The Northern Alliance is primarily composed of clans from the frigid north who have pledged their loyalty to Talannar. These hardy humans hail from a variety of backgrounds: survivors of Varangur raids, refugees of southern wars, or exiles from various realms including Elves, Dwarfs, and others. They share a common commitment to protect their new home, the Alliance, with their dying breaths.

This update introduces new units, including Free Dwarf Raven-masters, who are known to subdue and train the cunning giant mountain ravens of Abkhazla and Halpi, offering players a unique airborne force with stunning hard plastic kits. This unit promises to elevate the excitement and strategy of battles with its ice grenades from above.

The update also brings forward Ice Kin Hunters and Half-Elf Berserker Regiments. More resilient than their southern counterparts, the Ice Kin clothe themselves in thick furs and leathers. The half-elves, often seen as outcasts in other realms, find acceptance and purpose in the Northern Alliance under the understanding leadership of Talannar. These new units are featured in hard plastic sprue kits, offering players versatility and multiple building options.

Mantic Games has also introduced the Northern Alliance Ambush Starter Set, ideal for those eager to delve into the icy world of the Northern Alliance, and the Northern Alliance Mega Army, the most valuable faction set available for seasoned players. Both of these sets include the new hard plastic units along with guides and rules.

For players seeking a balanced option, the Northern Alliance Army has been introduced, featuring Ice Blades and half-elf berserkers, renowned for their mastery in battle.

To further enhance the Northern Alliance, four new heroes are now available, including mages from the Ice Kin who command a distinct form of magic and skalds bearing the responsibility of preserving the memories, knowledge, and history of their clans.

Mantic Games also introduces the Kings of War: Ice and Shadow 2-Player Starter Set, a perfect gateway for new players to immerse themselves in the world of Kings of War, providing the opportunity to participate in the epic battle for Chill against the invading Abyssal Dwarfs and their wicked Nightstalker horrors.

The Northern Alliance update promises a refreshing addition to the Kings of War universe with a rich tapestry of lore, versatile new units, and multiple play options. It is clear that Mantic Games has been hard at work delivering a product that encapsulates the spirit of the game while providing innovative enhancements that are sure to thrill both new and long-time players.

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The Pack Hunters, originally well-balanced units, are gaining a new Tundra Fighters special rule, capturing the Northern Alliance’s ability to spot and target enemy fighters succumbing to the cold due to ice magic or chilling unit presence. This rule highlights the Northern Alliance’s survival and battle skills in freezing conditions and encourages different units to work together against their common enemies. More details on the rule will be revealed in an upcoming video by Mantic Games.

The Clansmen, originally intended to be the robust core of the army, are undergoing a significant rules revamp and reemerging as the Tribesmen. These redefined units now occupy a spot between standard Clan Warriors and the elite Berserker units in terms of points and stats. Tribesmen will also have access to the new Tundra Fighters special rule as a unit upgrade, enhancing their battlefield effectiveness.

In line with Mantic Games’ shift away from PVC material for infantry, the beloved Huscarls are getting a rework and rebirth as the Hearthguard. This update retains the well-liked stats and heavy infantry footprint of the Huscarls while introducing a new upgrade to the Tribesmen regiment. Players will be limited to two Hearthguard units per army. An upgrade kit will soon be available for those wishing to turn their hard plastic Tribesmen kits into the new Hearthguard unit.

As the Northern Alliance gears up for future battles, the updated units will offer new synergistic play options that reward well-executed combined arms tactics and effective use of the Frozen mechanic. The Hearthguard, in particular, is designed to fit seamlessly into this new style of play.

Mantic Games promises even more excitement ahead. They are planning to reveal new hard plastic kits, provide faction tactics and design commentary, and share the first details of an upcoming global campaign. The company remains committed to adding fresh ideas and fun to their games while ensuring a competitive balance among the factions of Pannithor.

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Thanks to an influx of subscribers joining the community, Mantic Games has significantly exceeded expectations, which has led to an acceleration of the company’s plans. The team’s primary focus is on new content and features.

Starting June, subscribers will receive both standard STL and pre-supported files for their 3D printing needs. For those new to 3D printing, this feature will remove the necessity of figuring out support structures themselves. Meanwhile, more experienced users still have the option to add their own supports. All files from the first month of this feature will be available for download soon.

Mantic Games is also paying close attention to its retail partners. Vault packs, a critical part of Mantic’s services, will be curated to augment popular products found in local gaming stores. For instance, subscribers will find Vault content supporting the Storm In The Shires 2-Player Set, Halfling Infantry, Riftforged Orc Infantry, the Kings of War Giant, and the Armada Essentials Box.

In an exciting move for retail partners, Mantic Games will be launching a Merchant Commercial license, which allows retailers to join the Mantic Vault and print their own pieces. This license is exclusively for Mantic Games retail partners with physical stores, reinforcing the company’s commitment to providing the best of both their plastic and printed products.

The June preview also promises an exciting line-up. Subscribers can anticipate the next phase of Armada content, War In the Holds part one – Ratkin Units, and Veer-myn Units. Highlights include the second half of the Basilean and Orc Fleets for Armada, Ratkin Shock Troop Upgrade for Kings of War, and Veer-myn Volt Chasers for Deadzone. In addition, subscribers can look forward to the second half of the Armada scenery pack, enabling them to replace cardboard tokens with 3D printed large islands.

The Mantic team also shared a glimpse of the upcoming “Pets Pack,” a special reward for subscribers who have 3 separate months of releases. This bonus pack contains sprue extras, including the company’s popular snow foxes, allowing subscribers to expand their 3D printed collections.

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In a continuation of their efforts to refresh various factions, Mantic Games has turned its attention to the Nightstalkers, and the results are spine-chilling. These new releases promise to take cosmic horror wargaming in Pannithor to a whole new level. Let’s dive into the exciting details.

To kick off the Nightstalkers celebration, Mantic Games is offering a FREE Nightstalkers Guide. This guide is packed with lore, design insights, assembly guides, battle tactics, and more. Consider it a mini-magazine for enthusiasts and an essential resource for those facing off against this otherworldly faction. Make sure to grab your own copy and discover the secrets that lie within.

One of the most highly anticipated additions to the Nightstalkers range is the Void Lurker. This awe-inspiring miniature has been the subject of speculation among gamers ever since its profile was revealed in the 3rd Edition rulebook. With its release, the Void Lurker lives up to the hype, boasting stunning details that make it a perfect centerpiece unit or an exciting painting project.

The sculptor, Luigi, has created a nightmarish creature that embodies darkness and hunger. Its head, devoid of eyes, is a massive gaping maw, instilling fear in the hearts of opponents. Luigi employed a unique technique to achieve a starved appearance, constructing a skeleton-like thorax before layering a thin ‘digital skin’ over it—an unsettling process that adds to the creature’s eerie allure.

Not only is the Void Lurker visually captivating, but it also tells a story. Crushing an ancient elven stone column, this monstrous entity adds an extra dimension to your battles and offers a head-start for diorama basing. Additionally, the new Reaper and Butcher hard plastic frames include small basing elements with the same architectural style, enhancing the overall aesthetic of your Nightstalker army.

For those eager to join the ranks of the Nightstalkers, Mantic Games has introduced three army bundles designed to suit different levels of commitment. The Ambush Starter set is perfect for beginners, providing the new Reapers and Butchers units, along with Quick Start rules to jump into the action right away.

If you’re ready to delve deeper into the darkness, the Army box offers versatility. It allows you to build any of the hard plastic units available for the Nightstalkers and includes a couple of resin ‘heroes’ to enhance your forces.

For the ultimate Nightstalker experience, the Mega Army box is an unmissable choice. Bursting with hard plastic frames, a resin hero, and a hulking Terror serving as the centerpiece monster, this box promises to take your army to formidable heights. Keep an eye out for an upcoming unboxing video, where Mantic Games will showcase the magnificence of this hobby treasure trove.

Mantic Games has also improved other faction units, such as [insert faction name] and [insert faction name], transitioning them from PVC to exquisitely-detailed, hand-cast resin. With these updates, the entire range receives a visual overhaul, elevating the gaming experience for enthusiasts.

The new rules and units for the Nightstalkers range are set to go live in the coming week, starting from the 19th.

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According to the company, the Mantic Vault will not replace its hard plastic sprues, which are widely available from its retail partners both online and offline. Instead, it will offer popular upgrades that customers can use to customize their plastic kits.

The service will also provide Vault exclusives, such as cosmetic upgrades that enhance immersion without any direct impact on gameplay. Additionally, Mantic Games plans to release previously unreleased sculpts as surprises.

For those who do not have a 3D printer, they can still purchase any file pack they want and ask a local 3D-printing service, hobby shop, or friend to print it for them. However, the license only covers personal use, and there are no plans for commercial licenses at this time.

Subscription is available for those who want to get file packs cheaper and earlier. Companion subscribers can also upgrade their subscription to access both services combined for less than £10 a month.

Mantic Games has an early-bird price for its subscription, with discounts for Companion subscribers. Additionally, the company offers a “welcome pack” of bonus STL files for subscribers, which will keep expanding over time.

Mantic Vault’s first pack of files is already available for customers to purchase, and future packs will launch on the first of each month. With this new service, Mantic Games hopes to offer more options to the wargaming community, making it easier for more customers to enjoy its games.

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But that’s not all! The Nightstalker Ambush Starter Set is a great place to start building your army or add to your existing forces. With ten hard plastic Reapers and six Butchers, along with unit bases and a quick start rules guide, this starter set is perfect for introducing new players to the world of Pannithor.

For those who want more creepy monsters, the Nightstalker Mega Army is for you. With over 70 miniatures, including hard plastic Reapers, Scarecrows, Butchers, and resin Terror and Horror, you can muster all manner of army from this fantastic box.

The Nightstalker Army set is also a great place to start your journey into the void, featuring hard plastic Reapers, Scarecrows, and Butchers, along with resin Banshee and Mind-Screech.

Butchers are uncompromising, unsubtle, and brutally efficient killers. The new plastic frames come with multiple options to build, including the new ranged unit, the Ravagers. The Reaper Regiment set contains enough pointy boyz to make one regiment or two troops of either Reapers or the new Tormentors.

Doppelgangers are faceless, silent, yet spine-chillingly creepy. The Scarecrows are always right behind you, shuffling relentlessly and endlessly, no matter how far you run. The Nightstalker Heroes set includes resin Horror, Banshee, Shade, and Mind Screech.

The Shadowhound Troop features huge, black, twin-headed canines, and the Phantom Troop appears as cloaked, floating bodies. And finally, the pièce de résistance, the Void Lurker, an unspeakable and unimaginable creature that attaches itself to the nightstalkers as they stream into the bizarre reality where mortals reside.

The Nightstalkers will start shipping on the 15th of May 2023.

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Fans of the Twilight Kin were given a first glimpse of the new direction for the army with the Dungeon Saga Origins expansion. This dungeon crawler is in its final days on Kickstarter and features gorgeous new sculpts that are both cool and unsettling, without resorting to full-on horror.

According to the design team, the new style is strongly tied to the Twilight Kin’s relationship with the Nightstalkers, with a theme of hidden or extra eyes across both armies. There is a clear hierarchy in the Twilight Kin range, reflecting how much time they have spent in the void and the darkness of their deeds. The towering Impaler and Soulbane are heavily layered in organic armor shapes, making players question whether it’s metal or something living.

The Twilight Kin fleet in Armada is a terror to behold, with their ships giving early hints at what the studio has planned for this hideously brilliant army. In the Kings of War tabletop game, the studio has removed the current iteration of the Twilight Kin army from the Mantic Companion Kings of War List Builder, to ensure players don’t start building an army that will soon look and function differently.

Mantic Games has been hard at work to make sure the Twilight Kin army looks and feels truly unique, and players will soon be able to field a full army of these twisted and awesome creatures. The new Twilight Kin army will be suitably weird and will be able to field some of the fantastic new Nightstalker kits.

Mantic Games has promised to share more news about the Twilight Kin and the upcoming Nightstalker releases in the near future. For now, fans can look forward to the new direction for the Twilight Kin army and prepare to face the terrifying power of the Void.

The Open Day will include the opportunity to play some yet-to-be-released games, making it an exciting time for fans to experience Mantic’s latest offerings. The event will also feature Bobby’s amazing saleroom, where attendees can browse and purchase a variety of gaming products, as well as a paint-and-take station where gamers can work on their latest miniatures.

In addition, attendees will receive an amazing gift bag, valued at least the price of their ticket, and have the chance to learn about the latest gaming secrets from Ronnie, the company’s co-founder. With all these exciting activities and much more, the Mantic Open Day is set to be a day of fun, games, and camaraderie for all involved.

Martin, a spokesperson for Mantic Games, said, “We are thrilled to once again offer the Mantic Open Day to our fans and the tabletop gaming community. This year, we are excited to host the event earlier than usual and on the 21st of October. We look forward to seeing our fans, playing games, and sharing the latest and greatest from Mantic Games.”

The Open Day will be held at Mantic Games headquarters in Nottingham, UK, and tickets are available for purchase now. With such a diverse range of activities and opportunities on offer, this year’s event is sure to be one of the biggest and best yet.

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