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Reading the Runes

October 2013·p. 147

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Seb’s lexicon connects the transfer sheet to cities, gods and military identities. Spiked forms express a harsher view of the same pantheon recognised by other Elves. The annotated symbols identify places such as Har Ganeth and Ghrond alongside creatures used in their heraldry. Sizes are chosen for banners and shields, translating background directly into army decoration.

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EditorialWD 406 · p. 1

Opening Salvo

Jes Bickham introduces the Dark Elves as a counterpart to the High Elf release earlier in the year. New infantry, shrines and monsters give the army a broad visual renewal. Their first battle in the issue tests that force against greenskins. Completed display projects and a return to the Horus Heresy add other major collecting themes.

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ReviewWD 406 · p. 6

Cauldron of Blood

A towering Khaine statue rises above a magical basin and its curving staircases. Witch Elves and a Death Hag create a symmetrical ceremonial crew around the sacrifice. Crone Hellebron can replace the Hag and occupy different positions on the structure. Compatible figure fittings also connect the centrepiece to the new infantry kit.

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ReviewWD 406 · pp. 7–9

Bloodwrack Shrine

A Medusa rises from a bowl beneath a mirror intended to protect the Dark Elves from her own gaze. Mirrored masks serve the same purpose for her attendants. Serpents, an ancient spear and a painfully distorted body express Atharti’s curse. Shared components also allow a Medusa or shrine characters to stand separately when the other main assembly is chosen.

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