Sigmarites
The Knights of Sigmar’s Blood
“The Knights of Sigmar's Blood have a long and proud history. Led by their Grand Master Hans Leitdorf, brother of the Elector Count of Averland, their ranks are filled with the men of noble houses across the Empire. Their selection process is considered extreme even among the other Orders, as each Knight in training must spend a year in study within the church where he is judged by the priests as to his worthiness”.
http://oz.games-workshop.com/games/warhammer/empire/painting/knights/gallery/default.htm
Empire knightly orders article, WD 310
Warcry Collectible Card Game, Sabertooth games
The Knights of the Twin-Tailed Orb
“The Knights of the Twin-Tailed Orb are followers of Sigmar, named after the two-tailed comet that heralded Sigmar’s appearance among mortals. Like other Sigmarite orders they are renowned for their zeal and fervour. In particular the knights of the Twin-Tailed Orb are famous for their eagerness to prevent the escape of a single tainted foe, and will relentlessly pursue fleeing enemies even when it would make more tactical sense to regroup”.
Warhammer Chronicles, pg 30.
Knights of the Hammer
This order was founded just over 200 years ago after the Great War against Chaos. Their chapter house was granted to them by Magnus the Pious. As very pious Sigmarite Templars, they shave their heads before going into battle and wield huge war hammers.
The order took very heavy casualties in the Storm of Chaos. Of the 100 men they sent, 80 died. It may take years for this order to recover their former strength.
Cult of Sigmar article, WD 304
The Order of the Hammers of Sigmar
“The Order of the Hammer of Sigmar was founded in Altdorf shortly after the news of the destruction of Mordheim reached the city. Zealous Lectors of Sigmar encouraged the devout sons of local nobles to join the fledgling Order. Once assembled, the Lectors sent the Order into the ruins of Mordheim to restore order and keep the faith (and the faithful) alive throughout the turmoil.
The Templars of this Order can often be found bringing 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.”
http://oz.games-workshop.com/games/warhammer/empire/painting/knights/gallery/default.htm
Order of the Jade Griffon
The Order of the Jade Griffon is a templar order presumably devout to Sigmar. Aekold Helbrass, was a former member of the order who turned into a follower of Tzeench. Nothing else is known about this order.
Liber Chaotica: Tzeench
Order of the Red Griffon
This is a small order of Sigmarite templars. They wear a red griffon rampant as their coat of arms. Nothing else is known about this order.
Zavant (Black Library publication by Gordon Rennie)
The Knights Griffon
“The Knights Griffon are arguably the most drilled and militaristic Order in the modern Empire. Their daily rituals mostly consist of strict martial training. A veteran Knight Griffon is the epitome of discipline and soldiery on the field of battle. He is able and willing to hold his ground, attack, or retreat in good order should the situation require it.
The Knights Griffon were founded in the year 2305 by Emperor Magnus the Pious as part of his rebuilding of the Empire after the Great War against Chaos. Magnus requested one hundred of the most loyal and devout Knights Panther to join him at his court in Nuln, where he formed an Order of devout Templars directly responsible for the protection of the Temple to Sigmar in the Empire's then-capital. The Knights were deeply honored by this selection and accepted the offer, and the Order of Knights Griffon was incepted. When the crown passed to the Princes of Altdorf in 2429, the Knights Griffon moved their Chapterhouse to the Cathedral of Sigmar in Altdorf to maintain their vow to protect the heart of Sigmar's realm. As a result, there is some animosity between the Knights Griffon and the Reiksguard, each of whom views the other as imposing on their traditional role”. They wear dark green and gold with a yellow or gold rampart griffon insignia.
http://oz.games-workshop.com/games/warhammer/empire/painting/knights/gallery/default.htm
Pictures
WHFB Empire army book 6th edition, pg 39
The Hunters of Sigmar
“A relatively new Order, The Hunters of Sigmar have dedicated themselves to hunting down and destroying pockets of Chaos resistance in the Drakwold forest region. The Order was formed by Jerik Wildorn in the aftermath of the Storm of Chaos, mainly in response to the increased presence of Beastmen and other dark and dangerous things lurking in the deep forests of the Empire's northern reaches. Jerik is an expert woodsman and tracker, and these skills are emulated, honed, and perfected by the Order's Knights each and every day. They frequently provide escort services to coaches and merchant caravans traveling through the region. In addition to such duties, the Hunters of Sigmar go out of their way to track and eradicate evil where it lives within the woods. Their strategy revolves around the idea of striking at Chaos before it has time to gather and form a raiding army. By striking in a preemptive manner, lives are saved and small settlements spared the ravages of Chaos.
The average Hunter of Sigmar often spends long periods of time living outdoors. As such, they have to provide their own sustenance and have little time to repair their equipment. They carry everything they might need into the field — you just never know how difficult a trail will be. Mud-spattered and odorous, Hunters are certainly not regarded as the most glamorous Knightly Order. In fact, when they gather together to form a skirmish group, they are often mistaken for a ragtag group of Freelance Knights. However, their relentless struggle against the forces of Chaos is more than welcome in these dark times. It is not uncommon for local people's to offer shelter and food to these brave warriors of the Empire in a gesture of appreciation”.
http://oz.games-workshop.com/games/warhammer/empire/painting/knights/gallery/default.htm
The Templars of Sigmar
“Although a Knightly Order, the mysterious group known simply as the Templars of Sigmar are a world away from the warriors in shinning armour of popular image, so much so that they rarely refer to themselves as knights. Instead they battle the foes of Sigmar from the shadows, dealing with subtle and insidious threats such as Chaos cults and reclusive necromancers. In particular they excel at battleing users of sorcery, as magic and trickery are tools often used by the servents of darkness. All that most common folk see of the Templars of Sigmar are the elaborate trials and fiery executions used to cleanse the souls of the wicked, and because of this they are most often known simply as Witch Hunters”.
They often wear black clothes, large rimmed hates and black or brown capes. They favor the use of the pistal and sword but carey many types of weapons. The sympol of the order is a silver hammer of sigmar, often worn as a neckless.
Warhammer Chronicles, pg 30.
Mordhiem rulebook,
Witchhunter's Handbook
Knights of the Fiery Heart
The Knights of the Fiery Heart is one of a number of martial orders in the service of the temple of Sigmar. They are an elite cavalry unit of Sigmar templars, dedicated to the destruction of all goblinoids. Together with the Order of the Fist (a secret sister order) they make up the Order of the Holy Knights of Sigmar. They are the personal guard of the Grand Theogonist. Aldred "Fellblade" Keppler, a member of this order was a one time companion of Felix and Gotrek.
The Fiery Hearts have a long and glorious history, dating from the civil wars when the cult of Sigmar was outlawed in Talabecland. They wear white surcoats and barding and carry white shields. They use red hearts as insignia on their shields with black maltese crosses mixed in.
Enemies within: Shadows over Bogenhafen
Warhammer armies (WFB 3rd edition army book) pg 54-55
Enemy Within: Power Behind the Throne (Hogshead Publishing version only)
Corrupting Influences - the Best of Warpstone, Hogshead Publishing
Order of the Fist
This is a secret sister order of the Knights of the Fiery Heart. They, along with the Order of the Fiery Heart, make up the Order of the Holy Knights of Sigmar. Thats all I know
Corrupting Influences - the Best of Warpstone, Hogshead Publishing
Knights of the Divine Sword
This is an “ancient temple order of Knights famous for their part in the defeat of Mannfred von Carstien at the Battle of Hel Fenn”. In that battle, the knights were led by the Grand Theogonist, Kurt III. References to the order coming to Hel Fen “all the way from Altdorf” suggest the order is located there although it might only be referring to the Grand Theologist. The Wight Lord, Gothard, known as the Undying Knight, was once a member of the Knights of the Divine Sword.
The Empire at War, “Glossary and Gazetteer”, pgs 45, 46, 47 and 95
Pictures
The Empire at War, pg 45
Orders of Verena
The Templars of the Everlasting Light
(A.K.A Knights of the Everlasting Light)
“The warrior code of this Order is founded squarely on the principles of justice and fairness. Naturally, as nobles, the Templars' opinion of justice contrasts markedly with that of the common folk, but it cannot be argued that the Templars often willingly fight for those who have no others to defend them. Templars of the Everlasting Light defended the plague-struck village of Hafbad when no other would, and members of their Order gave their lives to defeat the mighty Shaggoth Brakorth in the Worlds Edge Mountains. Despite such deeds, the Order has passed into history for another, less glorious reason: the Templars of the Everlasting Light are cursed.
The secret of how they became thus afflicted is locked within the Order's records, but speculation has it that they offended some deity while on crusade in Araby. Whatever the cause, they find themselves thrown from their horses at inopportune moments; swords break as a deathblow is delivered; and seemingly stable earth turns to marsh or quicksand once the hooves of their steeds touch it. Only a member of this Order (Kurt von Tzalza) could be struck in the eye by a ricochet that was fired behind him. Only a Grand Master of the Everlasting Light (Sigismund Drak) could be dumped unceremoniously into a cart-load of manure during a victory parade in Altdorf, the only such cart for many miles around. Only one Chapterhouse, in the entire history of the Empire, has vanished into a yawning chasm as the result of a freak earth tremor. There are many more varied accounts of this ill-fortune in the histories of the Empire. Nevertheless, the Templars of the Everlasting Light never want for recruits. To a certain class of nobility, it is better to belong to a famous Order, however unlucky it may be, than to one whose name is unknown beyond the walls of their Chapterhouse”.
Famous members: captain-marshal Drehenborg who was killed by Deathmaster Snitch. Grand Master Kessler, who left Wolfram Hertwig, a young and stubbern Elector Count of the Ostermark, to fight a battle alone since he refused to relanquish contral of the army to the Grand master. Many soldiers died due to the boys inexperiance. The battle was won but became known as Hertwig’s Folly.
http://oz.games-workshop.com/games/warhammer/empire/painting/knights/gallery/default.htm
Empire knightly orders article, WD 310
6th edition Empire army book, pg 12. WHFB Empire army book 7th edition, Hertwig’s Folly, pg 41
Templars of Verena
These Knights are dedicated to the upholding of justice in the name of their patron goddess. The military arm of the order is called The Guardians. Nothing else is known about this order.
Corrupting Influences - the Best of Warpstone, Hogshead Publishing
Ulricans
The Knights of the White Wolf
“As Templars of Ulric, the White Wolves are based in Middenheim, which is the centre of the Ulrican cult. They are known for being the wildest of all the knightly orders, charging into battle with no thought for their own safety, and frequently no thought for strategy or tactics either. Their ferocity is unmatched however, and few enemies can withstand the crushing blows of their cavalry hammers”. The knights of the White Wolf also serve as the bpdy guard to the High Priests of Ulric. Each year the Grand Master and High Priest choose knights who have prooven themselves worthy on the field of battle to serve in this select unit. As body guards, they fight on foot and are known as the Teutogen Guard.
WHFB Storm of Chaos army book, pg 45
Wharhammer Chronicles, pg 30.
WHFB Empire army book 7th edition, pg 41
WHFB Empire army book 6th edition, back of the book army list
Pictures
WHFB Empire army book 6th edition, pg 39
Darkness Rising, Black Library Publishing, pg 31, 42
WHFB Storm of Chaos army book, pg 45, 51, 53, 96
Cover of Hammers of Ulric. A novel by Black Library publishing
WHFB Empire army book 7th edition, pg 11, 87
WHFB rule book 6th edition, pg 200 (same pic as WHFB Empire army book 7th edition, pg 11)
Orders of Morr
The Knights of Morr
(Possibly the same Order as the Knights of Morr and the Black Guard of Morr)
“Encased within black armour and deathly silent when on the battlefield, the Knights of Morr are the dark guardians of the Empire. When parents wish to get their children to sleep at night, they tell them that the Knights of Morr will come for them unless they rest.
The Knights of Morr are widely feared for their devotion to the god of the dead, and dark tales abound regarding their initiation rites. Even so, their martial prowess is more than welcome to those they fight alongside, for their silent efficiency is among the best in the Empire”.
http://oz.games-workshop.com/games/warhammer/empire/painting/knights/gallery/default.htm
The order of the Raven knights
“The Order of the Raven Knights own the small town Siegfriedhof which is situated near the border to Sylvania in Stirland, a perfect location to counter the evil forces of the undead as far as these knights are concerned”.
Wikipidia
The Black Guard of Morr
Seen less frequently on the open battlefield then knights of other orders, the sinister Black Guard are more often encountered traveling alone or in small groups, seeking out corrupt sorcerers who would interfere with the realm of the dead and take resting souls form their place at Morr’s side. In this capacity they frequently work alongside the Witch Hunters of Sigmar, combining arms to deal with an undead threat.
Warhammer Chronicles, pg 30.
Mathias Thulmann series. By C.L. Werner, Black Library Publishing
Witch Hunter’s Handbook, pg 46
Order of the Gate
An order of templars dedicated to the fight against undead.
Corrupting Influences - the Best of Warpstone, Hogshead Publishing
Order of the Black Rose
(possibly the same as the Knights of the Black Rose but the huge differences in fluff lead me to believe they are different orders with very similar names.)
This is an ancient temple order of knights. At the Battle of the Talabec, the Order of the Black Rose were Ottilia of Talabecland’s cavalry bodyguard. They are “justly famed across the land” and recruited from the best warriors of the state. The number is kept at a hundred men who are paid and equipped by the state. Their armour is stained black in a reference to their name, except for their gauntlets which are red, signifying spilt blood. They carry heavy lances, maces, swords, and kite shaped shields with a rose and thorns entwined around a bleeding heart.
The barding for their horses is unique. The motifs used “all suggest the affiliation of the order with the god Morr: skulls, dreaded Morr himself, and other motifs are all prevalent.” It is the knight’s sworn duty to protect the Countess of Talabecland.
The Empire at War, and “Glossary and Gazetteer”, pgs 14, 15, 95
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The Empire at War, pgs 14, 15
Myrmidians
Knights of the Blazing Sun
“The Knights of the Blazing Sun are also known as the Templars of Myrmidia because of their devotion to the Estalian warrior deity Myrmidia. Largely unknown in the lands of the Empire, it was only through the strangest of chances that the Order’s worship of her began at all.
“During the wars against Araby, threescore Knights from the Empire lent their aid toward the recapturing of the temple of Myrmidia in Margritta, the southern seaport of Estalia. During the fierce fighting around the temple, a violent earth tremor shook the building and dislodged the vast bronze statue of Myrmidia that was fixed on its topmost steeple. The statue fell to the ground, smashed into a thousand fragments, and flattened Emir Wazir the Cruel and his Black Scimitar Guard. With their leader slain, the Arabian hordes abandoned the temple and left it in the hands of the Knights. Whether this incident was actually divine intervention has been widely disputed, but to those Knights who fought in the temple, it was unquestionably Myrmidia herself who intervened. Upon returning to the Empire, the veterans of that battle founded the Order of the Blazing Sun and built a shrine to Myrmidia in the heart of Talabheim. Though many folk mistrust them for courting strange foreign deities, the Knights of the Blazing Sun have unceasingly fought with distinction against the enemies of the Empire and are held as a prized ally by many Elector Counts”. –games workshop online
“Templars of the war-goddess Myrmidia, the Knights of the Blazing Sun were founded during the Crusades in 1457. In a street battle against the Arabians in Estalia, a group of knights were saved from certain defeat when a freak earth-tremor dislodged a huge statue of Myrmidia from a temple roof. It crashed to the ground and landed on the enemy general and his bodyguard, killing them instantly. After the battle, the survivors banded together and formed the Order of the Blazing Sun in Myrmidias honour”. –Warhammer Chronicles.
Warhammer Chronicles, Pg 30
http://oz.games-workshop.com/games/warhammer/empire/painting/knights/gallery/default.htm
WHFB Empire army book 7th edition, pg 41
Pictures
WHFB Empire army book 6th edition, pg 39
WHFB Empire army book 7th edition, pg 86
Order of the Shield
This is a small order of Myrmidian templars, little present in the Empire. Nothing else is known about this order.
Corrupting Influences - the Best of Warpstone, Hogshead Publishing
Orders of Taal
Templars of Taal
Temple knights of Taal, god of nature and wild places.
The Empire at War, “Glossary and Gazetteer”, pg 95.
Orders of Solkan
Knights of the Cleansing Flame
“These are templars of Solkan the Avenger, a god of Law. Solkan is the master of vengeance, an angry god who inflicts the retribution of the Gods of Law on those who offend them”.
Corrupting Influences - the Best of Warpstone, Hogshead Publishing
Citadel Journal, issue Autumn 1985 (pages 15-16)
Orders of Manann
Sons of Manann
The Sons of Manann worship the Empire god of the Sea. They are a widespread order with many temples, particularly in coastal towns in the North, where worship of the sea god is needed to calm the infamously rough Sea of claws. When the knights go to war they are often accompanied by a priest of Manann who will bless the knights weapons shortly before they charge into battle. When the knights go to war they wear turquoise and white armour.
Manann is the deity of seas and oceans. He controls the tides and the currents, and is as unpredictable and as changeable as the sea itself.
Crusade Empire army list, Citadel journal, issue 43
Empire knightly orders article, WD 310