The Old World is heating up again, and I am absolutely here for it.
This weekend’s pre-orders bring a lore-rich Arcane Journal that expands play in smart ways. Moreover, it shifts the focus to Settra’s invasion of the Border Princes, which is prime narrative fuel. Consequently, you get fresh rules, flexible forces, and a slick new small-game mode. Furthermore, it neatly links with the new Royal Herald and Liche Priest kits.
The War of Settra’s Fury at a Glance
This 48-page Arcane Journal is not a single-faction booklet, it is a campaign slice. Additionally, it dives into the Border Princes’ turbulent past, from Imperial fortresses to Bretonnian crusaders reclaiming castles from greenskins. Therefore, the setting frames Settra’s rampage while spotlighting the mixed forces fighting there. Meanwhile, rules content lands across multiple armies to match the story’s breadth.
Gifts of Nehekhara: Tomb Kings Rules and Magic
Tomb Kings players get a big quality-of-life bump. Moreover, characters like Tomb Kings, Liche Priests, and Royal Heralds can now ride barded skeletal steeds, which opens list builds and battlefield roles. Additionally, the Mortuary Cult gains new Incantation options as purchasable scrolls, each a Bound spell that a bearer can cast. Consequently, you can tune your magical toolkit to your matchup instead of relying on a single trick. Furthermore, Necrotects benefit as well, so your support pieces feel more impactful.
Two Armies of Infamy: Renegade Crowns and Slayer Host
Renegade Crowns lets you build the quintessential Border Princes host using the Empire of Man list as a backbone. Moreover, you fold in Sellsword Infantry, Freeblade Knights, and Hireling Outriders, then spice it with mercenaries from other Arcane Journals. Consequently, it rewards players who love bespoke backstories and shifting tactics. Furthermore, its characterful rules help you express a rogue general’s shady origins on the table.
The Slayer Host turns Dwarfen Mountain Holds into a wall of orange-crested fury. Additionally, it concentrates on Slayers hunting Trolls, Giants, and worse across the Vaults as Settra’s legions march. Therefore, you field Troll Slayers, Giant Slayers, Dragon and Daemon Slayers, plus Goblin-hewers and Doomseekers in glorious numbers. Moreover, it is a close-combat dream that begs you to pick the nastiest monster and charge straight at it.
Battle March: Fast, Sharp Old World Gaming
Battle March is a compact mode for 500 to 750 points that was teased earlier this year. Additionally, it provides muster guidelines for balanced small forces, plus modular deployment maps and objectives you can mix for narrative. Therefore, you get one-hour games on a 30 by 44 inch battlefield that still feel cinematic. Moreover, it is perfect for limited space, quick campaign beats, or testing new units before a full clash. Consequently, clubs and leagues can stitch these scenarios into ongoing Border Princes arcs with zero fuss.
Summary
Settra’s Fury is a tidy package that broadens play without bloating rules. Moreover, Tomb Kings gain mounts and modular magic, the Border Princes get a mercenary playground, and Dwarfs unleash peak Slayer energy. Furthermore, Battle March lands as an ideal weeknight format that keeps your campaign moving. Therefore, if you want story, speed, and crunchy list toys, this Journal earns a slot in your bag. Grab the pre-order, sharpen your scrolls, and let Settra’s shadow fall across the Border Princes.
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