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INTERVIEW·WHITE DWARF 348

The Black Riders of Mordor

December 2008·pp. 22–29

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Mat Ward explains creating individual warlike Ringwraith appearances while retaining the Nine’s anonymity through descriptive titles. Debate with Adam Troke establishes seven identities and initial rules before the Perrys sculpt the figures. Four printed profiles distinguish protective shadows, fear-driven command, corruption and magical endurance. Four scenarios then explore both open battlefield magic and the pursuit of the Hobbits from the Shire towards Rivendell.

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Nazgûl Descriptive titles War Ringwraiths Adam Troke Perry sculpting Four profiles Four scenarios

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Editorial: Holiday Gaming

Mark Latham introduces December as an opportunity for varied holiday games, highlighting the new Chaos campaign, Ringwraith scenarios, Apocalypse formations and Grombrindal’s rules. The four collectors finish their challenge with a large team battle whose result surprised him. A tribute to Alan and Michael Perry marks thirty years of sculpting, while the second Marine painting instalment provides another project for readers’ holiday time.

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The Shadow Lord

The Shadow Lord’s corruption is expressed through a darkness that protects him and nearby models from shooting, restricting successful hits to sixes. His profile retains the familiar Ringwraith powers and vulnerabilities, with mounted and Fell Beast options for repositioning. The accompanying background describes a minor king whose ambition made Sauron’s gift irresistible, turning protective obscurity into an outward sign of his dark pride.

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RulesWD 348 · p. 24

The Dark Marshal

A more skilled and courageous Ringwraith leads through terror of failure, making nearby Evil warriors count as supported by a banner. Heroes are expressly excluded from that benefit. The full profile includes standard Nazgûl powers and mounted options, while the background portrays a cruel Númenórean ruler whose mortal habits only intensified under Sauron. His purpose is to strengthen the battleline rather than simply provide another independent spellcaster.

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