CommunityWD 289 · pp. 4–7
A Bretonnian preview introduces the coming army book and new units, while Warhammer Online supplies screenshots and an interactive map. Other notices cover Epic Armageddon’s return, WarCry’s Dogs of War expansion and results from a Warhammer 40,000 tournament heat. Forge World’s Orca transport, new annuals and a fine-art reproduction project show the breadth of releases surrounding the month, alongside a memorial to an early contributor.
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ShowcaseWD 289 · pp. 14–17
Johan Kolkjaer’s tournament-winning Emperor’s Children combine older miniatures, current models and extensive conversions. A flesh-toned scheme avoids the usual bright pink and purple, with red and brown ink treatments unifying the force. Captions describe a Daemon Prince assembled from Warhammer and Inquisitor components, a rebuilt Dreadnought and individual champions. The result reflects influences from Realms of Chaos and John Blanche while giving each Marine a distinct appearance.
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RulesWD 289 · p. 22
Priests give the cult army a religious character through bound prayers that improve charges, resist fear or punish nearby enemies. Additional rules let devout infantry include a priest without consuming a character slot, but distinguish this gathering from the Empire’s trained detachment system. Knightly leaders inspire particular troops, and hunting hounds move through woodland with their handlers. The mechanics turn faith, independence and aggressive pursuit into practical army differences.
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