Vengeance is mine
Four almighty monoliths had been raised over the once great city of Thal'donn,
commemorating a key victory for the forces of Chaos. The Black Dracothians and
Lions of Sigmar led a Stormhost coalition that levelled the region. Upon that day
it was said that Sigmar smiled.[1j]
War of Life
When Sigmar looked upon the Realm of Life, a shudder ran through the God-King. It
was almost too late – the once glorious Jade Kingdoms were nearly overrun and
drowning in despair. Into that cesspit, Sigmar cast many Stormhosts. If they could
not rouse Alarielle to war, they would avenge her realm.[1k]
Heldenhammer Crusade
It was discovered that the Realm of Metal held a mighty secret – Ghal Maraz.
Although Tzeentch’s minions had built a stronghold over it, Sigmar sent forth many
Stormhosts to reclaim his own. In the Hanging Valleys of Anvrok, it was the
Celestial Vindicators that led the charge.[1k]
The Reclamation - Fighting through evil sorcery, daemons and the Goretide, the
combined Stormhosts penetrated the Eldritch Fortress. Thanks to betrayal in the
Chaos ranks, Vandus Hammerhand, Lord-Celestant of the Hammers of Sigmar, at last
recovered Ghal Maraz.[1k]
Awakening the Avenging Angel - A triumphal twelve day feast was held for those
warriors that played a part in returning Ghal Maraz to Sigmar. Upon receiving his
almighty warhammer, the God-King strode into the heavily spell-shielded Black
Citadel. There, in the Chamber Extremis, Sigmar placed Ghal Maraz into the hands of
the recumbent figure within. With thunderstorms raging and lightning wreathing the
Sigmarabulum, the Celestant-Prime arose.[1k]
Into the Savage Countries - The Stormcast Eternals succeeded in seizing Realmgates
which accessed the Graklands, but at great cost. Whether assailed by brayherd
ambush or beset by the savage Orruk tribes that haunted those primordial
landscapes, every Stormhost that entered the Graklands suffered many casualties.
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The Stalemate Shattered - Eleven times lightning struck before Black Chasm Bridge,
each time delivering an entire chamber of Stormcasts. Eleven times were they
defeated. Upon the twelfth lightning strike came the Celestant-Prime, and none
could stay his wrath. Soon, the way was cleared.[1k]
The Storm Thunders On
High upon his throne in Sigmaron, the God-King looked down. Sigmar deemed it a good
beginning, for many had been the triumphs. Yet there could be no respite. The ring
of the Sigmarabulum blazed continually with Reforging, and stormhosts were cast
into battle every day. The war was only just begun.[1l]
The Allpoints - Sigmar's eye roved over thousands of battlefields where heroic
deeds were done in his name. Yet his gaze was ever drawn back towards the
Allpoints, where lurked his greatest foe besides the Dark Gods themselves.[1l]
A Trimphal Silence - For the longest period since its creation the mournful tolling
of the Bell of Lamentation was stilled – a fitting tribute signalling the first
return of justice and Order to the Mortal Realms once again.[1l]
Captured banner of the True Sons - In a battle that raged back and forth over the
fire-swept plains of Kolgotha, a Knight-Vexillor of the True Sons of Sigmar was cut
down by Blut’Rexx. By hellish power, the towering Bloodthirster held fast to the
slain Stormcast Eternal's banner, so it did not return to Azyr as did the broken
body of the Knight-Vexillor. Thus began a quest to reclaim that honored prize,
drawing in more troops and stoking the flames of that ever-growing war higher
still.[1l]
An Uneasy Alliance - Unable, as of yet, to find Nagash, much less negotiate with
him, the Stormcast Eternals nevertheless found themselves fighting alongside the
dead in the gravefields that were once the Cold Kingdoms.[1l]
Far from the light of the Sun - Whilst searching for the sons of Grimnir beneath
the Burning Karaks, many Stormhosts were drawn into the Battle of Red Vengeance –
an ongoing war between the skaven and the duardin. Scores of bitter conflicts
ensued, and more Stormhosts arrived to join the fray.[1l]
