The Twin-Tailed Crusade is marching out from the realm-straddling city of Hammerhal into Ghyran and Aqshy to found two new settlements in the name of the Heldenhammer.
In Book 2 of the Dawnbringers series – Reign of the Brute – the forces of Destruction batter themselves against the prongs of this nascent crusade. The book contains detailed Path to Glory rules with narrative battleplans so you can follow along with your own armies.
The Twin-Tailed Crusade: Chapter I – Grit & Zeal is the first part of a Cities of Sigmar Path to Glory campaign that will play out across upcoming books, each chapter providing rewards for your crusade depending on how you perform during an action-packed branching quest.
First you decide where your crusade originates from, and pick up to three Crusade Traits that can each be used once per campaign. A force girded with Aqshian Resolve can reduce the casualty score for each unit by 1 in the aftermath sequence, while a Ghyranite force can receive the Blessing of the Everqueen to favour two units rather than one.
Progress isn’t smooth in the wilds and numerous Crusade Setbacks can occur – there’s nothing worse than an Oakblight infection affecting a Ghyranite crusade, as it brittles even the most well-maintained armour, forcing all CASTELITE units to subtract 1 from the save rolls in the next battle.
A positive attitude, and perhaps a few extra-devout prayers to Sigmar, can also see Blessings bestowed on a crusade in the form of morale boosts and rare resources. Such happenings can even inspire Unshakeable Faith, granting your army free uses of Inspiring Presence and Rally in their next conflict.
Each Crusade takes place over three battles that branch depending on whether you win or lose your battles, with different rewards for those who overcome the odds. The final result of your Twin-Tailed Crusade is measured in crusade points, which translate to rewards at the end of the chapter.
Earning five to nine crusade points is considered A Noble Effort, and every unit in your order of battle will receive five renown points to spend as they prepare for the next arduous leg of their journey.
And exactly what’s next for the Twin-Tailed Crusade? Definitely not an easy ride. The second chapter expands on the first, bringing new challenges and revelations, but you’ll have to wait to find out exactly what is in store…
Armies that would rather beat the Cities of Sigmar back, prey on them for dark gains, or at the very least curb their expansionist urges can also prepare their very own Order of Battle. You can get a head start thanks to the free Path to Glory rules which you can download via the button below.
The Dawnbringers series continues with its second instalment Dawnbringers: Book II – Reign of the Brute – available to pre-order now. Keep an eye on Warhammer Community to find out what awaits the Twin-Tailed Crusade…