Kâhl

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Ymyr Conglomerate Kâhl^[1]

Kâhl are the generals of the Leagues of Votann's Oathband Expeditions.^[1]

Description

They are appointed from Leagues' most skilled and dependable warriors and the Kâhls are subordinate only to their Kindred's ruling Votannic Council. In battle, their most important role is to cast the Eye of the Ancestors over the most dangerous foes the Oathbands are facing. By doing so, the Kâhl ensure these enemies are marked out as priority targets and are the first to feel the wrath of the Kin.^[1]

In battle, Kahl's are wrought in Void Armour further protected by Rampart Crests and Shield Crests. For offensive weaponry they wield a variety of armaments including Autoch-Pattern Combi-Bolters, Forgewrought Plasma Axes, Plasma Blade, a Volkanite Disintegrator, and a Mass Gauntlet.^[4]

High Kâhl

Kâhls that have been promoted to their League's Votannic Council, are known as High Kâhls and lead an entire Kindred. These old warriors have fought in countless wars, and have witnessed first-hand much of the worst the galaxy has to offer. They are able to appraise the battlefield situation at a glance, and from bitter experience can select priority targets with pragmatic efficiency while directing their Kin in war. While the Leagues' Oathbands are normally led by a Kâhl, a High Kâhl may command one, while also having a Kâhl serving beneath them.^[3]

Known Kâhls

• Ûthar^[1]
• Kôrv Grudgekeeper^[2]
• Yôht Grendok

Images

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  Ymyr Conglomerate Kâhl^[1]

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  Greater Thurian League Kâhl^[1]

Trivia

The following information is not to be regarded as officially sanctioned and/ or is not written from an in-universe point of view. A detailed explanation of the term "Trivia" as used in the Lexicanum can be found here.

• The term Kâhl might be inspired by interrelated terms of Norse origin such as housecarl or húskarl, Churl etc.

Sources

• 1: Warhammer Community: Lead Your Kinhost From the Front With the Skill, Determination, and Giant Fist of a Leagues of Votann Kâhl (Posted on 15/08/22) (Last accessed on 15 August 22)
• 2: Warhammer Community: New Leagues of Votann Rules Debut in Today’s Must-See Battle Report (Posted on 31/08/22) (Last accessed on 14 September 2022)
• 3: Warhammer Community: The Latest Leagues of Votann Battle Report Shows Them at Their Most Dangerous (Posted on 14/09/2022) (Last accessed on 14 September 2022)
• 4: Codex: Leagues of Votann (9th Edition), pg. 89