalted Herald.

## Description

Records of a Forsaken One has described is as having three maws, full of razor-like teeth. A huge red muscled bulk, with misshapen spines across its back. It also featured large black wings, a tail and claws.

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In many ways the Forsaken One appearance similar to the Wretched One. They share similar rules in the game and hold similar places on the Paths of Ascension, both being irredeemable. With this in mind, it seems likely that the Forsaken Ones can vary much in appearance, just like the Wretched One .

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## Paths of Ascension

*Main article: Paths of Ascension*

Forsaken Ones are the result of Chosen Lords and Doomlords who failed in their final trial to become an Exalted Herald. A person that fails this trial loose the favour of both Dark God and of Father Chaos, to become the mindless beast called Forsaken One.

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Extract from the Litany of the Exalted (*T9A:FB Warriors of the Dark Gods, p18*)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ilarion Yanovich (942-962 A.S.) Letters to Archbishop Voytyek Bistricha, 4th letter (T9A:FB Warriors of the Dark Gods, v0204.2, p42-43) Cite error: Invalid `<ref>` tag; name ":0" defined multiple times with different content
3. ↑ Ilarion Yanovich (942-962 A.S.) Letters to Archbishop Voytyek Bistricha, 5th letter (*T9A:FB Warriors of the Dark Gods, p46-47*)
Erika Leitzke

**Erika Leitzke** is, or was, a scholar at Ullsberg Imperial Academy. She is known for having written On Worshippers of Darkness, which concerns (possibly among other things) Warriors of the Dark Gods in ancient Naptesh.

## Narrator

### Appears in

T9A:FB Warriors of the Dark Gods

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Leitzke is used as a narrator in T9A:FB Warriors of the Dark Gods, where an undated text from On Worshippers of Darkness is presented. The text is not labelled as an extract, but it is short and named.

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In the text, Leitzke compares inscriptions on pottery found by Karl Meisner of the Imperial Society of Eichtal with naptaan text. These materials both concern the Battle of Tarkaphut, fought between the Warriors of the Dark Gods and the Naptesh at the height of their power, long before the Great Dying. The forces of the Dark Gods seemed to employ mainly Warrior Chariots and Chosen Chariots.

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## Sources

1. ↑ Erika Leitzke; On Worshippers of Darkness (*T9A:FB Warriors of the Dark Gods, v0204.2, p34-35*)
Death Cult Hierarch

The image accompanying the Death Cult Hierarchs chapter in the Undying Dynasties armybook.

### Known Death Cult Hierarchs

Akhamun

The Death Cult Hierarch is a unit part of the Undying Dynasties faction.

In ancient Naptesh, the Hierarchs served the nobles of the empire in attending to their passage into the afterlife.

Centuries later, after the Great Dying, the Hierarchs instead raise the dead back from their graves.

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Matthias Horst; interrogation of a subject (U*ndying Dynasties armybook**, p16*)
2. ↑ Account of Grand Master Jonas Kortig (Undying Dynasties armybook, first publication, p41)