Day 3 of Warhammer Fest is going and today's highlights are from the Black Library, but include some awesome new miniatures from the Gaunts Ghosts series!
There is much more shared from the Black Library. To see more of what was revealed today, follow the link.
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2021/05/05/warhammer-fest-online-day-3-black-library/
Colonel-Commissar Ibram Gaunt
Having been a rising star under the command of Imperial Warmaster Slaydo, the freshly appointed Colonel-Commissar was set to command three newly founded Astra Militarum regiments from the forest world of Tanith.
Yet when the planet was completely devastated by a Chaos invasion, only one regiment could be mustered from the survivors – hence the rather grim moniker that they inherited, the Tanith First and Only.
Gaunt soon discovered that the Tanith were light infantry without peer, their combination of woodsmanship and the distinct camo cloaks they wore ensuring their pre-eminence as scouts and stealth troopers. Gaunt would later use the innate skills of the Tanith to undertake daring raids and accomplish missions often deemed far beyond the capabilities of a regiment of Imperial Guard.
Colonel Colm Corbec
The big, powerful, if somewhat unkempt first officer of the Tanith First and Only, Colm Corbec leads the regiment’s second platoon. Colm is second in command, but he’s also Gaunt’s closest confidant – almost like a brother.
Major Elim Rawne
Despite possessing a ruthless streak a mile wide and a burning hatred towards Gaunt, who he blames for abandoning Tanith to its destruction, Elim Rawne is nonetheless a highly capable commander and leads the regiment’s third platoon. An expert with a blade, Rawne’s handsome face hides a murderous glint in his eyes, and he always keeps his razor-sharp Tanith warknife to hand.
Master Sniper Hlaine Larkin
Hlaine ‘Mad’ Larkin may be somewhat eccentric, but it certainly doesn’t affect his aim. In fact, Larkin is widely lauded as the regiment’s finest marksman, and Gaunt often makes use of his dead-eye skills to eliminate threats to their mission from afar.
‘Try Again’ Bragg
By far the biggest and strongest of the Tanith, Trooper Bragg towers over Colonel Corbec and even the tall, lean figure of Ibram Gaunt. Bragg serves alongside ‘Mad’ Larkin in Eleven Platoon and has such a powerful physique that he can wield heavy weaponry on his own without the need for a tripod mount. Unfortunately, his accuracy leaves a lot to be desired, earning him the nickname ‘Try Again’.
Sergeant Scout Oan Mkoll
Four Platoon is the regiment’s scout platoon, led by Oan Mkoll. However, unlike more traditional regimental organisations, the scouts of Four Platoon are often spread out among the other Tanith platoons to serve as specialists. Mkoll is among the very best, having long mastered his craft amid the shifting woods of his former homeworld.
And there you have it – six stunning miniatures that perfectly encapsulate the characters they represent from the novels. Whether you’re an avid fan of the series or a painter looking for your next challenge, Gaunt’s Ghosts will be the perfect addition to your collection.
Now that we’ve got the news of those incredible miniatures out of our system, let’s talk about… BOOKS.
To drive the theme all the way home, and celebrate the Tanith First and Only in style, we’ve got a host of Sabbat Worlds-related offerings to show you.
The Vincula Insurgency
Dan Abnett’s new novel takes us back to the earliest days of Ibram Gaunt and the Tanith First, where you’ll learn about a dark secret that’s haunted them ever since.
This mega limited edition includes a beautifully bound copy of the book itself, plus a whole host of extras. You’ll find a pair of maps, a cap pin, coins, art, a metal memory box, and loads more. Also included is a datasheet with rules to use Gaunt’s Ghosts in your games of Warhammer 40,000.
Sabbat War
This anthology takes you to the very forefront of the blistering action in the Sabbat Worlds. It features new stories from some of your favourite authors, including Dan Abnett (naturally), Graham McNeill, John French, Matthew Farrer, and Rachel Harrison.
Sabbat Worlds Crusade
This in-universe reference book is packed with art and background covering the sprawling Sabbat Worlds Crusade. This limited-edition tome includes notes that add further depth to the lore, plus illustrations, maps, charts, and details about key theatres and conflicts in the campaign. If you’re a fan of Gaunt’s Ghosts, you don’t want to miss this companion guide.
Urdesh: The Serpent and the Saint
The next chapter in the ongoing Sabbat Worlds saga focuses on Urdesh. Here, the Iron Snakes are on a mission to prevent a potent living weapon from falling into the hands of the Anarch. The fate of the entire crusade hangs in the balance. In the end, will it all have been for nothing?
See more over at the Warhammer Community site.
