Warhammer 40,000 in one image
With the imminent release of the Warhammer 40,000 decks for Magic, I found myself explaining a few aspects of 40k to Magic players online. The difference between a Sister of … Continue reading
Once upon a Wednesday: Grombrindal
The white dwarf, symbol of the eponymous magazine, has had several miniatures over the years. I painted my white dwarf model in 2017: It doesn’t stop there though. A year … Continue reading
Once upon a Wednesday #5: Vlad and Isabella
When Warhammer: Total War first launched, I created a series I called Lorehammer, where I told the stories of some of the characters in the game. I based this on … Continue reading
Lorehammer: Intercontinental
With the release of the Mortal Empires expansion for the Warhammer: Total War series, it’s a good time to examine some famous intercontinental warfare from Warhammer’s past. For those who … Continue reading
Lorehammer: the Southlands
The Southlands are very different to the other three lands in the forthcoming Total War: Warhammer 2. The area was never fully fleshed out in the game world to the … Continue reading
Lorehammer: Ulthuan
The land of Ulthuan lies in the ocean between the Old World and Naggaroth. Shaped like an inverted horseshoe this land is home to the High Elves. Like much of … Continue reading
The hills have knives: Naggaroth
Naggaroth, the land of Chill. A ruined landscape of rocky shards, blasted trees and black, icy pools where swimming is not recommended. It was to this land that the Dark … Continue reading
I hope you like green: a traveller’s guide to Lustria
Hail there, brave treasure-seeker! Are you bored with the Old World? Sick of trudging through damp fields to find old barrow-mounds? Have you ever wished to seek treasure in warmer … Continue reading
The troops of Total War: Warhammer II
In case you haven’t seen the video yet, here it is: What I want to do here for eager Total War players is talk about what factions and … Continue reading
Lorehammer: Morgiana, the Fay Enchantress
The land and people of Bretonnia share a strong bond with the mythical Lady of the Lake. The Fay Enchantress is the title given to the Lady’s human (some say … Continue reading
Lorehammer: The Green Knight
A fell mist rises in Bretonnia. The sky darkens and a chill enters the air. He bursts forth from a old tree, a still lake, or a sacred glade: the … Continue reading
Lorehammer: King Louen Leoncoeur of Bretonnia
Louen Leoncoeur enjoys a reputation within and outside his borders as a fierce fighter and skilled diplomat. Other human nations have learned not to pinch at Bretonnia’s borders, but also … Continue reading
Lorehammer: Bretonnia, the land, the lie
Bretonnia is renowned as the land of chivalry and shining knights, but is it really? The land was forged together centuries ago by humans fighting back against orcs who inhabited … Continue reading
Lorehammer: Morghur, the Essence of Chaos
What is Morghur? He is no beastman, though the source of his body may be the husk of a bray shaman drawn to some dark chaos power. Morghur has been … Continue reading
Lorehammer: Durthu hates you
Are you alive? Are you a human, goblin, or orc? Yes? Then Durthu hates you and wants you to die. Please remain where you are and someone will be along … Continue reading
Lorehammer: Orion, the King in the Wood
Orion will be one of the starting lords for the Wood Elf faction in Warhammer: Total War, but who is he? He doesn’t look much like an elf. The long … Continue reading
Lorehammer: Skarsnik
In the Old World, Skarsnik is the goblin warboss who controls the mountains around the dwarf hold of Karak Eight Peaks. The dwarfs there are familiar with Skarnik’s ambushes and … Continue reading
Using Regiments of Renown to preview new races
Post-release updates within Warhammer: Total War have done a good job of expanding the factions that were playable at launch, and have also included the Beastmen as an additional playable … Continue reading
Lorehammer: who is Grombrindal?
Grombrindal, also known as the White Dwarf, is a figure of legend among the dwarfs of the Old World. His past is said to be mysterious. Is he really the … Continue reading
Lorehammer: Vlad and Isabella von Carstein
In haunted Sylvania, and old twisted lord lay dying, cursing gods and men alike. His name was Otto von Drak and he was the latest in a line of truly … Continue reading
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