A legendary name is set to make a welcome return, just in time to serve as this year’s commemorative miniature for the 2020 festive season. Well, technically, he’s the very distant heir of Josef Bugman (or so he claims!), but we’re not fussy. Anyway, get ready to welcome the Brewmaster-General himself, Jakkob Bugmansson XI!
In days (and worlds) gone by, the name ‘Bugman’ was a byword for dwarven ale of peerless quality. Barrels that bore the seal of the renowned Brewmaster – the likes of Trollbrew, King’s Gold, Bugman’s Dark Choice, Bugman’s Special Brew, and, of course, the legendary Bugman’s XXXXXX – would change hands for inordinate amounts of coin.
Yet rumours abound of a secret blend of unknown provenance, a beer of unrivalled quality and seemingly miraculous nature that would embolden the resolve and even heal the wounds of those who imbibed it. The recipe of this unnamed brew was Josef Bugman’s greatest secret, and he would only allow those he deemed worthy of its taste to quaff it from his own enchanted tankard.
Like his ancestors before him, Jakkob Bugmansson XI has followed his ancient sire’s noble calling as the foremost duardin Brewmaster – the Brewmaster-General, no less! Though some decry the validity of Jakkob’s heritage, it’s usually his rivals (who brew vastly inferior ale!).
Jakkob Bugmansson travels hither and thither across the lands, bestowing a flagon of his wondrous ale upon those who are deserving of its liquid magnificence. Whether he’s driven by benevolent desire or little more than glorified wanderlust, none can truly say. With a shoulder-mounted keg built into his armour, Jakkob will certainly have enough beer to last him a good while. Well… at least five minutes or so – he is a duardin, after all, so could get carried away at any moment!
To celebrate the festive season, Jakkob Bugmansson XI will be available to order from next week through to Christmas as a commemorative miniature, and will also be officially taking over the Warhammer Community website. We’ll have more on what lies in store nearer the time, so sign up to our newsletter to keep up to speed on all the latest news.