Kings of War: Preorder und Previews

Die Neue Edition und die Nördliche Allianz können bei Mantic bestellt werden.

Kings of War Third Edition Rulebook – €39.99

Welcome to Kings of War, and prepare to rally your forces to fight epic battles in the best and biggest fantasy mass-battle game. Choose your side and then command an army of Mantic miniatures to represent incredible armies such as the stoic and pious Basileans, or plot your opponent’s downfall with the wicked forces of the Abyss. With a huge variety of models and armies to choose from and many stories to tell, Kings of War is truly an amazing experience

Contents

PLEASE NOTE – THE FIRST PRINT OF THE HARDBACK RULEBOOK FEATURES A LIMITED EDITION COVER.

This hardback tome contains all of the rules you’ll need to fight epic battles across the tabletop, an extensive background section covering the races of Pannithor and their history, and full rules and army lists for 14 different factions.

Kings of War: Third Edition Gamers Bundle – €89.99

We’ve created the Gamers Bundle for competitive players of Kings of War. With this bundle you get the limited edition hardback rulebook, a digital rulebook for easy reference on the go, Kings of War nerve dice, updated Third Edition Spell & Artefact Cards and the Scenario and Objective Pack.

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We’ve created the Gamers Bundle for competitive players of Kings of War. With this bundle you get the limited edition hardback rulebook, a digital rulebook for easy reference on the go, Kings of War nerve dice, updated Third Edition Spell & Artefact Cards and the Scenario and Objective Pack.

Contains the following:

Hardback rulebook

Welcome to Kings of War, and prepare to rally your forces to fight epic battles in the best and biggest fantasy mass-battle game. Choose your side and then command an army of Mantic miniatures to represent incredible armies such as the stoic and pious Basileans, or plot your opponent’s downfall with the wicked forces of the Abyss. With a huge variety of models and armies to choose from and many stories to tell, Kings of War is truly an amazing experience

Kings of War Nerve Dice (2)

See if your unit survives with the Kings of War Nerve Dice.

Kings of War Third Edition Spell & Artefact Cards

Updated for Third Edition this 64-card deck includes the rules for every spell and magic artefact from the new rulebook.

Scenario and Objective Pack

Designed to be used alongside the new scenarios in Third Edition, this pack includes seven plastic objective markers, 10 loot counters and 10 bluff counters.

Digital Book

Make sure you’re never without your copy of Third Edtion! In this bundle, you’ll receive a printed code to download the digital version of the rulebook from the Mantic website.

Kings of War: Third Edition Collectors Bundle – €89.99

The Kings of War: Third Edition Collectors Bundle has been created for everyone that wants to celebrate their love of KoW. Alongside the book, you’ll get a limited edition resin diorama, limited edition resin turn counter and exclusive A2 map of Pannithor.

Contents

Limited Edition Hardback Third Edition Rulebook

Welcome to Kings of War, and prepare to rally your forces to fight epic battles in the best and biggest fantasy mass-battle game. Choose your side and then command an army of Mantic miniatures to represent incredible armies such as the stoic and pious Basileans, or plot your opponent’s downfall with the wicked forces of the Abyss. With a huge variety of models and armies to choose from and many stories to tell, Kings of War is truly an amazing experience

A2 Pannithor Map

Discover the world of Pannithor like never before. This incredibly detailed A2 map contains the names of key locations and takes a wider view of the world, with new cities and places to explore.

Limited Edition Resin Turn Counter

Never forget what Turn it is, with the limited Edition Resin Turn Counter. The chubby Abyssal has taken a break from carrying his warlock master and is now carrying a resin dice. This piece will only be available for a limited time only!

Limited Edition 10th Anniversary Kings of War Diorama

This incredible resin diorama captures a dramatic battle between the Northern Alliance Clarion and the insidious Nightstalker Dream Hunter. The diorama comes with a resin base and both miniatures can be removed to use as Heroes in your games of Kings of War.

Shadows in the North Mega Bundle – €214.99

Upgrade the Shadows in the North two-player starter set with this fantastic mega bundle. Not only do you get the great miniatures in the starter set, you also get the Nightstalker and Northern Alliance army sets to bolster your forces.

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SHADOWS IN THE NORTH TWO-PLAYER STARTER SET

Kings of War is a mass-battle fantasy wargame set in the world of Pannithor. Rank upon rank of soldiers march into bloody combat, while winged demons battle fiery dragons overhead. From launching devastating bombardments of artillery, to tactically out-flanking your opponent’s forces, Kings of War is a game of exciting, expansive fantasy battles.

This starter set contains two great plastic starter armies for Kings of War – the foul Nightstalkers and the noble Northern Alliance – a softback book with the full game rules and complete army lists for 14 different factions, and a getting started booklet to help you with your first games.

44 Northern Alliance miniatures:

• 40 Hard Plastic Clansmen/Pack Hunters
• 3 PVC Plastic Snow Trolls
• 1 PVC Plastic Ice Kin Master Hunter

44 Nightstalkers miniatures:

• 40 Hard Plastic Scarecrows/Spectres
• 3 PVC Plastic Butchers
• 1 PVC Plastic Horror

Also includes:

• Square Bases
• 144-page Rulebook
• Shadows in the North Campaign booklet

NORTHERN ALLIANCE ARMY

The forces of Talannar’s alliance are hardy, veteran warriors with years of experience surviving and fighting in the harshest of conditions. Life isn’t fair, so deal with it – a common saying amongst the northern tribes that make up the bulk of the troops at Talannar’s disposal.

Contains:

• 30 Plastic Clansmen
• 3 Resin Ice Elementals
• 1 metal Lord/Skald
• 1 metal Ice Kin Bolt Thrower

NIGHTSTALKER ARMY

The Nightstalkers are the dreams, nightmares, fears, and horrors of mortals made manifest. Although their incursions into our realm are thankfully rare, the devastation caused by such events is absolute on both a physical and emotional level.

Contains:

• 40 Hard Plastic Spectres/Scarecrows
  5 Resin and Plastic Shadowhounds
  3 Plastic Butchers
  1 Plastic Horror
  1 Resin Shade

Shadows in the North: Kings of War 2-Player web bundle – €89.99

The Nightstalkers have come. Having slithered past the Northern Alliance’s defences, an army now marches towards the fortress city of Chill with a terrible, insatiable hunger. The desperate patrols of the Northern Alliance must hold them back at all costs, or risk losing their homelands and the secret at the heart of the city that they have sworn to protect.

Contents

Kings of War is a mass-battle fantasy wargame set in the world of Pannithor. Rank upon rank of soldiers march into bloody combat, while winged demons battle fiery dragons overhead. From launching devastating bombardments of artillery, to tactically out-flanking your opponent’s forces, Kings of War is a game of exciting, expansive fantasy battles.

This starter set contains two great plastic starter armies for Kings of War – the foul Nightstalkers and the noble Northern Alliance – a softback book with the full game rules and complete army lists for 14 different factions, and a getting started booklet to help you with your first games.

Plus! When you order from Mantic Games you’ll receive FREE movement trays so you can start multi basing right away. Includes:

44 Northern Alliance miniatures:

• 40 Hard Plastic Clansmen/Pack Hunters
• 3 PVC Plastic Snow Trolls
• 1 PVC Plastic Ice Kin Master Hunter

44 Nightstalkers miniatures:

• 40 Hard Plastic Scarecrows/Spectres
• 3 PVC Plastic Butchers
• 1 PVC Plastic Horror

Also includes:

• Square Bases
• 144-page Rulebook
• Shadows in the North Campaign booklet
• 2x 20mm movement trays
• 1x 40mm movement trays
• 1x 50mm movement trays.

Northern Alliance Army – €79.99

An alliance of outcasts hailing from the frozen north and united by a common purpose. Northern Alliance Warbands include a wide variety of soldiers, from half-elves and ice Naiads to the lumbering snow trolls

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The forces of Talannar’s alliance are hardy, veteran warriors with years of experience surviving and fighting in the harshest of conditions. Life isn’t fair, so deal with it – a common saying amongst the northern tribes that make up the bulk of the troops at Talannar’s disposal.

Contains:

• 30 Plastic Clansmen
• 3 Resin Ice Elementals
• 1 metal Lord/Skald
• 1 metal Ice Kin Bolt Thrower

Northern Alliance Mega Army – €129.99

An alliance of outcasts hailing from the frozen north and united by a common purpose. Northern Alliance Warbands include a wide variety of soldiers, from half-elves and ice Naiads to the lumbering snow trolls.

Contents

The forces of Talannar’s alliance are hardy, veteran warriors with years of experience surviving and fighting in the harshest of conditions. Life isn’t fair, so deal with it – a common saying amongst the northern tribes that make up the bulk of the troops at Talannar’s disposal.

Contains:

• 20 Hard Plastic Clansmen
• 10 PVC Plastic Ice Naiads
• 10 Hard Plastic Naiads
• Resin Ice Naiad conversion set
• 10 PVC Plastic Ice Kin Hunters
• 10 PVC Plastic Huscarls
• 9 PVC Plastic Snow Trolls
• 1 PVC Plastic/Resin Snow Troll Prime
• 10 PVC Plastic Half-Elf Berserkers
• 1 Resin Thegn on Frost Fang
• Square Bases

Kings of War Frost Giant – €69.99

Frost giants rarely leave the Arctic Wastes but on occasion they may drift south in ones or twos, searching for food, or to resolve some issue that has angered them.

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Frost giants rarely leave the Arctic Wastes but on occasion they may drift south in ones or twos, searching for food, or to resolve some issue that has angered them. This immense PVC plastic and Resin model measures almost 18cm tall.

Contains:

• 1 PVC Plastic and Resin model
• 75mm base

Kings of War Tundra Wolves Troop – €34.99

Packs of Tundra Wolves are commonly spread throughout the northern regions of Mantica. Their thick arctic fur is a prized possession among the human tribes and clans, but many have also become semidomesticated.

Contents

Packs of Tundra Wolves are commonly spread throughout the northern regions of Mantica. Their thick arctic fur is a prized possession among the human tribes and clans, but many have also become semidomesticated. The ultimate prize for any hunter are wolf pups, which, when trained, become ferocious guardians and invaluable hunting aides.

Contents:

• 5 metal models
• 5 cavalry bases

Northern Alliance Lord/Skald – €9.99

The tribe chiefs and clan lords serve directly in Talannar’s Witan, the council where all strategic decisions are made, whether political or military. Due to their vast knowledge of what has gone before, skalds are often close advisors to both Thegns and Lords alike.

Contents

This metal miniature can be built as either a powerful Clan Lord or heroic Skald.

Contents:

• 1 x metal miniature with alternate components
• 1 x base

Northern Alliance Lord on Chimera –  €49.99

The most fearless, or deranged, lords and Thegns, may hunt alone for sport, to prove their right to lead and their skill in the hunt. The ultimate prize for these brave, or foolhardy individuals, is to capture a Frost Fang or even, on occasion, a mighty Chimera to use as their personal battle-mount.

Contents

The most fearless, or deranged, lords and Thegns, may hunt alone for sport, to prove their right to lead and their skill in the hunt. The ultimate prize for these brave, or foolhardy individuals, is to capture a Frost Fang or even, on occasion, a mighty Chimera to use as their personal battle-mount.

Contents:

• 1 x Resin Chimera and Lord
• 75mm base

Kings of War Scenario and Objective Set – €34.99

Kings of War is a mass-battle fantasy wargame set in the world of Pannithor. Rank upon rank of soldiers march into bloody combat, while winged demons battle fiery dragons overhead. From launching devastating bombardments of artillery, to tactically out-flanking your opponent’s forces, Kings of War is a game of exciting, expansive fantasy battle

Contents

Designed to be used alongside the new scenarios in Third Edition, this a great set to help bring your games to life. Includes:

• 7 x PVC plastic scenery objective markers
• 7 x Acrylic Loot Counters
• 7x Acrylic Bluff Counters

Kings of War Third Edition Spell & Artefact Cards –  €12.49

Updated for Third Edition this 64-card deck includes the rules for every spell and magic artefact from the new rulebook.

Contents

Updated for Third Edition this 64-card deck includes the rules for every spell and magic artefact from the new rulebook.

Limited Edition 10th Anniversary Kings of War Diorama – €34.99

This incredible resin diorama captures a dramatic battle between the Northern Alliance Clarion and the insidious Nightstalker Dream Hunter. The diorama comes with a resin base and both miniatures can be removed to use as Heroes in your games of Kings of War

Contents

Contains 1 Resin Limited Edition 10th Anniversary Kings of War Diorama.

Die diversen neuen Einheiten der Nördlichen Allianz wurden in einem Blog-Artikel noch einmal genauer vorgestellt:

After several days showcasing the new hotness, today we’re cooling things down with a preview of the brand-new Northern Alliance army! After their debut in Vanguard, the Northern Alliance – with its mix of humans, half-elves, dwarfs, trolls and other creates – has become one of our most popular factions. So, it seemed only fitting this new faction should form the centrepoint of our Third Edition releases.

As previewed earlier this week, the Northern Alliance are the joint stars of our new two-player starter set, Shadows in the North. However, that’s only just the beginning of what we’ve got planned for these frosty fighters. In today’s blog, we’re showcasing the new units you’ll find in the Northern Alliance Army and Mega Army sets.

CLANSMEN

  

The humans of the Northern Alliance come mostly from the Northern Clans who have sworn allegiance to Talanaar, but can come from many disparate lands. Of these, some are remnants of eastern tribes devastated by Varangur raids. Others are refugees of wars to the south, or exiled from the numerous Kingdoms of Men. Whatever their heritage, each has found a home as part of the Alliance, and will fight to their last breath to protect it.

TUNDRA WOLVES

Packs of Tundra Wolves are commonly spread throughout the northern regions of Mantica. Their thick arctic fur is a prized possession among the human tribes and clans, but many have also become semidomesticated. The ultimate prize for any hunter are wolf pups, which, when trained, become ferocious guardians and invaluable hunting aides.

SNOW FOXES

Snow foxes also make for great hunting companions and are used by both Ice Kin and clansmen alike. Sometimes, they are trained in packs to harass and disrupt enemy lines, distracting them for long enough for other, hard hitting Alliance units, to move into position.

ICE KIN BOLT THROWER

Bulky war engines are impractical in the environments the Alliance operates within and defends. Treacherous snow and ice, steep rocky landscapes and inclement weather all curtail the use of what many armies would consider mandatory and conventional artillery. The Alliance is not without ingenuity however, and the Ice Kin have adapted the bolt throwers of their southern kin to develop their own version capable of great mobility and light-weight practicality, while still delivering a chilling and devastating punch to their foes.

SNOW TROLLS

Snow Trolls are remarkably intelligent compared to other members of their race. Those that march into battle alongside the Alliance could almost be called clever, to a degree. They wear armour, rather than having it crudely nailed into their flesh, and can understand and obey orders as well as most humans. When it comes to combat, however, they still tend to grab the biggest object to hand and pummel it into the enemy.

SNOW TROLL PRIME

All trolls are fighters, even the smarter ones found in the far north. When that intellect is turned to warfare, some Snow Trolls seem to be gifted with tactics and strategy beyond expectations. Elevated above their kin to a command role, Snow Troll Primes are greatly respected by the Trolls they lead, as well as the other warriors in the Alliance for their fearsome leadership and brutal efficiency.

ICE NAIADS

There are Naiad populations spread all over the world – even beneath the polar ice. These beings have adapted to the colder climate they dwell in and can survive near-freezing temperatures both above and below the waves. Wielding weapons with crystalline ice blades many times harder than steel, these implacable beings now fight alongside the forces of Alliance as long as the Talannar’s promises hold true.

SKALD

To be a skald in the clans is to bear an immense responsibility. Little is physically documented and tradition dictates that all the memories, knowledge and history of the tribes and clans are learnt, maintained and retold by their skalds. Due to their vast knowledge of what has gone before, skalds are often close advisors to both Thegns and Lords alike.

CLAN LORD

The tribe chiefs and clan lords serve directly in Talannar’s Witan, the council where all strategic decisions are made, whether political or military. Accompanied by their personal champions, the Skjoldcarls, they are the generals in his armies and such are the demands of the role, and the difficulty in travelling and maintaining order across the vast areas they are responsible for, they may only visit Chill once or twice a year.

THEGN ON FROSTFANG

Serving under the chiefs and lords are the Thegns. These powerful and imposing warriors command deep respect from friend and foe alike. Few of the clans in the foothills and lower slopes of the Howling Peaks and in the northern-most limits of the Ogre Lands have managed to tame the brutal and elusive Frost Fangs. These beasts are an ancient, primeval ancestor of the Gur Panthers that the forces of Basilea employ in battle. Where the panthers are sleek and graceful, the Frost Fangs are heavy-set but hugely powerful. Known to the shattered clans as Direfangs, they are savage killers, covered in a thick hide and dense white fur.

ICE KIN HUNTERS

The Ice Kin are more rugged than their southern brethren. They dress in thick furs and leather, the delicate fabrics worn by the other elves not being suited to the lands of the north. Despite their rougher appearance, these elves are every bit as graceful and swift as those of other kindred. With sharp blades and sharper senses, they fight to protect their newfound home, their winter attire doing little to stymie their elven celerity.

HALF-ELF BESERKERS

More impetuous and hotblooded than their elven kin, they struggle with their dual heritage, constantly fighting internal battles to retain control. Only the Ice Kin, backed by the understanding of Talannar for their plight, are willing to take these unfortunate beings in, helping them to temper their anger and focus it on the field of battle for a good and worthy cause. As such they are ferocious fighters, shunning armour and embracing the climes of their adoptive home.

Außerdem wurden neue Großmodelle angekündigt:

CHOOOOOO! CHOOOOOO! What’s that noise? Oh, it’s only the Kings of War: Third Edition Hype Train pulling into the station once more. So far this week, we’ve previewed the new rulebook and the excellent two-player starter set. Today, we’re taking a look at some BIG models before talking more about the Northern Alliance (and another wonderful surprise) tomorrow.

With Kings of War: Third Edition we wanted to make sure that every army has a standout centrepiece. You know, that mighty mini that you get inspired by and build your army around. We’ve got some already for Second Edition – with the likes of the Steel Behemoth, Chroneas or Greater Water Elemental – but for Third Edition we want to go even BIGGER! So, say hello to the Titans!

Titans are a new class of unit in Third Edition and typically come on a 75mm base. Of course, we’ve already seen some – like the Giant, Terror and Greater Earth Elemental – in Second Edition, but the launch of Third Edition gives us the chance to make even more (and even bigger) Titans.

FROST GIANT

Let’s start with one of the biggest: the Frost Giant. If you were smart enough to jump on the Vanguard Kickstarter, there’s a chance you’ll have this lumbering, angry mass in your collection already. Standing 18cm (7 inches) tall, this is a part plastic and resin kit to turn the standard plastic giant into a chilly beast. You might be able to guess what army this will be part of – but just in case, we’re happy to announce the Frost Giant will be joining the ranks of the Northern Alliance.

LORD ON CHIMERA

The Frost Giant isn’t the only Titan the Northern Alliance can add to their army. The Lord on Chimera is a spectacular monster that’s likely to strike fear into even the toughest of foes. A fearsome mix of dragon, goat and Frostfang, the Chimera isn’t a Titan to be messed with. For those interested, this will be a resin kit.

KRAKEN

The Kraken wakes! We’ve been talking about the Kraken for a while and with Third Edition it’s finally getting a release. You can add the Kraken to your Trident Realm army… but it probably wouldn’t look out of place as an alternate Terror for all you Nightstalker fans out there. The Kraken is a plastic and resin kit.

PHOENIX

Basileans rejoice, the Phoenix is flying into view. The Phoenix has been in the Basilean army list for a while and we’re delighted to bring it to the tabletop.

BREAKING NEWS – just been informed the Phoenix will also be flying its way into the Salamanders army for Third Edition.

GOBLIN SLASHER

Last, but certainly not least, we’ve got the Goblin Slasher. Dragged from its cave with a sharpstick thrower clumsily strapped to its back, it’s no wonder the Slasher looks so pissed off. Then again, the goblins look pretty pleased with themselves.

The release schedule for these mighty Titans is as follows:

• Frost Giant and Chimera – October
• Kraken, Phoenix and Goblin Slasher – December

Of course, these aren’t the only Titans we’ve got up our massive sleeves and 2020 will see plenty of surprises. I mean, what army could the Hellfane be for?

Das war es dann aber auch wirklich für heute.

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