The Great Orthodoxy
A fan concept evoking the unwavering faith of Sigmar's chosen champions.
The Great Orthodoxy is a fan-coined term sometimes used to describe the most devout followers of Sigmar within the Grand Alliance Order, particularly the Stormcast Eternals. It is not a recognized narrative coalition or strategic alliance in official Warhammer Age of Sigmar canon, and does not include Kharadron Overlords or Lumineth Realm-lords under Sigmar's direct divine mandate.
- Leader
- Sigmar (The God-King)
- Affiliation
- Grand Alliance Order
- Composition
- Stormcast Eternals (primarily)
- Status
- Unofficial descriptor
- Origin
- Age of Sigmar (post-Realmgate Wars)
Lore & Background
The term 'Great Orthodoxy' is occasionally used by fans to evoke the idea of Sigmar's most faithful servants standing united against Chaos. In official lore, the Stormcast Eternals are the primary military arm of Sigmar's will, while the Kharadron Overlords are secular mercantile duardin who follow their own Code, and the Lumineth Realm-lords worship their own gods, Teclis and Tyrion. The timeline of the Mortal Realms is divided into the Age of Myth, Age of Chaos, Age of Sigmar, and specific events like the Realmgate Wars and Soul Wars—there is no 'Post-Gathering Era'.
In Their Own Story
The sky above the shattered valley burned with the light of a thousand suns. A Celestant Prime stood amidst the wreckage, his golden armor gleaming against the encroaching shadow of Nurgle's rot. Above him, Kharadron Skyships descended like iron eagles, their engines roaring in harmony with the Stormcast's war cries. Together, they held the line not as separate armies, but as a single wall of light against the dark.
Reader's Guide
The core of this alliance lies with the Stormcast Eternals, Sigmar's resurrected champions who provide the heavy infantry and leadership backbone. Kharadron Overlords contribute superior air power and engineering, utilizing steam-driven technology to support ground troops and control the skies. Lumineth Realm-lords add magical flexibility and naval dominance, ensuring that Order can project strength across both land and sea. Together, they form a versatile force capable of adapting to any battlefield.
Did You Know?
- The Great Orthodoxy is not an official faction, coalition, or alliance in Warhammer Age of Sigmar canon.
- Kharadron Overlords are independent mercantile duardin who follow their own Code, not Sigmar's divine mandate.
- Lumineth Realm-lords worship their own gods, Teclis and Tyrion, and are not directly commanded by Sigmar.
- The timeline of the Mortal Realms is divided into the Age of Myth, Age of Chaos, Age of Sigmar, and specific events like the Realmgate Wars and Soul Wars—there is no 'Post-Gathering Era'.