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.
The Empire
he armies of Emperor Karl Franz have not rested in their quest to expel the Greenskin hordes flooding the region and to recover the Nemesis Crown. The Emperor grows frustrated and sullen with the lack of news as to the artefact's whereabouts, so greatly does he desire to bear a relic of the Age of Sigmar.
Yet, even as Karl Franz withdraws, his generals issue commands for the coming battles. Of the highest priority was to establish complete control of the roads and paths that criss-cross the region. This objective the armies of the Empire have largely accomplished, except those reaches of the Old Dwarf Road occupied by the Dwarfs. The generals are, at this stage, content to allow Thorgrim control of the east, for the indomitable old Dwarf is providing a nigh impenetrable buffer through which only the most determined of enemies might penetrate.
With the roads controlled by the Empire and patrolled day and night by the Knightly Orders, only those foes who can navigate the deep forest have any chance of manoeuvring. In many areas, the woods to either side of the roads has been hacked back, the better to push the enemies of Empire into the darkest woods.
Despite their successes, the generals have been forced to report some ill tidings to the Emperor. A number of underlings have been found to be grossly overstating their successes in the field. Many such leaders have been stripped of previously earned honours, including one named and honoured in person by the Emperor only days before.
It is ironic indeed that amongst the greatest of victories in the name of the Emperor was one gained not by a loyal servant, but by a mercenary, but the name of Wolfgang Griess, whose band of cut throat sell swords have been especially honoured over recent days.
Regional Status Reports
In their quest for the Nemesis Crown, the forces of the Empire have subdued their foes in the following areas:
The Great Confluence
The Taalford Lowlands
Despite valiant battles and horrific slaughter, the armies of the Empire remain locked in unending conflict on the following fronts:
The Raüberthal
The Draken Downs
The Reik's Marches
The Talabec Borders
The Barren Hills
Any hope of recovering the Nemesis Crown is almost lost for the Empire in the following locations:
The Drakwald Deeps
The Howling Heights
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. | Veldemere EC of Solland Sollandiers of Helstroms 4th |
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The Barren Hills | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1807 | 1 |
| 2. | Carl Von Clausewitz Helstrom's 4th Talabheim Corps |
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The Barren Hills | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1770 | 2 |
| 3. | Emperor Karl Franz The Imperial Army |
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The Barren Hills | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1744 | 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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