"Trained by handmaidens of the Lady, these spellcasters bring nature's power to bear against the foes of Bretonnia."
- —Description of the Prophetesses of the Lady in Total War: Warhammer.[5]
A Prophetess of the Lady is always welcomed by the defenders of Bretonnia.[5]
A Prophetess of the Lady, also known as a Grail Prophetess and an Enchantress, is an extremely powerful and highly-experienced Grail Damsel in service to the Bretonnian deity known as the Lady of the Lake.
Role
These Grail Damsels have the power to foretell the future and provide counsel to the highest nobles of Bretonnia. Some Prophetesses travel Bretonnia, giving counsel to many different people, as they see fit. Other than the Fay Enchantress herself, the Prophetesses are the Lady of the Lake's most favoured devotees, and have long served their divine mistress faithfully. Potent spellcasters all, their magic can dramatically affect the outcome of any battle.[1a][4]
A Prophetess of the Lady as rendered for Total War: Warhammer.
Prophetesses, much like the Sacred Lakes that dot Bretonnia's landscape, possess the ability to bless a knight's weapons and armour. These fearsome weapons are particularly lethal when used against unholy beings, such as the followers of Chaos and the Undead.[2][3]
While all Damsels of the Lady are able to ride horses (thus bypassing the Bretonnian restriction placed on women), the Prophetesses have enough authority to use a rare Pegasus for a mount.[1][4]
Much like lesser Grail Damsels, Prophetesses are capable of mastering both the Lore of Life and the Lore of Beasts. Such is their power, however, that they can also call upon the Lore of Heavens. This is highly unusual, for even the greatest Wizards of the Empire can only master one lore of magic.[1]
Notable Prophetesses of the Lady
- Morgiana le Fay, the Fay Enchantress - Greatest of all the Lady's priestesses and her mortal representative.
- Élisse Duchaard - A powerful Prophetess of the Lady who was active during the reign of King Louen Orc-Slayer.
- Iselda, Keeper of the Tower of Wizardry - Was the most powerful Damsel in all of Aquitaine, who assisted in the defeat of the Red Duke.
- Elynesse, Dowager of Charnorte - A mystical prophetess who predicted the return of Arkhan the Black and the final battle of La Maisontaal.
- Enchantress Ciara - An enigmatic Prophetess who aided the besieged knight, Gerard du Lacaren.
- Jeneva, the Blessed Maid of Mousillon - The oldest of the Three Sisters of Ancelioux.
Miniatures
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 2nd Edition: Knights of the Grail (RPG)
- 1a: pp. 38-39
- 2: The End Times: Nagash - Battle for la Maisontaal (8th Edition)
- 3: White Dwarf 287
- 4: Warhammer Armies: Bretonnia (6th Edition)
- 5: Total War: Warhammer (PC Game)
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