Week 2 Report
he war for the Nemesis Crown escalates into a full-blown battle for domination of the Great Forest , with a myriad of bitter enemies fighting one another beneath the dark eaves. Where previously small warbands scouted the woodlands, now larger forces converge, their goal to expel all others so that they, and they alone, may gain possession of the Nemesis Crown.
The fighting has been greatest to the east, the Talabec Borders and the Barren Hills erupting in war as Greenskin tribes migrate westwards in an effort to carry out Grimgor's orders. Many of these tribes have been halted by the stalwart Dwarfs that guard the Old Dwarf Road , but many more have bypassed Thorgrim's fortifications and even now flock to the Ironhide's banner.
In the Draken Downs, the Dwarfs have established yet more fortifications, against which a tide of beasts from the dark woods has broken. The stoic warriors have held against all attacks, taking a fearsome toll on the Beastmen.
In the Drakwald Forest events are far harder to read, with all manner of grim and far-fetched tales coming out of that region. Some speak of Skaven bands emerging from the tree line to slaughter entire columns of troops, others tell of ghostly, bone clad vessels passing along the River Delb by night. All who attempt to investigate have disappeared silently in the darkness.
The Reik's Marches are dominated by the Wood Elves of Athel Lauren, who now claim the deep woods as their own. Few now dare to travel under anything other than clear sky, for fear of Wood Elf Way Watchers leaping from the boughs of the twisted trees to slaughter any who oppose them.
In the Howling Heights , many great victories have been won thanks to the knights of Bretonnia, who, cooperating with High Elf bands, have saved the armies of the Empire in the region from certain defeat at the hands of the shambling hordes of the Vampire Counts.
In the Rauberthal, Wood Elf Kindreds passing from the Reik's Marches have established dominance of the region's forest, launching vengeful attacks against the Beastmen lurking in the dark, and even driving them out into the hills where the children of Morghur have been ridden down by glittering hosts of High Elven and Bretonnian cavalry.
To the south, in the Great Confluence, the Dwarfs dominate, though they have yet to establish the formidable fortifications they have elsewhere. The Dwarfs have fought a number of pitched battles against the Beastmen, but have yet to establish a presence in the woods proper.
In the Talabec Borders the Wood Elves have found themselves under attack by small, roving bands of their dark kin, the Druchii. It appears these bands have infiltrated by night along the dark forests, and a series of running battles has been fought between Shades and Way Watchers, the hatred and bitterness of old rekindled once more.
In the Barren Hills, more retinues of Bretonnian knights have leant their aid to the forces of light, and it is fortunate indeed that they have, for otherwise roaming bands of Chaos Marauders would have exacted a bloody toll on the Empire's hard pressed militias.
Those marauders attacking to the south in the Taalford Lowlands have met with success over recent days, with a series of massacres inflicted against High Elf bands dispatched to reinforce the region. Even as the Elves of Ulthuan dispatch more forces, the lowlands echo to the blasphemous celebrations of the victorious servants of Chaos.
Dark Elves
n the villages of the Great Forest lamentations are numerous. Whilst the various factions search for the Nemesis Crown the Druchii have struck. Breaking the blockade of their treacherous cousins which surrounded the coastlines, they have moved deep into the heart of the Empire. Arriving at night the raids of the Dark Elves have taken a heavy toll on those who are left to guard the homesteads.
The terror of the Druchii in the Great Forest is greater than the countless previous raids for now the Dark Elves strike in unison. Carefully coordinated attacks are leaving the beleaguered defenders with little clue as to where the next will come. With so few survivors left after these attacks, rumours of the perpetrators of the crimes name everyone from the hated Elves of Ulthuan to the agents of the Empire itself. Sowing discord and rebellion amongst the citizens of the Empire is of the greatest satisfaction to the Witch King and his plans to disrupt the claims of all the interested parties is beginning to take shape.
In the village of Egondorf in the Barren Hills a generation was taken in a single night. The town militia who kept guard over the town still lay in their beds or stood by their posts when the sunrise came. Poisoned knife wounds scored their bodies leaving them like so many grotesque statues to the horror of those who would seek to blame them for their incompetence.
At the same instant on the other side of the forest, the Annointed Kaleth led his followers in a daring raid against the fortified town of Albrechtsdorf . The town gates were locked and barred, the sentries posted to scout the edges of the forest, torches in the streets burned through the night to chase away the shadows. Nevertheless, when the dawn came families and friends found their loved ones missing with no trace of a struggle. The only evidence of any event at all was a slender elven blade left protruding from the town gate.
With this sort of planned assault on those who would search for the Nemesis Crown it will be a strong or clever mind indeed that can hold his followers together in the face of such malign cunning.
Regional Status Reports
In their quest for the Nemesis Crown, the forces of the Dark Elves have subdued their foes in the following areas:
The Talabec Borders
Despite valiant battles and horrific slaughter, the armies of the Dark Elves remain locked in unending conflict on the following fronts:
The Reik's Marches
The Great Confluence
The Howling Heights
Any hope of recovering the Nemesis Crown is almost lost for the Dark Elves in the following locations:
The Raüberthal
The Draken Downs
The Taalford Lowlands
The Drakwald Deeps
The Barren Hills
Unit Citations
The following Generals, showing a level of dedication that is beyond exemplary, have executed their orders to the fullest despite overwhelming adversity.
| Commander Name Army Name |
Faction | Region | W | D | L | Nemesis Rating |
Nemesis Rank |
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| 1. | Kharzalor of Karond Kar The Betrayers of Hope |
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The Barren Hills | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1762 | 1 |
| 2. | Lord Kaihlik Rashia Kaihlik - Khaladh Oriour Har |
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The Barren Hills | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1680 | 2 |
| 3. | Novak Luratis Army of Clar Karond |
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The Barren Hills | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1671 | 3 |
Remember
This is a summary of the events of the first week of the Nemesis Crown campaign. Next week's newsletter will bring you a more detailed account of the battles fought by each race, so keep reporting your battles if you want to influence your army's standing in the campaign!
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week, the Nemesis Crown campaign results will be tallied, and each faction
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What Does That Mean? The following color codes are meant to provide you with a barometer of how well your faction is progressing towards its stated goal for the Nemesis Crown. These color codes are here to give you a sense of your progress to date.
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