FORCES OF HORDE - Trollbloods.pdf - MKII - siemszak

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Should we fail,

what awaitS uS iS

nothing leSS than extinction.

we Stand united or we fall.

embrace any weapon, any Strategy,

any deSperate hope

to preServe kith and kriel.

before we can enjoy peace

we muSt endure war.

—madrak ironhide

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for kith and kriel

faCtion baCkground

The trollbloods represent a loose alliance of scattered and

disparate trollkin tribes, called kriels, who carved out homes

from wild lands the human nations deemed of little interest.

The recent wars of mankind have begun to encroach on

even these remote havens, eroding the ancestral homes of

this persecuted race. In addition, trollkin are beset on all

sides by the scheming Circle Orboros, cruel invaders from

across the eastern desert, and the recent rise of terrible

draconic monsters.

playing trollbloods

The hardiness of the trollkin and their warbeasts is fully

realized on the tabletop. Every Trollblood warbeast

has at least one means of regenerating health—often in

consuming the bodies of their enemies. Trollkin and pygmy

trolls have the Tough ability, a chance to shrug off even

the worst injuries. Trollkin stone magic provides defensive

beneits that enhance this natural resiliency even further.

These strengths combine to allow Trollbloods to shrug

off determined assaults and then launch a counterstrike

against their foes.

The trollbloods have answered the call of great war leaders

and shamans to emerge an increasingly united ighting force.

The stalwart trollkin and cunning pygmy trolls join the

mighty full-blood trolls and enormous ravenous dire trolls in

an alliance of common blood that combines modern military

armament with the unparalleled strength of primal beasts.

In addition to their powerful defenses, a Trollblood army is

rife with potent support elements. This faction has some of

the very best bufing animi, including plentiful options for

increasing damage, stretching threat range, or protecting

friendly models. Solos like the Fell Caller Hero and Stone

Scribe Chronicler provide a wealth of support options,

while Horthol, Janissa, and the Runebearer focus their

enhancements on speciic model types. These powerful

warbeasts and support models charge forward alongside

eficient combat units and solos to . . .

Every challenge strengthens the resolve and warrior spirit

in the blood and bones of these brave peoples. They refuse

to break under pressure and ight tooth and nail for a better

life. Fortiied by their natural regenerative powers, their

prayers to the mother-goddess Dhunia, and the stone magic

of their sorcerers, trollkin champions stand their ground.

Sate the Hunger of Trolls upon the

Carnage of War!

table of Contents

stand at sCarleforth ................4

Warbands of the trollbloods ......16

trollblood theme forCes ..........25

trollblood WarloCks ..............30

trollblood Warbeasts ..............52

trollblood troops .................68

painting guide ......................96

model gallery .....................102

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