Warhammer
Elven Warriors
Regiments of spearmen and archers are made up of the citizen soldiery of Ulthuan. Though he may be craftsman, tradesman or artist in peace time, every Elf becomes a resolute and deadly fighter in time of war.
Over a thousand years ago the Phoenix King Morvael introduced a levy system whereby all Elves received some training so that they could be called upon to fight at any time. These levies were organised into hands bands based on their cities, towns and villages. Morvael accurately predicted the need for a well organised but flexible army to defend Ulthuan in the troubled times that lay ahead. His system has stood the test of time and remains to cornerstone of Elven armies to this day.
Although the full body of citizen warriors can be mobilized in emergencies, in normal circumstances only a proportion of the population of each settlement serves under arms at any one time. The retines of the Elven nobility also contribute towards the levy, providing cavalry to support the warriors. These variously sized and disparate unites are formed into larger regiments as needed. Many warriors are sent north to guard the passes and the isles, whilst others remain to guard the cities further south.
Both spearmen and archers are garbed in white, often with a coloured border design that proclaims their realm or city of origin. White is the colour of purity and of death, and their robes symbolise their determination to fight to the end if necessary. Elf warriors are generally very well equipped. Spearmen have hauberks of scale armour, tall helms, and spears seven foot tall. Archers cerry powerful bows constructed of alternating layers of wood which endow them with great power and range.
| Profile | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld |
| High Elf | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 8 |
The above information was taken from the Warhammer Armies book on High Elves. All of this information here has been copyrighted to Games Workshop Ltd.
