Cathay (Warhammer Fantasy)

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Cathay is a country that features in Warhammer Fantasy.

History

Merchants from the old world occasionally travelled to Cathay upon the Silk Road which was a perilous journey due to the hordes of the Hobgobla-Khan who roamed the steppes along the Ivory Road west of Cathay. The Skaven Clan Eshin spent many years in Cathay and Nippon. A Cathayan expedition to the Southlands was decimated by two hurricanes sent by the Slann, conjured on the strength of an ancient prophecy

Overview

It was known as the Kingdom of the Dragon and as the Empire of the Celestial Dragon which was described as an enormous empire with it being ruled over by a divine Emperor.

Ogres hailed from the Mountains of Mourn to the north-west of Cathay who posed a danger to merchants and travellers though some go to Cathay to find employment as mercenaries.

Inhabitants

• Emperor Wu :
• Dien Ch’ing :

Notes

• Cathay featured in the setting of Warhammer Fantasy.
• It was named after northern China that was given this name in the 14th century by Marco Polo.

In other media

Video games

• In Total War: Warhammer, Cathay was referenced in the setting of the turn-based strategy video game. The Norsca faction could equip Cathay Slave Dancer followers to characters that provided a boost to public order. It was also mentioned that spices from Cathay had great value as a resource. The Empire's mercantile fleet was also said to travel far and wide with Cathay being among their destinations.

Appearances

• Warhammer Fantasy:

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