Karl Franz is Prince of Altdorf and Elector Count of Reikland. Is said to be the greatest statesman the Old World has ever seen. Is also a military genius and a valiant general. The Emperor frequently takes personal command of his soldiers, wielding Ghal Maraz, the fabled hammer of Sigmar, like the Warrior God of old, smiting enemies of the Empire with every blow. Often rides to battle on the back of Deathclaw, reputed to be the mightiest Imperial griffon. Is a staunch human supremacist.