The Tidemarked Knights were once a proud and holy order of Sigmarite knights, founded by Baron Ehrhard von Schattenmeer himself to aid in his solemn task of guarding the Schattenmeer and the power hidden within its depths. Clad in shining armor and carrying the righteous fury of Sigmar, they served as both protectors of the region and stalwart companions to Ehrhard’s vision. Their banners flew high, symbolizing the divine purpose of their mission to shield the Mortal Realms from the dark forces they believed they held at bay. Yet, the foundation of their order was built upon a lie—the whispered promises of the Schattenspiegel, which Ehrhard unknowingly mistook for divine guidance.
As the centuries passed, this false foundation eroded the purity of their purpose. When Isolde von Schattenmeer claimed the shard from the lake, the Tidemarked Knights were the first to succumb to her dark rise. Their armor, originally adorned in red as a symbol of their devotion to Sigmar’s purifying and wrathful flame, now bears the same hue as a grim mockery—its crimson sheen reflecting their cursed vampiric nature and blood-soaked deeds. Twisted by the shard’s influence, the knights embraced the curse of blood, their spectral steeds galloping across the storm-tossed surface of the lake as they carried out Isolde’s will. The divine discipline and combat precision that once marked their order have become tools of fear and oppression, their oaths reforged in the service of death and conquest.
Whispers across the Ravaged Coast tell of Kaelith Morvain, an emissary from Prince Vhordrai, the Fist of Nagash himself, bolstering the ranks of the Tidemarked Knights. It is said this emissary has brought the combat principles and unyielding discipline of the Prince’s legions, further solidifying the knights’ terrifying effectiveness on the battlefield. However, these whispers carry darker undertones—rumors that Vhordrai’s involvement is not borne of mere allegiance to Isolde’s cause. Many believe the Prince’s attention is drawn to the shard of the Schattenspiegel, an artifact of power so great it could rival even Nagash’s dominion. Whether the emissary’s loyalty is true or part of a greater scheme remains unknown, but the Tidemarked Knights’ transformation from holy defenders to feared vampiric warriors is a chilling reminder of the cost of ambition—and the lies that shaped their fate.
Under Kaelith’s command, their vampiric nature was tempered with the ruthless combat principles of the Prince’s legions. The knights became a disciplined and relentless force, their tactics honed to perfection by Kaelith’s cold, calculating leadership.