FORCES OF HORDE - Minions.pdf - MKII - siemszak

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Banners and uniforms

do not show the true

grit of a warrior!

the harsh and Barren wilds

have no tolerance

for softness.

these rugged triBes fight

with a pragmatic ruthlessness

the soft sons of civilization

would do well to fear.

—saxon orrik

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adapt and survive

faCtion baCkGround

Beyond the struggles of empires, dragons, and ancient

cabals, other creatures of the wilds are caught up in the

bloody struggles of western Immoren. Some seek proit

from warfare and strife; others are tribal groups willing

to offer their strength of arms in return for protection or

supplies. Events can even sweep up the unaligned against

their will as they are captured, enslaved, or coerced into

doing the bidding of those more numerous or powerful.

playinG minions

Much like the dark religion of their mist-shrouded swamps,

the Gatormen of the Blindwater Congregation are a curious

blend of strength and subtlety. The amphibious Gator

warriors and hulking warbeasts of the congregation bring

undeniable strength to the battleield, but their Bog Trog

and Swamp Gobber allies, dark magic, and manipulation

of the swamp itself lend a stealthy element that allows them

to strike quickly and decisively before returning to the

darkness beneath the swamp’s placid surface.

Whatever their concerns or motivations, minions are an

unknown element capable of catching enemies off-guard.

From the primitive alchemy of swamp gobbers to Gudrun

the Wanderer’s drunken rages, from Alten Ashley’s

tremendous hunting rile to Brun Cragback’s armor-plated

bear, the minions of the wilds are truly a diverse lot.

In contrast, the Farrow of the Thornfall Alliance do not

rely on ambushes or stealth but on blasting powder and a

frenzy of clubs and cleavers. Lord Carver’s forces bring a

great number of irearms to the battleield, useful in laying

down a hail of bullets to stop enemies in their tracks while

armored War Hogs anchor the lines. Farrow warlocks are

adept at supporting these patchwork monsters that cleave

any survivors into bite-size chunks. Whether by hiring

freelance killers, lending your strength to the congregation

of the shallows, or extending the reach of Lord Carver, it’s

time to . . .

As conlicts intensify in their once-isolated lands, members

of some of these wild races have begun to band together and

ight under their own banners. The rugged farrow of the

Thornfall Alliance charge into battle with riles, cannons,

axes, and clubs, ready to weather the brunt of any enemy

assault. The vicious scaled gatormen have gathered as the

Blindwater Congregation and bring swift death to those

who venture into the swamps.

Let Loose the Minions of War!

table of Contents

appetite for power ...................4

paCts and theme forCes .............17

minions of western immoren .......20

Gatormen of western immoren .....46

farrow of western immoren .......66

paintinG Guide.......................84

model Gallery .......................90

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