Sigmar is a warrior god, and to follow his creed is to live a life of battle. The Cult of Sigmar demands that its followers must fight all forms of evil with strength of arm and sword as well as faith, and many of its priests accompany the Empire's armies as they march to war. In this role they not only lead and inspire troops in battle, but also minister to their spiritual well-being. On many occasions, a rousing speech or tour of camp by a Warrior Priest of Sigmar has restored faith, brought hope or stayed mutiny when the words of even the most respected general has fallen on deaf ears.

The High Priest of the Cult of Sigmar is the Grand Theogonist, and beneath him are his two Arch Lectors. In these dark times, the practice of malign sorcery, the curse of undeath and the worship of Chaos infest the Empire and it is the duty of Arch Lectors and their clerics, the Warrior Priests, to destroy such evils. Arch Lectors are imposing figures, clad in ceremonial vestments and armour adorned with the Holy Hammer and twin-tailed comet of Sigmar. Their prayers are calls to war, their hymns the clash of arms and their benedictions the smiting of enemies with mighty warhammers.

Almost every town and village in the Empire has at least one shrine to Sigmar and thus Warrior Priests are a common sight throughout the Emperor's realm. In battle, the power of Sigmar stirs within their breast and divine might is theirs to command, allowing them to perform miracles in the name of their god. A Priest of Sigmar can unleash his wrath to smite creatures of darkness, call upon divine protection or return a wounded comrade from the brink of death.

You may include an Arch Lector of Sigmar in your Empire army as a Lords choice, and a Warrior Priest as a Heroes choice.