Hearthguard

This article, article section, or source is based on material that predates the release of the Leagues of Votann and Kin which recontextualised older Squats (Rogue Trader) material. As such some of the detailed information here may or may not be in conflict to established Leagues of Votann lore.

This article is about the original Squat Hearthguard; for the Leagues of Votann incarnation of the Hearthguard, see Einhyr Hearthguard.

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Hearthguard were elite bodyguards and warriors under the personal command of Squat Warlords.^[1]

Overview

Squat Hearthguard in Exo Armour

These warrior elite were drawn from the Lord's most loyal retainers, who formed an aristocratic class in Squat Strongholds. Of high status, Hearthguard were lavishly decorated in ornaments, diamonds, and gold jewellery. Furthering their wealth, it was traditional for a Squat Warlord to present a Hearthguard with a gift in recognition for their loyalty, usually specially crafted by the Lord himself. Because of their richly decorated equipment and trophies, Hearthguards were very individual in their appearance and did not usually wear any kind of standardized uniforms.^[1]

Images

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  Hearthguard

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  Hearthguard in Exo Armour

See also

• Einhyr Hearthguard (Leagues of Votann)

Sources

• 1: Warhammer 40,000 Compendium, pg. 171