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Hi all! This month in Karak Norn Wargaming Club we launch the "Call to Arms" for a global summer campaign! (TOW players are welcome!)

This project is a tribute to the original 1997 campaign written by Jervis Johnson. We have restored and polished the semi-official 6th Edition rules for Amazons, alongside a system for Stolen Relics that lets any army use Lizardmen artifacts.

- Amazon Mercenaries: Rules for fielding the contingent as Dogs of War or a standalone force.
- Stolen Relics: A system where any faction can field ancient Lizardmen magic items.
- Lustrian Scenarios: Two prologue scenarios for replaying the historical looting of Huatl.
- Playtested: We ran a 12-player tournament in Zürich to ensure the rules are balanced and ready for the tabletop.


The Two Sides

For this campaign, every army is categorized into one of two fronts for the purpose of the global scoreboard:

- Agents of the Slann (Reclaimers): Your goal is the absolute recovery of every sacred plaque. This front includes: Lizardmen, Chaos Dwarfs, Vampire Counts, Dark Elves, Dogs of War, Forces of Chaos, Ogre Kingdoms, and Orcs & Goblins.
- Defenders of the Relics: You currently hold the artifacts of Huatl and refuse to surrender them. This front includes: Bretonnia, High Elves, Dwarfs, The Empire, Kislev, Wood Elves, Skaven, and Tomb Kings.

Note: Internal conflicts (Attacker vs. Attacker or Defender vs. Defender) are valid and critical for the scoreboard.


The Stakes: The Siege of the Jade Staff

Winning the summer phase is only the beginning of the nightmare.

- The Prize: The side (Agents or Defenders) with the most points on July 31st successfully secures the Jade Staff of the Old Ones.
- The Consequence: Possession is a death sentence. In August 2026, the winners must hold a final, desperate Siege Scenario.
- The Wrath of the Slann: Lord Mazdamundi has felt the staff’s resonance. He and his agents are coming to reclaim it by any means necessary. The winner of the summer campaign must survive the "Great Reclaiming" to claim the ultimate victory.


How to Participate

- Play Your Games: The campaign runs from May 1st to July 31st, 2026.
- Use the Supplement: You can use the restored Amazon Mercenary list or give your heroes Stolen Relics (Lizardman magic items). PDF: HERE!
- Build Your List: Use our NewRecruit configuration (guide on p.10) to build campaign-legal lists on your phone. This include all the Special Characters and alternative lists from 6th edition.
- Report Results: Submit your battle outcomes (any edition/house rules) via our online form or email to influence the global scoreboard.


PD: I will update this thread with the reports that come from the battle front.

WEEK 1 - REPORTS FROM THE BATTLE FRONT

The first week of the Summer Campaign is now complete. We have logged 42 engagements across the local club and internet-submitted reports.

Formats & Systems:
• 6th Edition was used in 83% of recorded games.
• The 500pt Border Patrol format saw a massive surge in popularity, making up the vast majority of matches. The dataset has been updated to fully support these smaller engagements.


Faction Performance:

• Skaven: 100% win rate across 5 games. High unit counts and magic phases are currently overwhelming opponents in the 500pt format.
• Chaos Dwarfs & Tomb Kings: Both sitting at an 87.5% win rate, utilizing static, defensive lines to secure objectives.
• Empire & Kislev: 0% win rates in the Border zones. Human infantry blocks are struggling to survive early turns against magic-heavy or swarm lists.

Game Outcomes: Games are currently highly lethal. Elite armies are either breaking the enemy early or collapsing completely under attrition. This may be due to the specific campaign rules (Amazon mercenaries, Stolen Lustrian relics and) and the unrestricted army composition (even Special Characters are allowed if your opponent agrees).

Technical updates: we have updated the WHFB 6th edition dataset and now it supports Border Patrols. This was a feature requested by many and it's been developed under the clock, so please feel free to report any issue HERE.

The campaign has only just begun and the global map is still shifting. Remember, you can join the Summer Campaign at any time (until the 31th of July) and add your own battles and fights to the ledger! All the details on how to participate and log your battles can be found [HERE]

WEEK 2 - REPORTS FROM THE BATTLE FRONT

The second week of the Summer Campaign is now complete. We have logged 36 engagements across the local club and internet-submitted reports.

Faction Performance:

• Skaven: Got another victory but also a draw. Still at the top, but lost their perfect break. Top of the Defenders as well.
• Chaos Dwarfs: Firmly in the second place, but close to the pole, with the same W/D/L than the Skaven, but they got no Massacres yet!
• Demons of Chaos: A raising star, with 5 victories, 1 draw and just 1 loss.
• Vampire Counts: 12 matches, 8 victories, 2 draws and 2 losses. One of the most popular factions so far.
• Tomb Kings: 11 matches, 7 victories, 3 draws and a defeat. The second best performance for a Defender.

Technical updates: we have updated the WHFB 6th edition dataset and now it also contains the Magic Items of the Dogs of War published by GW Italy in 2005. You can read more about them HERE.

The campaign has only just begun and the global map is still shifting. Remember, you can join the Summer Campaign at any time (until the 31th of July) and add your own battles and fights to the ledger! All the details on how to participate and log your battles can be found [HERE]