AMBUSHER
Do not play this model during initial deployment of forces. Once both sides have completed their normal deployments, this model can be hidden in unoccupied terrain features or other suitable cover. Until this model moves or shoots, it cannot be charged or shot at (except by another model with ability specifically excluding it from Line of Sight rules, i.e. Fell Warg’s Fell Sight). The controlling player may reveal this model during the Move Phase of any turn, after which it acts normally.
ANCIENT EVIL
Any model that begins its turn within 12” of this model suffers -1 Courage. Note this effect is NOT cumulative with other Courage penalties from Goblin Drums, Harbringer of Evil, etc.
BACKSTABBERS
This model receives a +1 bonus to wound trapped models. This bonus is cumulative with others, for example using a two-handed weapon.
BANE OF KINGS
This model must re-roll all failed attempts to wound.
BANE WEAPON
A wound from a weapon with this rule (after Fate rolls have been taken) causes 1d3 wounds rather than 1, to any one chosen race. For example, an Elf-bane weapon would cause 1d3 wounds per successful wounds against Elven models.
BODYGUARD
At the beginning of the game choose one Hero among those in your force to protect. As long as this Hero is on the table, this model will automatically pass all Courage tests he has to take. If the chosen Hero is killed or leaves the table, they revert to the normal rules for Courage.
BURLY
When fighting with a two-handed weapon, this model does not suffer a penalty to its Duel rolls. Additionally, it may carry a Heavy Object and still move its full distance.
CAVE DWELLER
Cave Dwellers add +1 to all Climb, Jump, and Leap tests. They also suffer no penalties for fighting in darkness.
COUNCILOR
This model may nominate one other specified friendly hero at the beginning of the battle. While this hero is within 6” the councilor may expend a Will point to add Might points to that hero’s profile- even if this exceeds the hero’s initial Might stock. Roll 1d6. On a 1-5, that hero gains 1 Might point. On a 6, that hero receives 3 Might points.
EXPERT RIDER
When mounted, an Expert Rider can re-roll the dice on Jump, Thrown Rider, or Swim tests. They benefit +1 Defence from their shield even while carrying a bow. If they dismount or are thrown, they must immediately discard either their bow or their shield- in which case their Defence is reduced by 1 point if they discard the shield. An Expert Rider may also pick up a Light Object without having to dismount first.
EXPERT SHOT
This model may fire twice in the Shoot Phase, rather than once. These shots may be resolved together, or one at a time- as decided by the controlling Player.
FEARLESS
This model automatically passes all Courage tests, but cannot use the rule for Shielding.
FLY
This model can avoid all intervening models and terrain as it moves- ignoring difficult terrain and enemy models Zones of Control without engaging them (as long as it ends movement outside an enemy’s Zone of Control). The model may not end its move upon any surface in which it cannot safely balance its base.
HARBINGER OF EVIL
Any model that begins its turn within 12” of this model suffers -1 Courage. Note this effect is NOT cumulative with other Courage penalties from Goblin Drums, Ancient Evil, etc.
INSPIRING HERO
This model has its Stand Fast! range doubled. This is cumulative with any other rule expanding a model’s Stand Fast range.
MOUNTAIN DWELLER
Cave Dwellers add +1 to all Climb, Jump, and Leap tests. They also suffer no penalties for moving across rocky areas classified as Difficult Terrain.
OVERLORD
A hero with the Overlord special rule may use their own Might points to call Heroic Actions for a specified set of heroes (Rohan, Mordor, Harad, etc.) when these chosen heroes are within 24”.
POISONED ARROWS
This model must re-roll all dice results of 1 during Shooting Attacks’ attempts to wound.
RESISTANT TO MAGIC
This model always resists magical spells with at least one dice, in addition to any granted by spending Will points.
SET ABLAZE
If for any reason a model is Set Ablaze, it immediately suffers a STR 9 hit. If the model survives, it suffers an additional STR 5 hit during every End Phase until the flame is extinguished. To extinguish the blaze, the model must lie down and move 1”.
SKILLED RIDER
When mounted, a Skilled Rider can re-roll the dice on Jump, Thrown Rider, or Swim tests.
SPIRIT GRASP
This model rolls to wound by comparing their Strength against an opposing model’s Courage, not their Defense.
SPIRIT WALK
This model ignores all movement penalties for moving through difficult terrain.
STALWART
This model does not back away from 1” when losing a fight. Instead if an enemy wins a fight against a Stalwart model without killing the defender, they must back away 1”.
TERROR
Enemy models must pass a Courage test to charge this model. If the test is passed, the enemy may charge as normal. If it is failed, the enemy does not charge and may do nothing else on its turn.
THROW STONES
This model may pot to not move at all in the Move Phase and instead announce that it is Stooping for a Stone. In the subsequent Shoot Phase, the model make a Shooting Attack with a range of 8” and STR 1. Some models (such as Trolls and Ents) have different ranges and STR values specified in their profile.
TOUCHED BY DESTINY
A model Touched by Destiny must re-roll failed Fate dice rolls.
VENOM
This model must re-roll all dice results of 1 on attempts to wound. Additionally, any enemy models ‘slain’ by a model with Venom may not actually be dead- place these models to the side. If this model’s opponent wins the scenario, roll 1d6 for each. On a 4+ the models survives and may continue on in the Campaign as normal; on a 1-3 they succumb to their wounds. If the Venomous model is on the winning side, all enemies in question are devoured alive!
WE STAND ALONE
This model can only take advantage of Heroic Actions and Stand Fast rolls of their own heroes.
WOODLAND CREATURE
This model suffers no penalties for moving across wooded areas classified as Difficult Terrain. This rule does not allow the model to automatically pass Climb, Jump, and/or Leap tests.
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