CHANGE FOR THE BIGGER EPIC METAMORPHOSIS WARLOCKS, : ©) Kaya the Moonhunter & Laris ae eT Ae vues Poa cia Moe Tes cog Pes Peer EYE Le Sar) ped CaS ken Pa Sod eve Never ay Cee and Eva RN ne 7/G@ Se ey Borer Pee)TROLLBLOODS Kevin Clark Trollblood Deployment Lu bhPUA ERSAU ACL tal Um LOW U Aap tL Circle Orboros Dong Seatat Circle Orboros DeploymentPUP TH UDA tal Le scOMUAeg tL ? he TROLLBLOODS Revin Clark 3 Trollblood Advance Deployment Advanced deployment is for those who bring it. I didn’tPUTT UMAR ACT sta Te StU MUR tadSAULT ae TRCaU LVM ROUND 1 - THRI] Well there it was. Gudrun is up fron cut in the open —intere weeded t0 bait Doug and not lese too much to Alten's he is more scared of Impalers than Dire out risking my’strategy much, especially if gotPUNO TTA vag a Circle Orboros Ke ‘mind, I've had those damned things or kill substantial portions of my force. activated the Pureblood Warpwol to Spirit Hunter, put Spurs on the Warpwolf, an dit through the woods. My W harge a Kriel Warrior, resulted in a sueprising mi the «n't a ranged attack, engaging him doesn't matterSUEUR TMUUL UO LCAl teas OUUAeg aud didn't go 90 well. [be tt side of the board and m: Troll Mauler went in forthe Kil, but filed, aspect and hurting the other branchesCircle LEE aw Doug Seatat ROUND 2 - THEM 2 was painful watching my Satyr ce that pummeling, but I took. nfort in the small miracle of its vival. I decided to upkeep Forced Evolution, although I later wished I bad putiton the Satyr appily, Revin moved no fewe n four warbeasts with fury of my Sentry Stone—a rare junction. The dice conspired to w let me to steal two Fury, rather han the four I had hoped for, but to0 bad. Ke n thanked me for y management Gudrun stood up, fully berserk, od tore apart all three ofthe Kriel Warriors near him. He would have Killed th made his Tough check. This got rid Fell Caller too, but Kevin one Warrior lingering near the Caber Thrower, which I remained sessed with killing, Frankly, Iwas hacked that Kevin hadn't thrown at me last turn, and I intended to ke it off his hands, I was tempted to send my Blackelad Wayfarer ind Kevin’s force as a distraction, vac by this time it wouldn't have accomplished much, Instead I had 1e Wayfarer kill another Kriel warrior with an Elemental Burst uy (tried for two, but at POW 10, only expected one death). Epic Kaya's Feat proved the only ay I'd keep the Satyr alive. I activated Kaya, spent two fury to y's branches, east Mist Walker, and invoked Call of he Hunt before moving her back to the forest. This left Kaya with > fury, but it seemed sale given how [intended to leave things. moved the Woldwyrd up and shot the trllkin nearest to the Caber Thrower with boosted hit and damage, but Kevin made the trollkin’s Tough check. I bought an extra shot, but failed to penetrate armor. Thanks to Kaya’s fet, 1 teleported the little Nloating guy back into the forest out of charge range for next round, Thad to use the WarpwolF to ki the C certainly overkill, but (Ml take it. The Warpwolf managed the kill without ‘Thrower and bis friend, spending fury: fortunate, since 1 planned to bring most of m near Kaya with her fest and dida't ‘want any frenzying. I considered leaving the Warpwolf where it stood, bbut decided I wanted it blocking h DEE, so milary, I dida’’ Kaya with its Blgeridetaaes Pi anything wih ie Pretlod se ect Ragas] eet aasces ware Ie Sse prota sal ia bers a ee sal chem urate elds fevaloesbl th no fay ereelisy cada eae CAN Lea aR TAN ly Satyr got revenge by throwing the nearest Impaler at Madrak ‘The attack missed the warlock, but deviated straight back to squish wo of his nearest Stone Seribes, The Satyr teleported all the way back to Kaya’s left side to lick is rounds, Laris had range on the last regular Kriel Warrior, so I charged, illed it then teleported Laris to the front ‘edge of the forest. The Mannikin charged the Impaler harassing Alten Ashley but didn’t do much damage ‘even using the stored fury om the Sentry Stone, Alten moved up and hit it with his sword to destroy is spirit bbeanch, but I had a feeling | would Tshould pay for not Killing thac thin have had Laris attack th: but too late. I used Shifts teleport the Sentry S to gett out of the way and dropped gobber amoke. mpaler An exciting and bloody tue, but all Thad managed was to kill a bunch of Kriel Warriors. Kevin's untouched (Champions lurked behind them taking the wind out of my sails,PUPA TERA CL al em LOMU Reg tO TROLLBLOODS hevin Clark iy ROUND 3 - THR 1 e Earthborn, but thankfully he passed his Threshold plan for this turn, and it fell apart The Fell Caller stood up and in a rare diy Ok puting axe to dishonorable ogrun, Blood to 0 get erat sou ft but hin I was just being regenerate itself with is lac fury Champions ran forward w ikCircle ROUND 3 - THRM 2 things neared the end of Kevin's 1,1 became increasingly excited ce it looked like I had a viable -sassination run, I'd been waiting + such a chance, and it looked bike the pieces would come together. I new Pd be dead iit f cunning the numbers in my head. voked like a guaranteed kill led, but afie hhad to 0 fori. Accordingly, I didn't upkeep. ‘orced Evolution, although I hadn't otten much use out of the spell Kaya needed all her fury My attack run hinged on Harness Spirit, so the first order of business was to run my Bone Grind sition near both the Satyr Kaya. My Gorax then performed ‘mercy kill” on the Satyr to end ulfering. Just to be sure thi corked, Thad the Gorax use Primal itself. I killed the Satyr in a single ¢. Thanks to Harness Spirit Kaya mped to STR 11 and P+S 17! Jandily, the Feralgeist happened to ne close enough to inhabit the freshly lead Satyr, turning it undead, So far so goad, but I was alittle worried about the distance to Madral, so I decided I'd beter kil he leftmost Trollkin Champion. 1 hink itwas my concentration on slating this and working to lil © pesky Champion, which resulted a a major oversight, Before the sound started, [had in mind that | should use Arcane Killer on Kaya since Madrak had cast Warpath ‘ocused on the Champion, I forgot o use the animus, I decided to soften he Champion up with a Woldwyrd hot; boosting attack and damage to ore a respectable (but ultimately eaningless) our damage Orb pug Seatat Oblivious to my mistake, I moved the Pureblood forward to finish him of engaging two Champions. Kevin got another Tough check and ir wound Lup requiring a lot more work to lal that Champion. The Pureblood ‘Warpwolf bie the other Champion with the last point of fury out of spite Now for the glorious attack run! Laris ran forward and easily made ito the wall near Madrak without risking a free strike. Kaya activated and spent two fury to Spire Shift into Madrak’s face, also engaging the Il Caller, the Kriel Warrior Piper and the Standard Bearer. Combining ‘Against the Odds with an 11 STR from the Satyr, Kaya was siting fon MAT 9 and P-S.20! Crary! Unstoppable! Caught up ia this lor: at moment I remembered Arcane Killer, The Woldwyrd was supposed toast it on Kaya before this! Doing hasty cale ations I decided it was still a good idea for herself-Checking my control area I saw to my diemay the Woldwyrd was PUL DESMO UT CaN OW Regt A Oe ee barely out of reach, So sad. Arcane Killer was the entire reason I brought that floating eyeball! T sil fl started my attack. The first hit ‘connected. but thanks to Rathrok’s Grim Salvation, the Keiel Warrior Standard Bearer disappeared to save ‘Madrak from harm, Now Kaya was MATS, P4S 19; plenty good! Her free attack from Rapid Strike struck hhome and eliminated the Piper. Kaya spent a fury to attack again, bringing her to MAT 7, P+S 18, and [gota bad feeling. [hit and killed the Fell Caller, but now Kaya was at MAT 6, PsS 17. Excellent by normal good about my odds and standards, but only had three fury left and Kevin had a fury for transfer My dread increased when my free attack missed bought another attack and felt obliged to boost the attack roll, which bit, but I rolled snake eyes for damage to match Madrak’s armor! I procees and decided that was al I could do. Given Madrak still had a point of sto miss the free attack,Fary, [kept Kaya’s own last fury and prayed. M ran had failed thanks to Madak's crazy axe powers and my bad ‘My only hope was if Laris survived to keep Kaya at DEF 18 and Kevin didn't get lucky rolls. Accordingly, 1 ROUND 4 - THRM 1 Teannotesy that I do not enjoy fame t stabbing each other. Let's not disappoint! ods with easters chopping? I should have been dead. I had forgotten haw fast the bloody dog is. If Doug had not missed that last round coffatacks, Madrak would be worm food. Now to make with the killin. T sa I could feasibly kill Kaya immediately, but she was sitting on DEF 18 with her litte spivic puppy. 1 knew I'd better do things right since iF I somehow failed t0 kill hr, I'd be paste. First thing [needed was one Tess Sutyr. I seemed to like shooting into melee this game, so why stop ? My Impaler managed the hit * ‘and killed the naw-unndead Satyr to free up a couple Champions. Doug ‘could have blocked me by placing his Feralgeist in the way, but fortunately did not think of it. “The Dire Troll Maver came up next to hit ewo birds (Blackelad Wayfarer, Pureblood Warpwolf) with or stone (the Pureblood). Picking up the Pureblood, he threw it onto the adjacent Wayfarer. Neither of them died, but at least they were no longer engaging champions. The Mauler then cast Rage on one of the Champions. Inthe end, I think the Wayfarer surviving the throw actually worked ry favor, as it gave me a free hit to start up Concert. Long ew Champion blows and Do cone less spirit puppy on the table ory short, g had PUURUDTSS AD UeL Al eS Ugh A ran the undead Satyr/Feralgcist up to ‘engage some Champions, and ran the Warpwolfto engage the Earthborn Dire Troll (suffering a nasty free strike from 3 Champion). [moved the Swamp Gobbers as far as possible to get their smoke on the enemy for the melee penalty. The Waylarer TROLLBLOODS kevin Clark ‘This did give Kaya another Fury for transfer, but the lower DEF was probably worth ie Time t pile on! The Impaler moved in for a swing and delivered nine points ‘of damage, which Kaya transferred to the Warpwoll. The Krielstone and then the Earthborn disengaged the Warpwolf. The extra ARM paid off in negligible da svrike. Thad a funny thought at this point, which was to pick up Kaya and throw her at Madrale to knock her down. Unfortunacely I missed, but it ‘would have been funny. [also missed swith his extra attacks. «to provide Protective Aura charged a wounded Champion and would have killed him if not for another Tough check! A smarter move would have been using Shifter k to put him next to Kaya and bh other attackers, but I was fh and did not think of it until Kevin was moving them in Nothing lefebut the man himself, Madral: Ironhide, World Ender! My tack hit, al, and delivered six points of first blood token boosted 3 d waiting for « higher damage bit to kill 1ge. Doug decided not to trans, the injured warpwolland give Kaya | more fury. Second attack and boost ro crit again! A nice solid 12 damage th ‘Warpwolf and receive two points of Kaya transferred to kill he jaan 8 ‘overflow damage. Now chance on a third boost and,.CRITICAL think I would neve boosted dam Tyvas st fone this game. for 16 sick damage in, and that's all she wro TROLLBLOODS are VICTORIOUS!PUULUPES Ae USTTCAU ag eVa Rast SU TROLLELOODS Es kevin Clark CONCLUSION she put down. [was rather happy with some of the y few other wa leak and let Doug get Kaya cks could tricks I managed to pull olf, but in the end | really didnot stick to my plan. I played dif his dice had been with him lie they normally are, I would have lost badly. Kaya presents an interesting opponent with into Doug's game after my second lots of ticks. What cas I say about Madrak? He remains a beating and hand to kill. [did not get a lot out of his fest; but i's prety easy to see how it cauld be incredibly destructive. I think I will have to run this army again soon As always, Doug wins on word count CONCLUSION [felt disappointed in myself about my mistake, but it was an exciting game. Kaya the Moonhunter is blast to play, She has so many angles of posible attack that I'l not tre of her anytime soon. I didn't get the chance Pile both have strong applications, particularly exploiting the cetra range alloeded by Laris’ Mystic Bond. Forced Bvolution is spectacular spel that makes Warpwoll or Pureblood even more ofa terror and can turn even an Argus into a superior killing machine to.se some of her spells, but Muzzle and Against the resilient epic Madrak, it might have serfed me better to find a way to have my beasts do the killing rather than sending in Kaya herself to do the job. Madrak’s ability to shrug off massive hits by removing expendable trolkin models near him makes him crazy tough. Epic Kaya is certainly deadly in melee, and it pays to play aggressively with her, Talso love the way her fest provides a round of unbelievable flexibility [ve seen what a Warpwolf ith Forced Evolution ean do, particularly including Primal from the Gorax, warping for strength, and gaining Ferocty from the Pureblood. I's hard fora against that kind of concentrated killing power. That was my plan if had gone toe-to-toe with Kevin's beasts, bbut things dida‘t work out that way. Kevin's did a good job tying me up with his infantry and allowing Madrak st in the game to stand Kevin's he brought a nice balance of tough infantry alongside a formidable troll contingent. He also proved you don't was effective, At frst was surprised he wasn't running more troop-heavy with epic Mada, but have to nan in tight litle cluster (hat some calla “brick") 10 fight eflecively sith Trollbloods, I really fle the vice closing afer my false sense of accomplishment faded from chewing up his Kriel Warriors Aside from tying a suing around my finger to remind myself about Arcane Killer, I think my army was sound. Thad several ways to provide extra mobility to my force. The Satyr hasan inherent +5” chargelslam, I had the Wayfarer's Storm Beacon, Kaya’s Dog Pile spell and Bone Grinders and Lari for extra offensive spell reach, only my memory was as reliable as the abilities on my models tainly as bratal NQU: spect. Il have to remember to be more careful around that World Ender chap next time Kevin earned his vietory. He the Trallbloods as when playing his Protectorate of Menoth armies (for example, battle report). The Trollbloods continue to earn my gn Ihe doesn’t die easily2008 PEIVAREER EMESSPeon Ge Paco) ae Perot ae ps ace Eitan OF BEAUTIFULLY i < See he cE) eect Re P< a x secon “riaten WHO) Il patsy cANOER CHA acu ore Kaa ee Petes rcs Ate ENTERS CLI = ; Berets ee Peete TDs Sh eda Ca Dereon CRT TTACoa one eae Pasian far CMTE Lana ar euch mercer ~ v, i Roun teed poe q PCa ated rire einem ie pert eeorac ve N DUC Cn a SGI AL Caray apr ; 5 Se s A Cao ee visit: wwwprivateerpress.com/summerrampag 7Depressurize ‘Tearing into the warjacks boiler, the beast directs a blast of steam at nesry targets. Before placing a totaled warjal. ‘wreck marker, the warbeast may make a spray ranged tack against any target ints LOS, sing the warjack as the speay’s point of origin, Ignore the destroyed warjack shen determining LOS forthe attack. This attack ignores the fing into melee penalty, The spray has a POW equal to the destioyed warjack’s base STR. These attack and damage rolls cannot be boosted. Bomber The destroyed warjack explodes into «cloud of steam and shrapnel. Light warjacks explode into a 5" AOE, Heavy vwarjacks explode into a4” AOE, Models in the AOE, other than the warbesst using this Finishing Move sulfer a dlannage roll equal to all the destroyed warjack’s STR. The cloud remains in play for one round, Remove the destroyed swarjace from play. Do not replace it with a totaled warjack wreck marker Drop Kick ‘The warbeast's killing blow sends the warjack hurtling through the ar. When a warjack is destroyed, before placing totaled warjack wreck marker, the warjack is thrown dé inches directly away from the warbeast us led warjack wreck this Finishing Move. Place a after the throv is resolved. CEES Rampages are maneuvers that may be accomplished bya warjack or warbeast during a game. A player can achieve one Rampage per game. Each Rampage may be accomplished once during the campaign. ker Tlie Wc eg J succeeds ina Pe ed aA nl eed ener eed Show meer oF ere ens roy Be a sear i eo erred eee a ese Se aes When nodal ggore« Rare choote whether or moto use the Rampage. Ifa model ee et roll cohih Rantpage he wast fie Blood Bath Il ‘When a warjack/warbeast performs two Finishing Moves imone game, this Rampage may be triggered. When this rampage is used, friendly warjacks/varbeasts within 8 of the model triggering the Rampage gain Berserk for the remainder ofthe game. Every time a model with Berserk. destroys another model ‘a melee attack, ie must diately make one melee attack against another model ints melee range, friendly or enemy. Gun & Run ‘When a wasjach/warbeast has destroyed four or more enemy models, including at least one warjack/wvarbeast ‘with ranged atacks, it may immediately charge an enemy smodel at SPD +5" without spending focus or being forced. ‘The warjaclehwarbeast accomplishing this Rampage say make one normal ranged attacks before its normal movement for the rest of the game. Afier making this ranged attack, the warjack/varbeast continues with its activation normally. Mage Crusher When avwarjacldwacbeas scores aerial hit against an enemy warcater/warlock with a me damage, after damage is resolved, the warjakwarbeast ray immediately make a power atack against she attack that causes wwarcaster/warlock without spending focus or being forced. When this rampage is used, riendly warjacks/warbeaste Rampage may charge enemy warcastershwvarlocks without spending focus or boeing forced for the rest of the game. Mayhem When a warjack/warbeast destrays five or more within 8" of che model triggering tl enemy models during its activation, it may make one additional attack with each of its melee weapons for the rest of the game, Tag Team When an enemy warjackhvarbeast x destroyed by a Iriendly warjack/varbeast while in a headlok/weapon lock from a friendly warjack/wvarbeast, the warjack/warbeast making the lock gains an addtional activation tthe end ofthe turn, Dur cvarbeastguine boosted attack and damage rll he additional activation, the warjack/ visit: www.privateerpress.com /summerrampageGEARS CLASSIC ‘CASTERS, NEW ROLES By David ‘DC’ Carl Art by Chippy, Imaginary Friends Studio, Brian Snoddy, and Matt Wilson Rather than ereating army li each player can euttomize lo sit play atyle or expected opponent layers come to expect certain things from certain warcasters. They apply labels lke “warjack ‘caster” or “support ‘caster” While sometimes helpful, sch labels ean als blind players tothe alternatives. This article looks ata few examples of ters shifting gears to surprise an unwary opponent. Don't ettle for the commonplace. Look for new ised and surprises within familiar models. a whole books of new models come out new possibilities constantly unfold for players to copy, this article presents a fow key models asa starting point for an army that = COMMANDER COLEMAN STRYKER “ARMOR CORPS” STYLE Since the earliest box set games of WARMACHINE, players have witnessed destruction atthe hands of Earthquake, an are node, and numerous ranged attacks. This combination works both as a powerful assassination tool o to seriously blunt opposing offenses, bu battlefield options have expanded, so have those ofits Cygna’s enemies. More and more armies have models or even whole portions of the battlefield capable of countering Earthquake Certain Privateer armies or a Protectorate force with the Covenant of Menoth, for example, can largely ignore or nitigate Earthquake's knock down. iter an “Armor Corps’-siyle S good number of options for tough, capable models, ane those options only continue to expand in WARMACHINE: Legends, Storm Lances, Captain Maxwell Finn, and Major Katherine Laddermore, just to name a ew; all boast ‘tremendous survivability under the Invineibility feat. Add an Arcane Shield spell (and every Stryker army ought to be packing two), and Storm Lances have the armor of «closed Devastator. Now shits Invincibilty. ryker army. Cyggnar has A Qygnar force heavy on high-ARM clements can prove an «exceptional option in scenarios. Suel an army style radically increases the chance of holding a point or region for that critical round. Throw, slam, or push enemies out ofthe way to solidify primary victories for king and country, KEY MODELS Commander Coleman Stryker, Major Katherine Laddermore Captain Maxwell Finn, Scorm LancesTO QUARTER IMAGRCINE: SHIFTING CEARS COMMANDER ADEPT SEBASTIAN NEMO. “CROWD CONTROL STYLE” Models like Alexia, Aiyana, and Strangewayes allow Commander Adept Nem to reliably claim up to 10 focus per turn even without enemy models casting spells within his control area. Using that focus to Accelerate and Supercharge a single heavy warjack works well as clear and dendly method of ripping through high- ARM targets, but not all armies contain such threats. A Ceyx farce heavy in bonejacks and thralls, for example, wll largely ollset such a focused offense, That's where “Crowd Controt”-style Nemo into play. When facing a vast array of enemi the powerful and surprising ollense provided by numerous ‘counter with ing spells. Only Nemo and the Harbinger can claim 10 focus for spell-casting every turn, and only one of the two ean channel that magic through are nodes and rminimize personal risk ‘Aim those Chain Lightnings at low-DE _at Nemo's own warjacks to rip through d6 additional targets regardless oftheir DER, terrain and clouds, oF even abilities like Spell Ward. Keep friendly spell-casters clear ‘of immediate danger but close enough to provide additional benefits to che army under Nemo’s command. Spells ike the MODELS Commander Nemo, Journeyman Warcaster, Aiyana & Hole cEY Arlan Strangewayes, Lancer SJourneyman's Arcane Shield, Alexia’s Craft Thrall Rune, Aiyana’s Lurynsar's Touch, and Strangewayes' Evasive Action all have a good range to keep the model away from the bulk of an enemy's faces. THE HIGH RECLAIMER “GAMBIT” STYLE ‘When many players see a High Reclaimer army, they immediately think of a slow advancing hoard of Zealots, Flameguard, land warjacks behind a dense wall of magical smoke. Such a plan can suceced ina good rnuraber of situations, but more and aiore motels «an ignore those smoke clouds, especially when playing against HORDES, Against such armies, a shift in gears definitely increases the odds of success. Consider a Reclaimer’s "Gambit" style army. Gambit, long staple of competitive gaming, tempt players with obvious short-term gains that eventually turn into long-term losses. In this case, atarget-rich environment of easily-killed Protectorate models turns into an assassination victory for the High Reclaimer. While The Hligh Reclaimer has a rather poor magic attack, dye to his FOC, his Ashes to Ashes spel rarely needs to target the enemy warcaster or warlock directly. A nearby Jow-DEF warjack or warbeast makes a good target. A ‘knocked-down Seneschal is downright perfect as he uns no risk of dying from the spells, ancl his DEF is negligible. A low-ARM wareaster or warlock can quickly find himself ‘the victim of Menoth's vengeanee after destroying a healthy ‘chunk of a Reclaimer! list. see KEY MODELS High Reclaimer, GuardianTO QUARTER MAGACINE: SHIFTING GEARS GRAND EXEMPLAR KREOSS “FAITH AND SACRIFICE” STYLE Ma choose to lean on models with greater players of Grand Exemplar Kreoss survivability than Knights Exemplar (sich as Vengers or Viltwon) oF models with greater melee threat ranges (such as Temple Flameguard) rather than stocking up on Knights and Errants, the Grand mplar's elite cadre, Such an army set definitely make sense ~ surviving Jong enough and/or charging far enough to take advantage of Strength of Arms. Then again, High Exemplar Gravus can turn the sacrifice ofthese bold knights into newfound strength. In a"Faith and Sacrifice-style Grand Exemplar Kreoss army, the combination of Sacrosanct and Grim Resolve guarantees that knigh sectfice is never in vain. Attackers both lose their action alter destroying these Exemplar and inyite the wrath of the High Exemplar through his powerful Requiem’s Prayer ability AA Faith and Sacrifice army can include survivable melee ‘combatants or models with noteworthy threat ranges, but the rnow-double drawback of destroying a Sacrosanet Exempl Brrant or triple drawback of destroying a Sucrosanet Knight Exemplar (don’t forget Bond of Brotherhood) balances out quite favorably with the loss of just one of Menoth’s faithful KEY MODELS Grand Exemplar Kreoss, Exemplars Errant, High Exemplar Gravus THE BUTCHER OF KHARDOV | “FINESSE” STYLE Many players do not expect any particular tactics from a Butcher of Khardov army so much as a lack thercof —more specifically, a lack of subtlety. The Butcher has no way to enhance movement or positioning or disrupt that of his enemies, s0 most Butcher armies have all the subtlety of a sledgehammer to the skull. Not that there is anything swrong with the straightforward approach, but such tactics are not abways the ideal tool for the job. Enemies that seek to thwart the straightforward offense with terrain or HORDES armies that create swamps oF woods oftheir ‘own require & new approach. ‘That is where a Woodsman of Khardow-style army can come in handy. Though other wareasters can use similar tactics, the surprise element ofa “Finesse"-style Butcher ‘army combined with the power of his Fury spell and ‘Blood Frenzy feat makes for something truly remarkable- ‘Yuri the Axe's Cohort ability grants potentially significant portions of the army the Tree Walker ability. A mode! in ‘woods with Tree Walker and Iron Flesh can be nearly Impossible to hit in melee. Use Trail Blazer to get models where you need them when yout nced them therein order to unleash the fall power of ‘lo Frenzy, Konsite Woodmen ca allow Winer Guan Butcher of Khardov, Yuri the Axe, Manhunters, Kossite Woodsmen to get into position to fire a salvo of 4d6 damage dice rockets at unsuspecting foes, while Yuri and his Manhunters smash {nto encmies with 6d6 damage charges.NO QUARTER IMAGACINE: SHIFTING GEARS KARCHEV THE TERRIBLE “SUPPORT” STYLE Nearly every player facing Karchev once or twice has seen the Tow slingshot, and smash play style he can bring to the table. While powerful | this fairly blunt instrument does not always get the job done. When Facing armies with plentiful trooper models, especially hardy or evasive ones, the obvious affense quickly loses cffectiveness. When facing armies capable of powerful ‘counterstrikes against Karchev, this offense becomes. foolhardy In this case, a “Support”-style Karchev army can make the difference. The option of using Karchev in a support role seems downright counterintuitive givea his spell list, personal combat capability, around keeping your warcaster alive, however, and Karchev and small control area. The game revolves has access to some of the most eflicient warrior models in WARMACHINE, Sorcha's impressive Tempest spell, long the gold standard for damaging knockdown spell, delivers a POW 12 hit and knocks down all models in a4” diameter circle. Iron (Curtain hits a hard and spreads the knock down over more than four times that area. A pair of elosed Devastators with Iron Curtain between them make extremely difficult targets and can affect running ina given tum. It takes alittle practice or a good cye for distance to gain maximum coverage, but anything that survives the magical clothesline becames eary pickings able portion ofthe battlefield by each KEY MODELS iS Winter Guard Mortar Crew Karchev che Terrible, Devastator for mortars, rocket shots, ora charging Drakhun. Add in the utility of Bulldoze, and scenatio vietory is well within reach. LICH LORD TERMINUS “ALL IN” STYLE Lich Lord Terminus frequently appears inthe middle of packs of Revenants and Thrall, leading them on to conquest over ‘Toruk’s foes. Such tactics can prove effective against certain army lists, bt enemies capable of picking off Quartermasters or denying Shadow of Death (via the Harbinger’ Purification ‘oF Aiyana's Glyph of Nyrro, for example) ca unravel such an offense with ide difieulty. On the other hand, few wareasters can claim any real safety from the maelstrom of flying death that Terminus brings to melee combat. An “All In"-syle army can work well for Terminus. When denied the ability o play an attrition game, all-out aggression culminating in the death of an enemy warcaster will work tas well. Take advantage of friendly living models and ‘erminus’ Soul Cages from the very tart ofthe game to claim a warcaster with not only Sacrificial Pawn but ARM.25 or more to g0 with his 20 damage boxes. You have a number of ‘ays to fill the soul cages, but choose carefully. A Bile Thrall purge requires careful positioning, and Demoniac from a 1g to use the powerful Malediction spel. Skarlock means Anticipate the killa turn in advance and use Dragon's Call o give Terminus a game-ending reservoir of focus. An All In-atyle army lacks a good long game strategy: The First three rounds of play should give a very clear picture of the game's outcome. ‘Skarlock +H| MO QUARTER MAGRCIME: SHIFTING GEARS | MOLY ROGER” SITE ‘YY MODELS Lich Lord Asphyxious Revenant Crew,ovenant ices, orders, and beliefs we look at the stalwart ay Andrew Linstror Art by Mike Siegler, Karl the Greylords Covenant is Khador’s exclusive arcane order. The organization began as an act of patriotic Order AAR, but has since schism against the Featern of Wie transcended those roots, Members of diy in 2 the Greylords Covenant are united by aan unshalkeable patriotic devotion to the Motherland. They rightly consider themselves both shield and sword in the service of the Motherland. Since Queen and then Empress Ayn Vanar came to power, the Covenant has become an increasingly pervasive tool of the government. T crown relies ‘on the Covenants support to supervise ‘a number of vital tasks. Various high ranking Greylords are trusted forts, to govern captured cities, to direct mechanikal and areane innovation, and to coordinate the nation’s intelligence ym and Doug Seacat shardson, and Florian Stitz sign and Sigil di found throughout the I defenders of Khador—th Even in modern times, there is no denying the Greylords Covenant is a secretive and mysterious group, steeped in ritual and occult tradition, Mastery ofits lore requires members to be willing to risk life and limb in the investigation of deeply buried secrets, to explore profane tombs, and to unravel the use of unholy relies. Greylords deem themselves uniquely qualified for such tasks by rigorous occult training considering such tasks an opportunity and a grave responsibility Success as a Greylord requires 3 thirst for power, uncompromising patriotism, courage in battle, and a keen political and military mind. Those who exemplify all ofthese qualities become some of the most formidable individuals in western Immoren. The Covenant and the Army ‘The Greylords Covenant is an able part of the Khadoran serving as battlefield arcane Ar specialists and respected leaders ‘The exact authority given to specific Greylords depends on the needs of the High Komm nd. Even lower ranking Greylords have endured tr ning and ion far beyond tha bby most officers. In addition to a regimen focused on occult matters, Greylords learn Khadoran history and ical scusses the unique magica tthe Iron Kingdoms. This issue, 1e Greylord Covenant. practi military tactics. Rather than relying ‘on a centralized military academy the Covenant employs numerous smaller regional facilities to shoulder this ongoing task. Each reports to the headquarters of the Covenant in Korsk, the Strikoya (IKWG, p. 215). After completing training, Greylords are posted according to individual skill and acumen. Every Greylord serves for a time among military units, most often as battle wizards, but those demonstrating unusual aptitudes might transition into other roles. The Strikeya {grooms some to supervise the massive mechanikal and engineering Factories dof the Khadoran Mechaniks Assembly. Such wizards learn to fabricate cortexes for Khador’s essential war industry. Others support teams working on existing research projects, including Orgoth archaeological digs. Military needs always take priarity over abstract research and every Greylord must be ready to take to the front line when tasked by the High Kommand. High Obesnik Acbiter Vasily Dmitirilosk is the current leader of the Greylords Covenant and presides over the Strikoya. The High Obavnik Arbite reports to Great Vizier Simon, Blaustavya, the former Lord Regent of Khador and the current head of Khadoran Security. Through the High Obaonik Arbiter the Strikoya works closely with the High Kommand,The Greylords Prikaz Chancellery "The Prikaz Chancellery is cabal within cabal. They area carefully chosen eroup tasked to investigate and root out domestic threats, inchuding seditious conspiracies. While the existence of this chancellery is no secret, the group ‘conceals the identity ofits agents and the nature of ts ongoing investigations. In theory, any Greylord might be serving the Prikaz Chancellery, and this implied watchfulness keeps all but the most ambitious wizards in line. Any member ‘of the military —including the Greylords themselves —could come under their scrutiny at any time. In addition to its arcane means the chancellery employs an extensive network of contacts, informers, and skilled specialists The Prikaz also coordinates espionage abroad, serving asa “spy hub" forthe Khadoran Empire. Not every Greylord ‘who condhcts espionage belongs tothe Pra, but iti safe to presume that all intelligence gathered eventually passes through the office before reaching Great Vizier Simonyev Blaustavya or the crown. As an intentional security: asure, the High Obarnik Arbiter does not have direct oversight ‘over this chancellery. Kot Fedor Rachlavsky supervises the Prikaz from the remote ty of Skrovenberg deliberately isolated from Korsk polities. : the governing kalduns are sufficient to The scope ofits activities has maintain their plans and operations. loede, Covenant ‘Clashes between the chancelleres necessitated the Ci Other Chancelleries ns the ks. Perret todivide its operations into several are common and usually involve the =. This includes governing chancele jngeling act of allocating specific the Cortex Production Chancellery, Greylords to various ongoing projects. the War Improvements Chancellery, the Research Chancellery, and the Doctrinal Training Chancellery. None of these groups have nearly the influence or unique scope of operationsGreylord Covenant Ranks Ranks The fresh cece (plans Covent wl fhe or nppreeion Sh cftockgrounds. gency Found e law to be sent among those w scholarship. Y snife rouse in order to the neare to be mente othe state. Uebenil spe ving as menial servants whi sane theory Fundamentals ary history belare promotion to nastvik A rastovik is full member of the Greylords Covenant, although a junior member who has yet to fully prove his or her worth. Greylords olten spend five years or longer at thie rank, although faster promotion may come with exceptional service or accomplishments. Other members 56 of the military are required to treat a Greylord of this rank with the s respect and deferen: olficerin any of the other branches asa junior of the military treated similarly as a lieutenant. I is rare for a nwovik to have command authority, but in some cases they may be given oversight of a platoon of Winter Guard, coordinating with a sergeant to achieve an objective. A magzie isa veteran Greylord. Most Greylords reaching this status remain at this rank forthe rest of ther careers. One ‘common use of Greylords ofthis rank. isto form their signature trio of batle wizards called a emion. Most tenons are comprised of two magsev and a leading kode, who have been trained to fight together as a group unleashing their mastery of cold magic. Situational ‘command authority is common at this rank; a magzi may be responsible for a force similar to those overseen by @ kapitan or junior kovnik. For extended postings some Greylords of this standing have a commiscioned military rank in addition to their arcane rank Promotion to ksfdun is reserved for senior magsier with impeccable service recorts. Each hold is responsible for leading a team of Greylords in battle or for supervising smaller training, production, or research facilities. Frequency of elevation varies based fon the needs of the Covenant and inevitable deaths or retirement. Ina period of war, such opportunities are frequent. When interacting with the military of other branches, a kon has Similar clout asa senior kovnil ‘commissioned with the ranks, ‘The honorary rank of "kode lord! brings other honors and privileges, loosely equivalent to southern knighthood. Rewarded for a combination of exceptional arcane skill and proven service, this clevatio singular honor. It includes the receipt of token lands, minor titles, and possibly ‘other honors. Such gifts have become simpler and more symbolic in the modern era. The highest non-singular rank in the Greylords Covenant is that of obauni This tle is reserved for leaders of major chapterhouses and those who oversee lage numbers of kad. An ola has similar standing as.a kommandant or supreme kkomnmandant in the Khadoran Army. Paths of Power The following optional abilities allow qualifying Greylords to specialize their abilities in service of the Motherland, ‘To acquire the benefits of a Greylord must meet al prerequisites and undergo any initiation requirements. Ifa path requires payment in XP, the Greylord can only pay the XP cost if doing so will not reduce their current experience below the minimum for their current level Greylord paths of power reflect mental disciplines that are passed from member to member, hence the presence of training time with an instructor in the initiation requirements: for Greylord characters devoted to developing these powers on their own, the GM may waive this. Paths of power do not aths of cost feat slots to attain, The power available to exclusive from one another. A Greylord who meets all of the prerequisites and initiation requirements may acquire the benefit of any of the available paths.es Feary ree eenrenne E Panera eee These Greylords specialize in magic that ; Gest, Te ec ensce shapes and directs cold as a destructive “gece constr’ tmmiy to ra ts eer ener ee eros Seen teet Ce eee need any a Cae ay porate ead ed protect themselves in battle Peete ee cee tran Speliralt rns rac te eee enn ets pod ieee eee ee oer) eet Savant of the Motherland Paths eee ccd oe See Those Greylords on these paths are pater Tn focused on research, fabrication paroeie ever werent Bites orcane lee aoa the sale ee ee oe required to work with and fight against IAA warjacks. This includes mechanikal eee ett experts, those tasked with ereating acl eee orl aces as ec ene eee Ld ave deauntrted vecharhal heen ee eed een ee Pernt tered bripepneyhiiaanety nel Ese semen iteae tea peptone seer ie ee) pore ee Deter Seer ae eernee re er eee ee ee eee een red Paneer ine entree eet foci panto presrerisensraiernrsieres purrs enenenroriateny perenne reemnty echoes Eater reearens as pth cect theSetanta enna pesersinon sete ver Coarse ee eee Coe eee Espionage Paths Greylords on these paths may be part of the secret Prikaz chancellery or report to other superiors collecting intelligence abroad. Wizards investing in a level or two of rogue will have an sier time qualifying for these paths. Pea cent Ce eee ae ee eee er te prepared or wing cmenieencenmees Pee a CCC Peer ne ns ‘Wh the ald of age: certain Greylord ear perme eel erecta eae Paras mrenycor ronan Laer Cre eee ee Paneer ttre mt Epeh renee errr aopeaneriiat : etn ee i mineereemmrereti ec ntenieny Sree art Meret tt capable of casting he spel Te flowing p's eee rs ee neuen yaeia Ce eee Seer eee tae Beers eric ery eg cred De een Dee ee erent errs ees Sener rn nipcareaar iatTULA LO SAC ET By Matt DiPietro, Rob Hawkins, Ron Kruzie, and Quentin Smith eee na ee mea Cerne ad armies, Here in the miniatures studio, panting an army of your own can quickly fal by the wayside after working on models for Cet Cg ean ee orm Le ee co Are ere ee ee eee oe nee es ceed challenge. We each began with a 350-point lst and brought our forces to So0-points last issue. This time, we have each added an Eee ee ne etc sea ec Tt re oa Gide cen aa Ponte Reg cae ts The rules for the Studio Showdown are simple: Each month we need to purchase, assemble, and paint the models for our armies, and get in as many games as we can, We have allowed ourselves to play with models in progress, but everything needs tobe finished by a Menge | ieSUMO SYA CUt sta Uma Weteg vtech USN Matt Duprretre TMATT'S LEGION OF EVERBLIGHT ARMY (258) TODELAUT POINTS Thagrosh, Prophet of Everblight 6 Camivean te Shredders 13 fo Blighted Legionnaires (?] 66 Incubi MA ue NP ince Ne Quarter #18's Modeling & Painting article featured the techniques T used to paint my Legion army, instead offer tips on making ‘your army look st tabletop. At first, thatthe four armies in have nothing in common. While we ‘each painted our army with different techniques, we all followed certain ‘guidelines that allow our armies to look great on the table. ‘The frst step when setting out to paint ‘an army isto choose a color scheme, You have to guidelines to Follow to | of red or alive instead of bright ercen, OMIA assure a good-looking army. First, ‘work with a limited palette. This means painting your entire army with only a few key colors and painting all similar clements—such as flesh, armor leather, te. in the same manner. Working: ‘witha limited palette streamlines the ne eee cas aes eee Siayscecoms ee ees Se eee es are two types of contrast: calor contrast, and value contrast. Color e ‘opposite sides ofthe color wheel enhancing and interacting with each ‘other. For example, both Quentin's army and my army use rusty red areas ast refers to colors on -with corroded green areas tohelp the lements stand out. When working with color contrast, itis vital not to overdo it. An army painted in bright contrasting colors can clash and averload the senses. You often : make out better to mute ane or bath of the colors, Use reddish brown in placePURO EHS AUaS BCCI ta ay Wate vtec SHC oon fo using 7 we've talked about alternating areas of light and dark to ‘unifying your army, but the las this allow areas to stand out fromn cach gaming table, adding thematic elements to consider when planning an army is other. Rob and Ron's armies forgo can make your army uniquely your how to make certain elements stand oat color contrast and use only value ‘own, Fora great example ofa thematic from the rest. Ths can be as simple as, contrast to get the job done. Inthecase clement that tes an army together, look making. normally muted contrasting OF Rob's Cea a dull me atthe custom bases and conversions in color dominant, as isthe case with the and armor contrasts nicely with th Quentin's army. The glowing effecs red coat on Quentin's Mon bright green glow and pallid fesh.'The used on every model in Rob's army you can use a bright color not found hematie clement that uni gives it that extra ir black armor and dark brown Ron's army ues the black lacquered clothing. you keep these guidelinesin armor a the thematic clement. For my as Rob's superb Deathjack. Thematic mage to his brother in \ who now an: unrelenting arguments and thinking my The Presistance would lie dead under ies, and Ashlynn ts nesponsible A sary this with absolute contarnty the waists of Rhydden if not for these « [ox that salvation. The thoaght of @ ‘sable death standing alone against yy Borause of Clohlynn and oun allies we Sunvine to fight another day Seis an uncomfortable arzangement, yet ‘the danyers to own sunvivad inherent Five Fingers. seannyy ts 0 useless fal essential, and none cee more aware of in accepting these alles of conuentence than Us Elyse. You must come nesses wath this, We cre putting into place certain filans which will safeguard ons falare in the segion, hl meanting trust the woman who has Z hop us alive and fighting thes long. g x aPitan the feli#of Redwall Fortress» 1t became Peinfuriy citar ve could not hold against the ididdoran, threat. ve accordingly planned 9ur Retensive engdkenents to emphasize harasonent 9nd) Metay tactics. Certain officers placed their nopst Bethe ful musterind of our Cygnaren allies, Vil was more pessimistic. Survival required waging Minitterent: sort of war. Ashlynn D'Elyse was 28) Becential part of these operations. PE impact of her presence on the fagsin Be tne men was tremendous. She to Mirelescly from one conflict to the next no exageer to say that all of us f ye with her in those weary days. Even eiven 1G uperiorsty in numbers and Srepover of the enem¥s Ene indicted substantial losses. After Lacdry’ & Meccnaries folded, Ashlynn spent weeks harassing Eadoran cupply Lines, operating with litte apport. she had access to 2 number of Vanguard Bight ‘Jacks and a pair of Lleclese heaviesy but they quickly fell into disrepair he put her life in peril bursting Meciegea gerricon at Fort Llernas north of Herywyn 4m the month of Gasteus in G05 AR. 2 MAS Hoctea there. Her attack allowed us to fal) back Eb Merywyn before the encirelement, T may be Bepicains too mich importance to this events Ml Be ny opinion Herywyn would not have held out Metiohg ac 1t aid if this garrison had not beeel Gntact to man the wall Bipecaii sone controversy over Ashlynn’s apparent Gmsubordination during the final we Hiege. 1 do not imow the particulars Heideve she had reasons to dislike the handling Bp verynyn's defenses. She may have disobeyed Mivect orders, but thia must be considered +n the face of the subsequent surre of those lofiicers. ‘Those who would tarnish her reputatsen ineeay: bowed their heads while Ashlynn Dghts ons T have had aiffioulty finding detatied ‘documentation on Ashiynn’s deeds during the invasion. Obvious bias and hyperbole taint all such interviews Former Liaelese military and Resistance members enjoy inflating these stories. To hear them talk 105 ‘wonder Khador could invade at alls given that Ashlynn was slaughtering them everywhere she went. ['SUpDOSE fome might argue she was always a the wrong places, but it stretehes credulity, After some time, My: fonguiries unearthed the following; more likely, aggount by former ilaelese Army major. + 4 wyDisease Name Generator Secrets of Five Fingers - By Andrew Linstrom - Art by Brian Snoddy isan utterly dirty and filthy place where diseases of all types run rampant. 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GrowlingPPAR OVE Cela i oe erento | EM AVA Kee AN pew Aen ENS WARMACHINE: LEGACIES WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 15TH. 2008 A WARMACHINE:LEGENDS” RELEASE EVENT RAISE YOUR ARMIES CRUSH YOUR ENEMIES FORGE YOUR LEGACY. AWARYIRCHINE, Neen Seep te Core ros Ce ron Peau oe mig Strategist, Legendary Assassin, re eer Me TTF A ro { & roa relearn NFORMATION GO TO ESS.COM/LEGACIESGietsand Gears takes a look at the men, machines, and monsters of the Iron Kingdoms. Read about bea warrtor or warbeast with one of the many fact and what It take ng wath 5 or look into the meckanikal workings of ful hat it takes to get these multi-ton constructs ta dominate the battlefield. By Andrew Linstrom : Art by Andrew Arconti, Eric Deschamp, and Matt Wilson buts & Gears the Circle Orboros wields the barbaric Tharn as a tool, then that tool is an axe and the ravagers its jagged, bloody edge. The Tharn sacrificed their bodies, souls, and humanity to the Devourer Wurm centuries ago, but they feel they have lost nothing. The gifts granted by the Beast of All Shapes have made them much more than mere men, and the ravagers exemplify the ultimate personification of the savage spirit. Emboldened by ther allies and masters in the Circle Orboros, the ‘Tharn have emerged Irom the wild corners of the Tron Kingdoms to once more hunt the denizens of civilization ‘The ravagers lead these bloodthirsty attacks, and their ranks count every grown Tharn male fit to hold an axe. The identity of the human tribe who would become the Tharn, as well a the history oftheir pact with the Great Beast, remains lost ro time. Records of transforming barbarians appear with regularity, ifno great frequency. throughout the Thousand Cities ra, and many scholars of the time identify them as remnants of the Molgur, though no sources efler proof stronger than their opinion. Cert stories of Molgur rit in trollkin and ogeun histories bear the few Is surviving ‘a sriking resemblance to practicesBUTT ry corer Monstrous Humanoid ee eey peek) abserved among the Sa Sere Tharn. This most isi) Tikely resus from ee eae similarities in worship ofthe Devourer oF reflets the realities of ‘subsistence hunting lifestyle as much as any direct social descent Records from the Orgoth SP Etre ore coms Erm make scant mention of fe Pret Thara, though the scribes of Tet asec ci this ime iest used that name Re orerr ic Records of barbarian attacks and Orgoth reprisal euvive, but en theyilodicate few clashes afer the invadlers claimed the territories the ‘Tharn inhabited. The Tharn apparently did not contest the sites the invaders desired. Instead, the Tharn moved to occupy ions of ite uce tothe Orgoth, althou eee meer ert the invaders did drive the Tharn from certain . So ro elsewhere. Afer the defeat of the Orgoth, the Poco ghnt traditional territories in the Thornwood and Tharn had greater liberty to raid into the edges “goede sf the nef on Kingdoms. They ened paige wohl elated eet eel catia of Sere wold es onene her feck Demet enol ee Uppepceienid Nene ra sie ane corte cd teen ae tt Te sxining ioe of Khados Ouean Chora: Mary , ee Pers oe ae ere : ce Seecbeame el Apter eee ec ee Civilization is ever grasping and static, seeking to Sai, wie hold and retain, while the wilderness is ever uid and amare. changing —the Tharn, focused only on hunting and. a oe beac killing in the Devourer’s name, fought not to claim Ho rs I and rule tervitory, willingly giving up ground as Soe renee a the Cygnarans rallied. The Tharn participated in Se Cherize's ambush of the Eternals and Cygnar's Feat Ma ‘Queen Sorahzha with no thoughts but for peo roomate) agveater slaughter, and they paid the price of their ignorance In response to the blasphemies of Queen Cherize, ain archon of the Prophet levied The Ten Ils of © Morrow on the Tharn. This curse alficted them with a series of misfortunes, but the fist, last and most terrible was the inferilicy of their women, Perhaps one in tenSUE Vea TT ta an We pairings produced children, and while see through this pretext, but most care unite many uate, but Tharn will they grew as strong and savage as Tittle. They live for the thrill of the y Follow an atbaerthat they do their parents, these were too few to hunt and slaughter dedicated tothe ‘not personally see repeatedly prove risk in raids and random war, The Unsleeping One and if killing forthe _himselfin battle. Thus, as Kromac’s ‘Thar withdrew to the wilderness to Devourer also means killing for the tuaths move, many tuaths remaining husband their numbers and seek an Circle, so bei. bbchind fall beyond his influence a Tharn divide themselves into tribes The ability to call on the Warm and The druid Morvahna the that claim large hunting grounds tranaform into ferocious aspect of Auittmnblade came to these and further divide into local their god isthe birthright of every male barbarians with an offer of aid, communities, both of which they call _Tharn and arrives with puberty. Tharn reversing the Ten Ills a scant thirty tuaths, a linguistic distinction lost reach this stage several years eater years ago. By delivering them of this tooutsiders. An athuor, aword that than humans, perhaps asa natural ceurse, Morvahna earned the devoted roughly translates as “first hunter ‘compensation fora much abridged loyalty and affection of countless rules each community and larger expected lifespan. Imbued swith the tribes, all of whom have cometo swear collection of villages. Past a certain instincts, dexterity, and raw physical binding oaths to the Cire Orbores. size, the pronunciation of atbaar prowess ofthe greatest predators, these ‘The Tharn remain truly grateful to the changes slightly and translates more __young'Tharn learn the ways of war and Girele and Morvahna and have proven accurately as “king”, though such to control their powers by joining their eon to flex their growing power as lords command the loyalty of afew elders on the hunt. The young do not the druids’ shock troops: The Circle thousand souls at most join the ravagers until deemed ready hhas taken advantage ofthis gratitude by offering “opportunities to display their hunter's prowess and devotion to the Devourer”. Many Tharn elders bay the shamans to honor the Lard of Predators through the sacred act of bunting the hunter Atbaors attain their position through accomplishment, though ancestry ‘often lends seeight 10 thei and can arise from nesely any A shaman ofthe aatb takes aside all the part of Tharn society. The you most accomplished beast lord hunt three nights before an ‘usually rules his tua, but alignment of Calder “Tharn ready for ther fist sacred occurs each ‘occasionally a shaman or an season and subjects them to days and ‘exceptional bloadtracker fils nights of privations and bloodleting. the role, Powerful atheors, such Visions and lessons received during this Bip Krome the Ravenous can cen evn en slong the Black River snd are esl TR a aEe Be Br rare Sy tnt isd Diwue ee oem Faisal haa ced idig vid capa of ie Deore Raat ulpeeeeeed Re cess ge eset ESN Pag es asad ppd wih ane de Bc Pee oar SE Es MSGR TTI Mesatagas 1, orale and led ala ike Fee a en etre rsp ATER gs mes Surtees Warn an hich oul ce end Se eye esi la ed ge Ot re nie Tc ES ss cee pk Gs Ets Cog thom bn wropha tthe roo Giga niataaad ame "gush viaryabo fis cred mele A es arn Saoeucteieee Forti oa ieee eee BRIS indie Tharn needn't 0 ae Oe cet a eas but (Ga ‘Onbiens) ‘borat something at least as formidable as himself. Most cathy language glorifies the Unsleeping One and consider young trolls, invites His blessing. spine rippers, burrow. mawgs, and adolescent ‘Thornwood maulers The reversal of the curse has prompted an explosion inthe Tharn fixing prey. Recently, popillation, Morvahna’s with the Tharn on the rise again, more of these first bunts have ei rea ete oe eka coieieeen ally Tharp ear to ice arse oma pa eee ieee aT growing tuath hunger for the ritual ofthe sacred hunt to mark milestones throughout their lives, and such hunts often include events new territories. As the interpreted as omens Vitality of the Beast of ‘As they mature, some veteran All Shapes reinvigorates the Tharn, From the Devourer. ravagers feel powerfully drawn to the Pet othe they push farther into areas they en all he young Tharn return, mysteries of the Great Beast. The pee Beanie eee sepia oat it abandoned centuries agevand etrike oa fll even days pass, the shaman seek out thee tribe's elder shamans : ever harder against those who pushed leads them back to the village and andlearn the blod rites and sacred ver aetna hose who into thesis rita feast, The Kils. rituals of ther people. The shamans ‘Hem ou. The Cie emplays these fare prepared and blessings chanting tend tothe (ab spiritual needs and Waris it ineensing numbers and tothe Devourer as the young Tharn conduct the sacred rituals that bring _Yaeties over wider and more distant battlefields. The settled peoples of consumes his prey’s heart. As the them favor with their god. A typical tuath feast, the shaman ritually ‘oat only bas one oro shamans, Weer Tiare haus Deka to connects and inks the scars inevitably with several apprentices ready for Ge borders unseen for centuries, and the tation in case one of their elders quiet fear of the wild that lurks in ‘earned during the hunt into a unique tattoo pattern that Forever serves as should fal Hagia pons thee of vey eel ma as Tenia wicreneedinhoorn Aunrertimamnenoes tnt grainy Tenia bata snd fighter and lends his primal ‘Thar rse ain Sat the Forests with ee eee eee mmagics ois comrades’ bestia echoes ofa jf savagery older than re ‘passions in combat. Once the humanity, and begin to shake the Le by older, more experienced erage br Seb cslasctom i Cauagaosd ake ea Aesth have sarvived the shaman conscrats th ls and many dangerous hunts and proven empowers the organs his warriors their skills in batile—ravagers seek __ consume with the favor ofthe