drazz wrote:
So, am I the only one that actually hates the pseudo Wolfen? The head is ALL wrong on those guys,

Leif Paulson 1 minute ago

We have gotten a ton of questions about the Kingdom Death crossover miniatures. To be perfectly clear they are tied to starters, If you want one you have to purchase a faction starter. If you were a KD backer, you can access an additional one. It is tied directly to the number of faction starters you get, so if you are pledging at the Ancient King level, you can buy 5 if you really want. Hopefully that makes sense. So no a la carte menu, you cannot buy them individually. Been working this out for a while now, soonest I could get the info to you.

Character story time! - Gortisi
Update #33 · Sep 5, 2013 · 3 comments

We've unlocked the free novella (and we hope to expand that to a full 60k+ word novel), so what better way to celebrate than with more character backgrounds?

Korrad Ungarash



While vampires are renowned for long lives, most non-Tellorians forget that the Gift holds back the ravages of time for werewolves as well. As such, Korrad has commanded Night Legion troops for longer than most of the current nobility has been alive. Yet his human appearance remains that of a powerful man in his prime. No stranger to political intrigues, Korrad disdains notions of advancement at any cost. Some prices are, in fact, too high, especially in a nation whose most learned and powerful have lifespans of centuries to achieve their goals. And yet he slaughters his enemies with the same ruthlessness afforded to any prey. Korrad is fully aware of the dichotomy. Whether alone or with his fellow Skorza, Korrad is a deadly combatant, specializing in breaking enemy lines with the hallmark ferocity of all werewolves.

Hestra Nostrollo, Herald of Blood



From birth Hestra Nostrollo was favored with wealth, station, ability, and beauty, and she revels in every one. Even before the Gift, she was one of the most brilliant women in the Tellorian court. Now, she finds there is nothing beyond her ability to grasp or destroy as her whim takes her. Hestra revels in her vampirism as it allows her to indulge in her great passion for learning, magic, and power for its own sake. In battle her grace is renowned, even for a blood dancer. She uses her magic to confuse and distract opponents, leaving them open for one of her Blood Dancer’s blades or her own signature claws. Even among the deadliest combatants in Telloria, she is lethal.

Gregorio don Sissora



Everything about Gregorio is a rarity. He’s one of the very few male vampires (and his sister is an even rarer female werewolf). And he comes from the nearly non-existent Tellorian upper middle class, his parents being moderately well-to-do merchants in Forseno. Gregorio certainly has political ambitions (all vampires seem to), but for now he is content to represent Telloria as an ambassador at the upcoming summit. He knows there will almost certainly be war, but as to its scope and depth, he cannot yet say. When war does come, Gregorio will do as he always does: reposition to maximize his gain, which is an excellent description of his combat style as well. His mechanical wings let him rapidly close on high-value targets, and his magic isolates the target for an easy kill.

Everything about Gregorio is a rarity. He’s one of the very few male vampires (and his sister is an even rarer female werewolf). And he comes from the nearly non-existent Tellorian upper middle class, his parents being moderately well-to-do merchants in Forseno. Gregorio certainly has political ambitions (all vampires seem to), but for now he is content to represent Telloria as an ambassador at the upcoming summit. He knows there will almost certainly be war, but as to its scope and depth, he cannot yet say. When war does come, Gregorio will do as he always does: reposition to maximize his gain, which is an excellent description of his combat style as well. His mechanical wings let him rapidly close on high-value targets, and his magic isolates the target for an easy kill.

 Buzzsaw wrote:
Uh, what?

Everything about Gregorio is a rarity. He’s one of the very few male vampires (and his sister is an even rarer female werewolf). And he comes from the nearly non-existent Tellorian upper middle class, his parents being moderately well-to-do merchants in Forseno. Gregorio certainly has political ambitions (all vampires seem to), but for now he is content to represent Telloria as an ambassador at the upcoming summit. He knows there will almost certainly be war, but as to its scope and depth, he cannot yet say. When war does come, Gregorio will do as he always does: reposition to maximize his gain, which is an excellent description of his combat style as well. His mechanical wings let him rapidly close on high-value targets, and his magic isolates the target for an easy kill.

For being rarer then "very few", there seem to be a number of female Skorza Skirmisher werewolves, as well as the Scourge Hounds which have a female model. Unless I'm missing a nuance here and Skorza doesn't necessarily mean werewolf?

 OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote:
60,000 words a novel ?

Nope not really try 80,000 nowadays

(especially when I bet it darts around a bunch to try and include decent amounts of stuff on all factions)

but I'll still be pleased to read it (especially if they get the person doing the short stories on it)

Project Update #34: Wrath of Kings mini-site
Posted by CoolMiniOrNot Like

We've collected all the information released thus far on the Factions and published them on a mini-site here: http://www.wrathofkings.com/ks/

If you haven't seen the blown up images of the painted figures, they're also available there, together with jpegs of all the cards!

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Creator CoolMiniOrNot about 2 hours ago

We're prepping some interesting new units (basically a 3rd infantry type for each Faction) that is mostly sculpted. Stay tuned.

Character story time! - Nasier
Update #35 · Sep 6, 2013 · comment

Continuing our series on backgrounds of the unique characters of the world, we present the Nasier!

Galderath Heshberod, Bloodchild of Harikir Alderath



Galderath is one of a new breed of Ashmen whose war masks allow the bound elemental more control of the host’s body. They’re said to give the wearer the same protection against elemental manipulation as the tried-and-true Ashman masks. The resulting wings and increased striking power are certainly proof of the first claim, although Galderath, the first volunteer, says the result has been more of a melding than intended. No one is complaining though, since these new abilities give Galderath unprecedented mobility, and his near immunity to fire allows a steam-driven exoskeleton free of the usual bulky heat shields. On the battlefield, Galderath’s specialties lie in rapid response and secondary command, meeting immediate threats with superior force, and supporting commanders as a steadfast lieutenant.

Elsis Tagil, the Wail of War



Half-Achrionian on her father’s side, Elsis Tagil battles with a Zen-like tranquil stare that is doubly unnerving amongst the unruly Pelgarth Bloodmasks. While her sisters hoot and howl and rage across a battlefield, Elsis watches and gauges, and shouts only to direct her fellow Pelgarth to greater effect. Her style is precise, her moves calculated, and nothing escapes her notice. She favors longer weapons such as staves and polearms, the better to strike at range and to block incoming blows for those around her. She shares the Pelgarth immunity to pain, but why suffer needless injuries? She is at her absolute best as the calm eye in the center of a bloody storm.

Alyana Heskar, Senior Hakar



Few women join the Ashman Legions, fewer still rise so high in their ranks. Alyana Heska’s humble origins serve as the source of her great ambition. Orphaned at a young age, her powerful intellect and raw talent saw her through many trials. Barely out of girlhood, she donned her first war mask in service to Scion King Nasier. Since then her meteoric rise has earned her a place as the top military advisor on Fructus Isle. In battle she is most at home leading a file of Ashmen where she can direct their heavy-handed strikes to maximum effect. In single combat, she is a deadly duelist, with scores of corpses to her name.

Infantry box 3 - the Leaders!
Update #39 · Sep 8, 2013 · 8 comments

First off, hooray for breaking $350k! Looks like we'll need to dream up new stretch goals soon.... we've got more Xovers and more coming up for the last week of the Kickstarter! Remember to spread the word!



Get the free Rank 2 Specialist pictured specific to the Faction with every optional Rank 2 Leader Character pack purchased!

And now... let's have a closer look at the leaders for the Infantry Boxes released yesterday!

In spoilers as it's long and mostly background and there's enough long images on this page already

Spoiler:

Shael Han - Black Lotus



Veterans of the Iron Lotus style have many paths to evolve their formidable skills, but none quite so challenging as the Black Lotus. Practitioners hone their speed and agility to superhuman heights, and their keen senses detect flaws and defects in even the strongest armor. A Black Lotus in battle practically dances from foe to foe as her war fans trace bloody trails in the air and corpses fall in her wake. But where a Black Lotus truly blooms is in the company of her fellow Iron Lotuses where her distracting style and pinpoint accuracy disrupts enemy formations and exposes them for unexpected assaults. A combined attack from a unit of Iron Lotuses led by a Black Lotus can shred even the mightiest foe in seconds.



Nasier - The Unmasked of Fel Kryn Temple



The transformative properties of Kartoreshian war masks are well known, but the Fel Kryn temple takes the art to its apex. Initiates appear to be wearing no mask at all, and masters can morph their entire bodies to mimic individuals of any gender or even shape, though this does not extend to clothing, armor, or weapons. As such, disciples of the Fel Kryn temple find extensive employment as assassins. They move undetected among enemy forces until they unmask and strike the fatal blow, then fall back to friendly lines to take command and direct troops to exploit any vital intelligence they may have uncovered. Since the transformation reshapes only the body and not the mind, the Unmasked are among the best educated specialists in Kartoresh, and masters of multiple weapons and fighting styles.



Teknes - Addanii Brood Masterminds



The emerging success of the vat-grown Brood Warriors has led to the need for leadership in the same vein. As such, mentally linked duos that demonstrate above-average intelligence (for addanii) are groomed for the Mastermind program where they undergo further spirit enhancements and are outfitted with new technomantic war masks copied from Kartoreshian designs. These Masterminds function and speak as practically one mind and can project their thoughts to other Brood over a limited radius. The resulting murderous maelstrom may appear chaotic, but the Masterminds have everything under control. The mental network of senses and brainpower gives every participating brood significant advantages in defense, since while one Brood may not see a blow coming, at least one of them will, and everyone reacts accordingly.



Goritsi - Ravenscar Sergeant



Sergeants in the Ravenscar company are made men. As veterans in service to the best-paid mercenary company in all of Arikania, they’re already wealthier than any ten officers in other national services. Those with more time on their dockets, or who seek further campaigns and riches, do well to spend a healthy portion of this wealth on an incredibly powerful crossbow of cunning design. This gets them out of the ‘meatgrinder’, as the very front rank is often called, and into a position where they can direct their fellows and support them with a variety of trick shots and specialized bolts designed to disable a wide range of enemies. From armor-piercing bolts to concealing smoke to explosives, every shot from a Ravenscar Sergeant improves his chances of seeing that next big payday.



Hadross – Deepman Charger



Hadrossians have long observed that when sharks congregate in schools a pecking order doesn’t take long to sort itself out, and Deepman Frenzies are no exception. At the top are the Chargers, truly the apex among predators. Notably more mutated than their brethren, they trade some long-term mobility for a long, slithering tail, but this heavily muscled appendage can propel them in a mighty leap that takes enemies unawares. Backed up with a ripping, gutting polearm, a Deepman Charger can cross half the battlefield before his enemies are even aware of him. In the company of fellow Frenzies, the ravening storm of teeth and blades takes on truly epic proportions, and both friends and foes would do well to steer far and wide. .

These leaders are all of course included in the Infantry boxes released yesterday!

 highlord tamburlaine wrote:
Nobody posted the 3rd infantry leader info yet!?!?!?

Them Frenzies have even bigger shark dudes with mermaid tails and crab claws (along with giant honkin' swords) leading them to battle.

I saw someone comment on the KS page about the Frenzies and the Goritsi wolves just tossing their weapons to the ground and going at it like animals, just nothing but teeth and claws tearing each other up. That will be our tabletop in the spring. None of that sissy pew pew shooty crap.

I have to figure out how to build an army out of just sharks to eat my brother's wolves. I suppose I would still need to have a few other commanders in there somewhere though. They can stand in the back and point in the general direction of where the enemy is, and maybe kick back with a newspaper or a sudoku puzzle while everyone else attempts to eat each other.

 DaveC wrote:
Confirmation that the WoK Twilight Knight must be bought with a faction starter minimum.

 cincydooley wrote:
Why would Mantic be making the models Breotan?