The 2nd of 3 mysterious leader units for the Nighthaunts was revealed! Don’t miss what we’ve seen so far including the brand new Mortarch of Grief.
During Warhammer Fest, a big focus was the NIghthaunt faction with the release of a video teaser and new models in the showcase. Warhammer Community dug a bit deeper and gave us some more details to share along with a new model.
Let’s dive into the units and the Mortarch of Grief spotted exclusively for the Nighthaunt.
Chainrasp Hordes
These souls are eternal prisoners of Nagash and take sick delight in bludgeoning enemies with the various chains and manacles that bind them in service to the Grand Necromancer.
Glaivewraith Stalkers
Drifting slowly and unstoppably towards their quarry, pursuing them for months (or even years!) if they have to.
Grimghast Reapers
Nagash has punished these souls by turning them into frenzied, indiscriminate murderers, blind to their foe and attacking with wild, unfocused slashes.
Lord Executioner
In their former lives, Lord Executioners were hangmen and headsmen who knowingly dispatched the innocent, or simply enjoyed their work a little too much.
Guardian of Souls
The Guardian of Souls is a first for the Nighthaunt – a Wizard! The Guardian of Souls acts like a lure-light for the rest of the Nighthaunt, drawing them towards living prey…
This guy seems pretty interesting. If he is a wizard-like it says, what do you think his spells will be?
Knight of Shrouds
The Knight of shrouds is getting a ghastly mount! He will definitely have a larger threat bubble thanks to his new steed.
Spirit Torment & New Warscroll
Looks like the new warscroll design doesn’t it? Check out the rules for the Spirit Torment as well. This guy lets friendly Nighthaunt reroll hits of 1 and can heal friendly units. Adding a sprinkle of fluff into the game is nice as he gives bigger rewards when you kill Stormcast Eternals.
Lady Olynder, Mortarch of Grief
In life, Olynder was a plotter and schemer who showed false remorse to improve her standing – now, in death, she is the possessor of a misery so deep and black it projects from her in vast, deadly waves. For most, to face her in battle is to lose hope and accept the inevitability of death – while those few with the will to stand before her are quickly obliterated by her deathly magics, or torn apart by spectral attendants.
This absolutely stunning model is going to draw eyes to your tabletop. This character was spotted in the Nighthaunt video from Warhammer Fest. Could she have been the one that was talking in the video? We still don’t know the rules for the Lady Olynder, but the model looks like its a pretty decent size. This will make a great centerpiece to your army of wraiths and specters.
We’ve now seen two of the three characters that are supposed to come out for Nighthaunt with Kurdoss Valentian being the first.
You can actually see Lady Olynder in the back right. So who could be the mysterious figure on the left?
What do you think about the new models? do you know the final named character? What other special rules will the Nighthaunt have on their warscrolls? Let us know what you think in the comments over on Facebook Hobby Page!
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