Warhammer Community reported that upcoming Halloween celebrations align with Warhammer Day, prompting a feature on the tabletop game’s most terrifying factions. The lineup highlights undead, mutant, and ethereal models from multiple game systems, detailing the grim lore behind each force.
Thousand Sons Rubric Marines March as Dust-Filled Armors
Living suits of armor known as Rubric Marines form the core of the Thousand Sons faction. Once proud Space Marines, these figures are now piles of dust and corrupted souls trapped inside power armor for all time. Commanded by warp-fueled sorcerers, they wield magic guns and advance with a whispered war cry.
Blood Angels Confront the Curse of the Black Rage
Blood Angels share traits with classic vampires, craving the taste of blood while maintaining notable style. Warhammer Community noted that players fighting these Space Marines will need two stakes because the warriors possess two hearts. Chief Librarian Mephiston stands out as one who crossed the Rubicon Primaris and seemingly left the faction’s hereditary Black Rage behind him.
Necron Warriors Advance as Deathless Automatons
Necron Warriors feature no organic matter despite their skeletal appearance. These deathless automatons march in eerie lockstep with a single-minded desire to destroy every living creature in the galaxy. Their weapons can flay flesh from any living creature, and their dynastic lore includes star gods said to have inspired the grim reaper.
Nighthaunt Spirits Bring Despair to Mortal Realms
Lady Olynder, Mortarch of Grief, leads the Nighthaunt as despair made manifest. These figures are bitter, ethereal spirits that drag down the souls of the living rather than mere ghosts in bedsheets. Her presence generates a dread potent enough to silence the heartbeat of even the strongest opponent.
Gloomspite Gitz Unleash Vicious Squigs
Grots take to the battlefield accompanied by hordes of Squigs possessing very sharp teeth and terrible appetites. These creatures are feared across the Mortal Realms for their ability to tear even the mightiest foe to shreds in a crimson blur.
Wulfen Hunt Through the 41st Millennium
Wulfen serve as the closest equivalent to werewolves in the 41st Millennium. Part Space Marine and part wolf, these bestial warriors possess a curse in their gene-seed that drives them forward with fangs bared and claws outstretched.
Miniature Lineup Questions
- What special miniature is available for Warhammer Day? Players can pick up the Oath Fulfilled commemorative miniature at local stores.
- Which faction features models shaped like wolves? The Space Wolves include Wulfen models that combine Space Marine traits with wolf-like mutations.
- Who leads the Nighthaunt faction in Warhammer? Lady Olynder serves as the Mortarch of Grief and the leader of the restless undead spirits.
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