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Blanchitsu: The Nurgle Chaos Lord

August 2012·pp. 88–91

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John Blanche explores why Brian Nelson’s plastic Nurgle Lord inspires so many painters and converters: its broad skin areas and strong character can sustain very different interpretations. Contributors contrast warm and cold tones, internal and external corruption, handmade Nurglings and Imperial conversions for Inquisitorial warbands. Blanche’s own Servitor and Luminark-based figures show the kit moving beyond its original fantasy identity, while Mike Anderson’s surgical inspiration demonstrates how real observation can inform disturbing painted flesh.

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EditorialWD 392 · p. 4

Daemonic Assault

Andrew Kenrick introduces the new Daemon models and the chance to use the same supernatural army in both major games. The Soul Grinder’s arrival in Warhammer particularly excites him, while two battle reports test the new forces against Eldar and High Elves. He also points to allied detachments, the returning Arena of Death and John Blanche’s exploration of plastic characters as the issue’s other major themes.

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TacticsWD 392 · pp. 26–37

Daemons

Simon Grant introduces the four Chaos Gods through the distinct battlefield qualities of their servants, then compares how those qualities appear in Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000. Khorne supplies direct violence, Slaanesh speed, Nurgle endurance and Tzeentch magic and ranged power, with mixed hosts able to compensate for individual weaknesses. Daemon Princes, Furies and Soul Grinders broaden the selection beyond one patron, while five short painting recipes establish the corresponding flesh colours.

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TacticsWD 392 · pp. 28–29

Daemons of Khorne

Khorne’s Daemons rely on closing into combat, with Bloodletters and Bloodcrushers using their infernal blades against well-armoured foes while Flesh Hounds bring faster pursuit. Grant distinguishes their power-sword role in 40K from Killing Blow and magic resistance in Warhammer. In either setting the Bloodthirster sits at the top of the host, with flight and selected gifts turning its already formidable combat ability into a major threat.

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