Halpi’s rift Nexus power effects

This blog post is a continuation of our local Halpi's rift campaign. It describes what Nexus power does. Magic, the essence of our dreams..... or nightmares if it goes wrong. - Madriga, elven magus Gathering Nexus power is the objective of our Halpi's rift campaign. Nexus power is both a measure of success in the … Continue reading Halpi’s rift Nexus power effects →

The Brothermark Revival (II)

Introduction Last week I started writing up a set of changes to make the Brothermark army a (more) valid and disctinctive army. This week, all changes have been compiled in a list comparable to the Clash-of-kings updates. Due to the Covid lockdown, playtests have been very limited. (a few minor skirmishes on my own gaming … Continue reading The Brothermark Revival (II) →

The Brothermark revival (I)

In the fall of 2020 I posted 2 articles about the Brothermark army list. I concluded with the promise to write up a few armies using this list. Until this time, I haven't done this yet. This is mainly because a) my games are limited and b) most of my armies use the Basilean list … Continue reading The Brothermark revival (I) →

Kings of War Armada #2

Recently, I posted my first Armada ships. Now, as the lockdown (at least, in the Netherlands) continues, I've finally found the time to finish my 2nd batch of ships. By now, I have completed the Basilean half of the starter set. Here's the fleet completed in all of its glory: Closeups of the four ships … Continue reading Kings of War Armada #2 →

Hobby update: Half Gelt

Yes, it's a pun. A bad one even* This fall I've painted two flying beasties already. The first was Tempest (featured last week), the 2nd is the model in the header. It's a headswapped Balthasar Gelt model. This post describes the hobby process how I built him. first things first, why I love this model. … Continue reading Hobby update: Half Gelt →

Hobby Update – Tempest

Regular readers of my blog may have noticed that the Reaper Bones Tempest model has been on my painting desk for quite some time. While I ordered the model somewhere in 2019, he joined my painting queue in March 2020. I do love the model. It's a great dynamic pose, but apparently, I found it … Continue reading Hobby Update – Tempest →

Return to Brotherhood – analysis of the army list

Last week I posted my first reaction on the Brothermark army list - I wasn't that exited then. Still, as I played Brotherhood for the biggest part of 2nd edition, I felt that I owe the army a 2nd chance. This series of blog posts looks for ways to play the army of the Brothermark … Continue reading Return to Brotherhood – analysis of the army list →

Exploring a return to the Brotherhood – start of a journey

the original 2nd edition KoW Brotherhood army The Brotherhood army was a favourite of mine during Kings of War 2nd edition. Since the start of 3rd, I haven't left my Basilean army, so the Brotherhood army was ignored. The reason for that is -frankly- that the first glance of the army in the Uncharted Empires … Continue reading Exploring a return to the Brotherhood – start of a journey →

Thanks to the RC and summer hiatus

Changes to the RC Last month, dash 28 posted changes to the Kings of War rules committee: Two members have stepped down after a years of service. Let me join them in thanking both Jeff Swann and Dan King for their work for the game we all love. Without your dedicated work, the game wouldn't … Continue reading Thanks to the RC and summer hiatus →

Stormcast Basileans – really?

Stormcast make great additions to a Basilean army. With their large size, they make great palace guard and the flying ones make great (ur-)Elohi, if you like the aestetic. But, as I posted before, there's something off about them. I painted up a few before noticing why. Here's the models: The reason I don't like … Continue reading Stormcast Basileans – really? →