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The Cult of Ulric

January 2004·pp. 20–21

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Ian Hawkes introduces Ulric as a god of battle, winter and direct personal strength. The cult’s relationship with Sigmar is shaped by history and political rivalry as much as theology, while Middenland’s harsh landscape gives its worship a practical foundation. Middenheim’s position on the Ulricsberg, religious importance and knightly orders explain its power. Tales of the sealed Undercity hint at threats beneath a city celebrated for its formidable defences.

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CommunityWD 289 · pp. 4–7

Games Workshop News

A Bretonnian preview introduces the coming army book and new units, while Warhammer Online supplies screenshots and an interactive map. Other notices cover Epic Armageddon’s return, WarCry’s Dogs of War expansion and results from a Warhammer 40,000 tournament heat. Forge World’s Orca transport, new annuals and a fine-art reproduction project show the breadth of releases surrounding the month, alongside a memorial to an early contributor.

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LoreWD 289 · pp. 10–13

The Loss of the Solland Runefang

Graham McNeill follows the Runefangs from the alliance between Sigmar and the Dwarfs to Gorbad Ironclaw’s invasion of the Empire. The fall of Solland costs its count his life and sends his sword into enemy hands, while Altdorf survives a siege that nearly ends the nation. Centuries later an adventuring band recovers the weapon from a monstrous treasure hoard. Its return cannot restore the lost province, but makes the blade available again as a symbol and weapon of Imperial authority.

Warhammer Fantasy BattlesThe Empire
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RulesWD 289 · p. 22

Prayers of Ulric and Cult Special Rules

Priests give the cult army a religious character through bound prayers that improve charges, resist fear or punish nearby enemies. Additional rules let devout infantry include a priest without consuming a character slot, but distinguish this gathering from the Empire’s trained detachment system. Knightly leaders inspire particular troops, and hunting hounds move through woodland with their handlers. The mechanics turn faith, independence and aggressive pursuit into practical army differences.

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