In this competitive, map-based campaign, rival warlords vie to conquer the chaotic Border Princes through strategic maneuvering and tactical prowess. Alliances are temporary, and only one will reign supreme.
This campaign is designed to be a dynamic and narrative-driven experience. Here are some of its key features:
- Focus on Territory: Victory comes from controlling a wide and contiguous empire that fuels your war effort, not from chasing individual armies across the map. Your strategic position is more important than any single tactical victory.
- Asymmetrical Battles: Forget fixed point values. The strategic situation on the map directly determines your army size, leading to unique and challenging battles. The more territory you control, the larger army you can field, leading to slightly imbalanced matchups which fuel the narrative.
- Creative Army Building: The unusual point totals (e.g. 837 vs. 904 points) will challenge you to think outside the box and create flexible, adaptable army lists rather than relying on standard tournament builds.
- Simultaneous Secret Orders: All players submit their orders in secret, leading to a tense resolution phase filled with bluffs, gambles, and unexpected standoffs.
- Evolving Heroes: Your warlord will grow and change over the campaign, gaining unique traits—and even injuries—that tell a story. Progression is about interesting choices, not just bigger stats.
This campaign is designed for up to 5 players and can take several weeks or months to complete. One player must act as the Game Master (GM) to manage secret orders, in addition to playing.
You will need the following materials:
- Warhammer: The Old World rulebooks and your army's rulebook.
- Miniatures for your army.
- A campaign map with named locations and regions.
- Standard wargaming supplies (dice, tape measures, etc.).
- A method for tracking Army Rosters, Gold, and Renown (e.g., a spreadsheet or notebook).
- Campaign Turn & Phases: Learn the four phases of a campaign turn: Downtime, Reveal, Battle, and Update.
- Campaign Map & Supply: Understand how the campaign map, territory control, and supply lines determine the size of your army for each battle.
- Roster Management: Discover the rules for managing your army roster, recruiting new units, and replenishing your forces.
- Hero Progression: Follow the path of your warlord as they gain renown, new traits, and even battle scars.