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Blackpowder's Buccaneers - Warband Review

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Blackpowder’s Buccaneers storm into the blazing mines of Embergard, their eyes glinting with the promise of treasure and a thirst for battle in the fiery depths of the Realm of Aqshy. Leading the charge is Gorlock Blackpowder [1], the infamous Ogor Maneater, hefting his massive blunderbuss with a wicked grin, eager to face whatever foes dare stand in his way. At his side, Peggz [2] and Kagey [3], his gnoblar crew members, dart ahead, chattering and scavenging for anything worth plundering. Mange [4], the fierce primate, bounds along ready to tear into any threat with savage glee, while above them Shreek [5], Blackpowder’s sharp-eyed bird companion, circles and screeches warnings to guide the crew deeper into the labyrinthine tunnels. Each step brings them closer to hidden riches, the heat and glow of the Emberstone casting long shadows as they plunge into Aqshy’s depths, spoiling for both treasure and a fight. Fighter Characteristics With such a rag-tag crew as the Buccaneers it is ha...

Warhammer Underworlds Boards - Shyishian Graveyard

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The Idea I love Warhammer Underworlds and have been playing it for a good few years now. However, I have one particular niggling issue with the game: the board is too flat. For the last 35 years, I’ve been playing miniature battle games, and for most of that time, I’ve played across battlefields filled with 3D terrain. For a while now, I’ve had an idea about building a more immersive Underworlds board. I wanted the board to be modular so I could recreate both versions of the current board setup and future-proof it for upcoming releases. My idea was to use wooden hexes placed within a frame. Each hex would be decorated in such a way that they could be easily interchanged within the board. I also needed a way to create and clearly distinguish Blocked Hexes, Starting Hexes, Stagger Hexes, and the standard empty hexes. But before diving into those details, I needed a theme. Ever since I started playing Warhammer, I’ve always had an undead force of one kind or another. Currently, I have a...

Raging Slayer - Deck Review

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Overview Raging Slayer is the third Strike-style Rivals deck released for Warhammer Underworlds: Embergard . It introduces a bold new mechanic that rewards players who embrace relentless aggression and combat efficiency. Core Mechanic: Rage and Rerolls This deck features a Plot card, making it the fourth out of nine Rivals decks to include one. As with other decks using a Plot card, this limits compatibility in Nemesis mode. (See Nemesis Pairing section below) Built around the new Rage mechanic, the deck thrives on raw offensive pressure supported by reliable dice control. The Plot card introduces Rage, which serves as the heart of the deck. Whenever a fighter Charges, they become enraged, gaining a rage token that grants them a reroll on their next melee attack. This transforms every Charge into a genuine threat and makes the deck ideal for players who prefer sustained aggression over cautious positioning. This re-roll mechanic is one of the biggest reasons to play the deck. I...

Kamandora’s Blades - Warband Review

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Kamandora’s Blades worship Khorne, but they are not front line warriors. These scavengers stalk the bloodsoaked battlefields left behind by the Blades of Khorne, preying on stragglers and survivors. They hunt not for glory, but for skulls, bleeding out their victims with slow, deliberate malice before claiming their grisly prize. Kamandora, the Mother of Hate [1], leads this brutal warband with her loyal hound Kannat [2]. Alongside her are the grim and dependable Throkk [3], and the ruthless scavengers Ghalista [4] and Antro Krast [5]. Together, they pick their way through the aftermath of battle, hunting down those who slipped through the net of Khorne’s fury. Every skull they claim is another offering in service to their dark purpose. But they do not keep these trophies. Each skull is meant for a singular destination: the towering pyramid of bone where Korghos Khul ascended to daemonhood. The Blades' purpose is grim, but resolute. After all, even in the shadow of madness, it help...

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