Still, when fighting on many fronts the army regularly runs low on regulars.
It has been so for centuries, perhaps as early as Hedrich I - although his army were tribal warriors, not the professional soldiery of the present day. The Empire is unique amongst the nations of men in keeping a standing army on its books. In any case, a musician is there to play a tune to keep the men in time and boost their morale.Ī ready supply of fresh, professional soldiers isn't always possible, so drafting in irregulars can keep numbers up. There are plenty of examples throughout history the Wolfenburg Jaegers, for example, had a flautist who played an instrument made from the arm bone of a Catrazzian Birdman. Regimental musicians play drums, horns, or maybe other, more exotic instruments. The latter is rare, for there are always wars to fight for the Empire and for Sigmar!Ī regimental musician beats out a regular tattoo to aid marching, even speeding units along when the meter quickens. Some regimental standards are hundreds of years old - physical representations of their regiments, even as members join and die in battle, or - if they are lucky - are relieved of duty and sent back to their old lives with a modest pension. The Empire needs men like these, but the very nature of their occupation means they are rare souls indeed.Īs regiments gain renown, their standards become talismans that are just as important as their sword-arms.
Such bravery sees them rise in the ranks, leading regiments and steeling their men when wavering or barking orders in the midst of battle. They are veterans of many battles and have probably seen things that would turn the stomachs of the average man. Regimental sergeants in Elector Count armies are made of stern stuff.
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