Editing Scrollhammer: Great Houses of Morrowind (section)

====Almalexia, Blessed and Merciful====

Almalexia, or Ayem, is the Healing Mother of Morrowind, and the ALM of ALMSIVI. Appearing as a beautiful Chimer woman, this goddess is renowned for her senses of justice mercy. Said to have taken mortal shape before the hatching of Vivec, Almalexia long has ruled the Dunmer people as a mother figure. In the days of the First Council, she was wife to Indoril Nerevar. Upon her husband's death, she became the lover of Vivec, and reigned over Morrowind from its capital, Mournhold. The Temple has long worshiped her and heeded her soothing and gracious commands. Countless pilgrims flock to her holy city to receive her gifts.

But there is another side to Almalexia, for Boethiah, Prince of Plots, is her Anticipation. She has the form of both a mortal and a god, just as Vivec does. Her sign, however, is the Warrior; with her divine powers, she heals her children in times of peace, strictly punishes them in times of disobedience, and defends them in times of war. Many times has the Mother of the Dunmer defended them in battle, her face beneath an ornate battle-mask, her weapon Hopesfire, twin sword to the blade of fallen Nerevar.

500 pts.
Almalexia may be taken as a Hero choice in any Great House army. Should she be taken as a Hero choice, Her Hands are Core units and are not 0-1.
Skirmish, Infantry.
Single model.

50mm x 50mm base.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name
! WS
! BS
! S
! T
! W
! I
! A
! Ld
! Mg
! Sv
|-
| Almalexia
| 8 (9)
| 6
| 4
| 4
| 4
| 5
| 5
| 10
| 10
| - (3++)
|}


Wargear:

Face of Inspiration: Almalexia's mask of war bears the horrifying visage of a Daedra, coming forth from the sacred light she exudes. Artifact, Helm. Almalexia causes Terror.

Hopesfire: The ancient curved blade of Almalexia, Hopesfire burns with a brilliant white-blue lightning flame. Artifact, Hand Weapon. This weapon grants +1 Strength, ignores armor saves, Critical Strike, shock, Multiple Wounds(d3). Attacks from this weapon cause Critical Strikes on a to wound roll of 5+.

Spells:

Almalexia's Calming Touch, Devotion Undying, Almalexia's Grace, Hand of Righteousness, Mother's Kiss, Mother's Embrace, Mother's Balm.

Almalexia's Wrath: Almalexia releases all her rage in a blast of piercing flame. Nothing can withstand the fury of the angered goddess. This is a shooting attack, cast on a 30+. S10 AP7, Move or Fire 1, Large Blast, Range 36", Multiple Wounds(d3), flame. Destruction.

Special Rules:

Relentless, Guardian Stone: The Warrior

Almalexia is a Character.

Fading Divinity: Almalexia is a Physical God. However, her Ward Save granted by this rule is only a 3+.

Healing Mother: Almalexia's nature as a goddess allows her to grant her people with endless blessings, as well as wield amazing powers herself should she need to. Almalexia gets +8 to all spellcasting rolls.

Just and Merciful: Almalexia is a force of law upon the battlefield, both loved and feared. Almalexia is Fearless, and all friendly units within 24" of her are Stubborn. In addition, all Flyer Beasts and Infantry may not Fly if they would begin such a move within 24" of her.