In the fiery realm of Aqshy, beneath the city ruins of Embergard, lies an expansive network of tunnels and mines teeming with emberstone—a magical resource with the potential to both empower and incinerate. This emberstone-rich site has become a flashpoint in the latest edition of Warhammer Underworlds, as factions scramble to seize control of this dangerous resource, which could tip the scales of power in Aqshy.
The Origins of Embergard
Embergard was established by the Aqshian side of the Twin-Tailed Crusade during the Dawnbringers campaign series. This city, fortified under the rule of Pontifex Zenestra and her Cult of the Wheel, became an unexpected refuge as the crusade faced relentless challenges. Her decision to establish Embergard on the ruins of an ancient settlement was, in part, due to mysterious “wheel” symbols found throughout the old architecture—a call that Zenestra claimed was divinely inspired by Sigmar himself.
Once founded, Embergard became a vital resource hub due to the massive veins of emberstone discovered within the Ashenmont mountain. With its highly combustible and aggression-fueling properties, emberstone was a sought-after power source, especially valuable to the Ironweld Arsenal for their weaponry. However, when the apocalyptic blast of the Vermindoom left the city in ruins, Embergard was nearly lost.
Embergard’s Strategic Importance in the Hour of Ruin
Despite its devastation, Embergard remains pivotal for several reasons:
- Geographic Defense: Positioned at the base of the Adamantine Chain mountains, Embergard is the last line of defense preventing the Skaven—particularly the relentless Great-Grand Gnawhorde of Vizzik Skour—from spilling into the vulnerable interior of the Great Parch.
- Emberstone Reserves: The deep mines beneath Embergard still hold a vast supply of emberstone. With Sigmar’s forces struggling to fend off Skaven invasions, every fragment of emberstone becomes a valuable edge in the fight, not only for Empire engineers but also for rogue scavengers who seek the substance’s dark allure.
- Skaven Ambitions: The Skaven, and particularly the techno-magical Clans Skryre, have their own ideas for Embergard’s ruins. Whether by collapsing the city, gnawing through its tunnels, or infiltrating it with shadowy agents, the Skaven aim to turn Embergard into their gateway to dominance in the Parch—and to seize the emberstone for their twisted technological schemes.
Enter the New Edition of Warhammer Underworlds: Embergard
With the core set for Warhammer Underworlds: Embergard launching soon, players can take part in this fierce battle. The Stormcast Eternals and Skaven will be the first to clash in the ruins, each side desperate to secure the emberstone for themselves. But they aren’t the only ones interested; rival factions, including the Seraphon and Grandfather Nurgle’s forces, have their sights set on the ruins, with even more warbands likely to join the fray over time.
Pre-orders for the new core set open on Saturday, so gear up, choose your warband, and get ready to dive into the volatile depths of Embergard. The fate of Aqshy—and perhaps more—may be determined by the struggles waged in this ruined city’s shadowed tunnels.
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