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Worlds of Warhammer: The Mortal Realms and the Aetheric Void

August 2022·pp. 10–13

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The article explains realmspheres, the increasingly dangerous magic towards their edges and the realmgates that connect their habitable interiors. Moons, satellites, Seraphon temple-ships and the Realm of Chaos broaden the picture beyond eight isolated landscapes, leaving space for strange dimensions and the threatening creatures that cross the surrounding void.

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Contact!

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The Umbral Spectres

The dark red armour and cold blue details of Matt’s Ulgu Stormhost connect it to his other shadow-realm armies. Pale mounts and sparse neutral bases reinforce the hostile environment, while layered armour and red robes retain warmth and distinction rather than letting the collection disappear into an undifferentiated black scheme.

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