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Sometimes, I have silly ideas...

Hydra breath fire and spit fire.

A rookie in boot camp has lots of things to discover before he is ready to raid on Ulthuan.
Once, he wandered around the hydra's stalls.


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Explanations:
Boot camp: that is the nickname of the training camp for your army recruits.

In the Dark Elf Army Book, the hydra comes with two optional improvements:
Breath Fire or Spit Fire.

Note that contrary to next comic strips, the warrior displayed here wears the old uniform with its characteristic helmet.


Also, you may have a look to that thread with excellent drawings mostly stolen from Ulthuan: New Dark Elf book illustrated
And there was a good laugh illustrated about Dwarfs here: The Dwarf Rumor Mill sucks
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!lol!

Aicanor has competition for the lulz bringing :mrgreen:
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Sacrificial dagger.

Now an insight from the dreadspear regiment "Scarred To Death"

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Explanations:
The new Dark Elf Army Book proposes to the cute sorceresses a new access to the Lore of Life.
In that Lore, one spell, Regrowth, restores slain models, albeit in a strict order (unit's champion first - see next cartoon).

On the other hand, Druchii sorceresses may get a magic item called "sacrificial dagger".
This item gives them more power, but it necessitates to sacrifice some of the models in the sorceress' unit.
This feared item has been nerfed compared to previous edition, and it requires now, in average, twice as many sacrifices for the same effect.

Finally, all armies have access to common magic banners. One of them, the Gleaming Pennant, raises the leadership of the unit, lowering the likelihood of a panic reaction due to too much dagger stabbing.
Note that in case of a lost combat, the pennant bearer is captured and cannot ever be restored.
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Command group, Gleaming pennant and Life's Regrowth spell.

The rookie discovers that no matter what, the command group is faithful to the bosses, not to the regiment.

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Explanations:
- Stabbing too many members of the unit may trigger a panic test.
- The Gleaming Pennant allows to reroll the first failed Ld test.
- If a unit loses combat, the pennant bearer is captured by the opponent, and can never be "regrown".
- Regrowth begins always by the champion.
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HaHa. Loving the Spear reg jokes. I had just assumed the dag sorc was from Morathi's school of svelt & played on men's blind devotion of nekid flesh. So long as she's a Life mage, she can stab me over & over.
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Fire sorceress. Black Dragon Egg.

Newbies are not only rank & files.
The most educated start as officers or all kind of heroes.
It is customary that they would be received by the commander of the camp himself.

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Explanations:
Black Dragon Egg is a magic item which, when eaten, gives a dragon breath.


Edited with a new face for the sorceress.
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This is absolutely hillarious! Please keep them coming! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Sourgerunner.

Once in the Boot Camp starts the harsh training.
It takes weeks before a newbie can barely master the delicate skills required to handle what will be ultimately a complex killing machine.
BD7.jpg


Explanations:
This is a new chariot unit, which was strangely designed with a single wheel.
The chariot is provided with a built-in balista.
One may wonder how the handlers manage to keep balance on the single wheel, and furthermore how they can shoot accurately.
The rabbit alludes at the horses pulling the chariot. These horses were designed to have a fierce look, unfortunately resulting in rabbitlike teeth.
See images on the web.
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Daring leap. Upgrades 7th to 8th edition.

During the preparation for a major war such as the invasion of Ulthuan,
talented heroes are evaluated,
and the most capable leaders are promoted to the highest ranks.

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Explanations:
There were changes made from the previous Dark Elf Army Book to the present one.
Malus was upgraded from Hero to Lord.
Surprisingly, Lokhir remained a hero despite his fluff describing clearly him being a lord, while a new corsair character has been added unexpectedly to the lords.
What is really strange is that the new corsair lord has awful stats, when Lokhir has outstanding ones.
Noting that Lokhir is famous for his daring leap, I imagine here that it could be a rationale for not promoting him.

The promotion board is made of Malekith, Dark Elf ruler, assisted by Morathi and Hellebron, who have been at lord level for a long time.
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Most appreciated source of amusement, although a few strange looks from others in the office.
Keep them coming :)
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I wasn't sure if you could top the first one....but you've hit a rich seam! :lol:
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!lol! !lol! !lol!

Calisson wrote:It takes weeks before a newbie can barely master the delicate skills required to handle what will be ultimately a complex killing machine.
Great! What comes next? Jumping over the wheel? :mrgreen:
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That daring leap comic is spot on :D Thanks Calisson, keep them coming!
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Thanks for the encouraging comments. :D

Magic weapons.

There are three receipes for victory: Training, training, and training.
The least experienced cannot even guess some of the abilities in the veteran warrior they face.

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Explanations:
The Rulebook provides many magic weapons.
These weapons are not known by the opponent until revealed by their use.
Here, a Sword of Might (+1 Strength) is not as mighty as a Giant Blade (+3).
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Is Lokhir finishing his leap with a high five? If so, I'm putting him on the table next time I play.
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Muaaaa ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Who needs sanity? I have a Hydra
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want more, can't get enough! *g*
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Dreadlord with small man/small sword syndrome. Love it !lol!
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Tullaris.

In the training camp preparing for the invasion of Ulthuan,
the rookie has the immense privilege
to meet first hand with living legends.
BD10.jpg


Explanations:
Tullaris Dreadbringer is one of the Dark Elf special characters.
He loves to kill, hence his nickname.
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Beastmasters.

The new army book blessed us with new characters, amongst which beastmasters shine.
These incredible hunters live harsh lives, which make them tough.
Although some unexperienced gamer might discard them too quickly,
clever generals apreciate to get them on their side.
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Explanations:
Just an illustration of beastmaster's fluff.
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That is exactly what I think Beastmasters are for. You just do not tie up a dragon behind that chariot. Great, Calisson! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Loving the beast master. :D
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Kharibdyss' abyssal howl.

A new monster has been brought up by the Druchii, coming from the oceans.
It is the terror of them all when it cries out its frightening abyssal howl,
something sailors have learnt to fear, for good reasons.

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Explanations:
The Kharibdyss is a new monster coming from the ocean.
One of his characteristics is an "abyssal howl".

Lokhir has a mask displaying an octopus.
I was just happy to make a relation between them.
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