Middenland
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| Elector Count as of 2520IC | Boris Todbringer | |
| Province capital | Middenheim | |
| Runefang | Legbiter | |
| Specialties | Monster fighting, inhuman levels of stubbornness, viking LARP (non-Chaos variety) | |
| Commerce | Wool, mining, logging | |
| Primary military colours | Blue and White | |
Middenland is a major province in the Empire situated in the eastern Drakwald forest, a member province since the time of Sigmar. Founded by the fierce Teutogens and occupied to this day by their hot-blooded ancestors, Middenland is politically and militarily powerful, having been the homeland of many emperors and needing to defend against the constant threat of Beastmen in the forests surrounding its heavily fortified capital, which is an Imperial city-state in its own right. While recent centuries have seen a decline in Middenland's power, the province retains a close second position behind the coalition built by the Reikland nobility at the time Karl Franz I's reign.
Culture[edit | edit source]
The Middenlanders are descended from the Teutogens, one of the original tribes that came together with Sigmar to found the Empire. Living in the densely forested and often hilly country of the northern Empire, they define themselves almost directly in opposition to their southern neighbors. Ulric, the chief god of the pre-Imperial tribes, retains his place at the top of the pantheon in Middenland society. Reasons for this vary, but it can safely be said that "Sigmar was an Unberogens and the Unberogens became the Reiklanders and we don't like the Reiklanders" factors into this situation to some degree. In most cases, despite this fierce pride, Middenheim has been willing to swear fealty to the Imperial throne again and again, even if it happens to be occupied by a Sigmarite. Generally considered the most likely of the Imperial provinces to actually try and break away from the Empire as a whole, they are mostly held back because they happen to be right in the way of any Chaos army that comes storming down from the north.
In short, if the Empire is a Holy Roman Empire analogue, the Middenlanders are the Prussians.
Middenheimers have historically been more amenable to magic users than those in majority Sigmarite areas. This has had... mixed results.
Military[edit | edit source]
The adherence to the cult of a more ancient god of warfare has created a military culture that is resistant to some of the advances of early modern warfare, such as ranged weapons, steel plate armor, and, in extreme cases, such Southern frivolities as "the chain of command" and "not charging blindly at the biggest and meanest thing on the field." Nevertheless, Middenland is a military force to be reckoned with, and Ulrican warriors are every bit as dangerous as their more technologically advanced peers.
Major Cities[edit | edit source]
Middenheim[edit | edit source]
Built on the towering white rock of the Fauschlag, Middenheim is a great fortress-city that dominates the Drakwald for miles around. The deep-seated Ulrican distaste for black powder has given way to the deeper-seated Middenland distaste for losing battles and the level-headed practical thinking that is (eventually) required for long-term survival in an environment such as the Empire, and its towering walls are lined with heavy cannon. It has been attacked, besieged, and once nearly destroyed, but has never surrendered or been breached by an enemy. It enjoys a well-earned reputation as one of the safest cities in the Empire under any conditions. Not "safe," mind you, just better than those which do not feature fortifications that would force Dwarfs to admit that human stonemasons are capable of doing decent work from time to time. Here lies the seat of the Ar-Ulric, head of the Ulrican church, and the greatest temple to his god.
Carroburg[edit | edit source]
Army List[edit | edit source]
Lords: 0-1 Grand Master of the Knights of the White Wolf
Heroes: Seneschal of the White Wolf, Wizard, Captain, Priest of Ulric
Core Units: Spearmen, Halberdiers, Swordsmen, Archers, Huntsmen, Knights of the White Wolf, 0-1 Knights Panther
Special Units: 0-1 Teutogen Guard, 0-1 Greatswords, Crossbowmen, Warriors of Ulric, Hunting Hounds
Rare Units: Wolf-kin, Mortar, Great Cannon, Handgunners, Dogs of War
Mordheim[edit | edit source]
When selecting a Human Mercenary Warband in a game of Mordheim, you can choose whether it comes from one of three provinces; Reikland, Marienburg, or Middenland, with the chosen province granting it a special bonus. Middenlander mercenaries are notorious for their strength and martial prowess, so the band's Captain and any Champions hired as part of it gain +1 Strength, starting at Strength 4 compared to the Strength 3 of every other default human.
| Provinces of the Empire |
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| Reikland - Averland - Hochland - Middenland - Nordland - Ostland - Ostermark - Stirland - Talabecland - Wissenland |
| Cities: Altdorf - Averheim - Middenheim - Mordheim - Talabheim - Nuln |
| Lost Provinces: Solland - Drakwald |
| Independent Provinces: The Moot - Marienburg - Sylvania |