The battle that resulted raged continuously for seven days and nights, the combatants neither tiring nor growing dispirited, and with the losses to each side being made good as Undead warriors that had been slain were restored once more to unlife. [3g], The King of Nehekhara swore that only when every last gold coin was recovered, and every one of the barbarians who had escaped his wrath a decade ago was slain, would he return to Khemri. In undeath, Settra hungered for the domination of his fellow Tomb Kings, and he would suffer no rival to his rule. One by one, Settra brought the other great cities of Nehekhara to heel, leading his legions from the front where he could slate his own battle-lust and thirst for conquest. – Total War: Warhammer II Originally Settra was a powerful man, but vain and egotistical as well. Without pause, Khagul's bodyguard launched themselves at the assassin, but the figure opened its mouth and vomited forth a surge of insects that drowned them beneath chitinous bodies. Glad to hear some of you are enjoying this mod xD Yes, it's made purely for the fun out it. Enter the full URL of your item or group's Polycount page, Enter the full URL of your item or group's reddit page, Enter the full URL to your item or group's Sketchfab page, This item has been removed from the community because it violates Steam Community & Content Guidelines. Once he had learned all he could from Khatep, he commanded that the Tomb Kings return to their eternal rest. Even as Valgar's steed was slain from beneath him, the chieftain's axe glowed with baleful energy, and it was suddenly wreathed in sorcerous flames. He was a vain and egotistical man, and demanded not only the obedience of his subjects but also their absolute and utter adoration. After centuries of entombment, the stiffened corpses of monarchs and heroes awoke. The unfortunate victims are dragged off to Khemri to be slain in horrifying rituals so their bodies can swell the ranks of Settra's Undead host. The priests of Khemri did as Settra bade them, and for years they brewed potions, recited incantations and travelled into unknown lands in search of the secret to overcoming death. Settra Only a dozen Marauders managed to survive and escape back to their frozen realm, bloodied, but rich beyond their wildest dreams. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. All believed the right to rule the land was solely theirs, and none would relinquish their perceived power. These are all of Settra's titles. His power is far greater than any other Tomb King, and his unyielding will is such that he never needs to return to his sarcophagus to rest. [3d], Yet Settra was not content with merely restoring the kingdoms of his ancestors. They emerged from their tombs in horror. When the King perished at last, it was with a final curse upon his lips. Against this onslaught, the hearts of men faltered, and the barbaric tribesmen turned tail and fled, only to be run down by regiments of Undead cavalry that Settra had positioned for just such a task. In his arrogance, he vowed that the grave would not claim him, and set in motion events that would forever change his kingdom. Their bodies, already extended far beyond their natural span, were unaffected by Nagash's spell. The King of all Nehekhara smashed into the ranks of mortals time and again, leaving a trail of fire and death in his wake. It would be two more days before Settra's legions butchered the final remnants of the Chaos horde, the bloody campaign ending when Settra himself charged through a hailstorm to slay a lightning wreathed Dragon Ogre Shaggoth. Enormous statues strode relentlessly through driving blizzards, and regiments of Skeleton Chariots tirelessly ploughed through snow-drifts in their hunt for the guilty. https://warhammerfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Settra?oldid=128350. As Settra led his forces back to Khemri he cursed his enemies and vowed revenge against all of them. The war-ravaged cities were quickly restored, and many grand monuments were erected to not just the gods, but now also to the honour of Nehekhara's ever-expanding borders and repel the many mutated monsters and savage barbarians that had sunk their claws into the Great Land during the Time of Strife. Before long, all the Tomb Kings bowed their heads to Settra the Imperishable — the undisputed ruler of all Nehekhara. [1b], Fortunately for all living creatures, the alliance of the Tomb Kings and the huge Undead armies under their control did not last long. In particular, he watched for the return of the hated Nagash, he who had cursed his realm, for he knew that the necromancer might yet reappear in the world and that Nagash's sorcery could still threaten his immortality. Thereafter, Settra reigned as the undisputed king of not just Khemri, but of all Nehekhara, and for many decades he suffered no challenge to his rule. This item will only be visible to you, admins, and anyone marked as a creator. [3g], Amidst the carnage, Valgar's lieutenant, Khagul Bloodfist, stooped down to pick up Settra's regal crown before rallying the surviving tribesmen and cleaving a path through the skeletal shield-wall back to the coast. However, unlike his other creations, these raised kings maintained their free will, and embittered by being cheated out of true immortality, drove the Necromancer out. Nehekhara reached the peak of his power and influence during the reign of Settra, and his name was feared across half the world. Settra's warhost collided with the iron-clad Warriors of Chaos across the entire length of the northern lands. The pyramid was vast and it towered over the city of Khemri. Khagul commanded a great horde of Chaos, for his fame was such that tribesmen and warbands from leagues around flocked to his blood-drenched warbanner. Ahtaf I He then turned and gazed upon the distant lands that lay on the other side of the mountain and roared in anger. [3g], It was not only the Chaos Gods who had noticed his deeds, but Prince Apophas, the Cursed Scarab Lord, saw in Khagul a soul that might be the equal of his own; a spirit that could buy him his freedom from the tortures of Nehekhara's underworld prison. The Chaos Champion hacked at the figure with frenzied swipes, but it was to no avail. As king smote king, Khatep broke the seals to Settra's pyramid and began to recite the incantation of awakening. Español - Latinoamérica (Spanish - Latin America). Settra was as vain, self-centred and evil in death as he had been in life. Soon all of Nehekhara had centered its attention to death, leading to the rise of cities completely devoted to the afterlife, called Necropoli. [3i], Settra was truly a great and powerful King, and the current ruler of Khemri. The snow plains were littered with the bodies of dead, and from amidst the corpses Settra retrieved the bloodstained Crown of Nehekhara. [3d], On the first anniversary of his coronation, Settra beseeched the gods to restore Khemri to its former glory and grant him the strength to conquer his rivals, sacrificing his own children in a grand ritual to show his commitment and prove his worth. But he wanted more. [1b], Since that time Settra has continued to spread his evil empire, sending his armies to battle against the other Tomb Kings, and launching his fleets to raid the coasts of Tilea, Estalia, Bretonnia and Araby. [3a] Of all the Kings of Nehekhara, none could match the splendour, cruelty and arrogance of Settra. All will feel his wrath, none will survive. Each of those men had become a chieftain in his own right, with the wealth they brought back from the Land of the Dead securing them much power and many followers. Warhammer Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Ambitious, ruthless, and extremely arrogant, Settra set out to forcibly unite all the cities into one unified kingdom. © Valve Corporation. Driven by Settra's unyielding will, the legions of Nehekhara were unstoppable. The remains of Nehekhara's Golden Age can still be seen to this very day. For thousands of year afterwards, the priests of Khemri tended the funeral flames outside the sealed tomb, nurturing Settra's immortal spirit with sacrifice and incantations in preparation for the Day of Awakening. [3g], Before great nations such as the Empire of Man or Bretonnia were even dreams, the people of Nehekhara had already built towering cities, unrivalled throughout the land. They had survived the rise and fall of Nagash, whose sorcerous power they could not match, but it looked like the warring Tomb Kings were going to destroy what remained of Nehekhara. In frustration, he raised his axe high above his head, preparing to strike the assassin's skull from its shoulders but, before the stroke fell, Apophas had slashed his dagger across the champion's throat. [3g], Untold thousands of men were slaughtered upon the swords and spears of Settra's host as tribe after tribe was destroyed. Oh mighty, Settra... Great King, the Imperishable, Khemrikhara, The Great King of Nehekhara, King of Kings, Opener of the Way, Wielder of the Divine Flame, Punisher of Nomads, The Great Unifier, Commander of the Golden Nagash was soon joined by Arkhan the Black and the army under his control, and sought aid by visiting the other cities of the dead Tomb Kings. The first one took place around 100 IC, attacking the coast of what would later be called Bretonnia. This led to the foundation of the Mortuary Cult, so created as to find a way to overcome death itself. This is a simple sub-mod/patch for anyone using our mods that really really want Settra to have his full list of titles in the game xD Yes, this mod is made purely for the fun of it :), how in khaine's name did a mortal man like settra get so many titles?? Vital statistics Apophas drew the warrior's soul from his mortal body, capturing it before dragging it into the Underworld for all eternity. [3f], Settra listened with a barely controlled rage simmering within him. First the city-state of Numas, known as the Scarab City, fell before his might. If you have a related Youtube channel, enter the URL. Then the port-city of Zandri surrendered, and with every victory more warriors flocked to his banner. At the head of the funeral procession strode Nekaph, Settra's most loyal servant, mummified at the right-hand side of his beloved king, in order to serve him in the next life. With the waters, disease was washed away from Khemri and the crop harvest was plentiful for the first time in living memory. This item will only be visible in searches to you, your friends, and admins. During this time, the priests of the Mortuary Cult continued to develop their understanding of magical incantations in the hopes of finally unlocking the secrets of immortality and of bringing about the time of Settra's resurrection. Settra the Imperishable Settra's legions slaughtering the dreaded Northmen of the Chaos Wastes. Every time Khagul cut into Apophas' body a tide of scuttling scarabs would flow over the wound. There had been countless kings during the long history of Nehekhara. When Nagash's magic inundated the land, Settra rose and rallied armies of undead to make a…