Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Daughters of Khaine and Sylvaneth Return to the Mortal Realms
This Saturday marks the return of two Aelf factions to the Mortal Realms: the bloodthirsty Daughters of Khaine and the nature-attuned Sylvaneth. These armies are poised to resist the forces of Chaos, bringing with them new warbooks, miniatures, and strategic options for players of Warhammer Age of Sigmar.
Daughters of Khaine: A Cult of Murderous Grace
The Daughters of Khaine are a faction defined by their devotion to Khaine, the Aelven God of Murder, and led by the shadow queen Morathi-Khaine. They are swift, deadly combatants who draw power from ritual bloodshed. The new warbook delves into the lore of this violent cult, offering background information, illustrations, and the rules needed to field these blade-dancing warriors.
New “Path to Glory” rules and options for the Amboss Apotheose enhance narrative campaigns, while revised battle traits and gameplay rules provide fresh ways to play as the Daughters of Khaine. A special Gamer’s Edition of the warbook, featuring a smaller format and 44 reference cards, will as well be available in English while supplies last.
New Units Join the Fray
Several new units are bolstering the ranks of the Daughters of Khaine:
- Bloodhaunts: Elite warriors clad in radiant armor, protecting sacred shrines, and relics. A box set contains 10 multi-part Bloodhaunts, with the option to build one as a standard bearer.
- Shrine of the Dark Tribute: These majestic shrines channel the power of their god and can be built to represent either Morathi-Khaine or Morai-Heg.
- Melusai Ironscale: Elite Scáthgeborenen leaders, fueled by vengeance and wielding deadly weapons. This miniature, previously exclusive to a spearhead set, is now available separately.
- Famous Regiment: The Bloodred Lash: A warband of gladiatrices, ready to unleash their skills on the battlefield. This unit can be deployed in most armies of the Grand Alliance of Order or as a standalone force within a Daughters of Khaine army.
- Spearhead: Khainite Shadow Circle: A fast and lethal force for Spearhead battles, centered around a Slaughter Queen on Bloodkessel.
- Warcband: Scáthgeborenen Circle: A collection of champions handpicked by Morathi-Khaine, including Tree-lords and Kurnoth Hunters.
Sylvaneth: Guardians of the Wild
The Sylvaneth, protectors of the forests of Ghyran, are also returning with a new warbook. This tome offers a wealth of background, updated rules, and stunning miniatures for players looking to command these nature-aligned warriors.
The Sylvaneth warbook includes rules for all 25 units, new “Path to Glory” and Amboss Apotheose options, and a completely new prayer lore utilized by the majestic Hainwächterin. A Gamer’s Edition, featuring a portable format and 48 reference cards, is also available while supplies last.
Strengthening the Sylvaneth Ranks
New units are joining the Sylvaneth:
- Hainwächterin: Guardians of the soul-pod groves, capable of healing allies and channeling the power of Alarielle.
- Branchwych: Matriarchs of the Sylvaneth war-bands, leading their forces with jade magic and scythes. Previously exclusive to a spearhead set, this miniature is now available separately.
- Famous Regiment: The Windbranch: A warband of corrupted Sylvaneth, seeking a cure for their affliction and unleashing their fury on the enemies of Order.
- Spearhead: Ghostwing Swarm: A flying force of Sylvaneth bug riders, led by a High Forest Spirit.
- Warcband: Rooted Grove: A powerful force led by three Tree-lords and Kurnoth Hunters.
Complementing these units are reference card and dice sets, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in the Sylvaneth aesthetic and streamline gameplay.
Where to Purchase
Warhammer: Age of Sigmar is available from partners like Fantasywelt and Taschengelddieb.
FAQ
- What are the Daughters of Khaine known for? They are a faction of Aelven warrior-priestesses devoted to the God of Murder, Khaine, and excel in close combat.
- What is the focus of the new Sylvaneth warbook? It provides updated rules, lore, and miniatures for commanding the protectors of Ghyran’s forests.
- Are there special editions of the warbooks available? Yes, both factions have a Gamer’s Edition with a smaller format and reference cards.
- Where can I buy these new releases? They are available through retailers like Fantasywelt and Taschengelddieb.
