[Ankor Bar] My city lore for my Army

[Vestrial]

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Hi,

I have just translate from my primary language (French) the fews paragraphs I have done for my creation base on the AoS Lore. I hope you will be able to enjoy it. Im working right now on painting that 2k army

 

 

Ankor bar

The protector of the Realm

       Ankor Bar is the name that the first dispossesseds clans gave it after its reconstruction. Taking advantage of Sigmar's avenging crusade, the young city built its foundations on the ruins of a fortress once in the hands of Duardins manipulating the occult arts of the Dark Gods. Ready for wars of power and chaotic corruption, these Dawis, who rejected Grungni's wisdom, could not avoid their downfall. Annihilating their empire over the centuries, the nameless fortress sealed its doors to never reopen them.

           A distant memory, it didn't take more than a few picks from dispossessed prospectors to excavate the traces of the lost past. Many guilds of archaeologists today search the remains of Ankor Bar for answers to its former occupants. However, the Realm Gate which makes the wealth and the power of the city is a fabrication of these first inhabitants.

‘’There is a rumor among the most fashionable artifact researchers about the creation of the door. It is said that the last emperor would have had a vision to fill the Four. A titanic work would have started, leading to the construction of the Realm Gate which opens on Azyr. Strangely, no trace of success or failure was noted; however, the passage has been open for a long time. ''

 

          Like the other centers of civilization populating the Realms, Ankor Bar plays a precious role of link between Chamon and Azyr. Proud of the power and importance it holds, it does not compete in terms of greatness with his sisters cities like Hammerhall, Hallowheart ... However, they can be proud that the God-King did not saw fit to establish a Stormkeep in Ankor Bar, vowing an unwavering confidence in his mastery of underground combat. Thus enclosed under the mountain and protected by numerous fortifications, this passage leading to the kingdoms of  heavens is under good and constant guard.

 

          Led by the families of the founding clans, the leading Conclave of Ankor Bar is truly the very essence of the glorious Karak of the Age of Myths. Notwithstanding its homogeneity, the value and the reputation are recognized allowing on occasion the adhesion of new members who will come thereby to make a contribution to the administration of the city. But life at Ankor Bar is not made only of Duardins, a small number of humans coming mainly from former Freeguild companies and even from Collegiate Arcane find in the heart of the rock an oasis of peace.

 

          Since prosperity and wealth fuel lust, Ankor Bar is the target of a large number of belligerent, particularly rat men and goblins. Having to adapt to this growing threat, its military force is divided into two axes, one of them mainly defending the external fortifications of the mountain and the few villages clustered around the summit and the other an elite force specializing in the art of underground combat. Constantly mobilized, this elite force fought hard, conquering tunnels freshly built by the invaders or galleries dug by the former occupants. Each victory leaves a bitter taste for the officers who often see their troops overwhelmed by the tides of enemies. Were it not for these sacrifices, Ankor Bar could not expand its influence and the mining guilds would not mine the precious minerals buried to provide the roaring furnaces day and night.

 

          Spearheading Ankorian units, the banner is the object of pride and courage for each of them. Sporting red and white surmounted by the mountain, the iconography follows a pattern long reflected by the founders. The red expresses the flamboyant vats of molten metal ready to empty in the forges to shape the weapons that will supply the armies of Azyr. The white evokes the purity of the Kingdom of Heaven where forces in reserve can always transit towards Ankor Bar to support it in the event of an imposing siege. Enthroned in the center, the summit of Ankor Bar links its destiny and the passage between Azyr and Chamon as long as it is defended by these inhabitants.

Edited May 30, 2020 by Vestrial