Alright Warhammer enthusiasts, gather ’round because the Skaventide is making a thunderous entrance! This isn’t just any run-of-the-mill Skaven invasion; it’s a full-blown eruption of chaos and mayhem across the Mortal Realms. We’ve got Jordan from the Warhammer Age of Sigmar background team to give us the lowdown on all the action.
So, what’s the big deal? Well, the Slaughter at Hel Crown campaign is where all the action’s at. This battlefield is the setting for the epic skirmishes between the noble Stormcast Eternals and the endless Skaven hordes. We’re talking about the Ravaged Coast, a crucial beachhead that separates the Great Parch from the gnawing, corruption-riddled domain of the Skaven.
The narrative kicks off with the Assault on Hel’s Claw, which you can read for free on Warhammer Community. This tale introduces Alfric Leodus, a Knight-Questor of the Hallowed Knights. He and his comrades are tasked with defending Embergard, a city built atop a valuable emberstone deposit. This place has seen better days, especially after the Vermindoom explosion turned it into a battleground. Skaven swarms are assaulting Embergard daily, pouring in from Hel’s Claw, just a few leagues to the east.
But things get spicier. Leodus gets a vision directing him to a mysterious stronghold in the Adamantine Chain mountains. This fortress, known as Rookenval or the Obsidian Tor, is one of the Bleak Citadels built by Ionus Cryptborn. These citadels house Stormcast Eternals whose souls have been reforged so many times that their humanity is almost gone. These grim warriors are more resistant to Chaos and could be key allies in the battle against the Skaven.
Now, let’s talk about Hel’s Claw. It used to be a thriving port but is now a Skaven stronghold under the control of Clawlord Skabpelt. He’s been ordered by the Council of Thirteen to capture Embergard and has been given all sorts of new weapons to get the job done. However, he has to work with Vreek, a temperamental Grey Seer with his own secret agenda. Vreek is tending to the Warpshatter Bell, an oversized Screaming Bell that drives Skaven into a frenzy with each toll. It’s rung twelve times already, and if it hits thirteen, the Stormcast Eternals are in for a world of hurt.
The narrative is packed with juicy details, not just about the Stormcast and Skaven but also about other major players in Aqshy. You’ll get insights into every unit in Skaventide, from gryph-beasts to Rat Ogors, and how they fit into the grand scheme of things.
For those who crave the latest in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar storyline, Assault on Hel’s Claw offers a bloody glimpse into the brutal battles your forces will face. The Adamantine Chain is shaping up to be a major war front in the Hour of Ruin, and there are already sinister plans afoot.
So, strap in, gather your forces, and get ready for the Skaventide – it’s going to be one heck of a ride@
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