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Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game: Fortress of Dol Guldur™

Gepost op 6 juni 2022 te 14:01.

Since the coming of Sauron to Dol Guldur, the surrounding Greenwood has become a place of fear and darkness – corrupted by the influence of the Necromancer, it become known by the new name of Mirkwood. Yet the shadow that had grown over the forest had not gone unnoticed by the wise, and to keep his return to Middle-earth a secret, Sauron fled to the East. His influence over the forest faded in the ensuing years, and Dol Guldur fell into ruin.

This terrain collection contains six full Ruins of Dol Guldur™ plastic scenery kits, themed around the dilapidated fortress of Dol Guldur – the Hill of Sorcery – in the southern reaches of Mirkwood.

These kits include statues, staircases, metal gates, dead trees, and loads of creeping vines, as well as grisly skulls and skeletal remains. The individual pieces of all six kits are fully modular, so they can be assembled in a variety of ways to create your own unique scenery pieces. This box gives you enough pieces to construct a truly towering edifice, fill a battlefield with a wide variety of ruins, or a bit of both – and will also save you money compared to buying the contents individually.

This collection is comprised of an incredible 816 plastic components. This scenery is supplied unpainted and requires assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel paints.

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Vanguard: Idoneth Deepkin

Gepost op 6 juni 2022 te 13:56.

Geschreven door Nelly Chiese

The Idoneth Deepkin are a mysterious race of aelves who dwell within the oceans of the Mortal Realms, emerging from their watery seclusion to plunder the souls of land-dwellers. Guided by the eldritch insight and tidal magics of a Soulscryer, the eyeless Namarti advance into battle, cutting a path for arrogant Akhelian nobles mounted atop deadly aquatic beasts that swim through the air on phantasmal currents.

If you wish to raid the coasts of the Mortal Realms, this Vanguard box makes an ideal starting point for an Idoneth Deepkin collection – or a simple way to swell the tide of your raiding aquatic aelves – and will also save you money compared to buying the contents individually. With a Hero, Battleline, and additional support, this set offers a complete army in a box for you to bring to the tabletop in games of Warhammer Age of Sigmar.

This set includes the following multipart plastic models:

– 1x Isharann Soulscryer
– 1x Akhelian Allopex
– 3x Akhelian Morrsarr Guard, which can alternatively be built as Akhelian Ishlaen Guard
– 10x Namarti Thralls

All models are supplied with their appropriate bases.

These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel paints.

Kurdoss Valentian, The Craven King

Gepost op 6 juni 2022 te 13:54.

Geschreven door Nelly Chiese

In life, Kurdoss Valentian had a ruthless desire to rule, and many were his wicked deeds to secure power. Nagash ensured that his ultimate dream was secured in name only, however, making him little more than a strongman fated to always follow the lead of Lady Olynder. The dire presence of Kurdoss Valentian is announced by dirgeful trumpets and grim proclamations of his basest deeds. The Craven King sits silent and motionless upon his drifting throne until he closes with the enemy, and then he wields the Sepulchral Sceptre to deadly effect, mercilessly slaying all whom his queen bids.

This multi-part plastic kit contains the components necessary to assemble Kurdoss Valentian, the Craven King. Seated silent and unmoving on his cracked, crumbling throne, Kurdoss is a hunched, slumped figure who nonetheless exudes an aura of pure menace, with his sinister, 3-pointed crown entirely enclosing his face in a skull-like mask. One hand clutches the arm of his throne, while the other holds the Sepulchral Sceptre – far from an ornate, bejeweled ceremonial staff, this is a solid weapon designed to crack open the skulls of those who rouse Kurdoss’ fury. Flanking him on either side are his accompanying Wraith Heralds, who are bound to him eternally – one as a banner-bearer, the other carrying a trumpet. The twisted forms of tormented souls rise high above Kurdoss, and the whole miniature is borne aloft on a swirling column of ethereal energy which attaches to the base.

This kit comes as 19 components, and is supplied with a Citadel 60mm Round base.

Nighthaunt: Awlrach The Drowner

Gepost op 6 juni 2022 te 13:50.

Geschreven door Nelly Chiese

In his mortal life, Awlrach promised aid and safe transport to desperate travellers, only to send his victims to a grisly death in the briny deeps. When Awlrach’s spirit made its way to Nagash, the reward for his treachery was an eternity of service. Now this sinister boatman dredges up wayward souls to bolster the Nighthaunt hosts, and ferries them through the ethereal plane to wherever they will cause the most terror.

This multipart plastic kit builds one Awlrach the Drowner, a unique Hero and Totem for Nighthaunt armies. Propelling his odious, decaying skiff with a deathwood oar, this ghastly figure offers a tremendous boost to his army’s mobility by delivering units across the battlefield. He’s also a worthy painting challenge, loaded with grisly nautical details and a variety of textures to experiment with, from rusted iron and rotting wood to vengeful, ethereal spirits.

This kit comprises 29 plastic components, and is supplied with a Citadel 80mm Round Base. This miniature is supplied unpainted and requires assembly – we recommend using Citadel paints. As a push-fit kit, this miniature can be assembled without Citadel Plastic Glue.

Nighthaunt: Craventhrone Guard

Gepost op 6 juni 2022 te 13:47.

Geschreven door Nelly Chiese

The Craventhrone Guard serve Kurdoss Valentian and any who share his aims. Bitter and spiteful even compared to other Nighthaunt, these spectral sharpshooters relish lining up enemy champions in their sights, sending them to an early grave without fanfare or mercy. Though they enforced Valentian’s will in life, the Craventhrone Guard are now are cursed to torment him, shooting down his prey before he can truly claim the glory of the kill.

This multipart plastic kit builds five Craventhrone Guard, wielding soulhunter crossbows to unleash a hail of deadly bolts at close range, with the option to assemble one as a Craven Huntmaster and one as a Spectral Standard Bearer. Each model has a choice of hooded and helmeted heads, with other components such as decrepit quivers to add variety and keep your units looking unique.

This kit comprises 53 plastic components, and is supplied with 5x Citadel 32mm Round Bases. These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel paints.

Vanguard: Fyreslayers

Gepost op 6 juni 2022 te 13:42.

Geschreven door Nelly Chiese

The lives of the Fyreslayers revolve around battle, for these grizzled duardin mercenaries will fight on behalf of any who meet their price in gold. Renowned for their fearsome tempers and unrivalled martial skills, the Fyreslayers seek treasure to gather the essence of their long-lost deity, Grimnir. Inspired by Battlesmiths bellowing the deeds of their forebears, stalwart Hearthguard warriors and unyielding Vulkite Berzerkers charge into battle, craving glory and gold alike.

If you wish to honour Grimnir in battle, this Vanguard box makes an ideal starting point for a Fyreslayers collection – or a simple way to add to the ranks of your lodge of fiery warriors – and will also save you money compared to buying the contents individually. With a Hero, Battleline, and additional support, this set offers a complete army in a box for you to bring to the tabletop in games of Warhammer Age of Sigmar.

This set includes the following multipart plastic models:

– 1x Battlesmith
– 5x Hearthguard Berzerkers, which can alternatively be built as Auric Hearthguard
– 20x Vulkite Berzerkers

All models are supplied with their appropriate bases.

These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel paints.

Imperial Knight: Knight Dominus

Gepost op 6 juni 2022 te 13:32.

Geschreven door Nelly Chiese

Dominus-class Knights are among the largest available to any Knight house. These walking fortresses march relentlessly into the fight, armed with weapons capable of levelling entire armies, gunfire scattering uselessly off their ion shields. The Knight Valiant defeats its enemies through overwhelming firepower at close range. Its conflagration cannon unleashes a searing, inescapable firestorm, easily annihilating incoming hordes and smashing through opposing battle lines, while its thundercoil harpoon can destroy tanks and monsters with impunity.

This multipart plastic kit builds one Knight Valiant, a titanic line-breaking Lords of War choice for your Imperial Knights army – or a wandering Freeblade for other Imperium forces. This super-heavy walker is armed with an incinerating conflagration cannon, a tank-puncturing thundercoil harpoon, and an array of carapace-mounted meltaguns, shieldbreaker cannons, and missiles. The Knight Valiant makes a fantastic painting project and centrepiece, and offers a range of poses, face plates, and armour pieces, allowing you to create a truly unique engine of war. This kit can also be assembled as a Knight Castellan, as well as a Knight Tyrant for Chaos Knights.

This kit comprises 172 plastic components, and is supplied with a Citadel 170mm Oval Base. Also included is a transfer sheet, featuring heraldry for Imperial Knights. This miniature is unpainted and requires assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel paints.

Imperial Knights: Armiger Helverins

Gepost op 6 juni 2022 te 13:19.

Geschreven door Nelly Chiese

Small and agile compared to their lumbering kin, Armiger-class Knights are still war machines of incredible power. Piloted by young squires or lowborn pilots, Armigers act as mobile support and outriders to keep larger Knights from being surrounded, receiving commands from their Noble lords through the Helm Mechanicum. Among these nimble engines, Armiger Helverins are mobile weapons platforms that can shatter an enemy assault in seconds, laying down blistering hails of heavy fire with their twin autocannons to harry heavy infantry and light vehicles alike.

This multipart plastic kit builds two Armiger-class Knights – either Armiger Helverins or Armiger Warglaives. Armiger Helverins are a long-ranged Lords of War choice that can provide vital fire support to your Imperial Knights army – or be taken as a wandering Freeblade squadron for other Imperium forces. Armed with a pair of long-ranged autocannons and your choice of a carapace-mounted heavy stubber or meltagun, each Armiger Helverin can be further customised with a variety of articulated poses, armour plating, and six unique faceplates, with large carapaces making for a perfect painting project. This kit can also be assembled as a pair of War Dog Executioners or War Dog Huntsmen for Chaos Knights armies.

This kit comprises 148 plastic components, and is supplied with 2x Citadel 100mm Round Bases. Also included is an Armiger transfer sheet, featuring heraldry for Imperial Knights. These miniatures are unpainted and require assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel paints.

The Helwinter Gate (Paperback)

Gepost op 6 juni 2022 te 13:12.

Geschreven door Nelly Chiese

A Space Wolves Novel

As the Imperium crumbles around them and darkness descends, the Space Wolves of Járnhamar Pack seek vengeance for old wrongs – whatever the cost.

READ IT BECAUSE
Discover what Járnhamar Pack got up to as the 13th Black Crusade ravaged the galaxy and the Dark Imperium dawned. Chris Wraight returns to the heroes of Blood of Asaheim and Stormcaller.

THE STORY
Isolated. Outcast. Alone.

Járnhamar Pack are forced to flee from the judgement of their own Chapter aboard a stolen voidship as the Imperium descends into total war around them. Still pursuing vengeance for old wrongs, these Space Wolves hunt across ruined worlds for an enemy who remains stubbornly hidden. Yet as the perilous journey unfolds, the Pack learn their nemesis is not the only threat to their survival. They must also contend with the uncertain path chartered by one of their own, whose strange and unsanctioned powers continue to grow.

Their ultimate goal of a return to Fenris – with their honour restored and oaths re-sworn – becomes steadily more elusive. As the Imperium’s borders crumble and the long-prophecised onslaught of the Archenemy begins, Járnhamar Pack must race to uncover the truth of an ancient betrayal and halt its horror from coming to pass, lest everything they have fought for be destroyed in the coming storm.

Written by Chris Wraight

The Chronicles of Malus Darkblade: Volume Two (Paperback)

Gepost op 6 juni 2022 te 13:07.

Geschreven door Nelly Chiese

A Darkblade Anthology

Malus Darkblade continues his quest for powerful relics, searching for a potent blade, and an amulet, to complete his task and appease the daemon that’s bound to him. His path will test him like never before.

READ IT BECAUSE
The notorious Dark Elf warrior Malus Darkblade has a knack for getting into (and out of) some pretty sketchy situations. This omnibus completes his current quest, but there’s plenty more to his story.

DESCRIPTION
The second anthology brings three full novels and one short story together, taking you on a wild ride full of danger, action, and dastardly deeds. This is fantasy at its darkest, but most entertaining.

Written by Dan Abnett, Mike Lee, and C L Werner.

CONTENTS
Warpsword by Dan Abnett and Mike Lee
Lord of Ruin by Dan Abnett and Mike Lee
Deathblade by C L Werner
Bloodwalker by C L Werner

Warscroll Cards: Nighthaunt

Gepost op 6 juni 2022 te 13:03.

Geschreven door Nelly Chiese

Keep your attention on the game with this set of essential reference cards, including warscrolls for every unit and Endless Spell in Battletome: Nighthaunt. You’ll also find 30 tokens to help you keep track of your army’s abilities, artefacts, command points, and the effects of spells, plus your unique grand strategies and battle tactics.

In this pack, you’ll find:

– 31x warscroll cards, one for each Nighthaunt unit and Endless Spell, including Nagash
– 2x double-sided token sheets tailored to the spells, abilities, and tactics of the Nighthaunt

Datacards: Imperial Knights

Gepost op 6 juni 2022 te 12:41.

Geschreven door Nelly Chiese

Datacards make referencing your rules in battle easy. Containing quick-reference Stratagems and Knightly Teachings, they’re perfect for ensuring you don’t forget crucial rules when you need them most.

This pack contains 55 datacards, divided as follows:
– 31x Imperial Knights Stratagem datacards
– 9x Noble Household-specific Stratagem datacards (House Terryn, House Griffith, House Cadmus, House Hawkshroud, House Mortan, House Raven, House Taranis, House Krast and House Vulker)
– 4x Army of Renown: Freeblade Lance Stratagem datacards
– 6x Knightly Teachings datacards
– 5x Core Stratagem datacards

You will need a copy of the Warhammer 40,000 Core Book and Codex: Imperial Knights to make full use of these cards.

Defence of the North

Gepost op 6 juni 2022 te 12:32.

Geschreven door Nelly Chiese

Sauron never turned his gaze completely away from the northern kingdoms – even during the close of the Third Age, the forces of Evil closed in on Dale, Erebor, Mirkwood, and Lothlorien. Across the lands of Rhovanion, the forces of Good rallied to defend their homes, their acts of heroism tying up armies Sauron so badly needed as the War of the Ring raged to the south.

This expansion for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game™ lets you play out campaigns across three distinct theatres of war – the Battle for Dale, Defence of Mirkwood, and Assault on Lothlorien. These can be played individually, or combined into a grand Defence of the North campaign. The hefty background section gives you plenty of insight into the history of the northern kingdoms, including events that occurred during the War of the Ring, when so much attention was focused elsewhere. You’ll find loads of scenarios to play, fresh ways to build your armies, and meet new heroes and villains. On top of all that, this supplement includes a showcase of miniatures, and an appendix featuring additional content exploring the historical battles of the northern lands.

Inside this 112-page hardback supplement, you’ll find:

– History of the North: An overview of the background of Middle-earth’s northern lands, including Sauron’s attack on the area during the War of the Ring.
– Scenarios: 18 narrative play Scenarios, including background, board layouts, objectives, rules, and more.
– Defence of the North Campaign: Rules to link the 18 Scenarios together into one extended campaign, or three individual campaigns that can be played on their own.
– Armies: Background details and rules for eight armies that fought in the Rhovanion, namely the Garrison of Dale, Erebor Reclaimed, Lothlorien, Halls of Thranduil, Beornings, Easterlings, Mordor, and Dark Denizens of Mirkwood. Each section features the units and Army Bonus available to that army list, and tactical insight on the strengths and weaknesses of your force. You’ll also find rules for notable units who fought during these wars.
– Legendary Legions: Rules for six Legions, representing the Army of Dale, Defenders of Erebor, the Bearings, Host of the Dragon Emperor, Fell Beings of Mirkwood, and Assault of Lothlorien. Each provides a restricted army composition that grants an additional suite of rules for the Legion to take advantage of.
– Appendix: Provides additional background and four scenarios for reenacting historical battles across Rhovanion, including the Destruction of Dale, Battle for Dale, the Battle of the Five Armies, and the High Pass.
– Showcase: Get inspired with lavish displays of key miniatures from the Citadel and Forge World ranges.

You will need a copy of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Rules Manual, Armies of the Lord of the Rings, and Armies of the Hobbit to use this expansion.

War Zone Nachmund: Rift War

Gepost op 6 juni 2022 te 12:28.

Geschreven door Nelly Chiese

Haarken Worldclaimer, Herald of the Apocalypse, leads one of the mightiest traitor hosts every assembled. His mission, ordained by Abaddon the Despoiler himself, is to smash aside all Imperial resistance and claim the Nachmund Gauntlet in its entirety. This lawless place is home to pirates, xenos, traitors and renegades – yet Nachmund is strategically vital to the Imperium of Man, for it remains the most stable route known through the Great Rift. Should it fall, contact between Terra and the Imperium Nihilus would be all but lost.

The Imperium cannot afford to lose the Gauntlet, but its forces are already exhausted and overstretched. Even as the systems around the southern end of the Gauntlet are reinforced, sedition begins to take hold, and no amount of heroism and sacrifice may be enough to throw back the Worldclaimer…

In this 88-page hardback book, you’ll find:

– The story of Haarken Worldclaimer’s conquest of the Nachmund Gauntlet, including the siege of the Chaos Knight world Dharrovar, and the Imperium’s attempts to resist them at all costs
– An in-depth War of Desperation campaign system for all modes of play – fight for control of three brutal War Zones, each with its own special rules and Legendary Mission
– Crusade rules to represent mobile Space Marine raiding forces and devoted hordes of Chaos Undivided, plus new arcane rituals for the Thousand Sons
– Additional rules content, including a Codex Supplement for the Castellans of the Rift Chapter of Space Marines, and Armies of Renown for Tzaangor-themed Thousand Sons and the Drukhari’s Haemonculus Covens

You will need a copy of the Warhammer 40,000 Core Book to use the contents of this book.

The Triumph of Saint Katherine (Hardback)

Gepost op 6 juni 2022 te 12:25.

Geschreven door Nelly Chiese

An Adepta Sororitas Novel

Follow the ritual funerary procession of the most honoured of all Sisters of Battle, as the young Sister Avra faces a war both without and within.

READ IT BECAUSE
Discover how the Triumph of Saint Katherine inspires faithful warriors across the galaxy, in a tale of courage and shame from the perspective of a young Sister of Battle.

THE STORY
Carried by six Sisters of Battle, each the embodiment of a revered saint, the funerary procession known as the Triumph of Saint Katherine marches from world to world, battlefront to battlefront. Where darkness and heresy are rampant, it brings faith, hope and courage to the warriors of the Imperium.

Sister Avra of the Order of Our Martyred Lady is honoured beyond measure to battle alongside the sacred procession in defence of the beleaguered world of Kiros. However, this bold young warrior holds a secret shame in her heart, one she believes can only be redeemed in death. As the darkness closes in on Kiros, Avra is overcome by a vision – and soon realises that the Emperor has far greater plans for her.

Written by Danie Ware