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SHOWCASE·WHITE DWARF 520

Claire’s Spirits of Dolorum

January 2026·pp. 80–85

THE SHORT VERSION

Claire’s interest in supernatural horror leads from a first playable Nighthaunt force into revisiting earlier models and inventing more personal methods. Lady Olynder and the Black Coach become milestones in conversion, airbrushing and subassemblies, while fast Spearhead games make the collection practical within family evenings.

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