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Wood Elf SPecial Characters past, present and future

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Am I the only one who thinks that there should be a few more Wood Elf special characters? I remember there being more a few edditions ago, when I first played warhammer. The Lizzards and VC seem to have loads more. Personaly I would like to see at least one or two more, maybe a nameed Treeman Ancient, like Durthu, who could hate Dwarves, for example, but maybe be a little unstable to balance this out (stupidity??) I also vaugley recall their being a hawk master or something similar, and always thought some sort of shapeshifter (like D&D Druids) would be interesting. Interested in anyones thoughts and memories on this subject.
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The current Wood Elf book was written well before Games Workshop decided that every army should have a plethora of special characters. When they get around to the woodies we'll get a load I expect. On the Games Workshop site there were rules for Skaw the Falconer and Ariel though I'm not sure if they're still up there. Durthu had rules in a White Dwarf ages ago and other than that I've only heard of one or two which have some rules suggested in the Weald of Evolution (though they're in no way at all official)

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Based on their current trend for 7th ed, I fully expect GW to resurrect a bunch of the 5th ed characters in the new 7/8th ed WE book.
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Thanks guys, I'll check out the Weald.
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Indeed we will most likely gain more SC's in our next book, (probably lookling at something like 5-6 compared to our current 3.)

However, we do have semi-official rules for 2 more - Durthu (TMA) and Skaw the Falconer (Alter).
Atleast we had before GW reworked their website, I can't seem to find the rules for them now. :(
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Minsc wrote;
I can't seem to find the rules for them now.
AMA posted files/links in the "Lost GW PDF files" post at the top of this forum. I know Durthu is in there, not sure about Skaw.
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If it isn't, it will be. I have the file.
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We actually have six, but only three are in the army book. The rules for Ariel, Skaw the Falconer, and Durthu are legal, according to GW. Google the names + PDF and you will find the rules for them online.

The special character I miss the most, as well as hero class, is Gruath the Beastmaster and his two cats, Fang and Claw. Besides Gruarth we lost, Scarloc, Sceolan, Wychwethal, Lothlann, Naieth, and I want to say one more but I can't remember the name.
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Wow, I didnt realise there were ever that many. Never heard of Gruath, he sounds cool.
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Rather then link to the 2005 topic :
Naieth the Prophetess
Naieth the prophetess is skilled in the arcane art of divination. Only a select band of mages knows this secret Lore. By means of divining rods cut from magical trees they are able to "feel" the flow of magic deep within the ground. When they find a point at which the magic rises towards the surface they instruct their kindred to set a great stone in that place, carved with arcane spirals to direct the flow of magic.

In this way the Wood Elf mages have created a web of magical protection around the Forst of Loren. Changes in the flow of magic can be detected using divining rods and used to predict impending danger or precence of intruders in the forest. Naieth has become so adept at interpreting these signs that she is known throughout Loren as the Prophetess.

Whereas other mages study the ways of the elements, trees and beasts, Naieth has devoted herself to the arts of divination. Although there are mightier mages with greater power upon the battlefield, Naieth will sometimes accompany the Wood Elf host to battle to use her unique and subtle skills to help her kindred.


Scarloc
Scarloc is known both within and beyond the Forest of Loren. Leading a band of scouts he often ventures far into the lands surrounding the Wood Elf Realm to gain advance warning of impending threats.

Scarloc is skilled in the interpretations of tracks and potents and will sometimes even warn the Bretonnians if he finds signs of their common enemies. Thus he has become a trusted friend of many Bretonnian Barons and is welcomed at their castles, especially when he brings the excellent venison of Loren! It is usually Scarloc who acts as the emissary of the King of the Wood and he it is who is sent to escort friend through the forst to the King's Glade.

Scarloc not only knows the Forest of Loren, but also has intimate knowledge of other great forests in the Old world acquired during his scouting expeditions. It is even said that there are small bands of his kin secretly dwelling in many forests utterly unbeknown to the rulers and peoples of these lands. They are undoubtly there not only has waywatchers bu to befriend and protect any Treeman or dryads who may still dwell there. Scarloc's men have been known to turn up unexpectedly on many a far flung battlefields, screaming out of the trees to aid those ambushed or surrounded in the woods by Orcs or other vile foes.

Wychwethyl the Wild
Wychwethyl is a wardancer of exceptional skill and agility. It is he who performs the ritual dance of the beginning of spring which awakens the King and Queen in the Wood after their long sleep in the Oak of Ages. In battle he is unsurpassed in his reckless savagery.

Durthu
Durthu resembles a wizened and gnarled old oak tree. He is immenesly old and has endured in the depths of the forest for untold ages. On rare occassions he is glimpsed among the shadowy glades or even found by wandering mages. If the Forest of Loren is invaded, Durthu will become disturbed by shouts and wanton destruction of the invaders. Enraged, he will lurch through the forest seeking out the intruders and attack them with savage fury that defies description.

The Dryad Drycha
Drycha has dwelt in the Forest of Loren at least as long as the Wood Elves and she was one of the first dryads to befriend them. Since then she has appeared many times leading other dyads to help the Elves in thaier battles against invaders of the forest.

Sceolan
Sceolan is the oldest and most cunning of the wood elf warriors. He fights on foot and will usually lead warriors from his own kindred of the Oak Glades. Not only does he use the longbow, but he is an expert hand-to-hand fighter and adept at organising ambushes in the depths of the Forest.

Skaw the Falconer
It is said that the Falconer dwells in an eyrie in the topmost branches of an old pine tree in the company of his falcons. Here he speaks with eagles and other birds of prey. He shuns the company of other Elves, but will fight beside them if the forest is in danger from enemies. Then the scouts and the kinderd will go to the greatest trouble to seek him out to join them in battle. He commands his falcons as they fly, directing them with birdcalls as deadly weapons, swooping out of the sky into the attack. These keen-eyed living missles are more deadly then arrows and always return to their master dripping blood from their wicked hooked beaks and sharp talons.

Gruarth, the beastmaster
It is said that the name was originally Gruarth, but to most Elves he is known as "The Beastmaster". He has forgotten his name and even the words of Elven tongue if he even knew it. Now he speaks only to the beast in the forest with their own calls and gestures. He dwells on the margins of society, but in depths of the forest. He shares the lairs of wild beasts by night. By day he hunts with his feral brethren and feasts on the same prey.

Lothlann The Brave, Battle Standard Bearer
Lothlann earned his nickname "The Brave" at the Battle of Creaking Yew. Here he took up the battle banner from the hand of the slain Athryn the strong when the Elves were in desperate battle against the Skaven. When the Elves saw the banner rise again with lothlann bravely galloping among the foe hewing to left and right, they surged forward like an irrisistable tide. Thus they utterly defeated the ratmen, scattering them in headlong rout through the forest to become prey of wild beasts during the hungry winter of that year. Since then Lothlann has had the honour of bearing the sacred battle banner of Athel Loren.

Thalandor
Thalandor was known as "Doom Star" because he would swoop over the dark forest by night hunting for Goblins trying to creep into Athel Loren under cover of darkness. If he spied any from on high, he would swoop down between the pines and attack without mercy, riding upon the back of Gwandor, his fathful Great Eagle.

Gwandor the Black is perhaps the most famous of the Great Eagles. This mighty bird carried Thalandor into battle against the dundead hordes of the Vampire Count of Sylvania, and it was the bravery and power of Gwandor that saved Thalandor's life on that grim Day.

A Wood Elf Contingent which had marched to help the Empire by scouring the grim pine forest of Sylvania for signs of the Count's army, was overwhelmed by Skeleton hordes. The Location of the enemy was revealed, but almost at cost of the entire Elf contingent. With their general slain, the Elves fought a rearguard action and many escaped. Thalandor heroically held back the hordes with his magic until he was beset by Carrion and badly wounded. The Elves escaped, thinking Thalandor had fallen. meanwhile, Gwandor fought ferociously to rescue his master and carried the wounded Thalandor speedily back to the safety of Loren where he was healed by the magic of Ariel.



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Thalandor and Gwandor was whom I was forgetting.
Woodland Guardian wrote:Wow, I didnt realise there were ever that many. Never heard of Gruath, he sounds cool.
He truly was a cool character. I use my Gruarth model for an Alter and his cats I actually use as a "counts as" for Orion's hounds.
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cant gwandor be ridden by the sisters now?
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owniscool1993 wrote:cant gwandor be ridden by the sisters now?
The eagle is called gwindalor..
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Probably Gwandor's great grandson. :)
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