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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 346

Painting the Metal and Blue Trim

October 2008·p. 91

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A blue-black mixture is raised through progressively larger amounts of Bleached Bone to provide restrained contrast against Elrond’s grey robes. The sword separates steel and gold: dark metallic bases receive black or brown washes, then cleaner metallic layers and silver highlights. Planning the relationship between costume colours keeps the miniature readable even when the overall palette is deliberately quiet.

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TacticsWD 346 · pp. 52–57

The Magic of Middle-earth: Part One

Simon Grant divides magic into powers that augment allies, blast enemies or confound individual threats. He explains how positioning, movement timing and coordinated attacks turn each category into more than an isolated dice roll. Counterplay includes engaging casters, conserving Will and protecting likely targets. Examples involving Shamans, Ringwraiths and the Wizards stress choosing the right magical job before paying for a prestigious hero.

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TacticsWD 346 · p. 54

Augment

Protective auras, Fury and courage support keep key troops active while healing and extra Will sustain important heroes. Simon Grant distinguishes lasting effects from powers with restrictive end conditions, then recommends pressure on the caster as a counter. A Shaman can support with a spear without joining the fight, preserving Fury if the supported warrior loses. Safe positioning therefore matters as much as successfully casting the initial spell.

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TacticsWD 346 · p. 55

Blast

Sorcerous Blast and Nature’s Wrath break formations by putting enemies on the ground, creating openings for nearby warriors. Black Dart and Chill Soul instead threaten selected targets, while Panic Steed can strip even a flying Ringwraith of its mount. Casting during movement allows the army to exploit the result immediately. Heroes with Will can sometimes resist these attacks, but an aggressive assault on the caster offers a more permanent answer.

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