Brôkhyr
The Brôkhyr are the Leagues of Votann's engineers, who command the auto-foundries of each of the species' Strongholds from their personal A.N-vyl terminals.[1]
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Overview
Brokhyr are craftsmen of unparalleled skill who work within their Hold's forges and aided by COG robot assistants. Each Brôkhyr takes pride in constructing their own devices, following traditional schematics but humbly applying their own ingenuity to improve the base design. Through this process, each Brôkhyr develops their own preferences and quirks, which become known as their signature. The most effective signatures are adopted by fellow Brôkhyr so that, over time, many Kindreds - or even entire Leagues - have adopted their methods of crafting and manufacture. This slow but relentless process of improving upon understood technologies has helped the Kin develop their original STCs even further.[32]
Ranks
Brôkhyr Thunderkyn
When the Oathbands head to battle, however, they strap into powerful exo-frames to become the mighty Brôkhyr Thunderkyn. These suits are adapted from rugged engineering rigs, and while not quite as scratch-resistant as the Einhyr Hearthguard's Exo-armour, they can still weather considerable fire. The Thunderkyn are still powerful despite this, as their suits allow them to heft the heaviest man-portable weapons the Leagues of Votann can muster with ease. Among them are Votann Bolt Cannons, whose salvos can slay hordes of enemies, Graviton Blast Cannons, and SP Conversion Beamers, whose unstoppable lances can pierce their foes' heavy infantry. The Brôkhyr advanced engineering equipment also helps out, with Omni-visors able to pick out the telltale signs of enemy units through dense terrain.[3]
Brôkhyr Iron-masters
The Iron-masters are the elite of the Brôkhyr and when called to battle, they have a knack for repairing even the most beaten-up of the Leagues of Votann's vehicles. In war they wield Autoch-pattern Bolt Pistols, Graviton Hammers, and Graviton Rifles. A dutiful Ironkin assistant and a gaggle of E-COGs will also frequently accompany an Iron-master and carry further equipment such as a Plasma Torch, Las-Beam Cutter, and manipulator arms.[5]
Brôkhyr Forge-masters
Brôkhyr Forge-Masters are the highest of their order and one of these esteemed craftsmen sits on their Kindred's Votannic Council. To become a Forge-Master, a Brokhyr must prove their worth at not only crafting, but also at overseeing the deployment of their technologies. It is their duty to fashion the tools of war that will be wielded by their Kindred's greatest heroes, themselves included. They must further embody the fury of their Forge upon the battlefield, providing wise counsel on everything from siegecraft to field repair.[7b]
Known Brôkhyr
Miniatures
Brôkhyr Thunderkyn[3]
Brôkhyr Thunderkyn with Graviton Blast Cannon[6]
Brôkhyr Thunderkyn with Votann Bolt Cannon[7c]
Brôkhyr Iron-master[5]
See also
Trivia
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The name Brôkhyr could be inspired by the dwarf Brokkr from Norse mythology. Literally Brokkr translates as "the one who works with metal fragments" or "blacksmith".
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Community: Lore of the Votann – Ancient Quasi-divine Machine Intellects Make for Decent Gunsmiths, it Turns Out (Posted on 20/05/22) (Last accessed on 20 May 22)
- 2: Warhammer Community: The Squats Make Battlesuits Out of Mining Equipment – And Corpses out of Other Gangs (Posted on 16/05/22) (Last accessed on 16 May 22)
- 3: Warhammer Community: Drop the Wrench and Pick Up the Cannon – The Brôkhyr Thunderkyn Are Marching to War (Posted on 22/08/22) (Last accessed on 22 August 22)
- 4: Warhammer Community: New Leagues of Votann Rules Debut in Today’s Must-See Battle Report (Posted on 31/08/22) (Last accessed on 31 August 22)
- 5: Warhammer Community: NOVA Open Reveal – The Leagues of Votann Unveiled (Posted on 31/08/22) (Last accessed on 31 August 22)
- 6: Warhammer Community: Designing the Leagues of Votann – Jes Goodwin and Andy Clark in Conversation (Posted on 08/08/22) (Last accessed on 20 September 22)
- 7: Codex: Leagues of Votann, pg. 21
| Leagues of Votann Forces | |
|---|---|
| Command | Kâhl • Theyn • Brôkhyr Iron-master • Grimnyr • Einhyr Champion |
| Elites | Einhyr Hearthguard |
| Troops | Hearthkyn Warrior • Hernkyn (Pioneer • Yaegir) • Brôkhyr Thunderkyn • Cthonian Beserks • Ironkin • Hearthkyn Salvager |
| Vehicles | Magna-Coil Bike • Sagitaur ATV • Hekaton Land Fortress • Colossus |
| Support | CORV • E-COG |
| Characters | Ûthar |
