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"The Arch Lectors of the Cult of Sigmar, represent the ultimate rank that can be achieved within the holy orders below the Grand Theogonist himself. Ostensibly, they must be the wisest, most devout, and most accomplished members of their faith: eminent personages even among the great and the good. They must lead the cult through perilous times. The future of their god’s followers in the world is in their hands. Needless to say, such responsibility is a heavy burden.

Arch Lectors are often already aged when they attain their position. However, this is not a position that a priest can achieve simply by serving his time and keeping out of trouble. Sometimes younger, energetic priests are recognised for their talents, and given the rank of Lector or, in unusual cases, Arch Lector. Most cults cannot afford to squander what talent they have, and the Old World is not the sort of place in which complacency and seniority trumps skill, devotion, and talent.

Arch Lectors usually represent a territory or an important city. A territory can be as large as a province or even several provinces. They have the final say on religious matters that arise in their territory and are answerable to none save the High Priest of their order and the Emperor himself. Orders within a cult might be represented by either a Lector or Arch Lector, and this gives a good indication of the status of that order.

Each Grand Theogonist traditionally has two Arch Lectors under his command: tough and astute men who are as home in the Electoral Halls of the Empire's great cities as they are on the battlefield. The last named Arch Lectors are Kaslain in Nuln, and Aglim in Talabheim."