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A selection of both Good and Evil army lists and unit profiles to unleash your collection into battle Includes over 120 unit profiles and 22 army lists Go to war with thematic armies to recreate your favourite moments from the movies.. Armies of The Hobbit is a gaming supplement for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game that provides profiles and rules for all your favourite heroes and villains from The Hobbit™. Muster grand armies from the movies using your collection of miniatures and recreate your favourite scenes on the tabletop.From the great Dwarven realm of Erebor, to the depths of the forest of Mirkwood, and the ruined fortress of Dol Guldur, gather your forces and prepare to do battle with your opponent in a test of generalship, strategy, and tactics. This 160-page hardback gaming supplement features over 120 profiles, 15 forces of Good Army lists, and 7 forces of Evil Army lists.Contents:Forces of Good: Unit profiles, special rules, wargear, options, and Heroic Actions for the following units.– 41x Dwarven Holds profiles– 16x Kingdoms of Men profiles– 17x Elven Kingdoms profiles– 8x Free Peoples profilesGood Army Lists: Photography, background information, army composition, additional rules, and special rules for the following 15 armies – Thorin's Company, Army of Thrór, Iron Hills, Erebor Reclaimed, Army of Lake-Town, Survivors of Lake-Town, Garrison of Dale, Erebor & Dale, Rivendell, Halls of Thranduil, Rangers of Mirkwood, The Battle of Five Armies, Radagast's Alliance, and The White Council.Forces of Evil: Unit profiles, special rules, wargear, options, and Heroic Actions for the following units.– 24x Gundabad and Dol Guldur profiles– 9x Misty Mountains profiles– 1x Smaug profileEvil Army Lists: Photography, background information, army composition, and additional rules for the following 7 armies – Army of Gundabad, Pits of Dol Guldur, Azog's Hunters, Rise of the Necromancer, Goblin-Town, The Three Trolls, and Desolator of the North.You will need a copy of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Rules Manual, available separately, to use this gaming supplement.

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A selection of both Good and Evil army lists and unit profiles to unleash your collection into battle Includes over 150 unit profiles and 46 army lists Go to war with thematic armies to recreate your favourite moments from the movies Armies of The Lord of The Rings is a gaming supplement for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game that provides profiles and rules for all your favourite heroes and villains from The Lord of the Rings™: Motion Picture Trilogy and The War of the Rohirrim™. Muster grand armies from the movies using your collection of miniatures and recreate all of your favourite scenes on the tabletop.From the plains of Rohan and the great cities of Gondor, to the very darkest reaches of Mordor, gather your forces and prepare to do battle with your opponent in a test of generalship, strategy, and tactics. This 240-page hardback gaming supplement features over 150 profiles, 27 forces of Good Army Lists, and 19 forces of Evil Army Lists.Contents:Forces of Good: Unit profiles, special rules, wargear, options, and Heroic Actions for the following units.– 25x Free Peoples profiles– 22x Rohan profiles– 25x Gondor profiles– 15x Elven Kingdoms profilesGood Army Lists: Photography, background information, army composition, additional rules, and special rules for the following 27 armies – The Fellowship, The Shire, Road to Rivendell, Breaking of the Fellowship, Kingdom of Rohan, Road to Helm's Deep, Defenders of Helm's Deep, Ride Out, Riders of Éomer, Riders of Théoden, Army of Edoras, Defenders of the Hornburg, Minas Tirith, Garrison of Ithilien, Reclamation of Osgiliath, Atop the Walls, Return of the King, Defenders of the Pelennor, Men of the West, Númenor, Lindon, Rivendell, The Last Alliance, Lothlórien, Fangorn, The Eagles, and Realms of Men.Forces of Evil: Unit profiles, special rules, wargear, options, and Heroic Actions for the following units.– 25x Mordor profiles– 23x Isengard profiles– 8x Hill Tribes profiles– 5x Misty Mountains profiles– 8x Fallen Realms profilesEvil Army Lists: Photography, background information, army composition, and additional rules for the following 19 armies – Barad-dûr, The Black Riders, Wraiths on Wings, Army of Gothmog, Legions of Mordor, Minas Morgul, Cirith Ungol, The Black Gate, Army of the White Hand, Lutz's Scouts, Uglúk's Scouts, Wolves of Isengard, Muster of Isengard, Assault Upon Helm's Deep, Usurpers of Edoras, Besiegers of the Hornburg, Depths of Moria, Harad, and Corsair Fleets.You will need a copy of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Rules Manual, available separately, to use this gaming supplement.

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Your essential guide to battling for the fate of Middle-earth™ Recreate your favourite scenes from The Lord of the Rings™, The Hobbit™, and The War of the Rohirrim™ Includes narrative and matched play scenarios to create a variety of memorable games The Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game is the tabletop game for two or more players set within the world of Middle-earth. With it you can play through the events from The Lord of the Rings™, The Hobbit™, and The War of the Rohirrim™, and muster armies from these movies using your collection of miniatures. Take control of your favourite heroes, villains, and armies from across Middle-earth and recreate epic battles. Gather your forces and challenge your opponents in a test of wits, strategy, and tactical prowess.This 176-page hardback rules manual is a comprehensive guide to the hobby of building, painting, and playing games with your miniatures – whether you choose the forces of Good or Evil.Contents:IntroductionAn overview of the wider hobby of collecting, painting, and playing with your miniatures.RulesThe core of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game:– Code of Conduct and Basic Principles: A framework for players to adhere to, and a primer on the fundamental concepts and terms used in the manual.– Turn Sequence: Learn about the five phases – Priority, Movement, Shoot, Fight, which covers close combat, and Courage and Intelligence.– Unit Types: How Cavalry, Heroes, Monsters, Warbeasts, and Chariots work.– Weapons and Wargear: This section explains the variety of equipment available to your warriors, and the impact your choices will have on your tactical decisions.– Magic: This section explains targeting, casting, and resisting magical powers.– Special Rules: This section collects together 44 common Special Rules for easy reference.– Advanced Rules: Found in certain scenarios, these rules are handy when recreating scenes from the history of Middle-earth.– Siege Engines: Rules for fielding these immense threats, covering their movement, firing, upgrades, and crew (and their ability to launch severed heads as ammunition…).– Sieges: Throughout the history of Middle-earth, many sieges have taken place – these are the basic rules for creating your own sieges with your models.Narrative PlayRecreate your favourite battles and scenes from the movies! These scenarios are also great to play as part of a campaign, where you can re-enact a chain of events, from short scenarios, to massive Sieges.Matched PlayIn Matched Play games, you and your opponent gather your forces of heroes and warriors from your collection, up to an agreed points limit, before unleashing your armies for the fate of Middle-earth.ScenariosThis section includes six Matched Play Scenarios, each with their own layout, starting positions, initial priority, objectives, victory points, and special rules.Model ShowcasePhotography of armies and miniatures playable in the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game.IndexThe Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Rules manual concludes with an alphabetised rules Index for readers to reference and quickly find the rules they need during games.

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Contents: ●    1 Campaign Book for the Nords vs Old Dominion battle●    1 Special Sculpted Miniature of Faithbearer Reginleif (Volva)●    1 Special Sculpted Miniature of Andronicus the Firebringer (Archimandrite)●    2 Command Cards●    2 Infantry Bases and Stand●    1 Folded Map●    Assembly Instructions●    2 5$ Discount Coupons for STL Terrain! Product Information ●    Assembly: Required●    Box size: 30x30x6cm; 300gr Stoking the memories of past tragedies and reigniting an eons-long rivalry, this storied lore campaign pack includes exciting battles and a saga worthy of remembrance! This set will come with a uniquely designed campaign book to encourage new and interesting narrative play for these armies.  The boxed set will include the Command Cards for these miniatures, bases and stands, and the Campaign book with folded maps. Also included will be two $5 off coupons, allowing fans to purchase STLs of the all new, exceptionally designed Conquest terrain for the Nords and the Old Dominion. The terrain sets will be available as STLs through the Para Bellum Games online shop directly, and we will have select partners to provide physically produced versions of these on their third-party websites. These STLs will be available on an ongoing basis.Lore:Ashes and Faith is the newest entry to Conquest’s lore campaign series, featuring an ancient conflict between the Nords and the Old Dominion, harkening back to the legendary events of Ragnarök. Faithbearer Reginleif, a Volva devoted to the god-like Einherjar, travels to the lifeless lands of the Old Dominion, seeking a relic tied to the shrouded history of her people and their slain gods. In her way stands Andronicus the Firebringer, an Archimandrite that once crusaded against the Nords of old and played an instrumental role in their demise – now in the possession of one of their most treasured artifacts.

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This Campaign set, will be made only one time in 2024 – available while supplies last. Contents: ●    1 Campaign Book for the City States vs Sorcerer Kings battle●    1 Special Sculpted Miniature of Persenia the Gorgon (Aristarch)●    1 Special Sculpted Miniature of Skypiercer Yindak (Raj)●    2 Command Cards●    2 Infantry Bases and Stand●    1 Folded Map●    Assembly Instructions●    2 5$ Discount Coupons for STL Terrain! Product Information ●    Assembly: Required●    Box size: 30x30x6cm; 1750g This is the perfect ""next set"" to our 2 player starter set available now pitting the Sorcerers against the City States' Spartans. You and a friend who are playing these factions will be newly inspired to play through this captivating and action-packed narrative campaign. The boxed set will include the Command Cards for these miniatures, bases and stands, and the Campaign book with folded maps. Also included will be two $5 off coupons, allowing fans to purchase STLs of the all new, exceptionally designed Conquest terrain for the Sorcerer Kings and the City States. The terrain sets will be available as STLs through the Para Bellum Games online shop directly, and we will have select partners to provide physically produced versions of these on their third-party websites. These STLs will be available on an ongoing basis.Lore:As the powers that be on Alektria slowly come to settle into a new status quo with the arrival of the Sorcerer Kings, tensions invariably flare as individuals move with greater alacrity and strive to take advantage of the chaos. In the Allerian Plains, long disputed between the City States and the Hundred Kingdoms, the creation of the settlement of Taj’Khinjaha by the Court of Fire has made regional tensions flare – with the thunderous Skypiercer Yindak leading the armies of his sorcerous masters. In the face of entrenched powers and longstanding feuds, it was perhaps inevitable that the warriors of Tauria, under the brilliant leadership of Persenia the Gorgon, would once more march into battle – the flames of war and conflict fanned by unscrupulous players who will stop at nothing to line their pockets and promote themselves. This set will come with a uniquely designed campaign book to encourage new and interesting narrative play for these armies.

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Bring all the action of Warhammer 40,000 into the claustrophobic tunnels of spacecraft Includes 55 thematic Detachments, along with Stratagems and Enhancements Loads of updated missions bring the rules up to date with the current edition Warhammer 40,000: Boarding Actions brings the action into the tight confines of space-faring vessels, represented by the Boarding Actions terrain kits. In the cold void of space, the missions are critical and the fighting is up-close and brutal. This book brings Boarding Actions missions into the current edition, and adds loads of Boarding Actions Detachments to enhance your experience. You'll find updated versions of the missions from the Arks of Omen series, including options for narrative, matched play, and multiplayer games.Inside this 296-page softcover supplement, you'll find:– Updated rules for playing intense Boarding Actions games in Warhammer 40,000– 55 thematic new Boarding Actions Detachments– Stratagems and Enhancements unique to Boarding Actions– 54 updated missions for matched play, narrative games, and multiplayer gamesYou'll need a copy of the Warhammer 40,000 Core Rules, available separately, in order to make full use of this book.

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An essential book, filled with rules and lore for Warhammer Age of Sigmar Supports various game modes, including the Spearhead format, narrative Path to Glory campaign system, and more Drives the ever-evolving narrative onwards into the Hour of Ruin and the relentless Skaven invasion of the Mortal Realms This book contains the same contents as the Core Book found in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Skaventide boxed set This is the time of turmoil. This is the era of war. This is the Age of Sigmar!Since the breaking of Sigmar's Tempest, the peoples of the Mortal Realms have fought tooth and nail for those islands of civilisation they have established. Every city is blackened by the fires of war, every populace harrowed by the ordeal of simple survival. But now, the Hour of Ruin has come, the fabric of reality splitting as numberless hordes of rat-like Skaven capsize decades of progress.Yet, the hosts of Sigmar are still marching. They know full well that the cycle of endless war is inescapable, taking its toll on even the mighty Stormcast Eternals. But though the candle of hope gutters, it burns bright enough to inspire a thousand selfless acts.The BookThis 288-page hardback book is the ultimate companion for all players of Warhammer Age of Sigmar, whether veterans or novices. It contains everything you need to know to collect, build, paint, and play with Citadel miniatures in the Mortal Realms.The Warhammer Age of Sigmar HobbyThe book opens with an introduction to the Warhammer hobby. Alongside the concept of the game, this section discusses the various aspects of the hobby, including collecting an army, building and painting miniatures, playing Warhammer Age of Sigmar, and choosing your way to play.The Mortal RealmsThis section provides a comprehensive overview of each realm and its current state, with the narrative presented from the perspective of the realm's inhabitants, such as soldiers, witch hunters, and more.History of the RealmsGet a primer of the key narrative events from the history of Warhammer Age of Sigmar, including summaries of key events such as the awakening of Kragnos and the Twin-Tailed Crusade.Factions at WarA background overview of the various factions from each Grand Alliance – Order, Chaos, Death, and Destruction. You'll find incredible artwork, a miniatures showcase, and additional information about key characters or important pieces of lore.The RulesThe book's Rules section is divided into three major sections: Core Rules, Advanced Rules, and a Glossary. You'll also find an overview of Battlepacks, making it easy to understand which ones best suit how you like to play. Finally, there are rules for terrain, and the various game formats, such as Spearhead, Path to Glory, and Matched Play.The Core Book closes with a handy, alphabetised rules index and a Path to Glory roster, Order of Battle, and Army roster. It also features a red ribbon bookmark.

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The echoes of the long-forgotten god grow louder and louder. As the forces ofChaos rally, a group of unlikely heroes emerges, bearing the weight of a dauntingquest—to unite the world of Deuslair against the common threat.Prepare for an epic RPG campaign that will take you on a journey where diplomacyis as important as blades and spells. Convincing the divided rulers of Deuslairto put aside their ancient grievances and unite against Chaos won’t be an easy task.The book contains extensive and detailed information about the world of Deuslair.Explore the floating islands of the Republic of Misty Waters, unravel corruptioneating out human nation of Dragsa, journey to the mysterious Banewood Asylum,a refuge for human-beast hybrids that escaped the rule of the Undying QueenAnara, or discover the intricacies of many other lands in this world.Adventure awaits! Will you be the savior Deuslair needs, or will you let darknessprevail and join their side? - 287 pages- hardcover- Dark fantasy RPG campaign.- Multiple different endings.- Modular design - adjust story lenght and atmosphere.- Challenge players' beliefs and morality.- Complex descriptions of the world of Deuslair.- 10+ unique regions in the world.

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This Campaign set, will be made only one time in 2024 – available while supplies last. Contents: ●    1 Campaign Book for the Dweghom vs Hundred Kingdom Stone Face Campaign●    1 Special Sculpted Miniature of Ragodosh, the Stone Face King (Hold Raegh)●    1 Special Sculpted Miniature of Eric Schurr (Imperial Officer)●    2 Command Cards●    2 Infantry Bases and Stand●    Assembly Instructions●    2 5$ Discount Coupons for STL Terrain! Product Information ●    Assembly: Required●    Box size: 30x30x16cm; 1750g Crucible of Wills: The Stone Face Campaign is a new and limited-run box set for Conquest, pitting the forces of Eric Shurr and the Hundred Kingdoms against those of Ragodosh, known as the Stone Face King, and the Dweghom.This unique set will have two exclusively sculpted miniatures included for the characters of Eric Shurr and the Stone Face King. This set will come with a uniquely designed campaign book to encourage new and interesting narrative play for these armies. You and a friend who are playing these factions will be newly inspired to play through this captivating and action-packed narrative campaign. The boxed set will include the Command Cards for these miniatures, bases and stands, and the Campaign book with folded maps. Also included will be two $5 off coupons, allowing fans to purchase STLs of the all new, exceptionally designed Conquest terrain for the Hundred Kingdoms and the Dweghom. The terrain sets will be available as STLs through the Para Bellum Games online shop directly, and we will have select partners to provide physically produced versions of these on their third-party websites. These STLs will be available on an ongoing basis.   Lore:The Dweghom hold of Ghe’Domn is an oddity, containing multiple contesting clans that are ruled by a mighty Raegh – Ragodosh, the Stone Face King. Seeking to unite his hold’s fractured spirit, the Stone Face King aims to retrieve a priceless dragon-slaying blade that was lost long ago; the treasured dragonblade has recently reemerged within the city of Pravia – in the possession of the Hundred Kingdoms. As Ragodosh readies a mighty war-host in a bid to take back such an invaluable Dweghom relic, Erich Schur – an infamous human commander who has weathered countless battles – is called to protect the city of Pravia from the calamity that descends upon it. Two individuals of granite-like will are set to clash in a tense campaign unlike any other – yet there can be only one victor…

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The core rules you need to get stuck into playing Warhammer: The Old World Includes a comprehensive history of the Warhammer world and introduces the many races and armies that wage war over it Become the conquering general of a mighty army in Warhammer: The Old World t is a dark age. An age where mighty armies from powerful nations clash to carve out empires on the field of battle. An age where alliances can be fleeting, and today’s friends can be tomorrow’s foes. It is an age where the Winds of Magic must be mastered, and where brave soldiers clash against endless hordes of enemies. And for those who are victorious, it can be an age of glory, no matter how fleeting.Warhammer: the Old World is a game unlike any other, in which you command mighty armies of Citadel miniatures, relying upon your own tactical ingenuity to achieve victory.This book contains all the information you need to get started in this engaging game and become the conquering general of a fantasy army.Inside this 352-page hardback book, you will find:The World of Legend: A comprehensive history of the Warhammer world and an introduction to the many races and armies that wage eternal war for dominance over it.The Core Rules: From the general principles, through movement and manoeuvre, to unleashing hails of arrows at your foe and, finally, smashing your enemies aside in deadly close combat.The Advanced Rules: Rules for rare and potent troops such as war machines, chariots, monsters, and mighty heroes, each adding even more depth to your games.Realms of Magic: An explanation of the Winds of Magic and rules for wielding a wide range of devastating and devious spells.Armies of the Old World: A showcase of beautifully painted armies from the talented painters of the world-famous ’Eavy Metal team.Warhammer Battlefields: Rules for organising your collection of models into an army, and for setting up the battlefields on which your armies will wage war.

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The Arising is a 176 page expansion book for Moonstone featuring rules expansions and examples of play, rules for linked campaign games, 9 new story scenarios, 55 new character profiles and nearly 100 pages of lore and storyline.  

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This beautifully illustrated 100+ page rulebook not only includes the latest edition of the core rules but also 7 alternate scenarios, over 30 character profiles and background as well as over 50 pages of history, maps and narrative to bring the world of Moonstone alive.  

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There is a rot in the heart of Anvilgard. While the Anvils of the Heldenhammer looked outward, a cabal of Aelven outcasts has taken root within the city. Known as the Blackscale Coil, this mysterious group has infiltrated every facet of Anvilgard’s society, and seeks to make the city their own. But the Coil is not all there is to worry about – an even greater threat lurks in the mist… Venture into the deadly mist-shrouded streets of Anvilgard in the first ever campaign for Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Soulbound. Shadows in the Mist is a sprawling six-part campaign set within the free city of Anvilgard and sees a group of Soulbound heroes tasked with rooting out corruption in the city and exposing the mysterious Blackscale Coil — an organisation made up of members of the Darkling Covens, Scourge Privateers, and other Aelven outcasts. The Coil has used coercion, bribery, and violence to gain a stranglehold on the city. Even the Grand Conclave that is supposed to govern Anvilgard seems to have been infiltrated by the Coil, making it impossible to know who to trust. But an even greater rot is growing in the heart of Anvilgard, one that could consume the city entirely if it is not stopped in time. This 256 page book contains An epic campaign told across six exciting adventures. Explore the mist-shrouded streets of Anvilgard and venture into the deadly jungles and oceans beyond its walls! A comprehensive guide to the city of Anvilgard. Discover its history and how it was founded, explore over 70 unique and strange locations, and learn about the major players in the city — and what to do to stay out of their way! A beautifully illustrated map of the city of Anvilgard. New items to purchase in the city’s black markets, and new Endeavours to undertake while in the city. 50 new terrifying monsters and deadly enemies for your Binding to face! A look into Anvilgard’s future, its fall to Morathi and her Daughters of Khaine, and the rise of Har Kuron — the City of Khaine! 5 one-page adventures set after the events of Broken Realms: Morathi and the Fall of Anvilgard. #soulbound #age #sigmar #rpg #warhammer #shadows #mist

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Aether-powered Kharadron sky-ships soar through the clouds, Corsair wolf-ships cut through the waves armed with monster-hunting harpoons, and helblaster volley guns erupt from the walls of the Free Cities. The cogs of war are ever-turning, and the Mortal Realms are in need of talented smiths. Warhammer Age of Sigmar Steam and Steel presents everything you need to begin crafting your own weapons, armour, and machines of war. This book contains new aetheric equipment for the Kharadron, new Fyreslayer runes, new weapons and crafting rules, alchemy and potion making, and rules for vehicular combat along with dozens of example ships and war machines. Not only that, but Steam and Steel explores what crafting means to cultures across the Mortal Realms — for some it is simply a job, for others it reflects a lifelong devotion to their deity. Steam and Steel is perfect for players looking to create their own equipment, and for GMs who are looking to bring ship-to-ship combat and large-scale vehicular destruction to their game! #soulbound #age #sigmar #rpg #warhammer #steam #steal

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