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    Broken Realms: Morathi - SPOILER Discussion + Lore Summary

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    22 hours ago, LuminethMage said:

    I think already in the next book is likely. It doesn't look like Sigmar is the Newborn, but maybe the leader who organizes his followers. Of course the next book could be something totally different. Then, whenever they shift the focus back to Slaanesh and the Newborn. I think though this will be pretty soon. 

    I'd be interested in what people who are mainly playing a Duardin faction think how they (for example KO) could become involved in the Broken Realms story line, and what they'd like to get most. 

     

    Duardin I think could be pulled in by something being uncovered/returned - Optimally Grungni either sets to restore the old empire or/and finds/returns Valaya. But thats pretty major, not sure if Duardin will feature as heavily. I do think either a relic or a hold is uncovered or a Skyport/lodge is attacked. I like the idea of a reclamation expedition, but anything thing that adds to Duardin culture in the Realms ... model wise- female KO? Maybe a CC marine/explorer unit? Can't speak for Fyreslayers though [ they need more units]  and I don't think the dispossessed will reclaim their homelands just yet. I doubt Duadin will get anything of significance from the series -seems to be pretty aelf driven. Maybe a rangers war band though Warcry.

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    The Rumour Thread

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    2 hours ago, Rollcage said:

    Aelves are basically the space marines of fantasy. Storm cast failed to be as popular as elves. So they do a big campaign of elf setup. 
    I mean essentially they have 5 elf armies to setup into the story. 
    Sylvaneth 

    Daughters

    Lumineth 

    Idoneth 

    Malerion shadow elves.

    So the big army release we know is coming aligns with this because Slaanesh who is the ultimate elf villain is getting a major model release and update in the next few months potentially. Surrounding this Aelf campaign.

    We already had Morathi, Alarielle and Idoneth in the book 1 of the campaign. But Idoneth and Alarielle were not resolved at all. The hint on the warhammer article basically tells us to expect a lot more Alarielle and Teclis. So it is logical to conclude more Aelf love to come. 

    I think its great for the system that Stormcast are a faction rather than the faction. Aelves were pretty popular in WFB so its not a surprise they are heavily featured but I reckon AoS is more driven by creativity so the factions are a lot broader for it. Even if Aelves are the "poster boys/girls" for AoS- thats 5 very distinct factions which is a world away from what Stormcast and Marines offer in terms of variety. 

    3 hours ago, Rollcage said:

    My theory is it’s just an Aelf campaign as stated in the warhammer community article.

    Alarielle  is soon, she spurns her allies because they are not helping and after the realmgate that Morathi opens.... she goes full angry bee mode. Probably allies with the new Kurnothi fae aelves as the mortal part of her tree “daemons”. Enemy update is nurgle and some warscrolls there. Prob zero model releases really, just lore setup for her kurnothi update. Slaanesh rising more in the story again.
     

     

     

    I'd love Alarielle to come and mix it up- I'm really really hoping Kurnoth is reborn through this shake up resulting from Slaanesh getting free/loosening its bonds, possibly via the freed powerful Aelven souls.. The Kurnothi could be excellent - a separate court from Alarielle [I think they are more like beast-aelf daemons rather than mortals as they have those soul vessel things].

     

    I didn't see/haven't seen Alarielle mentioned in regards to Broken Realms though? Did she feature in Morathi? She isn't mentioned in the "what's coming next " Warcom article .. I assumed the Slaaneshi stuff would be coming with a fresh battletome as it seems to be a big release rather than a Broken realms book but the Slaanesh Hedonites book is pretty recent?

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    The Rumour Thread

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    I have to say that Sigvald model looks suitably fabulous and those elite warriors seem to be an excellent kit [the odd head is a bit off but doubtless there will be a few options as well as just to use the helmeted heads]. Looks like slaanesh mortals will get a [un]decent release.. not my thing but great to see a fresh faction arrive. 

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    The Rumour Thread

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    20 minutes ago, sandlemad said:

    Honestly the history of zoats in WHFB is interesting enough - ancient and reptilian, like dragons or dragon ogres, possibly pre-dating the arrival of the old ones - but it's their parallel history in 40k as something not less mysterious that really makes them cool. Having two new zoat models and a video game appearance in the space of a year is an unprecedented glut of riches. More than they got in the past thirty-odd years.

    Yeah they have this strangeness in 40k associated with Tyranids and yet in Fantasy they are with the Wood elves. Cool in both settings.. would love them to be more available in both settings. 

    Broken Realms: Morathi - SPOILER Discussion + Lore Summary

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    Thing to remember is these are souls that escaped so they need an essence to form around. 

    I don't think Aenarion fits with Lumineth- they have Tyrion, Khaine's essence was stolen by Morathi, Not sure how he would sit in with Malerion- [I can't see them appearing just yet and I think Aenarion will feature relatively soon in the story]. 

    I really think the Kurnoth line would work - there's an essence there to claim, its a vehicle to resurrect Kurnoth and bring in the Kurothi and plus Kurnoth is a pretty angry character. 

    The other side I think is they might do something completely new with him- maybe leading the remaining Aelves in the cities [which would seem a bit odd as they are classic HE and Lumineth are essentially AOS version classic HE.

    So I'm still betting on Kurnoth reborn [also because I reeeeaaaaaallly want Kurnothi!]. But then again - the GW fluff says that spirits [plural] escaped so what happens to the others...

    I'm not sure how Sigmar will treat Morathi- she did betray him, but also thwarted the chaos plans to invade Asyr and became more powerful, therefore more useful in the fight  against Chaos. I think he will keep his distance but I doubt he will go after her as she has allies with the Idoneth. The Order alliance is looking distinctly more fractured.. Can't wait to see what Grungni gets up to in this story line [if he appears].

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    Broken Realms: Morathi - SPOILER Discussion + Lore Summary

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    14 hours ago, LuminethMage said:

    It's the bestest of best elves ever : ) : Aenarion

    And yeah, that's the only one which would make sense I think. 

    It will be interesting to see in what form/how he returns to the setting - GW said in their "What Next" article "what powerful aelven souls escaped..?' which suggests Aenarion and a few mates are loose. He might go to Telcis [he is a distant relation?]- but I did have another idea- what if he returned as Kurnoth reborn- taking the essence of that God and bringing it fully back to form? He would then be consort to Allarielle [who was the Everqueen, consort to the Phoenix king so it would have a nice symmetry and Kurnoth would suit his hot headedness well. Just a thought ...I mean where else would he fit in- maybe not the Lumineth but possibly the Cities elves?

    The Rumour Thread

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    26 minutes ago, Chikout said:

    The preview show is a least partially nurgle unfortunately. My least favourite faction for either system. Still seeing the Slaanesh mortals should be interesting. 

    Really hoping for something wacky like shadow Aelves or Vampirates. Also looking forward to seeing what the other battleforces are. 

    Hoping for something interesting and Underworlds looks most likely- maybe Seraphon ? Nurgle stuff is probably 40k with Slaanesh in AoS, hope there's some nice surprises other than those two, chaos doesn't float my boat..

    The Age of the Bristling Beard!

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    9 hours ago, TheR00zle said:

    So~ show of hands, who hear is/was planning on picking up a Bugmansson model, whether to keep as is or for a conversion?

    Yep I’ve one coming . The model is excellent and I’ve had Bugman since first Ed. I might get a second to convert. I wasn’t sold on the bare head initially until I saw Peachy’s how to paint video, think it will look well with a white beard. 
    Between Bugmansson and Gotrek I really want some new dwarf sculpts from GW (AND Squats! )

    The Rumour Thread

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    14 hours ago, Vasshpit said:

    I said ******!!! Get these guys a GA Destro card and slide em all up in their own faction!!! Daddy needs a new army!!!✊

    Thats a brilliant mini- I've liked both Zoat sculpts and they would make an interesting expansion of Destruction forces. 

    I'd love it if they brought back Regiments of Renown so they could add small forces without having to do a full faction- like a Zoat unit and a few characters you could add to any destruction army for example, [or my wanted AoS style dwarf ranger force]. They could add more strange elements to the setting without getting overwhelmed with factions, but the models would be there to expand into factions..The Warcry sets are almost this.. 

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    The Rumour Thread

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    3 minutes ago, zilberfrid said:

    You know, the old metal dwarves (Hammerer as well as the Gyrocopter from my current viewpoint) also had feathers on their helmets sometimes, but I agree that's more the Celtic way.

    It was the marauder "little lord Fauntleroy "look I particularly hated .. those pikemen with the tiny beards, the pantaloons ...... the shame.... 

    Much prefer the Celtic/viking/smith look, even the earlier imperial dwarfs were good as they were heavily armoured, made the bulk of my army from them.. some of the dwarf art was epic but the minis took a while to catch up. The recent models have been fantastic though - Gotrek and Bugmansson are such great sculpts..

    The Rumour Thread

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    1 hour ago, KingBrodd said:

    I'm really hoping that for Broken Realms or for AOS 3.0 we see a return to classic Duardin retaking mountain holds from Skaven, a throwback to a classic rivalry and a perfect excuse to add Grungi's secret working and add a new Faction whilst updating a tonne of the Skaven range much like Necrons have just had. 

    Yeah I've read the spoilers and it looks great for the lore development wise- I hope we see some development of the dwarfs becoming more independent of the humans/sigmar. I actually think a key part of Grungni's plans might be finding/restoring Valaya..and I wouldn't mind the return of the shaven so we can start crushing them again.... [favourite adversary..]

    1 hour ago, Clan's Cynic said:

    With the coalescing of pretty much every surviving WHFB Dark Elf unit (including Witch Elves) under Har Kuron, does make one wonder if we might see a Dwarf-only 'City'  (Hold) option in one of these books, presumably with a 1/4 Dispossessed units can be Fyreslayers/Kharadron rule.

    I could see the formation of. a new empire and alliance with the KO-slayers and others. The hammerers and ironbreakers are such cool models they'd make a good basis for a force. 

    1 hour ago, JackStreicher said:

    I slightly disagree. I‘d like to see all the classic models + new fantastical dwarves to retake holds, which they then also share with humans and the likes :) (Holds of Order)

    I'd kinda hate that - I've never liked dwarfs being part of a human army - I still remember dwarfs with feathers and ruffles in 3rd edition,,, the horror... - don't mind humans as allies/trading partners but I'd prefer we kept our independence.. its one reason I don't like the dispossessed - too embedded in human/sigmar culture- although I love the models. 

    1 hour ago, michu said:

    Aelven miners! Human Slayers! Yes!

    Just no... your name has been added to the Book of Grudges...🤮

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    The Rumour Thread

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    6 minutes ago, Athrawes said:

    Seriously.

    If I don't see everyone using this as a KO anvil of Apotheosis Character, I'm going to wildly disappointed in the community. 

    I just love how it fills out the model range and adds depth. I've had Bugman since 1st Edition WFB so love seeing such a brilliant model of him. 

     

    19 minutes ago, Doko said:

    So sad see a old hero as bugmann back but he isnt a dispossesed.........i guess if ungrim come back gonna be as a fyreslayer lol

     

    Whats the points in dispossesed then if we never gonna get models new and only get our roster deleted little a little in each general handbook

    I love this model but I was hoping they might expand or revisit Bugman's rangers in AoS- could be an interesting dwarf force..

    Daves colorchest. Mainly Orcs, Chaos and Wood Elves

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    9 hours ago, daveboy said:

    i use a technique of priming with two colors. It appears to be grey but it is actually a black base coat which should cover all the models surface and then a white coat from where your light is going to come from. In my case zenithal, from above. This coat shouldnt be covering and you have to be careful not to be to far away from your mini. If you are the paint will dry in the air and the mini surface will be rough.

    I use GW white and black, imo the best cans out there. Go with the airbrush if you have one.

    Cheers for that! I had started drying "dusting" white over black- I guess I'll keep at it!

     

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    Daves colorchest. Mainly Orcs, Chaos and Wood Elves

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    Loving the centaurs and the elves- the archer is especially wonderful. The wyvern looks fantastic - the head makes it distinct from dragons and looks so menacing..

    Cheers on the moss painting tip, is that grey primer GW or just standard spray can? I use car primers on my models and was thinking of switching to grey over black as I'm using washes and glazes more these days, I was thinking of trying the GW grey but might stick to car primers as they are cheaper!

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