The Order of the Hammer of Sigmar, also known as the "Hammers of Sigmar," is a knightly order of the Empire founded in Altdorf shortly after the news of the destruction of Mordheim reached the city in 1999 IC.
Contents
- 1 History
- 2 Storm of Chaos
- 3 Miniatures
- 4 Canon Conflict
- 5 Sources
History[]
It was zealous Lectors of the Cult of Sigmar who encouraged the devout sons of local Imperial nobles to join the fledgeling order. Once assembled, the Lectors sent the Order of the Hammer of Sigmar into the ruins of Mordheim to restore order and keep the faith (and the remaining faithful) alive throughout the turmoil.[1]
The knights of the Hammers of Sigmar have fought the enemies of the Sigmarite church since their official recognition as a knightly order by the Empire in the early 24th century IC for more than 200 years, their chapter house and charter originally being granted to them by EmperorMagnus the Pioushimself. Armoured in burnished steel, and wielding lethal warhammers in honour of Sigmar, they have maintained an untarnished record against any threat to the Empire from Orcs to Chaos-worshipping invaders. The piety of the knights of the Order of the Hammer of Sigmar is beyond question and Chaos Cultists and demagogues alike have learned to fear these shaven-headed warriors with their shining plate armour and terrifying martial prowess.[2a]
The templars of this order can often be found bringing the Sigmarite faith to the wavering masses and crushing the skulls of vile heretics. They ride into battle wielding great warhammers of all description, another sign of their devotion to Sigmar.[1]
Storm of Chaos[]
| Attention, Empire Citizens! This article or this section of the article contains information regarding the Storm of Chaos campaign and its aftermath, which is now considered a non-canon, alternate timeline. |
Currently, the order is struggling to recover from the horrendous casualties it suffered fighting alongside the army of Valten and Luthor Huss during the great invasion known as the Storm of Chaos. Of the 100 knights that rode to Middenheim during the war against the forces of Chaos, only 20 returned, losses the Hammers of Sigmar may take years to recover from.[2a]
Miniatures[]
A knight of the Order of the Hammer of Sigmar wielding his warhammer.
Canon Conflict[]
It is possible that the "Knights of the Hammer" may in fact be a separate order.
Sources[]
- 1: Games Workshop website - Renowned Empire Knightly Orders
- 2: White Dwarf 304 (UK)
- 2a: pg. 84
