The Story Thus Far...

ar has come to the Great Forest, and the sky has turned black as ash-laden clouds obscure the sun. The forest resounds to the sound of marching feet and clashing steel. The armies of Men, Dwarfs, and Greenskins seek the Nemesis Crown, and smaller hosts from many other races are drawn to the fighting, determined to affect the outcome of the conflict.

The Nemesis Crown has been discovered, yet it was almost immediately lost. First a Dwarf Miner and then a Night Goblin claimed the crown before disappearing, having slaughtered their compatriots. None knows exactly who holds it now, or the terrible powers at work upon its bearer.

The armies of the Empire are mustered while the expert woodsmen of Talebecland are scouring the forest in search of the Goblin who escaped with the crown. The Emperor himself is encamped nearby and leads daily forays against the enemies invading his realm. Karl Franz harbours a desire to return to Altdorf with the crown, to enshrine it within the temple of Sigmar as an artefact as revered as any of the Runefangs.

The Dwarfs are encamped along the Old Dwarf road and have erected mighty fortifications around their camp. Thorgrim himself leads the hunt for the crown, yet a tension is building between Dwarf and Man. Whether or not the old allies will come to blows remains to be seen, though no one is in doubt that a time of great strife is fast approaching, and this oldest of alliances will be tested as never before.

Grimgor leads his vast greenskin horde from his lair in the Middle Mountains. Entire tribes of Forest Goblins crawl through the dark woods at Grimgor's command, seeking out the crown. A network of runners brings news of the hunt to Grimgor; yet few volunteer for the task, for bearers of bad tidings seldom survive Grimgor's wrath.

These are the factions active in the forest in the greatest numbers and with the most hope of gaining the crown. Yet, others are drawn to the conflict, whether through the desire to aid an ally, stymie a rival, or perhaps even to claim the crown for themselves.

The Beastmen have been driven from their ancient lairs in the deepest woods by the conflict, yet now they rally to the fell creature known as Morghur. The Wood Elves have responded to the intrusion of the other races into the deepest glades of the Great Forest by despatching parties to expel any and all invaders. The High Elves lend their aid to the forces of light, while their opportunistic dark kin sow fear and confusion in the name of the Witch King. The forces of the Undead are abroad too - the Vampire Rahtep leading the aristocracy of the night, taking advantage of the bloodshed to swell his shambling legions. Outrageous tales of bone-clad Khemrian ships traversing the Reik by moonlight have been discounted as hysterical rumour.

Whatever their agenda, every race in the world has a stake in the events unfolding in the Great Forest. Whether they seek to use the crown for their own ends or to hide it away so that others may not, to aid allies or simply to profit from the mayhem and bloodshed - the dark earth of the Great Forest shall soon be fed by the blood of those who would claim for themselves the Nemesis Crown!

Dark Elves Initial Despatch

Agents of Malekith, hear the words of your master. He bids you go forth to spread sweet fear and misery such as only a true servant of the Witch King can cause. Heed well the orders.

An item of dark and magnificent power has surfaced in the lands of Men. The beasts of this realm and its neighbours can never hope to wield its power with any great skill, but while they search for this artefact, we shall profit from their confusion.

Take to the seas in your magnificent ships. The dark waters around this land will be your hunting ground, the navies of these petty nations your sport. With Reaper and with crossbow you shall cause such terror in the seas that none shall dare to sail them. Soon every sailor from this contemptible Old World will refuse to take to his craft for fear of the black sails of Naggaroth galleys.

You should not stop at the seas. In the confusion of this trivial war between insignificant races, the villages of their people will be left undefended. Reap the rewards of their folly – take their kith and their kin to the black holds of your vessels while their men-folk murder each other for a trophy they cannot hope to claim. The forests will be a place of terror, with the rat-men and the forces of the dark gods destroying the spirits of these fools. It is there that you shall act in the shadows, chipping away at their plans until, as water shatters rock as it freezes, their designs will be cast asunder when you reveal yourself.

If this despair and agony is not enough for your black heart to enjoy, then know this, true-elf. The traitors of Ulthuan sail to these lands to throw their misguided warriors into this maelstrom. You will have a chance to repay our bitter past with these betrayers of the True King. Malekith will richly reward those who disrupt any plan that stems from the court of Finubar.

Go forth. It is you who will sow the seeds of doubt that others will reap. For this is our way, to strike from the shadows and profit from the results. Let these other base races fight their war. It will be the Elves of Naggaroth who stand victorious when the dust settles.

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