Games Workshop Accidentally Leaks New Dwarf Faction for Age of Sigmar – TGN

Games Workshop has a brand new dwarf faction headed to Age of Sigmar — and we all know that as a result of the corporate unintentionally confirmed it off early.

The Khazalite Holds briefly appeared on the Irish model of the Warhammer Retailer web site earlier than being unexpectedly taken down. GW hasn’t launched high-resolution variations of the photographs, so for now followers are squinting at blurry screenshots. The corporate additionally hasn’t commented additional on the leak itself.

What We Know So Far

Age of Sigmar already has two duardin factions — the steampunk air pirates of the Kharadron Overlords and the slayer-inspired Fyreslayers — however neither scratches the itch for traditional Warhammer dwarves. The Khazalite Holds look set to alter that.

The leaked photos confirmed off three distinct teams of miniatures:

• Footsoldiers — Stoic, unrelenting infantry with shields bearing conventional runes that Warhammer Fantasy veterans will recognise
• Golem-like constructs — A trio of heavy hitters, described by one observer as “stout as all hell,” armed with greathammers and looking out each bit the linebreakers
• A frontrunner — Thick armour, well-plaited hair, a billowing cloak, an incredible axe, and a formidable headpiece. Plus a tactical rock, naturally.

The fashions function pseudo-Nordic knotwork and runic designs straight out of the Outdated World, however with the proportions and spherical bases that Age of Sigmar gamers are used to.

GW Responds to the Leak

Reasonably than ready for Friday’s Large Autumn Warhammer Preview, GW leaned into the leak and shared a bit more about the faction.

“Meet a Gholem of Gazul,” the corporate stated. “What’s a Gholem? Who’s Gazul? Properly, for now all we will say is that it marches to conflict amidst the conflict throngs of the Khazalites Holds – an all-new Duardin faction for Warhammer Age of Sigmar. We’ll delve into the lore, guidelines and much more candy new miniatures on Friday within the stay reveal present.”

So lore, guidelines, and extra miniatures are all coming on the finish of the week.

The Rumours Have been Proper

This one didn’t come out of nowhere. Drolf Ironhead, a hero from Warhammer Quest: Darkwater launched earlier this 12 months, had already hinted {that a} faction like this may be on the best way. The leaked internet photos confirmed what followers had been speculating about for months.

Why Followers Are Excited

For longtime Warhammer gamers, this seems like a homecoming. The Outdated World’s traditional dwarves have been lacking from Age of Sigmar, and the Khazalite Holds seem like a correct religious successor — very like how the Lumineth Realm-lords gave Excessive Elf followers a brand new house within the Mortal Realms.

The total reveal is anticipated at Friday’s stay present.