Bretonnian Knights

By Tom Merrigan,
as appeared in Town Cryer 8
& Annual 2002 Errata. Updated by Us

To the Bretonnian Knights, Mordheim is a vile place where virtue and order have been discarded. Where a once proud city stood, now nightmarish fiends wonder the streets and mix with men in dens of corruption. It is then considered extremely virtuous for a Paladin, and his entourage of aspiring knights known as Knight Errants, to embark on a spiritual quest to Mordheim to seek to achieve honor in battle and have their courage put to the most rigorous of test. Perhaps once this noble goals are achieved they may earn the favor of the Lady of the Lake herself!

Choice of Warriors:

A Bretonnian warband must consist of at least 2 models as a knight and his trusty squire have been known to venture forth to seek adventure and glory. You have 500 gold crowns to recruit your warband. The maximum number of warriors in your warband may never exceed 12.

Paladin: Each Bretonnian warband must include one Paladin: no more, no less!
Knight Errant: Your warband may include up to two Knight Errant.
Squires: Your warband may include up to two Squires.
Men-at-Arms: Your warband may include any number of Men-at-Arms, up to the maximum size of your warband.
Bowmen: Your warband may include any number of Bowmen, up to the maximum size of your warband.

Special Rules:

Royal Stables: The Bretonnian Knights have access to some of the finest breeding stables in the realm and may purchase a warhorse as a common item.

Divine Mandate: The Bretonnian Knights have a very strict code of rank. When determining a new warband leader the Knight with the highest leadership shall become the new leader, if there are no Knights in the warband then the Squire with the highest leadership takes the role, if there are no Squires then a promoted Henchman may take the roll. If at any time a new unit is purchased with a higher rank than the current leader that warrior will become the new warband leader and the old leader will lose the leadership trait.

Starting Experience:

Paladin start out with twenty experience.
Knight Errant start out with eight experience.
Squires start out with zero experience.
Men-at-Arms start out with zero experience.
Bowmen start out with zero experience.

Bretonnian Knights' Skill Tables

Paladin may choose from the Combat, Strength or Speed
Knight Errant may choose from the Combat, Strength or Special Skills.
Squires may choose from the Combat, Shooting or Speed Skills.

Bretonnian Knights' Equipment ListEquipment List

Knights		Squires
Hand to Hand Weapons		Hand to Hand Weapons
Dagger	1st free/ 2 gc	Dagger	1st free/ 2 gc
Mace/Hammer	3 gc	Mace/Hammer	3 gc
Sword	10 gc	Sword	10 gc
Axe	5 gc	Axe	5 gc
Double Handed Weapon	15 gc	Spear	10 gc
Morning Star	15 gc
Lance	40 gc

Missile Weapons		Missile Weapons
None		Bow	10 gc
		Longbow	15 gc

Armor		Armor
Light Armor	20 gc	Light Armor	20 gc
Heavy Armor	50 gc	Shield	5 gc

Shield	5 gc	Helmet	10 gc
Helmet	10 gc	Buckler	5 gc
Warhorse	80 gc

Men-at-Arms Bowmen

Hand to Hand Weapons Hand to Hand Weapons

Dagger 1st free/ 2 gc Dagger 1st free/ 2 gc

Hammer 3 gc Sword 10 gc

Sword 10 gc Axe 5 gc

Axe 5 gc

Spear 10 gc

Halberd 10 gc

Double Handed Weapon 15 gc

Missile Weapons Missile Weapons

None Bow 10 gc

Longbow 15 gc

Armor Armor

Light Armor 20 gc Light Armor 20 gc

Shield 5 gc Helmet 10 gc

Helmet 10 gc

Heroes

1 Paladin: 70 gold crowns to hire

The Paladins are revered as living saints, and their exploits recounted across Bretonnia. They carry great power as they have been touched by the hand of the Lady of the Lake.

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Weapons/Armor: A Paladin may be equipped with weapons and armor chosen from the Knights equipment list.

Special Rules:

Leader: Any warrior within 6� of the Paladin may use his leadership value when taking Leadership tests.
Knight's Virtue: A Paladin is a chivalrous warrior who is superior to ordinary warriors. He will never panic and break from combat and so does not have to pass a Leadership test for being alone.
Royal Decree: The Paladin commands the warband by royal decree issued by the King. If the Paladin is killed, once the proper tithe has been paid (purchase price) the king will send another Paladin to lead the warband.
Prayers: The Paladin carries the favor of the Lady of the Lake. The Paladin may use the Blessings of the Lady following all the same rules for Prayers. The Paladin begins with one Blessing and may roll on the chart below.

0-2 Knight Errants: 95 gold crowns to hire

Knight Errants are the sons of nobles, eager to prove their mettle by feats of arms, and earn their place among the Knights of the Realm of Bretonnia. To do this they must perform valorous deed, so they will often accompany a Paladin on his spiritual journey in the hope of adventure and honor.

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Weapons/Armor: Knight Errants may be equipped with weapons and armor chosen from the Knights equipment list.

Special Rules

Knight's Virtue: A Knight Errant is a chivalrous warrior who is superior to ordinary warriors. He will never panic and break from combat and so does not have to pass a Leadership test for being alone.
Trusty Steed: A Knight Errant starts with a warhorse. This horse is loyal only to the Knight and may never be sold or traded to any other warrior. Furthermore, this Knight would never venture forth without his trusty steed. If it dies the knight will not take part in any battles until it is replaced.

0-2 Squires: 15 gold crowns to hire

Knights are served by their Squires, commoners who ride to the hunt with their master, and who accompany him to war. They are chosen from the fittest and youngest of a Knight's retinue, and they are trained and schooled by the knight himself. If a Squire performs some great deed or service to his master he may even be raised to the ranks of knighthood!of knighthood!

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Weapons/Armor: A Squire may be equipped with weapons and armor chosen from the Squires equipment list.

Henchmen

(In groups of 1-5)

0-8 Men-at-Arms: 25 gold crowns to hire

Men-at-Arms are the soldiery of Bretonnia. Every Knight maintains a retinue when he is a lord of a domain, and upon embarking on a quest, this retinue may join him on his journey. Men-at-Arms are determined warriors, ready to fight for honor and justice as much as the lord they follow.

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Weapons/Armor: Men-at-Arms may be equipped with weapons and armor chosen from the Men-at-Arms equipment list.

0+ Peasant Bowmen: 20 gold crowns to hire

Bowmen are common folk who regularly practice archery at the village butts so as to be ready to repel raiders from their humble cottages, fields and vineyards. When a Knight sets off on a quest it is not uncommon for a handful of Bowmen to be inspired to bravery and join the Knight in his journey.n his journey.

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Weapons/Armor: Bowmen may be equipped with weapons and armor chosen from the Bowmen equipment list.

Special Rules

Peasant's Duty: A Peasant has a sworn duty to protect and serve his lord and the presence of these powerful Knights motivates the easily awed Peasants. Any Peasant within 6" of a Knight or Paladin may use his leadership.

Hired Swords

The Bretonnian warband may not hire Hired Swords that are evil, uses magic or uses poison.

Blessings of the Lady

The Lady of the Lake will grant her blessings upon her chosen Champions. These Blessings work just like the Prayers of Sigmar and may be cast while wearing armour.

Grail Vow: The Paladin places a Vow upon the Holy Grail itself. This Vow empowers the Paladin with holy might. He gains +2 to Strength in hand-to-hand combat. The Paladin must test each shooting phase to keep the power of the Vow going. Difficulty: 7
Living Saint: The Paladin calls upon the blessed soul's of the Saints. These Saint's channel their holy power through the Paladin making him a Living Saint. Any allied warriors within 8" of the warrior become immune to Fear and All Alone tests. In addition, the whole warband gains +1 to any Rout tests they have to make. The effects of this spell last until the Paladin is knocked down, stunned or put out of action. If cast again the effects are not cumulative, ie, the maximum bonus to Rout tests remains +1. Difficulty: 8
Vision of the Lady: The Paladin summons an overwhelming vision of the Lady of the Lake which overpowers the motals beholding it. This spell has a range of 6" and must be cast on the closest enemy model. If the Paladin is in hand-to-hand combat, he must choose his target from those in base contact with him. The affected model is immediately stunned. If the model cannot be stunned it is knocked down instead.. Difficulty: 10
Sacrement of the Lady: The Paladin calls upon the Lady of the Lake to cover him with her mantle and protect him from the wicked. The Paladin is immune to all spells. Roll at the beginning of each turn in the recovery phase. On a roll of 1 or 2 the shield disappears.. Difficulty: 6
Curse of the Lady: The Lady of the Lake lays a curse upon the vile enemies of her chosen champion. Until the Paladin's next recovery phase any attempt to shoot at the Bretonnian warband must first make a check against the curse. Roll a d6, on a 1-3 the curse has foiled the shot and it automatically misses, on a 4-6 the shot may proceed as normal. Difficulty: 10
Grail Shield: The Paladin feels the blessed touch of the Holy Grail. This energy shines down over him protectively and the glowing image of the Grail can be seen above his head. The Paladin has an armour save of 2+ which replaces his normal armour save. In addition, he causes fear in his enemies and is therefore immune to fear himself. The power of the Grail Shield lasts until the beginning of the Paladin�s next Shooting phase.. Difficulty: 9

Men-at-Arms		Bowmen
Hand to Hand Weapons		Hand to Hand Weapons
Dagger	1st free/ 2 gc	Dagger	1st free/ 2 gc
Hammer	3 gc	Sword	10 gc
Sword	10 gc	Axe	5 gc
Axe	5 gc
Spear	10 gc
Halberd	10 gc
Double Handed Weapon	15 gc

Missile Weapons		Missile Weapons
None		Bow	10 gc
		Longbow	15 gc

Armor		Armor
Light Armor	20 gc	Light Armor	20 gc
Shield	5 gc	Helmet	10 gc
Helmet	10 gc