Tamurkhan’s Chieftains is a gameplay mechanic for 
Nurgle unique to the 
The Maggot Host.
Overview[]
This mechanic allows the recruitment of six special unique heroes collectively known as Chieftains. These Chieftains provide bonuses to Tamurkhan and his faction such as special campaign abilities called Chieftain Abilities, the recruitment of units (some that are not usually available to Nurgle), special items and trait improvements for the Chieftains.
To recruit the Chieftains a player must earn Dominance which is a resource that is gain when winning battles. Once recruited the player can raise the fealty of the chieftains by performing various actions that pleases them for example Kayzk the Befouled gains fealty when creating plagues while Khargan the Crazed gains fealty by razing settlements. Fealty is divided by four levels: Plegded, Aligned, Comitted and Devoted, each level granting new bonuses. To earn the finally fealty, Devoted, the player must complete a Chieftain's quest battle.
At the beginning of a campaign Tamurkhan’s Chieftains will be locked and can only be used once 7 Dominance is aquired. In addition, Kayzk is the only chieftain available while the others are locked until you achieve the Aligned fealty with Kayzk.
Kayzk the Befouled[]
To be considered 'befouled' by even the virulent hordes of Nurgle is a disgustingly impressive feat indeed.
Cost[]
Dominance: 7
Chieftain Fealty[]
Pledged[]
- Unlocks Chariots of Nurgle
- Unique Talisman and Trait for Kayzk
Aligned[]
- Unlocks Chieftain Ability
- Unlocks Rot Knights
- +1 Chariots of Nurgle
Comitted[]
- Unlocks Chieftain Ability
- Unlocks Toad Dragon
- +1 Rot Knights
Devoted[]
- +1 Chariots of Nurgle
- +1 Rot Knights
- +1 Toad Dragon
Chieftain Abilities[]
- Enables attrition for enemy armies in Kayzk's current army's province.
- Chance of a plague spreading: +20% (all armies)
Units provided by Kayzk the Befouled[]
| Units | Unit Cap |
|---|---|
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 |
Khargan the Crazed[]
There is no end to the vile horrors that madness could drive one so foul to enact.
Requirements[]
- Kayzk the Befouled has reached the Aligned fealty.
Cost[]
- Dominance: 7
Chieftain Fealty[]
- Razing settlements
- Defeating Empire, Bretonnia, Grand Cathay or Kislev in battle
Pledged[]
- Unlocks Aspiring Champions
- Unique Talisman and Trait for Khargan
Aligned[]
- Unlocks Chieftain Ability
- Unlocks Hellcannon
- +1 Aspiring Champions
Comitted[]
- Unlocks Chieftain Ability
- Unlocks Dragon Ogre Shaggoth
- +1 Hellcannon
Devoted[]
- +1 Aspiring Champions
- +1 Hellcannon
- +1 Dragon Ogre Shaggoth
Chieftain Abilities[]
- Attribute: Perfect Vigour for all units in Khargan the Crazed's current army
- Completely refills campaign movement range for Khargan the Crazed's current army
Units provided by Khargan the Crazed[]
| Units | Unit Cap |
|---|---|
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 |
Ketzak Fimdirach[]
Wielding such dark and ancient arcane power, Ketzak will not remain forgotten for long.
Requirements[]
- Kayzk the Befouled has reached the Aligned fealty.
Cost[]
- Dominance: 7
Chieftain Fealty[]
- Researching Technologies
- Defeating High Elves, Dark Elves or Wood Elves in battle
Pledged[]
- Unlocks Fimir Warriors
- Unique Talisman and Trait for Ketzak
Aligned[]
- Unlocks Chieftain Ability
- Unlocks Fimir Warriors (Great Weapons)
- +1 Fimir Warriors
Comitted[]
- Unlocks Chieftain Ability
- Unlocks Chaos Frost Dragon
- +1 Fimir Warriors (Great Weapons)
Devoted[]
- +1 Fimir Warriors
- +1 Fimir Warriors (Great Weapons)
- +1 Chaos Frost Dragon
Chieftain Abilities[]
- Campaign movement range: -100% for enemy armies starting their turn in the same province as Ketzak Fimdirach's current army
- Army ability: "Dance of Despair" for Ketzak Fimdirach's current army
Units provided by Ketzak Fimdirach[]
| Units | Unit Cap |
|---|---|
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 |
Mournhowl[]
Revenge is best served at the tip of a bloodied claw, and the point of sharp and gnashing teeth.
Requirements[]
- Kayzk the Befouled has reached the Aligned fealty.
Cost[]
- Dominance: 7
Chieftain Fealty[]
- Raiding
- Defeating Lizardmen, Ogre Kingdoms, Beastmen or Chaos Dwarfs in battle
Pledged[]
- Unlocks Skin Wolves
- Unique Talisman and Trait for Mournhowl
Aligned[]
- Unlocks Chieftain Ability
- Unlocks Feral Mammoth
- +1 Skin Wolves
Comitted[]
- Unlocks Chieftain Ability
- Unlocks War Mammoth
- +1 Feral Mammoth
Devoted[]
- +1 Skin Wolves
- +1 Feral Mammoth
- +1 War Mammoth
Chieftain Abilities[]
Units provided by Ketzak Fimdirach[]
| Units | Unit Cap |
|---|---|
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 |
Grukmur Three-Horn[]
When the beastly hordes roar, hungry for battle, dark sorcery shall aid in their slaughter!
Requirements[]
- Kayzk the Befouled has reached the Aligned fealty.
Cost[]
- Dominance: 7
Chieftain Fealty[]
- Purchasing Chieftain Units
- Defeating Vampire Counts, Vampire Coast or Tomb Kings in battle
Pledged[]
- Unlocks Centigors (Throwing Axes)
- Unique Talisman and Trait for Grukmur
Aligned[]
- Unlocks Chieftain Ability
- Unlocks Cygor
- +1 Centigors (Throwing Axes)
Comitted[]
- Unlocks Chieftain Ability
- Unlocks Ghorgon
- +1 Cygor
Devoted[]
- +1 Centigors (Throwing Axes)
- +1 Cygor
- +1 Ghorgon
Chieftain Abilities[]
- Enables the Beast-Paths stance for Grukmur Three-Horn's current army
- Enables the Beast-Paths stance for all armies
Units provided by Grukmur Three-Horn[]
| Units | Unit Cap |
|---|---|
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 |
Ezar Doombolt[]
The most vicious cruelties are often inspired by the darkest of ambitions.
Requirements[]
- Kayzk the Befouled has reached the Aligned fealty.
Cost[]
- Dominance: 7
Chieftain Fealty[]
- Looting settlements
- Defeating Skaven, Greenskins or Dwarfs in battle
Pledged[]
- Unlocks Blunderbusses
- Unique Talisman and Trait for Doombolt
Aligned[]
- Unlocks Chieftain Ability
- Unlocks Infernal Guard
- +1 Blunderbusses
Comitted[]
- Unlocks Chieftain Ability
- Unlocks Dreadquake Mortar
- +1 Infernal Guard (Fireglaives)
Devoted[]
- +1 Blunderbusses
- +1 Blunderbusses
- +1 Dreadquake Mortar
Chieftain Abilities[]
- Enables replenishment in enemy territory for Ezar Doombolt's current army
- Ezar Doombolt's current army will be fully replenished
Units provided by Ezar Doombolt[]
| Units | Unit Cap |
|---|---|
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 |
