While most Exemplars are aggressively deployed on the battlefield against unbelievers, some veterans are singled out for another role. Upon reaching the rank of warder, those with exceptional vigilance and the proper humility and loyalty might be chosen to protect the theocracy’s leaders. Wielding consecrated halberds, these warders drill in defensive tactics and stand ready to endure the blows intended for others.

The Exemplar Warder’s job is keeping your most valuable models alive, making it a good inclusion in any Protectorate army. They can guard your warcasters, solos, or important unit leaders from enemy ranged attacks and melee attacks while being difficult to remove from the table themselves.