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A detailed tabletop scene features various miniatures from the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game, depicting a tense moment in Mirkwood. Prominent are several large spiders on circular bases, surrounded by a mix of characters including Bilbo, Thorin, and other dwarves, all positioned on a textured terrain with rocks and twisted roots. The dark, earthy colors of the setting enhance the atmosphere of the iconic "Flies and Spiders" chapter from The Hobbit.
New Narrative Scenarios for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Now Available
Games Workshop have released a new tranche of narrative scenarios for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game.Revealed earlier today, this new selection of scenarios recreates three iconic scenes from The Hobbit. The first two simulate the book’s eighth chapter, ‘Flies and Spiders’, as Bilbo attempts to rescue Thorin Oakenshield and company from the gigantic webs of Mirkwood. The following battle wi...
A miniature figure of Lief, a page from Rohan, stands beside a mounted version of himself on a brown horse. The standing figure is dressed in a green and brown cloak, holding a satchel, while the mounted figure wears similar attire and holds the reins of the horse. Both figures are set on a base with tufts of grass and small rocks, emphasizing their connection to the Rohan landscape.
Hear the Word of the King with Lief, Page of Helm
The King of Rohan plays a vital part in the defence of the realm. He cannot, however, be at hand on every front, or in every battle fought in the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game. In such situations, his pages serve a vital role.Lief is one such page. Revealed today on the Games Workshop website, Lief can be fielded as part of Rohan army, and is able to award buffs to fellow Rohan models. These b...
A fierce, green war drake with prominent spines and decorative armor stands atop a rocky outcrop, showcasing its detailed scales and menacing expression. In the background, an Easterling warrior clad in ornate armor holds a spear, partially obscured by rocks, emphasizing the drake's imposing presence. The scene is set against a blurred, sandy terrain, enhancing the focus on the miniatures.
More Marvellous Middle-earth Minis!
Games Workshop have revealed yet more Middle-earth miniatures.As seen on the Warhammer Community website, these new additions include the war drakes of Rhûn and the Umbar ballista. The former are fierce, venomous lizards venerated by the Easterlings. Often fielded by larger Easterling armies, war drakes produce a slow-acting venom which inflicts a -1 penalty to the Fight Value and Attacks of any m...
A towering model of Beechbone, an ent from the Middle-earth Strategy Battle game, stands prominently with a rugged, bark-like texture and intricate details. His limbs are gnarled and branch-like, adorned with vibrant green leaves, while he holds a large rock in one hand. The base features rocky terrain with patches of grass, emphasizing his formidable presence on the battlefield.
Beechbone Ready to Smite the Armies of Isengard
Games Workshop have previewed another model for Middle-earth Strategy Battle, and this one is poised to smite the forces of Saruman. Towering over the battlefield, Beechbone is one of the ents which took the fight to Isengard, there to do battle with Saruman’s armies of orcs and men. Front and centre in that battle, Beechbone was set on fire by Saruman’s underlings. Despite this, the ents oblitera...
A dynamic scene depicts a confrontation between a group of cloaked figures, resembling Ringwraiths, and a diverse band of heroes from The Lord of the Rings. The heroes, including characters like Aragorn and Frodo, are positioned in a ruined stone setting, surrounded by overgrown foliage and debris. The Ringwraiths, dressed in dark, tattered cloaks, wield swords, creating a tense atmosphere as they face off against the protagonists. The intricate details of the miniatures highlight their distinct features and expressions, enhancing the narrative of this iconic moment.
Games Workshop to Release New Narrative Play Scenarios for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game
Players of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game are in for a treat thanks to a slew of new narrative play scenarios from Games Workshop.As previewed today, Game Workshop have a collection of new Narrative Scenario PDFs up their sleeve, each designed to let players recreate the most iconic events in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. This series will kick-off this week with a selection of scena...
A Festive Feast of Elves from Free League
Free League are going all in on the elves with two new expansions for their The One Ring and Lord of the Rings RPGs. Now available for pre-order and immediate access to the PDFs, Realms of the Three Rings and Keepers of the Elven-rings are expansions for the One Ring and Lord of the Rings respectively. These two expansions examine the realms, landmarks and inhabitants of Lórien, Rivendell and...
Games Workshop Reveal More Details About the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game
Games Workshop Reveal More Details About the Middle-earth Strategy Battle GameFollowing the recent news that the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game is making a Gandalf-esque comeback, Games Workshop has revealed one of the key models in the forthcoming starter set: Wulf, the leader of the Dunlendings.This new edition of the Strategy Battle Game is based upon the upcoming Warner Brothers movie, The ...
A Look at the New Edition of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game
Games Workshop have published a significant update about the new edition of the The Middle-earth Strategy Game. As detailed in the update, the new edition focuses on the characters and events featured in the forthcoming anime fantasy film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (due for release in December, 2024). Also, the core mechanics of the game have not seen any major changes, with GW...
Games Workshop Reveal New Middle-earth Supplement and Accompanying Miniatures
Games Workshop have revealed the cover for their next Middle-earth supplement, Rise of Angmar. Not only that, but they've also graced us with a look at the remaining miniatures that will be accompany the book and some of those miniatures' special rules. A 112-page supplement, Rise of Angmar details the origins of Angmar, and the Witch-King's ascension and his campaigns against the k...