Editing Word-Keeper (section)

==Overview==
The closer a person is to the Thane of House Cawdor, the closer they are to the word of the [[Emperor]], and thus the more important they are. Word-Keepers are those who have been granted this closeness, usually in the form of carrying some sacred object, phrase or holy writ handed down to them by the Thane and, by extension, the God-Emperor. Those who venture into the Underhive on House Cawdor's business, consider themselves to be on a holy mission to spread the word of the Redemption. However to other Underhivers, a Word-Keeper is often seen as just some batshit crazy gang leader they want nothing to do with. Word-Keepers act as the ruling priest class of Necromunda, serving directly below the Thane of the House. They are known to wear relics as a sign of their rank and status, with the greatest of them being adorned with a large number of important religious items.

Often coming from religious occupations prior to joining the gang, unlike the rigid structures of the [[Ecclesiarchy|Ministorum]], where [[Ministorum Priest|missionaries, confessors, preachers and cardinals]] all hold a narrow place in a complex and overwrought system, the mantle of Word Keeper is far easier to attain. A Word-Keeper therefore, is usually in charge of commanding the misfits gangs of Cawdor, whereas the Redemptor Priests are in charge in leading the [[Redemptionist]] section of Cawdor.

Like the rest of Cawdor, they aren't that well equipped, wearing nothing more than robes and nothing else. They are still heavily armed however; equipment include [[Chain Weapon#Chain Glaive|Chain Glaives]], [[Basic Close Combat Weapons#Sword|Greatswords]], [[Basic Close Combat Weapons#Axe|Two-Handed Axe]] or [[Basic Close Combat Weapons#Hammer|Hammer]], Scrap Shield, [[Grenades & Explosives#Smoke Grenade|Smoke Grenade]]s, Reclaimed [[Autopistol]], [[Stub Gun]], [[Hand Flamer]] and a [[Gun Axe|Blunderpole]] with either an [[Autogun]] or [[Blunderbuss]] attachment.