Editing Scrollhammer: Great Houses of Morrowind (section)

====Vivec, the Warrior-Poet====

Vivec is the VI of ALMSIVI, the eternal Warrior-Poet. He is Vehk and Vehk, mortal and god, for he stands one-half Chimer and one-half Dunmer above Nirn, while also dwelling eternally in the Aether. Mephala is his anticipation, for he is at once Vehk and Vehk, mortal and god, man and woman, Chimer and Dunmer. He is Thief, the brave rogue, and with his song writes truths into existence. His holy city lies upon the south coast of Vvardenfell; he is forever called upon by the prayers of Dunmer, begging for deliverance from Dagoth Ur. Many battles has he fought forever and ever to defeat Lord Dagoth, each time banishing the Devil of the Red Mountain until his next return.

The Temple of ALMSIVI teaches that VI was hatched into the mortal world from the egg of a netch-wife cast into the sea, and raised by the kingdoms of the Dreughs. In the form of a woman he was beloved of Molag Bal, who taught him the ways of godhood. He was ravished by Molag Bal while his head was disembodied, and so came to the King of Rape his lover, and from him learned the art of belly-magic. From this, Vehk and Vehk became father-mother to a brood of devils, who tore apart the land, until he smote them all with his Spear Milk-Finger.

To Nerevar, the legends call him mentor, that with his verse and riddles he instructed the young hero in the path to Royalty over all things. In the days of Nerevar, the Lie Rock, Baar Dau, fell forth from the heavens toward the city of Vivec; with his hand Vivec bound the rock to remain above the city, but to once more fall and destroy it should the Dunmer cease to love him. Vivec advised Nerevar before the Battle of Red Mountain. When Nerevar fell, and Azura's curse was brought upon the Dunmer, he ascended to be forevermore worshiped as the One who Mephala Anticipates. For a thousand and thousand more years he ruled Morrowind alongside his goddess-lover Almalexia and the mystic deity Sotha Sil. It was only at the end of this golden age that the Empire came to Morrowind.

Vivec fought to ensure a high level of independence for Morrowind, even with the nation's membership in the Empire. In the days of the Akaviri invasion, Vehk taught his people to breathe water, and called forth a great flood to drown the Armies of the East of East. When Dagoth Ur awoke, Vehk went forth with his armies and smote him again and again. But Dagoth Ur grew stronger, and stole the Tools of Kagrenac over which the War of the First Council was fought. But in the days of Nerevar, Vivec came to dwell within his palace alone, in meditation; only the highest Priests are allowed in his holy presence.

The teachings and mysteries of Vehk and Vehk are held within his Thirty-and-Six Sermons, by which Nerevar is instructed, and in which many truths are hidden. Vehk walks Nirn in the form of a mortal, bound to time, while Vehk walks the Aether as a god, born before all time begins. For he is Vivec.

500 pts.
Vivec may be taken as a Hero choice in any Great House army. Should he be taken as a Hero choice, Buoyant Armigers are Core units and are not 0-1.
Skirmish, Infantry.
Single model.

50mm x 50mm base.

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| Vivec
| 8
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| 8 (9)
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| - (3++)
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Wargear:

Muatra: The Milk Finger, ebony phallus-spear of Vehk and Vehk, bane of Daedra. Born of a forbidden rite, it is the Giver and Taker of Milk, the symbol of the potency of its Master. Artifact, Spear. Muatra is an Ebony Spear with Heroic Killing Blow. Wounds, whether saved or unsaved, caused by this weapon have Absorb Magicka(total on 1+).

Spells:

Black Hand, Ascendant Shield, Swimmer's Blessing, Vivec's Kiss, Father's Hand, Vivec's Feast, Vivec's Command, Turn of the Wheel, Vivec's Tears, Vivec's Touch, Vivec's Mercy.

Vivec's Wrath: Vivec calls down every magical force and element in existence, devastating his foes in a whirlwind of blazing light. This unique spell is a shooting attack, Cast on a 20+. Destruction. Each time it is cast, Vivec may choose one of three firing modes: 

Vivec's Smiting. S10 AP7, Move or Fire 1, Range 24".

Vivec's Purging. S7 AP7, blast, Move or Fire 1, Range 24".

Vivec's Cleansing. S3 AP7, large blast, Ignores Cover, Move or Fire 1, Range 24".

Special Rules:

Preferred Enemy(Daedra), Relentless, Guardian Stone: The Thief.

Vivec is a Character.

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

Thief of the Tower: Due to his divine mastery of metaphysics, Vivec gets +10 to all spellcasting rolls.

Godly Presence: All who surround the Warrior-Poet are dumbstruck by his might and radiance. All friendly units within 24" of Vivec (including himself) are Fearless.  He causes Fear. Even Daedra Fear Vivec, even if they would normally be immune to Fear; if Daedra fail a Fear Test against him, their WS is always reduced to 1 this round.