Gnomes frankly have a tough time winning a game of Blood Bowl – but bringing along a Treeman is a great way to close the height gap. And the strength gap. And the skill gap. These mighty arboreal players give the Gnomes half a shot against most serious teams.
Gnomes are something of an enigma in the world of Blood Bowl, with many fans having dismissed their existence almost entirely. While their tactics, and woodland creatures, are somewhat unorthodox, Gnomes are quite fond of the game. While individual players are hardly paragons of athleticism, their mastery of magical illusions and the befriending of forest beasts gives them certain advantages not enjoyed by less gloriously bearded teams.
Gnome teams play Blood Bowl on pitches deep within their mysterious forests, in clearings between the trees. These aren't just your regular run-of-the-mill forests, though – magic hangs in the air, and all manner of creatures, both fey and mundane, come out of hiding to watch their Gnome friends play Blood Bowl!
Even with their magical illusions, Gnome teams will need all the luck they can get in games of Blood Bowl, which is where these themed dice come in.
Deep in the dank heart of the old forests, mischievous woodland creatures frolic, prance, and beat each other to a pulp playing the age-old game of Blood Bowl. This issue's guest editor, Davide Mirrorfoot, reveals just a few of the secrets of Gnome teams.
Combat Patrol: Dark Angels is an army in a box, containing all the units you’ll need to field them as the Vengeful Brethren in Combat Patrol games of Warhammer 40,000, or simply to expand your existing collection. This selection of infantry offers a balanced force, with heavy fire support provided by the Hellblasters, line-breaking melee specialists in the form of Bladeguard Veterans, and a solid core of ten Intercessors – all led by a mighty Captain clad in Gravis Armour. You can download a free copy of the Combat Patrol rules on the Warhammer Community website.
The Inner Circle Companions are some of the most skilled and sinister warriors in the entire Dark Angels Chapter. They are chosen, some whisper, by Lion El'Jonson himself, and arrive unannounced to guard heroes of the Unforgiven or pursue secret quests. Wielding their Calibanite greatswords with breathtaking skill, wreathed in the incense smoke of their braziers of judgement, the Companions cut a crimson path through their foes. At all times they fight in silence, save for the whine of their armour servos and the crunch of their blades through flesh and bone.
None fight with more grim determination than the battle-brothers of the Dark Angels, who are held in awe by allies and enemies alike. Yet behind their devotion to the Imperium lies a shadowy obsession. Adorned with ancient relics and honours dating back to the Great Crusade, clad in knightly helms and solemn hoods, the Dark Angels are a sight that few could ever forget... unless compelled to do so.
No matter the foe or the odds, the proud warriors of the Dark Angels and their successor Chapters stubbornly refuse to accept defeat. Descendants of the First Legion, they stand foremost amongst the Space Marine Chapters.
Codex Supplement: Dark Angels is your essential guide to using the Dark Angels and their successor Chapters in your games of Warhammer 40,000, as well as collecting, building, and painting them. When combined with the contents of Codex: Space Marines, you’ll be able to build an army with their own fighting style, specialised units, and unique formations. You'll also find everything you need to use them in narrative Crusade games and games of Combat Patrol. The book is loaded with artwork, stunning examples of painted miniatures, and fascinating background material to inspire you.
Grand Master Belial is a fearless leader of the Dark Angels Chapter – a warrior whose skill in battle has always stood out, even amongst his transhuman brethren. As the Grand Master of the Deathwing, he is a staunch perfectionist, celebrating none of his many victories, but instead chastising himself and seeking to repent for any perceived weakness. Belial prizes ruthless killing efficiency over elegance or artifice, leading the Dark Angels to triumph in the most gruelling and ruinous theatres of war.
Deathwing Knights are the ultimate veterans of the Dark Angels Chapter – elite death-dealers, specialised in close combat and deployed to break the enemy's back, secure truly vital objectives, or reclaim secrets forbidden even to their battle-brothers. Clad in baroque Terminator armour and equipped with only the finest heirloom wargear, squads of Deathwing Knights teleport into the heart of the thickest fighting, where they smash through their foes in the unerring pursuit of total victory.