K von Carstein
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That could be a good idea, but we need to make sure our new recruits aren't spies or assassins serving Aislin.
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Mercenary Mage Quest: Asur Dogs of War in Warhammer Fantasy
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So, who would win? On one hand, an anointed superhuman semidivine Elf warrior-king that is the root of both Asur and Druchii.
On the other, *a simple mortal human*.
Aenarion would stand no chance.
By the way, why is he half-divine, what sorcery is this?
Sigmar
Seconded. We have a company of Elves and none of them is an archer, our range is so short we are even beaten by the Dwarves, that at least know what gunpowder is.^^
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You run into the harlequin issue. It becomes impossible to balance units of such a large disparity in power. You get large armies of warriors facing off against a handful of units and a powerful wizard. The game becomes "Roll the dice to see if the wizard dies". Luck takes over and the game isn't fun anymore.
Until Grimgor Ironhide kicked Archaon in the balls, doesn't elaborate further and leaves the humiliated Everchosen behind.
Yeah, the problem for Games Workshop is they invent these cool situations and plan out all sorts of endings for them, then hold big game tournaments to decide what ending actually happens.
But... well, they get grumpy because the Elven/Eldar competitive player faction generally stomps on everyone, and when they don't someone else does and Games Workshop's favored child Chaos gets their ass handed to them and the writers get pissy.
Mopman43
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It was a headbutt. To the head.
Not according to the fanbase. Game Workshop only writes warhammer. God is dead.
Hence the End Times made by GW out of spite to put an end to Warhammer Fantasy, which backfired on them spectacularly.
You are right, but we haven't left Ultuhan THAT long ago. I doubt Aislin has many spies in place in such a short time, wich is another reason to start recruiting as quickly as possible since the longer we wait the more likely the chances of recruting spies will become.
We could try to develop an Azyr spell that works like a truth machine, so when we interview new recruits we can discover if they are spies or not.
We should totaly recruit some elf archers, we need ranged units. They are also the more likely troops we can find among the colonists alongside spearmen. Since i doubt we will find any retired Swordmasters of Hoeth or Silver Helms hanging araound waiting for us.
A few non-combatant retainers could also be useful, like a blacksmith to mantain our equipment or an aide who can do the dirty work for us (like bring messages or carry packages).
For me that was one of the peak moments in ALL of Warhammer history.
But then again, i am an Orc player and Grimgor is one of my favorite characters. So i MIGHT be a LITTLE biased.
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He can do both!
Its a matter of interpretation.
The text says "Grimgor Ironhide nutted Archaon the Everchosen".
Nutted means two different things in British and American slang. In British slang nutted means a particular brutal headbutt, a dirty blow when you guard is down. In American slang nutted means a kick or a knee blow to the groin.
Double the pain, twice the humiliation on Archaon!
Mopman43
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Isn't he specifically noted for cracking the Eye of Sheerian? That's embedded in Archaon's helmet?
Ed Sheeran? No wonder Grimgor krumped Archaon for his poor taste in music, lol.
But on seriousness, as if it will lessen the humiliating moment of Archaon by Grimgor's hand that got GW mad that Chaos gets beaten like that by the players and went End Times to spite them.
That happened in the End Times, the other time they fought was in the Storm of Chaos campaign.
K von Carstein
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Isn't it Hysh that deals with truth? But inventing a truth-telling spell is a great idea. Swordmasters are also investigators, not just elite soldiers. Dealing with cultists is one of their main mission, and fighting Choas isn't just done on the battlefield. We could absolutely use such a tool.
Azyr is the wind who makes most divination spells, so i trought it would work better. But Hysh could work too.
I will petition for a dislike button, just for that.
Blackout
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That would be a Hysh spell, not Azyr. But it is certainly possible.
It was explicitly a headbutt.
-Storm of Chaos: Darkness Rising
Archaon getting kicked in the balls is the result of a long-running game of fandom telephone.
For me it will always be a kick in the balls, its simply too hilarious.
By the way, when will the next chapter be out? I didn't read the preview because i don't want spoilers.
Blackout
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I'm hoping to have it out this week, but no promises.
Take your time. No need to rush.
Sertorius
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Ok, but here's a thing.
Erengard is an important trade city, that had Elven presence for a long time. Who's not to say, that said spies aren't already there for decades if not longer? Information from such a city would be well worth the time of any Sea Lord patrolling these waters (who comes in by ship, who goes, etc.). I mean, how did the Asur fleet even know about our expedition and just happened to be around to intercept us?
Next, even if we assume, that among any potential Asur volunteers spies won't be present, there is still the matter of... why would they want to join us in the first place. Living fairly well in an Elven Quarter in a large city, where their skills are in high demand for good money and suddenly a disgraced former Princess asks them to leave their homes and steady living for an uncertain future fraught with danger, no coin to spare and with no good goal in sight?
Nah, I don't think we'll be very successful.
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No need to rush, you are a great writer. The quality of all chapters until now was astounding.
There are totaly spies already in place, on this i agree. I just hope we can be selective enough in our recruitment that we will discover them, so even if we don't find any recruits we at least know who is trustworthy and who isn't. It should not be too hard, Swordmasters are expert investigators as well as great warriors.
This is a bit pessimistic, we will not be ALWAYS broke. And i am sure we can find some young elf eager for adventure and glory or that at least wants to travel for some time with us.
You could make the same arguments for why anybody would become a mercenary, especialy nobles. And yet some people still do it.