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INTERVIEW·WHITE DWARF 383

Skullvane Manse, Lair of the Astromancer

November 2011·pp. 70–75

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Simon Grant explores Dave Andrews’ latest piece of Imperial architecture, a patched and precarious observatory that records generations of repairs. Skulls, heraldry and a ruined viaduct place it firmly in the Warhammer world, while alternate battlements permit a military rather than magical summit. Rules suggestions and an illustrated feud between neighbouring Wizards show how that character can feed into games.

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Building the Machines

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RulesWD 383 · p. 73

Using Skullvane Manse

Suggested rules treat the main house and elevated tower as separate building sections joined by the walkway. Ordinary troops must occupy the lower section before reaching or assaulting the tower, and only one model fights on each side during that restricted assault. Players can additionally classify it as arcane architecture or a Storm of Magic fulcrum, with the article presenting these as agreed options rather than a compulsory universal profile.

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