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 nathan2004 wrote:
Just finished reading today’s almanack and they made mention of warrior lodges embedded in the various tribes to the north. This is very analogous to Horus Heresy and how chaos spread throughout the legions in 30k.

Did this just fly over my head in the old lore?

Warrior lodges are just a sort of thing that many real-life tribal civilisations have/had. So it's not so much a Chaos link, as just a nod to archaic warrior brotherhood.

 Shakalooloo wrote:

 nathan2004 wrote:
Just finished reading today’s almanack and they made mention of warrior lodges embedded in the various tribes to the north. This is very analogous to Horus Heresy and how chaos spread throughout the legions in 30k.

Did this just fly over my head in the old lore?

Warrior lodges are just a sort of thing that many real-life tribal civilisations have/had. So it's not so much a Chaos link, as just a nod to archaic warrior brotherhood.

I cant help thinking of marauders having secret lodge meetings wearing the water buffalo hats that the gentlemens club in Flinstones sport.

 Shakalooloo wrote:

 nathan2004 wrote:
Just finished reading today’s almanack and they made mention of warrior lodges embedded in the various tribes to the north. This is very analogous to Horus Heresy and how chaos spread throughout the legions in 30k.

Did this just fly over my head in the old lore?

Warrior lodges are just a sort of thing that many real-life tribal civilisations have/had. So it's not so much a Chaos link, as just a nod to archaic warrior brotherhood.

Wich is what I assumed they were referencing in the HH lore.

I am looking forward to my MtO 4th Edition metal state troops (they are tiny) to fight against new marauders (hulks).

 Fayric wrote:

 Shakalooloo wrote:

 nathan2004 wrote:
Just finished reading today’s almanack and they made mention of warrior lodges embedded in the various tribes to the north. This is very analogous to Horus Heresy and how chaos spread throughout the legions in 30k.

Did this just fly over my head in the old lore?

Warrior lodges are just a sort of thing that many real-life tribal civilisations have/had. So it's not so much a Chaos link, as just a nod to archaic warrior brotherhood.

I cant help thinking of marauders having secret lodge meetings wearing the water buffalo hats that the gentlemens club in Flinstones sport.

World Eaters head gear suddenly seems a lot more impressive now that this is my head canon.

 Mr Morden wrote:
Be even cooler if they had those long ships as scenery

Given that the ships feature both in art and in photos - and has been given a name (wolfships) I am 100% certain they will soon be available for purchase.
Especially since I have built my own…

Corsair ships from Middle-Earth disagree with you on that one.

The name “Wolfship” is old lore from Man-o’-War (1993).

 Pariah Press wrote:
The name “Wolfship” is old lore from Man-o’-War (1993).

Yeah but that was an Empire warship

https://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Wolf_Ship



Although raiding vessels aligned with both the Norse and Dark Elves have also been called this

 kendoka wrote:

 Mr Morden wrote:
Be even cooler if they had those long ships as scenery

Given that the ships feature both in art and in photos - and has been given a name (wolfships) I am 100% certain they will soon be available for purchase.
Especially since I have built my own…

That's the key right there.

TOW fan that sees or reads something about the lore "there will be a model for it!".

I suppose I just state the obvious, but Wolf Ships sounds like a mix of viking Dragon Ships and the term Sea Wolves as a type of pirates or sea raiders (that probably is the thought behind "Space Wolves" as a concept).

 Fayric wrote:
I suppose I just state the obvious, but Wolf Ships sounds like a mix of viking Dragon Ships and the term Sea Wolves as a type of pirates or sea raiders (that probably is the thought behind "Space Wolves" as a concept).

I mean, the second one is why their AoI is Wolves of the Sea.

And in Man’o’War? The Norse fleet could tie its smaller ships together for boarding parties.

Which, along with their Oars and Sails (making them, like most Empire Ships, near impossible to immobilise) was their jam.

Sounds like tactics used by real life raiding parties in naval engagements.

I mean considering the amount of people outside Warhammer that would buy a sweet Norse ship for their tabletop games it seems like a cracker of an idea.

 Olthannon wrote:
I mean considering the amount of people outside Warhammer that would buy a sweet Norse ship for their tabletop games it seems like a cracker of an idea.

I realize these are not GW ships but...

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=viking+long+ship&ref=nb_sb_noss



https://www.amazon.com/SAILINGSTORY-Drakkar-Oseberg-Scandinavian-Longship/dp/B0CH85SNTJ/



https://www.amazon.com/Revell-Germany-Viking-Plastic-Model/dp/B000N2F5G4/

 Kid_Kyoto wrote:

 Olthannon wrote:
I mean considering the amount of people outside Warhammer that would buy a sweet Norse ship for their tabletop games it seems like a cracker of an idea.

I realize these are not GW ships but...

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=viking+long+ship&ref=nb_sb_noss



https://www.amazon.com/SAILINGSTORY-Drakkar-Oseberg-Scandinavian-Longship/dp/B0CH85SNTJ/



https://www.amazon.com/Revell-Germany-Viking-Plastic-Model/dp/B000N2F5G4/

I have a couple of the revell ones for my Dogs of war/Albion army. Great kits. Probably a little small if you want to use them for the new chaos models, but perfectly fine for terrain, especially if you can find them discounted. Perfect size for more 'realistic' size models. My Albion models are a mix of historical and other models, with some oldhammer and they are perfect.

Or if you're picking up those Empire metals, for a mere $120 might I suggest...
The Black Pearl... https://www.amazon.com/PLAYBUDDY-Puzzles-Building-Creative-Ornament/dp/B0F23M95QN/


Probably will want to take the angel off the front and replace it with a skull if you're going for the Empire Greatship look. And a couple of skull flags. But you could do worse!

New article popped up today.
Am I I reading the thing right? I can no longer give my marauders a mark of chaos, even for the armies outside of this particular AJ?
This kinda sucks, if I got it right.
It would be cool to have options… some marauders - mark of chaos, others - mark of the cult. But.. I got a Wolves of the Sea list planned with a variety of marks in mind and I’m annoyed. Kinda feel for the people who already have armies

SnotlingPimpWagon wrote:
New article popped up today.
Am I I reading the thing right? I can no longer give my marauders a mark of chaos, even for the armies outside of this particular AJ?
This kinda sucks, if I got it right.
It would be cool to have options… some marauders - mark of chaos, others - mark of the cult. But.. I got a Wolves of the Sea list planned with a variety of marks in mind and I’m annoyed. Kinda feel for the people who already have armies

The cults follow the 4 gods, though, so it's quite superficial I'd say and probably something to differentiate different rules. So, the mark of the carrion crow IS the mark if you want to follow nurgle, but since it doesn't have the same rules as the mark of nurgle (and fluff blabla) it has its own name. But there's nothing stopping you from going full monogod if you want to.

Sgt. Cortez wrote:

SnotlingPimpWagon wrote:
New article popped up today.
Am I I reading the thing right? I can no longer give my marauders a mark of chaos, even for the armies outside of this particular AJ?
This kinda sucks, if I got it right.
It would be cool to have options… some marauders - mark of chaos, others - mark of the cult. But.. I got a Wolves of the Sea list planned with a variety of marks in mind and I’m annoyed. Kinda feel for the people who already have armies

The cults follow the 4 gods, though, so it's quite superficial I'd say and probably something to differentiate different rules. So, the mark of the carrion crow IS the mark if you want to follow nurgle, but since it doesn't have the same rules as the mark of nurgle (and fluff blabla) it has its own name. But there's nothing stopping you from going full monogod if you want to.

I’m a bit more upset about not being able to give the proper chaos marks any more. monogods is still possible, I’m not disputing that

I guess they were concerned with the tzeentch sorcerer marauder bunkers. In time, I can see the power of chaos returning and marauders getting the option again.

 nathan2004 wrote:
I guess they were concerned with the tzeentch sorcerer marauder bunkers. In time, I can see the power of chaos returning and marauders getting the option again.

I wonder if that's an option in the Path to Glory rules for Marauders? Gain enough clout and convert your cult into a full mark.

 Kid_Kyoto wrote:

 Olthannon wrote:
I mean considering the amount of people outside Warhammer that would buy a sweet Norse ship for their tabletop games it seems like a cracker of an idea.

I realize these are not GW ships but...

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=viking+long+ship&ref=nb_sb_noss



https://www.amazon.com/SAILINGSTORY-Drakkar-Oseberg-Scandinavian-Longship/dp/B0CH85SNTJ/



https://www.amazon.com/Revell-Germany-Viking-Plastic-Model/dp/B000N2F5G4/

The Revell kit looks nice but GW scenery just has more "weight" too it. If that makes sense?

Plus I think the marauder figurehead looks brutal.

Agreed. It just needs a couple dozen skull and other cadaver bits to grimdarkify it properly for WH.

Does anyone have the GBP or CAD prices for this box? I've seen the EUR price but that's it...

So, the book just has the two Marauder units in it, and no others, so it looks like I won't be able to make a focused Norsca list from it. And the upgrade in base size for their stat line is not great. Disappointing.

I bought the Revell Longship in anticipation. It's neat. Just needs a bit of Chaosifying and it'll be good.

Wolves of the Sea is a Norsca focused list.

Eh, it's more Warriors of Chaos than pure Norsca. I was looking forward to having Berserkers, Mammoths, different varieties of foot troops and a bunch of different monster types. I guess if that comes about, that's for far further down the line.