Dogs of War (Warhammer)
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In the fictional Warhammer Fantasy setting
and Warhammer Fantasy Battle
tabletop wargame, Dogs of War is a collective term for various mercenary
groups. Many of the regiments hail from Tilea
, geographically analogous to Italy
in the Warhammer world.
The Bretonnia
n army does not use mercenaries because they see this as dishonourable, although they can include the famous pairing of Gotrek and Felix
and units in the Albion ruleset.
Units in a Dogs of War army can include;
as a young boy. Years later he travelled to the city of Lasheik in Araby
. In the city he was accosted by a group of young vagabonds, but he ordered them in a commanding voice to stop. The boys fled, wondering how an Old Worlder could speak their language. Possibly he could be Al Muktar (Son of the Desert) whose return had been predicted. Werner knew nothing of this legend and was oblivious as his fame started to spread. After some time, he ventured into the surrounding desert to examine the various ruins. Three days later he was ambushed by a party of bandits led by Sheikh Ahmed Shufti. He fought against them, taking down a number of men before he was captured. He was tortured by Ahmed for three days, during which he gave no cry of pain. Throughout his torture he heard the bandits refer to 'Al Muktar'. Ibn, a blind boy who Werner had hired as a guide, talked to the Bandits about the things Werner had done in Lashiek. Some of the Bandits possessions began disappearing as well, a sure sign of The Curse of Al Muktar. On the third night Werner cried out "Al Muktarrr..." the Bandits, already spooked by Ibn's tales cried out to Werner "Al Muktar... Al Muktar... Please forgive us". Werner forgave them for his torture. Werner - now under the name of Al Muktar - became a desert warrior with the bandits. His bandits became feared all along the coast of Araby, their battle cry of "Al Muktar" sending Old Worlders and citizens of Araby
fleeing. They became known as the Desert Dogs, with huge scimitar
s often heralding the downfall of a merchant or explorer. They became such a threat that the Sheikh of Lasheik had to hire them as mercenaries with large bribes. They first went to the lands of the Undead, then they went to the Badlands
and the Border Princes
. They soon became known throughout the world. The curse of Al Muktar has never truly been lifted from the bandits as small possessions of theirs still mysteriously disappear.
originating in the continent of Lustria
. They are just as likely to kill their employers as to kill their enemies due to their constant worship of the Old Ones and their service to their tasks.
mercenary unit. Only Beorg Bearstruck, the chieftain, turns fully into a werebear in battle, others have no or minor transformations. The normal troops wear light armour and wield shields and axes. Beorg is guarded by the Bear Fang talisman, which is the symbol of lordship amongst the tribe. The unit is also accompanied by Oerl the Young who has proven himself a worthy banner bearer and carries the Bear Banner.
Their name is a reference to the "Birdman of Alcatraz", Robert Franklin Stroud, while the unit concept pays homage to the birdlike flying machines designed by Leonardo da Vinci
.
s. They specialise in siege warfare.
and the Empire.
, Heldenhammer means "Hammer of the heroes", close to Hexenhammer, "hammer of the witches". In turn, this is also a clear reference to the Malleus Maleficarum
, a real book with a similar subject.).
Ricco's Republican Guard - A group of very well equipped heavy pikemen led by Roughneck Ricco. They are adorned with silk scarves and gold. Their name is a reference to Rico's Roughnecks from Robert A. Heinlein
's Starship Troopers
.
Lumpin Croop's Fighting Cocks are Halfling
s who act as poachers and scouts.
Marksmen of Miragliano are Tilea
n Crossbowmen.
Mengil Manhide's Manflayers are Dark Elves that skin their victims.
Oglah Khan's Wolfboyz are Hobgoblin Wolf Riders
.
Ruglud's Armoured Orcs are Orc
crossbowmen wearing heavy armour (This unit was updated in the 6th edition rules).
The Cursed Company are Undead
Tichi-Huchi's Raiders are Skink Horned One Riders.
Vespero's Vendetta are Duelists.
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Warhammer Fantasy (setting)
Warhammer Fantasy is a fantasy setting, created by Games Workshop, which is used by many of the company's games. Some of the best-known games set in this world are: the table top wargame Warhammer Fantasy Battle, the Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay pen-and-paper role-playing game, and the MMORPG...
and Warhammer Fantasy Battle
Warhammer Fantasy Battle
Warhammer: The Game of Fantasy Battles is a tabletop wargame created by Games Workshop. It is the origin of the Warhammer Fantasy setting....
tabletop wargame, Dogs of War is a collective term for various mercenary
Mercenary
A mercenary, is a person who takes part in an armed conflict based on the promise of material compensation rather than having a direct interest in, or a legal obligation to, the conflict itself. A non-conscript professional member of a regular army is not considered to be a mercenary although he...
groups. Many of the regiments hail from Tilea
Tilea
In the fictional universe of Warhammer Fantasy, Tilea is the region of the warhammer world roughly analogous with that of renaissance Italy. Some are Republics, such as the Republic of Remas....
, geographically analogous to Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
in the Warhammer world.
Usage
"Dog of War" can be played as an army on its own, or as troops in other armies with restrictions on some units.The Bretonnia
Bretonnia
In Games Workshop's Warhammer Fantasy fictional universe, Bretonnia is a country located west of the Empire, between the Grey Mountains and the Great Ocean in the lands that were once part of the domain of the Elves...
n army does not use mercenaries because they see this as dishonourable, although they can include the famous pairing of Gotrek and Felix
Gotrek and Felix
Gotrek and Felix are a pair of characters in the Warhammer Fantasy setting, appearing in a series of novels written primarily by William King, secondarily by Nathan Long....
and units in the Albion ruleset.
The Dogs of War
The Dogs of War armies must include both a general and Paymaster (functions in a similar manner to other armies battle standard). They can also take wizards.Units in a Dogs of War army can include;
- Paymaster Bodyguards,
- Pikemen,
- CrossbowCrossbowA crossbow is a weapon consisting of a bow mounted on a stock that shoots projectiles, often called bolts or quarrels. The medieval crossbow was called by many names, most of which derived from the word ballista, a torsion engine resembling a crossbow in appearance.Historically, crossbows played a...
men, - Duellists(swordsmen),
- Pirates with a brace of pistols
- Heavy cavalryHeavy cavalryHeavy cavalry is a class of cavalry whose primary role was to engage in direct combat with enemy forces . Although their equipment differed greatly depending on the region and historical period, they were generally mounted on large powerful horses, and were often equipped with some form of scale,...
, - Light cavalryLight cavalryLight cavalry refers to lightly armed and lightly armored troops mounted on horses, as opposed to heavy cavalry, where the riders are heavily armored...
, - OgreOgreAn ogre is a large, cruel, monstrous, and hideous humanoid monster, featured in mythology, folklore, and fiction. Ogres are often depicted in fairy tales and folklore as feeding on human beings, and have appeared in many classic works of literature...
s, - DwarfDwarf (Warhammer)In Games Workshop's Warhammer Fantasy fictional universe, The Dwarfs are a race of short, stout humanoids very similar to the dwarves of Middle-Earth and the roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons. Dwarfs in the Warhammer setting are proud warriors highly driven by honor.-Homeland:Dwarfs reside mainly...
s, - Norse Marauders,
- Gnoblar Manbiters
- HalflingHalflingHalfling is another name for J. R. R. Tolkien's Hobbit which can be a fictional race sometimes found in fantasy novels and games. In many settings, they are similar to humans except about half the size. Dungeons & Dragons began using the name halfling as an alternative to hobbit for legal reasons...
s, - Horse drawn CannonCannonA cannon is any piece of artillery that uses gunpowder or other usually explosive-based propellents to launch a projectile. Cannon vary in caliber, range, mobility, rate of fire, angle of fire, and firepower; different forms of cannon combine and balance these attributes in varying degrees,...
, - Halfling Hot Pots (Stone thrower),
- GiantsGiant (mythology)The mythology and legends of many different cultures include monsters of human appearance but prodigious size and strength. "Giant" is the English word commonly used for such beings, derived from one of the most famed examples: the gigantes of Greek mythology.In various Indo-European mythologies,...
,
The Regiments of Renown
The "Dogs of War" heading includes the Regiments of Renown. The name "Regiments of Renown" was used prior to the introduction of the Dogs of War concept for certain units led by a particular hero and they were given rules in White Dwarf and sold as boxed sets. Again. there are limitations on use, for instance regiments such as Bugman's Dwarf Rangers or "Prince Ulther's Dragon Company" (WFB 2nd ed) can only fight with groups from their own race.Al Muktar's Desert Dogs
Al Muktars Desert Dogs are a mercenary unit originating in Araby.History
Werner Glook was sent to an exclusive school in MarienburgMarienburg
-The historical German names of these places:*Ordensburg Marienburg , the large brick castle built by the Teutonic Knights**Malbork, Poland, site of the Ordensburg Marienburg, formerly Marienburg in Westpreußen and during World War II, Nazi Stalag XX-B for enlisted men*Alūksne, Latvia*Feldioara,...
as a young boy. Years later he travelled to the city of Lasheik in Araby
Araby
Araby may refer to:* Araby , a historic home listed on the NRHP* "Araby" , from James Joyce's 1914 Dubliners* Araby , a country in the Warhammer Fantasy setting by Games Workshop* Araby, LA, USA...
. In the city he was accosted by a group of young vagabonds, but he ordered them in a commanding voice to stop. The boys fled, wondering how an Old Worlder could speak their language. Possibly he could be Al Muktar (Son of the Desert) whose return had been predicted. Werner knew nothing of this legend and was oblivious as his fame started to spread. After some time, he ventured into the surrounding desert to examine the various ruins. Three days later he was ambushed by a party of bandits led by Sheikh Ahmed Shufti. He fought against them, taking down a number of men before he was captured. He was tortured by Ahmed for three days, during which he gave no cry of pain. Throughout his torture he heard the bandits refer to 'Al Muktar'. Ibn, a blind boy who Werner had hired as a guide, talked to the Bandits about the things Werner had done in Lashiek. Some of the Bandits possessions began disappearing as well, a sure sign of The Curse of Al Muktar. On the third night Werner cried out "Al Muktarrr..." the Bandits, already spooked by Ibn's tales cried out to Werner "Al Muktar... Al Muktar... Please forgive us". Werner forgave them for his torture. Werner - now under the name of Al Muktar - became a desert warrior with the bandits. His bandits became feared all along the coast of Araby, their battle cry of "Al Muktar" sending Old Worlders and citizens of Araby
Araby
Araby may refer to:* Araby , a historic home listed on the NRHP* "Araby" , from James Joyce's 1914 Dubliners* Araby , a country in the Warhammer Fantasy setting by Games Workshop* Araby, LA, USA...
fleeing. They became known as the Desert Dogs, with huge scimitar
Scimitar
A scimitar is a backsword or sabre with a curved blade, originating in Southwest Asia .The Arabic term saif translates to "sword" in general, but is normally taken to refer to the scimitar type of curved backsword in particular.The curved sword or "scimitar" was widespread throughout the Muslim...
s often heralding the downfall of a merchant or explorer. They became such a threat that the Sheikh of Lasheik had to hire them as mercenaries with large bribes. They first went to the lands of the Undead, then they went to the Badlands
Badlands
A badlands is a type of dry terrain where softer sedimentary rocks and clay-rich soils have been extensively eroded by wind and water. It can resemble malpaís, a terrain of volcanic rock. Canyons, ravines, gullies, hoodoos and other such geological forms are common in badlands. They are often...
and the Border Princes
Border Princes
Border Princes is a BBC Books original novel written by Dan Abnett and based on the British science fiction television, Doctor Who spin-off series Torchwood. It features all the regular cast of the show.-Plot summary:October, 8:00 pm...
. They soon became known throughout the world. The curse of Al Muktar has never truly been lifted from the bandits as small possessions of theirs still mysteriously disappear.
- Al Muktar - formerly Werner Glook.
- Sheikh Ahmed Shufti - Leader of the Bandits that originally captured Werner Glook. Never forgiven himself for his mistreatment of Al Muktar
- Ibn - A blind boy hired by Werner Glook as a guide to the ruins. Now the standard bearer.
Anacondas Amazons
Anacondas Amazons are AmazonsAmazons
The Amazons are a nation of all-female warriors in Greek mythology and Classical antiquity. Herodotus placed them in a region bordering Scythia in Sarmatia...
originating in the continent of Lustria
Lustria
In the Games Workshop's Warhammer Fantasy fictional universe, Lustria is a region located to the south of the Naggaroth, modelled in many ways on the pre-Columbian Americas.- Overview :...
. They are just as likely to kill their employers as to kill their enemies due to their constant worship of the Old Ones and their service to their tasks.
Asarnil the Dragonlord
Asarnil the Dragonlord is a High Elf character mounted on a Dragon. Expelled from Ulthuan for a crime that none dare utter, Asarnil comes down upon his enemies with fury unmatched by any of his kin.Beorg Bearstruck and the Bearmen of Urslo
Beorg Bearstruck and the Bearmen of Urslo are a NorseNorsca
Norsca is a fictional place in Games Workshop's Warhammer Fantasy world setting. It is analogous in position within the "Old World" to Scandinavia and its human occupants, the "Norse", are a fantasy version of the Norse peoples ....
mercenary unit. Only Beorg Bearstruck, the chieftain, turns fully into a werebear in battle, others have no or minor transformations. The normal troops wear light armour and wield shields and axes. Beorg is guarded by the Bear Fang talisman, which is the symbol of lordship amongst the tribe. The unit is also accompanied by Oerl the Young who has proven himself a worthy banner bearer and carries the Bear Banner.
Birdmen of Catrazza
The Birdmen of Catrazza are a Tilean mercenary unit. Using completely unique flying contraptions, the Birdmen of Catrazza offer a unique option to any general with the cash to hire them.Their name is a reference to the "Birdman of Alcatraz", Robert Franklin Stroud, while the unit concept pays homage to the birdlike flying machines designed by Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance polymath: painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist and writer whose genius, perhaps more than that of any other figure, epitomized the Renaissance...
.
Braganza's Besiegers
A unit of crossbowmen but with better than average armour, making use of pavisePavise
A pavise is a large convex shield of European origin used to protect the entire body. The pavise was also made in a smaller version for hand to hand combat and for wearing on the back of men-at-arms. It is characterized by its prominent central ridge...
s. They specialise in siege warfare.
Bronzino's Galloper Guns
Bronzino's Galloper Guns are an artillery unit. As soon as the enemy catches up with them, they flee to a safe distance to start pounding them with cannon shot again. The Galloper guns are used extensively by many armies because it allows any army to take a cannon, a choice that is usually limited to the DwarfsDwarf (Warhammer)
In Games Workshop's Warhammer Fantasy fictional universe, The Dwarfs are a race of short, stout humanoids very similar to the dwarves of Middle-Earth and the roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons. Dwarfs in the Warhammer setting are proud warriors highly driven by honor.-Homeland:Dwarfs reside mainly...
and the Empire.
- Giants of Albion
- Golgfag's OgresOgre (Warhammer)An Ogre is a large humanoid creature in the Warhammer Fantasy fictional universe. They are based on the ogres of mythology.Prior to the release in 2005 of Warhammer Armies: Ogre Kingdoms for Warhammer Fantasy Battles tabletop game Ogres appeared only as mercenaries or Auxiliaries to other armies...
Brunner
Created by the author C.L. Werner, he is a bounty hunter of great skill and a cunning mind, he is a lethal killer who has survived battling a variety of foes. It is not just skill that enables Brunner to catch his quarry but the trove of powerful artifacts that he has collected and his incredible wealth of knowledge. Brunner has used his equipment and intelligence to survive battles with the undead, in dwarf tunnels overrun with goblins, and even a battle with a blood knight AND an ancient dragon (at the same time). Hints have been made that Brunner is actually a great nobleman who many have thought dead, but he is actually biding his time (and gaining resources) to reclaim his stolen lands and his revenge. There are no figures currently available for Brunner being sold.Gotrek and Felix
Gotrek and Felix are a Dwarf "slayer" and his human poet companion.Johan and Wilhelm
Johann is a brutal witch hunter who wields a magical stake, among other things, and is accompanied by Wilhelm, a slightly unhinged but devout Priest of Sigmar. Wilhelm has a staff topped with one of Sigmar's holy relics and carries the great book "Hammer of the Witches" (this is a reference to Sigmar Heldenhammer. In GermanGerman language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
, Heldenhammer means "Hammer of the heroes", close to Hexenhammer, "hammer of the witches". In turn, this is also a clear reference to the Malleus Maleficarum
Malleus Maleficarum
The Malleus Maleficarum is an infamous treatise on witches, written in 1486 by Heinrich Kramer, an Inquisitor of the Catholic Church, and was first published in Germany in 1487...
, a real book with a similar subject.).
Leopold's Leopard Company
Leopold's Leopard Company is a mercenary pikemen unit. They take their name from the leopard god which is the patron of the city of Luccini in Tilea. Leopold, the musician and standard bearer all wear full leopard skins while the rest of the regiment often have leopard-skin headresses. These men believe that they have to earn salvation in the eyes of the Leopard God, and to represent this in game they are Immune to Psychology.Pirazzo's Lost Legion
Pirazzo's Lost Legion is a mixed unit. The remaining part of a failed Estalian expedition to Lustria. Their desire for gold doomed their voyage, returning at last as a mercenary company. This unit's first rank is filled with crossbows, while the rear is formed by pikemen.Tilean pikemen units
- The Alcatani Fellowship - Rodrigo Delmonte went poor and became a mercenary along with his servants.
Ricco's Republican Guard - A group of very well equipped heavy pikemen led by Roughneck Ricco. They are adorned with silk scarves and gold. Their name is a reference to Rico's Roughnecks from Robert A. Heinlein
Robert A. Heinlein
Robert Anson Heinlein was an American science fiction writer. Often called the "dean of science fiction writers", he was one of the most influential and controversial authors of the genre. He set a standard for science and engineering plausibility and helped to raise the genre's standards of...
's Starship Troopers
Starship Troopers
Starship Troopers is a military science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein, first published as a serial in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction and published hardcover in December, 1959.The first-person narrative is about a young soldier from the Philippines named Juan "Johnnie" Rico and his...
.
Other Dogs of War
Long Drong Slayer's Pirates are Dwarf Slayers, unusually armed with pistols.Lumpin Croop's Fighting Cocks are Halfling
Halfling
Halfling is another name for J. R. R. Tolkien's Hobbit which can be a fictional race sometimes found in fantasy novels and games. In many settings, they are similar to humans except about half the size. Dungeons & Dragons began using the name halfling as an alternative to hobbit for legal reasons...
s who act as poachers and scouts.
Marksmen of Miragliano are Tilea
Tilea
In the fictional universe of Warhammer Fantasy, Tilea is the region of the warhammer world roughly analogous with that of renaissance Italy. Some are Republics, such as the Republic of Remas....
n Crossbowmen.
Mengil Manhide's Manflayers are Dark Elves that skin their victims.
Oglah Khan's Wolfboyz are Hobgoblin Wolf Riders
Hobgoblin (Warhammer)
Hobgoblins in the fictional Warhammer Fantasy are a large type of Goblin.-Description:They are found living on the Eastern Steppes of the Warhammer world where they are ruled over by the Khans, all of whom answer to the Hobgobla-khan, the greatest of the hobgoblin warlords.They are considered so...
.
Ruglud's Armoured Orcs are Orc
Orc (Warhammer)
Orcs are one of the races in Games Workshop's Warhammer Fantasy universe, and are related to goblins. The brutish orcs, though less intelligent, tend to dominate the meeker goblins...
crossbowmen wearing heavy armour (This unit was updated in the 6th edition rules).
The Cursed Company are Undead
Undead (Warhammer)
The Undead of the Warhammer Fantasy Tabletop Wargame , were introduced to the game in its very earliest editions. The term itself can refer either to the undivided and all-inclusive army—ranging from ghosts and vampires to skeletons and mummies—or to the separate components which make up the two:...
Tichi-Huchi's Raiders are Skink Horned One Riders.
Vespero's Vendetta are Duelists.
Voland's Venators
Voland came to Tilea from the Empire. At the time he was just one of a mercenary hired by the Tileans in their wars. He rose to prominence as leader of a band of mercenary knights called the Venators, which means "hunters" in low Tilean. The motives of Voland and his knights could not have been more different from the Bretonnian or even the Empire traditions of knighthood. They were soldiers of fortune interested only in two things, namely money and spending it. They are expert cavalry whose thunderous charge can scatter the deepest enemy formations.Older Regiments of Renown
Generally introduced between 1985 and 1990. These were boxed sets of figures with rules for Warhammer Fantasy Battle editions 2 and 3.- Bugman's Dwarf Rangers
- Knights Of Origo
- Grom's Goblin Guard
- Mengil Manhide's Company of Dark Elves
- Harboth and the Black Mountain Boys
- Mad Mullah Aklan'd's Death Commandos
- The Bowmen of Wood Elf Prince Oreon
- Golfag's Regiment of Mercenary Ogres
- Golfag's Other Regiment of Mercenary Ogres
- Mudat's Mercenary Half-Orc Maniacs
- Elwing's Elven Guard Cavalry
- Karnac's Lizardmen Raiders
- Flying Gargoyles of Barda
- Lothern City Guard (High Elf)
- Notlob's Orcish Bolt-Throwing Engines (orcs)
- The Mighty Throg and his Hobgoblin Despoilers of the Dark Lands
- Disciples of the Red Redemption
- Avenging Knights of the Cleansing Flame
- Eeza Ugezod's Mother Crushers (Black orcs)
- The Nightmare Legion - Mordini's Doomed Legion
- Harboth's Orc Archers
- Skarloc's Wood Elf Archers
- Ruglud's Armoured Orcs - The Spike-Can Commandos
- Prince Ulther's Imperial Dwarves - The Dragon Company
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