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White Dwarf Magazine

Issue 311 - December 2005

White Dwarf Issue 311 UK Cover
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Warhammer Fantasy Battle
  • Return of the Lichemaster: Part Three: With his army at full strength, Heinrich Kemmler embarks on a major assault of Athel Loren. Mat Ward presents a complete army list and scenario as the Lichemaster executes the final stages of his plan.
  • Spirits of Athel Loren: As Tree Kin join the Dryads and the venerable Treeman among the ranks of Wood Elf armies. Steve Cumiskey takes a look at using real-life reference material to inspire alternative colour schemes.
  • Wayfarer's Companion: Hell Pit: Clan Moulder is one of the four Great ckans of the Skaven race , specialising in the black art of mutation. Blighting the far north of Kislev, their many-levelled warren is a den of twisted unfortunates and deranged torturers.
  • Warhammer Chronicles: Hell Pit Army List: Phil Kelly descends into the Hell Pit and dredges up some of the most weird and disturing creatures ever to blight the face of the Warhammer world. The army list within enables you to field an army of deadly creations ready to be unleashed upon any who encroach upon the enemy, Be warned, though - it doesn't come much stranger than this...
  • Hell Pit Showcase: Models from Eavy Metal Kirsten Williams' Hell Pit army including the Chimaerat and the Burrowing Behemoth.
  • Dok Butcha: Lustrian Heroes: Stuart Spengler and John Shaffer show us their heroes from the jungle town of Skeggi.

10 - Grudge Bearers
A preview of the new Dwarf Army book and expanded model range

16 - Plain as a Pike Staff
Tactics and modeling tips for Pikemen
**Expanded Article** **Dogs of War Online Store**

22 - Sons of the Steppe
The evolution of Bryan Cook’s Kislevite army
**Expanded Article** **Kislevite Online Store**

32 - Battle Report: Shrine of the Sorcerers
Dark Elves attack their age-old foes, the High Elves of Ulthuan

50 - A Little Reading Can Go a Long Way
Using Black Library publications as inspiration for modeling A look at smaller games of Warhammer


Warhammer 40,000
  • Chosen of The Emperor: Their righteous fervour is unquenchable as they fight to conquer the galaxy in the name of the Emperor. With blade and brazier, Nick Kyme examines the grim culture of these relentless warrior-knights to get the low-down on the new codex from author Graham McNeil. Enemies of the Emperor beware, the Black Templars have returned.
  • Assault on Cephian IV: Graham McNeil presents three linked missions for use in games of Warhammer 40,000. They recount the culmination of a dastardly alliance between the deluded followers of the Ruinous Powers and a depraved alien race, intent on murder and torture.
  • The Defence of Cephian IV: Graham McNeil defends a Black Templars chapter keep against the depredations of Adam Troke's foul traitors and nefarious aliens.
  • In Darkness and Light: This month sees the Black Templars Crusader Squad hit the shelves. Inspired by the new boxed set, Adi Wood has built his own squad of Initiates, using the new Crusader frame to give his troop the gothic look that sets Black Templars apart from other Space Marine chapters.
  • Know Thine Enemy: Not sure whether enemy guns will rip through your armour, or pattr off like rain on ferro-concrete? Has it been so long since you played Dark Eldar that you have completely forgotten what the Crucible of Malediction does? Then it must be time to call forth the Wargear book.
  • The Ravages of War: Ever wondered how to add the authentic battle scars to your vehicles or terrain? Steve Cumiskey and Chad Mierzwa take a look at ways of incorporating the effects of the devastating weapons seen on the battlefields of the 41st millennium into your modelling projects.
  • Index Xenos: Cruelty and Death: The twisted warriors of the Eldar Kabals are raiders beyond compare, striking without warning and killing or enslaving all who stand in their way. They are without doubt amongst the most evil and inhuman xenos abroad in the galaxy today.
  • The Kabal of the Iron Thorn: Ian's fearsome Dark Eldar have ventured to many tournaments, always reaching a high placing. Ian has also entered some of his exquisitely painted models in Golden Demon, where they were highly commended.

66 - Righteous Victories
Creating models to represent the many Crusades of the Black Templars

74 - Accept Any Challenge
Matt Hutson’s new Black Templar army

80 - Armageddon: World of War
The history of the ongoing conflict between the greenskins and the forces of the Imperium

84 - Index Astartes: Silent Menace
A discussion of Space Marine Scouts

88 - Behind Enemy Lines
Tactics for Space Marine Scouts

92 - Preparing for the Dark Crusade
Tips for participating in January’s campaign in U.S. Hobby Centers

96 - Black Steel
Building the Land Raider Crusader

102 - From Concept to Reality
Creating Deathwing and Ravenwing models

114 - Forge World and Its Place in Your Games
Using large and powerful resin models in your missions


The Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game
  • Reclaiming Moria: Adam Troke recounts Balin and the Dwarves' ill-fated expedition to take the Mines of Moria back from the Goblins, and provides rules for using them as alternative protagonists in your games.
  • Battle Companies Redux: Adam Troke revists the Battle Company rules that allow players to play campaigns using small warbands and models. As players' characters fight, so their renown grows, allowing them to develop into heroic warriors of legend!
  • Valiant Rohirrim and the Evil of Isengard: Build bold forces of Rohirrim and Isengard quickly and cheaply with our brand new The Lord of The Rings Battlehosts.
  • Fatty Bolger's Great Escape: Ever keen for an excuse to write about Hobbits, Games Developer Adam Troke introduces an exciting scenario pitting the plucky Fredegar Bolger against the might of the Nazgul.
  • Army of Elrond: An avid collector of The Lord of The Rings miniatures, Adi Wood's latest project is a High Elf army based upon the Battle of the Last Alliance and featuring the High Elf Lord, Elrond.
  • The Glory of the Elves: As Elendil and his men are encircled by Sauron's dark forces, it seems that defeat is inevitable. Until hope arrives in the form of Elrond and a group of High Elves...

120 The Shape of Thing to Come
The future of The Lord of The Rings Strategy Battle Game

124 The Misty Mountains
A new campaign system and new scenarios

130 Battle Companies Redux, Part Two
New equipment, followers, and terrain rules, and a new scenario for Battle Companies

136 Descending into Darkness
Collecting and modeling Moria Goblins

140 The Ruin of Rohan
A new scenario pitting Warg Riders and Uruk-hai against the Rohirrim


Game Workshop
  • Brush with Glory: Developing your painting skills is not just a matter of learning different techniques. The tools you wield dictate the final quality of your models. By using quality brushes, that quality will transfer itself to your armies.

1 - Turn 1: News and New Releases

52 - Getting Ready for AdeptiCon
A history of this fantastic tournament along with how-to tips from tournament vets

58 -Escalating Hostilities
Two scenarios to play as you build your Warhammer Battalions and 40K Battle Forces
**Expanded Article**

62 - GW Hobby Centers and Events

64 - Echoes from the Warp
“Dirty Steve” answers your letters.

142 - Bitz & Pieces
Imperial Guard conversions and bitz offers from the boys in Direct Services.
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