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Warhammer: The Game of Fantasy Battles, formerly Warhammer Fantasy Battle and often abbreviated to Warhammer, is a tabletop wargame created by Games Workshop and the origin of the Warhammer Fantasy setting.
The game is played with 'regiments' of fantasy miniatures . It uses stock fantasy races such as humans, elves, dwarfs, undead, orcs, as well as less some more unusual types such as lizardmen and skaven etc. Each race has its own unique strengths and flaws. Elves, for example, have some of the most powerful archers and magicians in the game but have fewer specialised close combat units.
Since first appearing in 1983, Warhammer has been periodically updated and re-released with changes to the gaming system and army lists. The current official version is the seventh edition, released on 9 September 2006.
ArmiesBEASTS OF CHAOS
Beasts of Chaos is one of the two army list books covering the forces of Chaos in the Warhammer Fantasy Battle table top game. It replaces previous army lists.
Beastmen of various kinds form the bulk of the army. Beastmen are humanoid, with a variety of animal features, usually including cloven feet, horns, excessive body hair, and beastial faces. However, there is much variation amongst them. The largest and most brutal beastmen are called Beastlords, followed by the only marginally less vicious Wargor. Of the infantry, the strongest are the heavily armed and armoured Bestigor, who fight in elite units. Finally come the rank and file, Beastherds composed of the larger Gors, mixed with mobs of the frailer, short-horned Ungor. A relatively stable mutation are the Centigor, beastman with the lower torso of a goat, quick and powerful cavalry. However, Centigor are prone to getting drunk at inconvenient points in the battle, so are rather unreliable. Some Beastmen also possess magical and spiritual powers, these are called Bray Shaman, and are influential, powerful characters.
BRETONNIANS
In Games Workshop's Warhammer Fantasy fictional universe, Bretonnia is a country located west of the Empire, between the Grey Mountains and the Great Ocean in the lands that were once part of the domain of the Elves. It was modelled in many ways on Medieval France, England and on the Arthurian legends.
Bretonnian forces are currently comprised of the following units (for the standard army list):
* Lords and Heroes
Bretonnian Lord
Bretonnian Paladin/Battle Standard Bearer
Bretonnian Prophetess/Bretonnian Damsel
* Core
Knights Errant
Knights of the Realm
Men-at-Arms
Peasant Bowmen
* Special
Questing Knights
Mounted Yeomen
Grail Reliquae And Battle Pilgrims
Pegasus Knights
* Rare
Grail Knights
Trebuchet
* Special Characters
King Louen Leoncoeur
The Green Knight
Fay Enchantress
DARK ELVESIn the world of Warhammer Fantasy, the Dark Elves are a race of harsh, warlike and vicious elves. Unlike many other dark elves in modern fantasy fiction, they do not dwell underground, nor are they dark-skinned; instead many of them are pale skinned and have raven black hair. They call themselves the Druchii. The Druchii live in Naggaroth, the geographic equivalent of North America in the Warhammer World, and are cruel raiders with much hatred for all other races, especially their former kindred, the High Elves. In older versions of Warhammer they were known as Chaos Elves.
Dark Elf armies, are fast and dangerous but potentially fragile. They are more fleet of foot than humans and favour speed and maneuverability over heavy armour. Characteristics of Dark Elven armies include armour forged with all manners of wicked barbs, hooks and blades, and their uniforms tend to be dark sombre colours such as purple, indigo or black. Human skin is a highly prized material for durable military garb, and their graceful swords and spearheads tend to be hooked and serrated for catching enemy blades and inflicting severe injuries
Druchii infantry consist of spear phalanxes and repeater crossbow regiments which are supported by shock infantry such as Executioners, who wield two meters' long beheading blades called Draich, heavily armed Corsair raiders, or scores of Witch Elves that are drugged up into a killing frenzy. The most elite fighters are chosen to join the fanatic bodyguard of the king, the infamous Black Guard.
Cavalry often plays a key role in engagements. The elite Druchii cavalry are the Cold One Knights: Druchii nobility that ride carnivorous reptiles called Cold Ones into battle. Not used by the elves prior to The Sundering, they are native to the caves beneath the Blackspine mountains and are a separate breed from those used by the Lizardmen of Lustria. These fearsome beasts are also used to pull heavy Cold One Chariots. They are often deployed alongside Dark Riders; fast and highly maneuverable warriors swathed in black robes who ride upon swift elven steeds.
DOGS OF WAR
In the fictional Warhammer Fantasy setting and particularly the Warhammer Fantasy Battle tabletop wargame, Dogs of War is a collective term for various mercenary groups.
The mercenary groups are small units of troops that can be found fighting alongside armies for money. A wide variety of troops are included; assassins, Dragon riders, mutated bearmen, Corsairs, Goblin Wolf Riders, and Orcish crossbowmen. Many of the Dogs of War regiments hail from Tilea, geographically analogous to Italy in the Warhammer world.
Almost any army in the game can hire mercenaries to bolster their own forces, but there are restrictions on some units. For instance, the vampire hunters Johann and Wilhelm are not allowed in a Vampire Counts army for obvious reasons. The Bretonnian army does not use mercenaries because they see this as dishonourable, although they can include the famous pairing of Gotrek and Felix and units in the Albion ruleset.
The Dogs of War armies often include a Paymaster figure, which functions in a similar manner to a battle standard.
* Paymaster Bodyguards
* Pikemen
* Crossbowmen
* Duellists
* Heavy cavalry
* Light cavalry
* Ogres
* Dwarfs
* Norse Marauders
* Halflings
* Cannon
* Halfling Hot Pots
* Giants
DWARFS
The Dwarfs are a race in Warhammer Fantasy, very much akin to the portrayal of dwarves in many other fantasy worlds, such as The Lord of the Rings and Dungeons & Dragons. Warhammer Dwarfs are highly driven by honour, and never forget a slight.
The dwarfs are by far Warhammer's most technologically advanced race, and are regarded as consummate engineers. Where other races use wooden ships to travel overseas, the dwarfs use ironclad dreadnoughts and nautilius, the Warhammer equivalent of early battleships and submarines. They have also pioneered the development of black powder and steam technology such as cannons, handguns and Gyrocopters (helicopters). They have shared some of this technology with Humans, but still consider the work of the 'Manlings' to be shoddy in comparison to good dwarven work.
A notable aspect to Dwarf culture is the Slayer Oath. A Dwarf who has suffered a great shame, loss, or humiliation will dye his hair and beard orange, and cut it into a mohawk using pig grease to stick it in place. Before taking up his axe, they will get a blue tattoo on his face and over certain parts of his body. He will then go out into the world, seeking out an honourable death in combat, and in doing so undo his dishonor. Those who continue to survive their repeated attempts to get themselves killed (a Dwarf is psychologically incapable of either suicide or fighting to lose) become fearsome warriors. One of the most (or least, depending on your point of view) successful Slayers of all time is Gotrek Gurnisson, a Slayer made famous by the books written about him by his longtime companion Felix Jaeger. Because of the way they constantly seek death by the hands of a fearsome monster, natural selection takes place and you can be sure that even the weakest Slayer you ever meet will be stronger than even the mightiest "normal" dwarf.
THE EMPIRE
The Empire is one of the human political factions and armies of the Warhammer Fantasy world and features in most of the games and novels derived from it.
It is roughly equivalent to the Imperium in the Warhammer 40,000 science fiction setting.
The armies of the Empire are amongst the most diverse in the Old World. Older forms of troops like spearmen, swordsmen especially the personal bodygaurd of the Elector counts the Greatswords, archers and crossbowmen fight alongside more 'modern' troops like cannon, Handgunners and Pistoliers (pistol armed warriors on horseback). The inventiveness of the Empire has produced warmachines such as a steam-powered tank, rocket batteries and repeating cannon, and in the last edition such steam-punk elements as mechanical horses are also present.
The Empire is also noted for having excellent cavalry in the form of its Orders of Knights. The Empire also often fields state-trained Battle Wizards and religious fanatics such as Warrior Priests and Flagellants. The armies can be led by Elector Counts, Grand Masters of the various Knightly Orders, captains chosen by the Counts, Arc-Lectors of Sigmar, or even the Emperor, Karl Franz, himself.
HIGH ELVES
In Games Workshop's Warhammer Fantasy setting, the High Elves, or the Asur as they name themselves, are a race of Elves who live on the Isle of Ulthuan, analogous to Atlantis.
The elves are nearly immortal, expected to live for about 2500 years, and their Mages are among the best in the world. They are related to but as a nation distinct from the Dark Elves of the New World and the Wood Elves of the Old World. In the Warhammer Fantasy Battle tabletop war game, Elf armies are generally small and although lightly armored their soldiers are generally braver, quicker and more skilled than those of other armies.
They often employ talented spearmen and archers, and the armies are frequently led by heroes on great mounts ranging from swift horses to enormous dragons.
HORDES OF CHAOS
The Hordes of Chaos is the first of two recent "Warhammer Army" books detailing the armies of Chaos in the world of Warhammer Fantasy for the Warhammer Fantasy Battle game. Hordes of Chaos is devoted to "Mortals," which are the human worshipers of Chaos (the brutal tribesmen referred to in-game as "Marauders") and the devoted worshipers ("Chaos Warriors" & Champions), the Daemonic legions, and Chaos Magic.
An army can be constructed in either of two ways:
* A "daemonic" army of daemonic units (Khorne Bloodletters, Nurgle Plaguebringers, Tzeentch Horrors, and Slaanesh Daemonettes) led by a Daemonic leader (a Daemon Prince or a Greater Daemon of the Ruinous Powers) with the possibliity of units of mortal followers attached.
* A mortal army led by a mortal follower of Chaos (a Lord, Champion, or Sorcerer of Chaos) with mostly mortal units (Chaos Knights, Chaos Warriors, Marauders) and a few daemonic units attached.
On top of this an army can be extended with units from the Beasts of Chaos book which details non-human servants of the Chaos powers. With the exception of the "Archaon's Horde" army as listed in the "Storm of Chaos" campaign book.
Hordes of Chaos lists several special characters:
* Galrauch, First of the Chaos Dragons: The two-headed Chaos Dragon is said to be the father of many of the hideous monsters that prowl the Chaos Wastes.
* Vardek Crom, Herald of Archaon: A powerful warlord, Vardek Crom is allied with Archaon. During the Storm of Chaos, Crom led his army to attack the Empire from the east while Archaon attacked from the north. Vardek Crom also defeated WAAAGH! Grimgor in the beginning of the campaign. Also known as Crom the Conquerer.
* Archaon, Lord of the End Times: A former Sigmarite templar, Archaon read a forbidden tome and learned the hidden secrets of his faith. He renounced his allegiance to Sigmar and quested for six powerful Chaos artefacts, becoming the Everchosen of Chaos and leading a massive army against the Empire.
* The Four: Archaon's generals during the Storm of Chaos were known as the Four, and they were all exceptionally powerful servants to their respective Gods. They were known as Haargroth, the Blooded One (champion of Khorne), Feytor the Tainted (champion of Nurgle), Styrkaar of the Sortsvinaer (champion of Slaanesh) and Melekh the Changer (champion of Tzeentch). Of these four, only two survived the campaign, with Haargroth being slain by Ar-Ulric Emil Valgeir, and Melekh being executed by Archaon for failing to advance his troops fast enough across the Middle Mountains (to the north of Middenheim). Melekh was then replaced for the rest of the campaign by his son, Cyspeth.
In addition there is a character featured in the "Storm of Chaos" book
* Be'lakor, the Dark Master: The first daemon prince, Be'lakor spent thousands of years in an insubstantial state for angering the Chaos Gods. Upon returning to a physical form, Be'lakor was forced to crown Archaon the Lord of the End Times. Be'lakor's battle standard has the broken, reanimated body of Volkmar the Grim pinned to it. army book.
LIZARDMEN
The Lizardmen are fictional reptilian humanoids from the Warhammer Fantasy setting. The term covers a range of different creatures who inhabit the continent of Lustria, and the Southlands, which are roughly analogous to South America and Africa respectively.
The Lizardmen were created by godlike figures known as the "Old Ones". The purpose of the Lizardmen is to carry out the plans of the Old Ones and to oppose their masters' antithesis - Chaos.
Each sub-species of Lizardman was bred for a particular role in the Old Ones' plan, with their particular racial traits chosen and adapted for to ensure a smooth, functional and organized society.
The magic-wielding Slann priests act as the mouthpiece of the Old Ones, and are the rulers of Lizardman society. These bloated, ancient creatures resemble giant frogs and are extremely adept at using magic, though their bodies are frail and weak. Powerfully telepathic, the Slann race shares the task of carrying out the Old Ones' final plan and direct their considerable mental and magical energies towards it.
The Saurus were bred by the Old Ones' in response to the physical frailty of the Slann, and the subsequent requirement for a strong and numerous warrior breed to protect them for the more numerous Younger Races. It is unknown when exactly, or how, the Saurus were conceived, but it is believed they were adapted from the native lizard species of Lustria and their sturdy construction is a testament to such an heritage.
Skinks are the artisans of the Lizardmen. Gregarious and talkative, they do jobs like metalworking and temple organization in addition to being the personal adjutants of the Slann. Some Skinks can use magic, though not so effectively as their ancient masters. In times of war, the skinks take up weapons such as blowpipes and javelins and march to battle with their warrior cousins, lead by stronger Skink Chiefs.
Kroxigor are heavy labourers in Lizardman cities, and can also be used to terrible effect in battle. Cousins of the Saurus, they are large, but fairly simple-minded, with their gigantic weapons typically chained to their wrists to keep them from dropping them during battle, due to their natural instinct to use their razor sharp claws and teeth.
The reptiles and dinosaurs that inhabit the jungles surrounding the ancient temples of the Old Ones are captured (usually collected as eggs), and are trained by skinks as beasts of burden or ferocious creatures ridden or prodded into battle.
OGRE KINGDOMS
An Ogre is a large humanoid creature in the Warhammer Fantasy fictional universe. They are based on the ogres of mythology.
Prior to the release of Warhammer Armies: Ogre Kingdoms in 2005 for Warhammer Fantasy Battles tabletop game, Ogres appeared only as mercenaries or adjuncts to other armies. The Ogre Kingdoms book has expanded on the history and character of the Ogres and they can be fielded as single army of their own, though the option to use them as mercenaries in other armies remains.
Ogre bulls are a core unit, and at least one regiment of bulls is required for an ogre army to be valid. While other Warhammer armies have a Musician providing a bonus, Ogres have no appreciation for music, so instead the loudest bull of each group, called a bellower, bestows these bonuses by yelling confidence into his fellows.
Ironguts are the more "elite" Ogre Bulls of the army. They have access to the best weapons (second to the Tyrant himself of course) and the best armour. Ironguts are not picked for their honour, loyalty, bravery, or strength. Instead, Ironguts are picked for the sole reason that the Tyrant likes them.
Leadbelchers carry portable cannons that have been scavenged from earlier battles. They are obsessed with destruction and greatly enjoy the noise and confusion their cannons cause as they fire a mix of small rocks, broken weapons, rusty nails and the occasional gnoblar into enemy ranks. Leadbelchers are Special units. Leadbelchers smash armies apart from a distance before engaging in close combat and crushing the unlucky foe with a cannon. Leadbelchers sport various scars and wounds, but not from battle. Leadbelcher cannons are highly unstable and one would be lucky to get one shot off. They are prone to malfunctions and breakdowns, often with a spectacular explosion in the ogre's face.
All Ogres will feel the tendency to leave home to make a name for himself, like a rite of passage. Ogres that endeavour on such quests and return are called Maneaters. Maneaters travel the old world, seeking employment as bodyguards for important figures or high-paying crooks. It doesn't matter to an Ogre who the employer is, so long as he has enough food and currency (which might also be food) in his pocket. Many men seek to hire Ogres for their warbands, after all, who'd want to insult you if you have a 14' tall Ogre ready to smash the poor fool's skull?
ORCS AND GOBLINS
There are a number of different greenskin races. When they are together or cooperating an order of precedence is ascertained through size and strength. Orcs and Goblins also have dealings with Ogres, trolls and Giants, though the latter two are generally too stupid or drunk respectively to assume any precedence over Orcs despite their size and strength.
Orcs are large, stooped creatures with long arms and short legs, like gorillas. Huge slabs of muscle move under tough green skin, and their jaws are lined with vicious fangs that jut out from their underbite. They have beady red eyes, a generally foul demeanour, and are naturally bald. Normally six feet tall, they are up to seven feet tall when stretched out of their characteristic stoop. They respect power and strength, and naturally tend towards becoming bigger and stronger as they rise through their society.
Black Orcs were originally created by the Chaos Dwarves to use as slaves, but have since rebelled and found a place in regular Orc armies. They are naturally even bigger, stronger and meaner than regular orcs, and so tend towards command roles, also they do form their own units; they are also, if not smarter, more well-organised, and they are immune to the effects of animosity (Although if another orc unit attacks them, they will definitely fight back). Being the largest of Orcs, and having an air of authority, they procure large amounts of the heaviest armour from the Camp, and march to battle carrying a variety of "Choppas" and heavy, two-handed blades.
Savage Orcs are a different culture of orcs; their tribes have a stone-age level of development, and are even more shamanistic and savage than their regular orc cousins. They are most well known for riding giant boars into combat, and paint their bodies with magical tribal designs which provide them with some level of natural protection.
Goblins are much smaller and skinnier than the Orcs, their pointed noses is another distinctive factor. They are only a few feet high seldom reaching the height of a man. They are more common and smarter than orcs, and prefer stabbing their opponents in the back, shooting them from out of the enemy's reach, or just attacking in massive numbers. They are afraid of Elves because they "stink funny." Goblins tend to be bossed around by orcs because they are smaller and weaker, but the goblins outsmart them when trading scavenged goods.
Snotlings are smaller and weaker than goblins; about half their height. They are far less intelligent than goblins and can do little except in imitation of others. They congregate on the edges of greenskin villages, hunting (and being hunted by) squigs. In battle, they usually gather in large swarms that are too stupid to know when they're beaten. Sometimes they manage to cobble together examples of the infamous snotling pump wagon; a gigantic, uncontrollable wrecking machine. It is difficult to tell where a large snotling is different from a small goblin, but to orcs, this doesn't matter; they're all just weedy little "grotz" to be bossed around.
Gnoblars were not well known to the Old World until expeditions from the Ogre Kingdoms became commonplace. They serve as "pets" who are used to scavenge battlefields and carry luggage. Gnoblars are between normal goblins and snotlings in size and hence hierarchy.
Hobgoblins are a race of large goblins living out on the Eastern Steppes where they are ruled by Khans and fight in huge wolf-mounted hordes. They are so underhanded that normal Greenskins refuse to have dealings with them but are used by the Chaos Dwarfs.
SKAVEN
The Skaven are a race of man-sized rat-like creatures in Games Workshop's Warhammer Fantasy setting. They live in a series of overpopulated tunnels beneath the surface of the world, plotting for the day when they will rise up and overrun the surface realms. Humans remain mostly ignorant of the Skaven, a state of affairs which the ratmen take great effort to maintain. Those who do know of their existence tend to mistakenly classify them as merely a sub-breed of Beastmen rather than as a unique race.
Skaven forces are currently comprised of the following units (for the standard army list)
* Lords and Heroes
Assassin
Chieftan
Grey Seer
Master Moulder
Plague Priest
Warlock Engineer
Warlord
* Core Units
Clanrats
Clanrat Slaves
Giant Rats
Night Runners
Poisoned Wind Globadiers
Rat Swarms
Stormvermin
* Special Units
Gutter Runners
Plague Monks
Rat Ogres
Warplock Jezzails
* Rare Units
Plague Censer Bearers
Warp-Lightning Cannon
* Special Characters
Grey Seer Thanquol & Boneripper
Throt the Unclean
In addition, each of the 4 great clans possess their own lords, heroes, and/or troops unique to or more abundant in their clan:
Clan Eshin:
* Lords: Master Assassins
* Heroes: Eshin Sorcerors
* Core: Night Runners
Clan Skryre:
* Lords: Warlock Masters
* More Warp Lightning Cannons
Clan Pestilens:
* Lords: Plague Lords
* Heroes: Festering Chantors
* Core: Plague Monks
* Slightly more Plague Censers than other clans
Clan Moulder:
* Lords: Master Mutator
* Heroes: Harbinger of Mutation
* Core: Giant Rats
* More Rat Ogres
Note that all other aforementioned troops are still available to these clans, just in different organization or less numbers.
TOMB KINGS
Tomb Kings are one of the forces in Games Workshop's Warhammer Fantasy setting and also the specific army for the Warhammer Fantasy Battle game. Prior to being given an "Army book" all of their own they were incoporated in the general Undead army
The Tomb kings are all undead with an obvious ancient Egyptian theme as influenced by films such as the Mummy. There are similarities with the later 1999 movie The Mummy though some elements appeared as early as Warhammer 2nd Edition (1984) and Tomb Kings were specifically described in Warhammer Army:Undead 1993.
There are many different units of the tomb kings, ranging from the legions of foot soldiers to the squads of archers, the light cavalry bowmen to the speedy and strong chariot groups, and the mighty spellcasting Liche Priests to the awesome fighters the Tomb Kings themselves.
VAMPIRE COUNTS
Vampire Counts are one of the forces of the Undead playable in the tabletop wargame Warhammer Fantasy Battle. They are heavily influenced by stories of vampires from popular culture. The Vampire Counts generally hail from the area of Sylvania, though their presence is felt across the Old World and beyond.
There are five distinct families of vampires, each descending from one of the 12 "first vampires" or original ones created by Nagash or Neferata, these families are called "Bloodlines," each with different characteristics that affect the way the armies of each operate, although it must be noted that the more powerful members of any vampire bloodline can cast spells, and that all vampires are formidable in combat. The vampire bloodlines are as follows:
The Von Carstein vampires are somewhat stereotypical vampires, modeled very much in the manner of Dracula. They are seen as having close bonds with animals such as Wolves and Bats. In game terms, these vampires have no particular modifications and several of their bloodline powers emphasize their tie with animals. The armies of the Von Carstein are often seen with living peasants marching alongside their undead masters, forced into slavery over the penalty of death.
Blood Dragons are fallen Knights, frequently from the realm of Bretonnia and may have had some inspiration from the vampire archetypes of Anne Rice. They are portrayed as souls in suffering, neither good nor evil. The game system emphasises their combat skill at the expense of spellcasting abilities.
The Lahmian bloodline is (almost) entirely female (no male models have been released), descended from Neferata the original vampire queen. They emphasize the seductive nature of vampires and many of their bloodline powers center around influencing the behavior of enemy heroes. In the game they are given greater speed at the expense of their combat potential.
The armies of the Lahmians are sometimes fielded with living heroes from other armies, seduced by the Lahmian's spells.
Necrarch vampires appear monstrous and wizened, very much on the mould of the vampire shown in the classic film Nosferatu. In Warhammer terms they are weak in combat but have much greater magical potential than the other vampire bloodlines. Because of their studies the Necrarch armies field large numbers of necromantic constructs, spellcasters, and zombie dragons.
Strigoi were first introduced in the sixth edition of the game as a new bloodline. In appearance they are even more monstrous than the Necrachs and are huge and heavily built. The Strigoi are animalistic, half-mad and barely intelligent. In game terms they have similar combat potential to the Blood Dragons, but in terms of strength and bestial fury rather than skill-at-arms. The tradeoff is an inability to use steeds, weapons or armour. Strigoi armies contain little to no undead. They are bolstered by large amounts of Ghouls and their champions. Strigoi are also lacking in armour and magic.
WOOD ELVES
n Games Workshop's Warhammer Fantasy fictional universe the Wood Elves are a variety of Elves who live in an enchanted forest, referred to (by the elves- in their own language) as Athel Loren. The Wood Elves are inspired by chiefly by the elves of Mirkwood and Lothlorien from the works of J. R. R. Tolkien.
Lords
Highborn are the upper, ruling class of Elven society. They lead the Wood Elves in time of peace, and it is expected of them to be equally capable generals in times of war. They are far more skilled then the average elven foot troop. Highborns can take up special areas of training (called kindreds), which give them various skills and abilities. They, like any general in Warhammer, can use magical equipment and ride on war animals. Highborn can also choose to use any kind of spite (but only some will be signifigantly useful). Athel Loren has a wide variety of steeds to chose from- a Highborn could ride on anything from a well-trained horse to an enchanted forest dragon
Spellweavers can, like the Highborns, 'purchase' certain kindreds, have access to all spites, and have a variety of mounts to choose from. The Lord-level Mage has the is similar to mages in every other army, with the exception that mages in the Wood Elf army use the Lore of Athel Loren- a set of magical skills which allow Spellweaver and Spellsingers to communicate with the forest for a variety of offensive and defensive benefits. The spellweaver can also cast spells from the Lore of Beasts or the Lore of Life.
Treemain ancients are the most powerful tree spirits Athel Loren has to offer. It is simply an extremely old treeman.
The basic Wood Elf Hero Choice is a HERO. He is similar to a Highborn, but with lower status, both on the battlefield and off. He can also choose a kindred for an additional points cost, but he cannot be mounted on a dragon, and can't take as many magical items or spites as the Highborn. However, he is still a valuable addition to an army.
Spellsinger - the basic mage of the Wood Elf army. Can only use spells from the lore of Athel Loren.
Branchwraiths are the most powerful dryads. They only are slightly more proficient than dryads in combat, but they can use low-level magic and purchase spites, making them very balanced fighter/caster heroes.
Core Units
* Glade Riders
* Glade Guard/Scouts
* Eternal Guard
* Dryads
Special Units
Wardancers are the elven equivalent of berserkers--they have no armor, move fluidly, weave 'dances of death' around their opponents, and are immune to psychological effects such as fear and terror.
Warhawk Riders are light, flying units used mostly for march-blocking and hit-and-run tactics. They are highly skilled elves riding agile, giant hawks, and resemble a sort of 'flying cavalry.'
Tree Kin is the name given to the spirits of Athel Loren that bond themselves with dead trees to create an abominable, moving tree monster. They are, in essence, lesser forms of Treemen. Tree Kin tactics closely resemble that of other monsters its size, like a Troll. They are great monsters that induce fear.
As the personal guard of Orion, Wild Riders are aggressive and impulsive cavalry and much tougher than Glade Riders. They have transcended the status of elf and, through Orion have become akin to the forest spirits.
A Great Eagle is just that--an eagle of epic proportions. They live in the Grey Mountains near Athel Loren and have a special connection with elves. Wood elves use eagles as deadly flying monsters.
Treemen are the most powerful spirits in Athel Loren. They, unlike Tree Kin, are permanently bonded to a living tree, making a connection that only death can sever.
Waywatchers are elite scouts/rangers that have honed their skills to a point where they can remain concealed and unmoving for days on end and then let loose a volley of arrows instantly and with deadly precision. They are the best non-hero archers in the game and use similar tactics as scouts.
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Warhammer 40,000 is the science fiction companion to Warhammer Fantasy Battle, and shares many of the same game mechanics. The Warhammer 40,000 setting is also used for several other games which have later fed back into the setting.
ARMIES
SPACE MARINES
They are elite soldiers, specially chosen for natural ability, and have their innate superiority enhanced further by a combination of extensive training, mental conditioning and genetic alteration. Their dedication and steadfastness is a product of this superiority and indoctrination. Their structure and cultures are monastic in nature.
As befits such an elite force they are given equipment to match their abilities. They wear power armour to give them all-over protection and the ability to survive in hostile environments, and are equipped with superior weaponry as well, in the form of Bolters.
IMPERIAL GUARD
Because of the low in-game points cost of each individual Imperial Guardsmen, Imperial Guard armies are capable of fielding a much larger number of troops than most other armies. In addition, they have access to varied vehicles, such as the Leman Russ main battle tank, Basilisk mobile artillery and the Chimera armoured troop transport.
In the latest Codex, many "doctrines" allow the Imperial Guard to become much more varied, alowing players to make their troops more effective in close-quarters combat, upgrade their armour or utilise specialist troop types.
In addition to humans the Imperial Guard also contains several types of abhumans - species evolved from humans that differ markedly from the norm. The two species most commonly found are the Ogryns (the counterpart of the Warhammer Fantasy setting ogres) and the Ratlings (the equivalent of the halfling/hobbit).
The Imperial Guard, while lacking the more advanced vehicles available to elite branches of the Imperium, such as the Inquisition, do sport the largest selection of ordnance and armoured fighting vehicles in the game setting.
Stylistically, the Chimera and Leman Russ tracked vehicles resemble tanks in World War I and the interwar period. They have exposed treads, no apparent suspension system, and numerous independent weapons mounted in a mix of gun turrets and sponsons. However, they are both equipped with an auspex (a radar-like device). The Baneblade possesses a more modern design, with a chassis similar to those of modern main battle tanks. However, it retains anachronisms such as sponsons and a WW2-era turret design. The Baneblade is also equiped with an auspex. Several modelers have made their own variants, however, to incorporate suspension systems and remove the archaic weapons fixations.
The tanks of the Imperial Guard are supported by an array of artillery, ranging from mortars to multiple rocket launchers.
WITCH HUNTERS
The Witch Hunters have a predisposition towards flamer and melta weapons, because they see flame-based weapons as having cleansing effects on the souls of the condemned. The Sisters of Battle are the main troops of the Ordo Hereticus, but Imperial Guard forces can be conscripted and Space Marines can be requested by an Inquisitor to supplement their force and capabilities though if the Chapter will grant the request for aid depends greatly on the chapters current relations with the Inquisition. However, Space Marines are not allowed to join or supplement a force that has Sisters of the Battle. This does not constrict the army however, as with the forces of the Ordo Hereticus, the Adepta Sororitas and the Ecclesiarchy to choose from you are still able to produce a diverse force, both narratively and in content. The reason for this minor hindrance is that the only time an external military organisation will be called upon is when the Sisterhood is unavailable. However the Imperial Guard are allowed to be deployed within an army containing Sisters of the Battle.
DAEMON HUNTERS
In combat, the Inquisition deploys a variety of troops, as an Inquisitor has the authority to command almost any citizen of the Imperium. The forces of the Ordo Malleus could include anything from the Imperial Guard to the Space Marines, and even one of the temples of the Officio Assassinorum. But, the Grey Knights, Chamber Militant of the Ordo Malleus, gallantly pursue the Daemonic wherever it is to be found.
The Grey Knights are issued with the best equipment possible. Their aegis armour shields them against psychic attacks, and is physically repelling to daemons, and is also covered in a shroud of ancient technology making them harder to spot and shoot at on the battlefield. They carry a stormbolter on one wrist, and carry a nemesis force-weapon, which is typically a halberd that is tuned to the Grey Knight's psyche. Heavy weapons squads (Purgation Squads) carry special double barreled flamethrowers (known as incinerators) that are loaded with holy oils that are the anathema for daemon-kind. Psycannons, which carry psychically charged, silver bolts that are inscribed on a microscopic level with holy sayings and litanies, can bypass material and psychic shields.They are especially suited to fighting the Daemonic.
CHAOS SPACE MARINES
Each of the Chaos Space Marine Legions fights using a different style of warfare; also, four of the nine are dedicated to one of the four major Chaos Gods. Codex: Chaos Space Marines (Chambers et al, 2002) includes the current rules for fielding a Chaos Space Marine army in a game of Warhammer 40,000; it also includes rules for fielding any of the nine specific legions.
The nine Chaos Marine Legions are:
* Black Legion
* Night Lords
* Word Bearers
* Alpha Legion
* Iron Warriors
* World Eaters (dedicated to Khorne)
* Death Guard (dedicated to Nurgle)
* Emperor's Children (dedicated to Slaanesh)
* Thousand Sons (dedicated to Tzeentch)
THE LOST AND THE DAMNED
They consist of the scum of the Galaxy - traitors, heretics, cultists, mutants and other horrors too numerous to comprehend, such as the insane Chaos Spawn. Often it is traitor units of the Imperial Guard that make up the bulk of the Lost and the Damned, providing the firepower and led into battle by mighty Aspiring Champions - Space Marines who turned traitor millennia ago during the Horus Heresy.
Often entire companies of Guardsmen turn to Chaos, and take with them their vehicles, such as the Basilisk and Leman Russ. Mutants also make up the bulk of their armies, with many disturbing and disgusting mutations adorning their once-human bodies. Chaos Space Marines lead them into battle, and accompanied by the monstrous Defiler, the Lost and the Damned are a deadly foe to face, particularly when the Aspiring Champions may also call upon Daemons from the warp to do their bidding. Also at the forefront of many heresies and devastating treason are the Arch Heretics, who range from Rogue Psykers seeking revenge against an oppressive Imperium, or bribed and corrupted Cardinals and Planetary Governors seeking more personal wealth and glory by defying the Emperor's divine will. While not as dangerous on their own as a Chaos Space Marine, these individuals are far more numerous than the power-armoured heathens and, in concert, can wreak havoc upon the Imperium's control of whole planetary systems.
Lost and the Damned refers to all followers of Chaos that are not Chaos Space Marines, and are usually renegades and degenerate traitors that have fled Imperial rule, and lack discipline and heavy weapons. However in several instances there have been entire armies raised on Daemon worlds to serve the dark powers. Most infamous of these are the Blood Pact, formed and controlled by the Chaos Lord Urlock Gaur, and which was a key factor in Chaos overrunning the Sabbat Worlds. Blood Pact forces are disciplined and highly motivated, and as such are more than a match for many Imperial Guard regiments. Another force that has been mentioned is the Sons of Sek - a force similar in many respects to the Blood Pact, but sworn to the Chaos Lord Anakwanar Sek, and not Gaur. It is units such as this that give Imperial Strategists nightmares, as it shows that Chaos is now employing dedicated soldiers and not just ravening mobs of ill-trained fanatics.
ELDAR
The Eldar usually rely on speed and firepower to win their battles. Eldar tactics mainly focus on speedy assault and movement across the battlefield. The Eldar also have very useful assault weapons which can be highly effective.
Of all the armies in Warhammer 40,000 the Eldar stands apart as capable of fielding incredibly large numbers of specialists. Most Eldar warriors are spectacular when performing in one particular area of expertise but largely ineffective when used in another role (e.g. Dark Reapers easily destroy heavy infantry, like Space Marines, but are mostly ineffectual against numerous light infantry, like Guardsmen). Effective play, then, requires above all else proper deployment and target selection for the various forces. To get the most out of an Eldar force every unit has to be used to their full ability.
With the advent of the newest update, the Harlequins, an offshoot of the Eldar main army that hasn't been tournament-legal for two editions, makes a return. They can now be fielded as a part of normal Eldar armies. Additionally, jet bikes, which are the 'signature' Eldar unit, are moved to troops allowing a quicker playing style for Eldar.
DARK ELDAR
Nobody.
ORKS
Some Games Workshop designers claim that Orky culture and military tactics are loosely based on those of the Scottish Highlanders. They are seen by their enemies (everyone else) as savage, warlike and crude, but they are the most numerous species in the whole galaxy, outnumbering every other race except perhaps the Tyranids, although the Tyranids do not have a permanent population of any size due to their unique way of spawning and devouring bio-matter. However, the power of the Ork race as a whole is limited due to the fact that they are split into hundreds of tiny empires, often warring between themselves. Were the Orks ever to unite, they would probably crush all opposition in a massive migration-invasion known as a Waaagh!
Although a standard Ork boy's genetically encoded knowledge allows him to keep his weapons in working order, there is always a need for specialists who can do things most can't. These "oddboyz" develop instinctive knowledge useful for specific tasks.
Mad Doks (also known as 'Painboyz') are responsible for fixing injuries that even the Ork physiology can't repair, such as severed limbs and brain damage. An Ork will only go to the Dok when he has no other choice, as these Oddboyz are infamous for trying out experimental procedures (such as the greatly feared squig brain transplant) on patients while they are under anesthesia (known as "concussion" to other races). Doks are responsible for attaching bioniks, although sometimes they aren't paying attention and replace the wrong part of the patient's body. High-ranking Doks are known as 'painbosses' and are known to be accompanied by cybork bodyguards.
Herdas are the Oddboyz who take care of squigs. They are not much seen on the battlefield in warbands past the feral stage, as their uses are mostly rendered obsolete by the advent of vehicles.
Mekboyz (also known as 'Mekaniks' or just 'Meks') are Ork engineers, who build all the gunz, vehicles, and other machines used by Orks. They are especially important to Speed Freeks. Important meks are known as 'Big Meks', who lead groups of lesser meks armed with all variety of kustom equipment and combi-weapons. Their main cause of death would be officially listed as 'eksperiment (sic) gone wrong' if Orks bothered with all that sort of thing.
Pigdoks are an odd combination of Dok and Mek, although not as skilled as either individually. They are found in feral Ork tribes, tending the boars that are ridden to battle by the primitives. Their main use in battle is to provide 'doping' to increase the ferocity of the various beasts that feral Orks take to war, as well as some of the Orks themselves.
Slavers (also known as 'runtherdz') are the Orks who have the patience to take care of gretchin and other slaves. Their trademark weapons are the whip and grabba stikk.
Wyrdboyz (also spelled Weirdboyz) are the Ork psykers. One major difference between them and the psykers of other races is that wyrdboyz draw on the power of the Waaagh! instead of the power of The Warp, a dangerous realm full of daemons, where other races' psykers draw their powers. However, the Waaagh! has its own perils for Ork wyrdboyz: if they soak up too much of this power, their heads explode, much like a catastrophic mistake for a Warhammer Fantasy greenskin shaman, causing a powerful psychic backlash that can cause other Orks' heads to explode as well. Naturally, wyrdboyz avoid combat as much as possible, but the ability to gout green flame capable of melting armour and shoot bolts of lightning is too great for most warbosses to resist, and they get dragged into combat anyway. Some wyrdboyz actually become addicted to the power and seek out battles; these exceptionally dangerous individuals are known as Warpheads. Wyrdboyz do not appear anymore in Ork communities that have evolved beyond the feral stage.
TYRANIDS
Tyranids are connected by an elaborate psychic web called the hive mind. While some of the weaker creatures, such as gaunts and gargoyles, are incapable of establishing a strong connection to the hive mind, larger synapse creatures maintain a connection, and will control the weaker creatures through this. Thus, synapse creatures function in a manner similar to the generals of other armies, controlling the troops with an iron will and forcing them onwards. Of course, not all Tyranids need the hive mind, and can function just perfectly fine without it. This is not to say however that the hive mind is not a great aid in these situations.
Tyranids invade a planet through a series of infestations. Generally, the relatively independent units of genestealers and lictors will be sent ahead, and will be capable of bursting out from hiding when the time for an actual attack comes. Before this attack, the flora and occasionally even the fauna in the area is mutated in preparation for the greater invasion, which includes the addition of all sorts of alien terain such as digestion pools and capillary towers, which cause the race to grow. Upon the defeat of a planet's defenders, the rippers will scour the planet and devour all of the organic matter, for reprocessing into the hive mind, and occasionally for the adaptation of superior genetics. Then the hive fleet will move onto the next world.
The unique nature of the Tyranids allows them to constantly evolve and advance, far quicker than standard evolution. Even surviving Tyranids will be digested back into the collective gene pool, but their genes will be marked and noted as being superior, as it allowed them to survive, and incorporated into the next wave. As such, they often come with all sorts of advances to help them survive against the metal clad warriors of to 41st century, including dangerous toxins and poisons, barbed hooks and claws, and powerful symbiote organisms that function as living weaponry, spraying clouds of maggots, poisonous crystals, or even of more Tyranids, specifically spore mines, which can function as living bombs.
NECRONS
Most Necrons are tall, skeletal figures made of a living metal which provides excellent protection in battle and also has the special self-repair effect, which means even heavily damaged Necrons can quickly return to the battle. Curiously, this ability seems to only work when the Necron is in the vicinity of other Necrons of the same type.
Psychologically most Necrons lack independent thought. However, some do retain sentience and are either driven mad or elevated to the rank of Necron Lord.[citation needed]
Another interesting phenomenon is that when a battle has turned strongly against the Necrons, the entire army will simply vanish from the battlefield. This includes even 'dead' Necrons (those who have not yet repaired themselves) and those already engaged in close combat. Because of this, enemy forces like the Imperium have had great difficulty in obtaining Necron artifacts or "corpses" to study.
It should be noted that the terms for the weapons and Necrons that follow are given to them by their opponents, not the Necrons themselves. Aside from the C'tan, the Necrons never communicate to non-Necrons; only the C'tan known as the Deceiver has been observed infrequently communicating with non-Necrons.
Necron Units
* Destroyer: Destroyers are Immortals fused to fast and agile hovercraft platforms. Equipped with Gauss Cannons and sophisticated targeting systems which enable them to fire while moving, Destroyers are ideal for hit-and-run attacks or disrupting enemy flanks. They also come in a Heavy Destroyer variant, which is armed with the more powerful Heavy Gauss Cannon, useful for destroying foes with the heaviest armor.
* Flayed One: Flayed Ones are Necrons who retain some of their original consciousness and have been driven mad by their ageless imprisonment. They are quite capable melee fighters, with claws and blades that can flay a man alive in seconds. They usually adorn themselves with still wet pieces of skin and hide from their latest victims. In such a state, they are a terrifying sight to behold, so much that sometimes enemy fighters lose their nerve by just looking at them. Flayed Ones also frequently act in a manner similar to scouts, sneaking ahead of the main Necron force or even burying themselves in the ground, and use either method to gain the element of surprise during a battle. (see also Xipe Totec for the cultural reference)
* Immortal: Those favored Necrontyr who were among the first to give up their flesh and embrace the metal were rewarded by being Immortals. They are more durable, heavy variants of the Warrior and they wield Gauss Blasters.
* Necron Lord: Necron Lords are the commanders of Necron forces, chosen due to being one of the few Necrons to retain sapience. They are formidable foes on the battlefield, being quite adept with both ranged and close combat weaponry. Due to their special position as "leaders" in the Necron forces, they are often equipped with special gear. This gear often increases the effectiveness of other Necrons around the Lord, such as augmenting their healing factor, or allowing them to teleport to crucial points in a battle; other gear carried can increase the Lord's survivability or his prowess in battle. Necron Lords are also some of the few Necrons who keep some of their memory from their previous lives. The Necron Destroyer Lord is the upgraded version of the Necron Lord, it floats around the battlefield on an agile hovercraft platform.
* Warrior: Necron Warriors are the backbone of the Necron army. They are numerous and provide strong fire support with their Gauss Flayers. Their 'living metal' bodies allow them to sustain massive damage and continue functioning.
* Wraith: Wraiths are one of the more sophisticated Necron units. They lack legs or a body (except for the spinal cord) and hover over the battlefield, moving at supernatural speeds. They are fearsome close combat warriors, and they can phase in and out during their flight, becoming ghostly figures (thus the name wraith). This phase shift ability allows them to move through solid objects or even to avoid damage. It has been suggested that Wraiths were murderers and psychopaths before their imprisonment in their bodies.
* Pariah: Pariahs represent the true horror of a Necron-ruled galaxy. They are created by fusing Necron technology with human victims who bear the "pariah gene" (a rare and unusual genetic defect in which the bearer lacks a soul). Each Pariah is a formidable warrior, especially since they wield deadly warscythes; but they also radiate an unnatural aura which can have a severe unnerving effect upon their enemies, especially psykers. Interestingly, since Pariahs are partly human, they lack the incredible healing factor that most other Necrons have.
* The humans that are turned into Pariahs are the ones used by the imperium as "Culexus Assassins", these assassins are used by the imperium to combat enemy psykers. The "Pariah gene" (see above) allows them to do this, but the gene itself was implanted in the human race by the C'tan. Although it is unsure which one it was, it is a fair bet that it was the Deciever as he has been the cause of many things such as this.
* Scarabs: Countless small, beetle-like robots called Scarabs often appear on the battlefield; these clouds of Scarabs are termed Scarab Swarms by their opponents. These swarms rely on sheer numbers to make themselves difficult to destroy, and are useful for disrupting enemies who are caught unaware. They can be upgraded with "disruption fields" which can also make them effective against lightly armored vehicles.
* Tomb Spyder: Large, spider-like robots which are normally tasked with maintaining the Necron tomb complexes. They sometimes appear on the battlefield, where they make resilient fighters who have limited ability to augment the healing factor of the 'living metal' on nearby Necrons. They also can use their internal systems to manufacture Scarabs in the midst of a battle.
TAU
The Tau have evolved and advanced rapidly since their first encounter with the Imperium of Man in the 35th millennium, rising from a hunter-gatherer level of technology to a starfaring race in less than six thousand years. Tau society has also advanced rapidly, from warring tribes to a unified caste system working towards common goals, known by the Tau as Tau'va, The Greater Good.
As well as the five castes of the Tau, multiple alien species are incorporated into the Tau Empire; the most significant of these being the Kroot and Vespid.
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What are some good sites to learn more about building/painting/collecting for WHFB/WH40k?
TerraGenesis - a great site for terrain building/painting tutorials.
Cool Mini or Not? - a gallery/rating site where you can find some absolutely stunning paint jobs. Great place to study up on painting techniques.
Is smashy, in your face high powered, rage fueled gameplay more your style?
Well then warmachine and/or hordes might be the game for you.
In warmachine, you've got warcasters, clad in enchanted steam powered armor, magic flows from them like water from a fountain. The command units of troops and controll the mighty steam powered warjacks. If your warcasters die however, you lose
Warjacks are powerful machines controlled by magic and powered by steam, or lightning, or even the souls of their dead enemies.
Your troops come in many flavors as well, aggain mostly dependent on your nation.
The nations of Warmachine are five in number, certain nations also have special forces, which are kinda like space marine sub-chapters.
Cygnar is where the name Warmachien comes from, the place where Warjacks were invented. A fantasy style kingdom. Freedom and the march of high technology are what they stand for. If Gunmages and powerful lightning powered warjacks and weapons get you going, Cygnar is for you.
The Protectorate of Menoth, a theocracy dedicated to the old god, protector of mankind, Menoth. If you like to get up close and personal, but don't like worrying about things like 'casualties'. Menoth might just be your style.
Cryx, an evil ocean born empire in service of the dragon lord Toruk. With pirates, undead, and steam powered liches, if you're the emo/goth type, cryx is up your alley.
Khador, the communist empire of the north. With no light jacks, with models that excel in both ranged or melee combat. Depending purely on your choice of models, you can build a number of different specelized forces, or one well rounded one.
Mercenaries can be added to any army, or you can build a pure merc force. They excell at nothing in particular, but are far more well rounded than Khador.
In Hordes, you've got Warlocks, fueled by the rage of the magical creatures, called warbeasts they command, they cast some pretty powerfull spells themselves. Same as with warmachine, if your warlocks die, you lose.
Warlocks command warbeasts, which are very similer to warjacks, except they can't have specific systems damaged or disabled.
Your troops, like in warmachine. come in various flavors depending on your nation and playstyle.
Here is where I'd list all the nations, but I don't really know anything about hordes nations, so someone else will have to fill this in.
The basic mechanics for both games are pretty simple you take a stat and add 2d6 to it and compare that to you enemy's opposing stat. On top of that, you have warcasters and warlocks, who have focus or rage points, respectfully. That dds a whole 'nother level to warjack/warbeast combat. Because focus points can be used to cast spells, or funneled into warjacks to boots attack or damges rolls. Rage can be used to cast very powerfull spells, but if they suck too much rage off their beasts, they can fight back agaainst their masters.
One of the cool things about Warmachine/Hordes, is that they are comepletly interchangeable ruleswise. Which means if you've got a guy with a Skorne warband, and a guy with a Khador battlegroup. they can fight eachother right outa the books.
What about other Games Workshop Games?
What about board games?
but i didn't know if he planned on making a third post for more shit
so i deleted it like a good little boy
IT IS A GOOD PAIN!
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If someone else wants to, they should go ahead, but I'd be happy to do it if no one else actively wants to.
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go ahead and start writing shit up if you want, man, I could use the help. I'd like to get the OP as detailed as possible.
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Marines and Tyranids
booooooring
Munchkin is rad.
Combine them into... a marine tyranid? *badum-tish!*
You'd prefer it come with Dark Eldar and Tau?
It is so very rad.
We should have a MunchPAX or something.
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I hear it is super effective against land types.
No?
I don't really care :V
I think I'm gonna have to get a few of the expansions. Or all of them.
And I hope that you hugged your friend. Or at least plan to.
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I totally did. She's a very nice person.
France?
But you cared enough to bitch.
The internet at work.