Welcome back to today's section of Order Strikes Back. Today I'm going to highlight one of my favorite units in the Warhammer Universe, the Swordmasters of Hoeth. For official Swordmaster information go: Here!The first thing you should say about the Swordmasters is very simple: they are consummate warriors, spending their entire lives searching for serenity through meditation and feats of martial prowess. This lifetime dedication manifests itself in their nearly superhuman speed and skill, and even allows them the use of minor magics.
That's right, folks, they are the Samurai (if the samurai could use sweet magical powers) and Jedi of the Warhammer World. Not only are they the greatest martial artists the world has ever seen, wielding their signature weapon (the great sword) with incredible ease and grace, they have even managed to bend the chaotic winds of magic to their awesome will.
Legends about the Swordmasters of Hoeth abound: Some say they can cut a candle in half without disturbing the flame, others that they can fight in complete darkness, guided only by the faint whisper of their foe's breathing. Still others whisper that a fully trained Swordmaster can draw his sword, decapitate his foe, and return the blade to its scabbard all in the blink of an eye. Naturally, no enemy can confirm these stories... as they are all dead.
In battle, they are deadly opponents, eager to practice their legendary skills on worthy foes, in an arena where there is no room for second best. This is the true test of their mettle, skill, and honor, that these warrior-ascetics eagerly seek out. Because in the end, they know who will emerge the victor...
So, tremble in fear, enemies of the Swordmaster. He's faster than you, he's smarter than you, and worst of all, he knows it. Don't blink, destruction fans, or he'll be the last thing you'll ever see.
Stormcrow
"From the darkness I cry for you.
The tears you shed for us
are the blood of the elven kind.
O Isha,
here I stand
on the last shore,
a sword in my hand.
Ulthuan shall never fall."
-Swordmasters of Hoeth
The tears you shed for us
are the blood of the elven kind.
O Isha,
here I stand
on the last shore,
a sword in my hand.
Ulthuan shall never fall."
-Swordmasters of Hoeth
2 comments:
I have to say, I'm not much of a tank fan,. but watching some of the gameplay from Baltimore I thought the Swordsmaster looked beautiful in action. I could probably get quite hypnotised watching a good one being played (bad news if I'm your healer ;p)
Always a pleasure to read your comments Arbitrary. Thanks for giving us such a warm welcome to the community!
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