Cothique


 * For the province, see Cothique (province).

Cothique is a minor High Elves faction introduced in Total War: Warhammer II. It is led by Serra and can be found on the eastern shores and islands of Ulthuan.

Description
The Kingdom of Cothique is a coastal realm, inhabited by shrewd and hardy seafolk. It is a cold realm, battered by chill northeastern winds, and little-loved, save by its own people. Yet even these folk of Cothique are renowned for their wanderlust, and reputedly spend as little time within their own land as possible. Their graceful vessels plough the turbulent northern waters in search of goods and trade with different lands. This is a highly dangerous area to sail, not just because of the perilous waters, but because the seas contain many monstrous creatures stirred up by the collapse of northern Ulthuan centuries ago. Kraken, huge shark-like Megaladons, Behemoths and even the dreaded Black Leviathan are all known to lurk in the waters north of Ulthuan.

To survive in such waters requires great skill, but the Elves of Cothique are the finest sailors in the world. Sleek, alabaster war-catamarans prowl the coast, their lookouts ever alert for deep-spawned perils. Sky-ships, their timbers infused with magic, scout the reefs and archipelagos in search of Dark Elf raiders, while messengers mounted on the giant flying fish of the outer isles carry news landward.

Eye of the Vortex

 * Cothique

Mortal Empires

 * Cothique

Strategy
Cothique is Ulthuan's eastern defence from Norsca and the Dark Elves (Har Ganeth frequently wraps around the north and attacks from this angle). They are a useful barrier for Yvresse and Avelorn and as such are generally worth maintaining friendly relations with. They will struggle with the Norscans and may even be taken out by them. It is not uncommon to see them at war with Eataine or Yvresse.

Trivia

 * Cothique is the homeland of Tyrion and Teclis.