The GW Autumn preview keeps rolling with two releases aimed squarely at fantasy players.
Seraphon receive a striking centerpiece and new battletome support. Meanwhile, Warhammer Quest: Darkwater gets its first proper expansion. Both reveals add meaningful ways to revisit armies and campaigns rather than simple cosmetic extras.
Blessed Tetaxi Brings Prophecy and a New Seraphon Battletome
Seraphon are getting Blessed Tetaxi, the Prophet of Tepok, a prophetic Skink riding the enormous flying reptile Ma’toq. Tetaxi has endured visions of a coming Great Fall that could fundamentally reshape reality, which is suitably ominous even by Seraphon standards. He carries the Stone of Tehemundi, supposedly gifted by Tepok, and can project his visions directly into other minds. Meanwhile, the miniature combines Starseer styling with a creature reminiscent of an oversized Terradon, creating a genuinely impressive centerpiece.
The accompanying battletome adds updated lore, artwork, showcases, and battle traits based around interpreting the Great Plan. Also, two Armies of Renown are included, with one centered specifically on Tetaxi.
The new Claws of Tepok Spearhead packs a Starseer, 12 Skinks, three Terradon Riders, and three Ripperdactyl Riders. Therefore, it looks built around speed, mobility, and repeated Reinforcements rather than simply forming another Saurus brick.
Finally, the Horns of Quetzl Regiment of Renown pairs a Stegadon Chief with a Stegadon for Order or Destruction armies. Apparently two enormous dinosaurs charging together counts as diplomacy in the Mortal Realms.
Darkwater Adds Four New Heroes and More Campaign Variety
Warhammer Quest: Darkwater gets its first expansion with Agents of the Order Azyr, adding four heroes to the fight against Gelgus Pust.
Safiya Ashcross is a ruthless witch hunter who can strengthen allies or weaken enemies. Meanwhile, longtime companion Caul Durnan is a former Wildercorps sharpshooter carrying specialized ammunition for different situations. His armour-piercing bolts reduce Defence, cluster bolts splash damage into nearby enemies, and swerving bolts ignore visibility requirements.
Brother Belias brings battle-priest support, with his devotion to the Great Wheel altering his Hit and Defence characteristics. However, Ignus Sharn may be the most entertaining risk. This nearly expelled Bright Wizard can damage enemies spectacularly, but his volatile magic can hurt him as well.
Together, the quartet gives completed campaigns a strong excuse for another run while helping struggling parties tackle the Jade Abbey differently.
New rewards and equipment accompany them, including Durnan’s shadow-cursed bolt and the protective wayfarer’s greatcoat. Interestingly, all four miniatures come from the new Warhammer Heroes range, with Ashcross revealed as its mystery model.
Summary and Final Thoughts
Overall, the GW Autumn preview continues to give fantasy players substantial releases rather than filler. Seraphon get a striking new character, army rules, and boxed options. Meanwhile, Darkwater receives heroes that should genuinely change how another campaign plays.
