The Masters of the Maelstrom are powerful Lieutenants of the Red Corsairs' Warband, who are within the circle of trust of its Chaos Lord, Huron Blackheart.

When they fight beside Blackheart, the Masters of the Maelstrom epitomize the cruelty, cunning and tactics that have made the Red Corsairs such a powerful Warband. However, while the Masters' position beside the Chaos Lord is a privileged one, it is also highly dangerous as well.