The upcoming Khazalite Holds miniature range expands the Grand Alliance Order options with two new Regiments of Renown, slated for release in the forthcoming battletome. Both regiments are designed to integrate duardin (dwarf) forces into Order armies, and the line opens for pre‑order on Saturday.
Fjori’s Vengeance regiment
The first regiment, titled Fjori’s Vengeance, follows the last survivor of Guzanhold and a band of mercenary Fyreslayers seeking vengeance for the fall of their magmahold. Central to the unit is Fjori, a Grimhold Exile noted for his lethal close‑combat capability. In standard play the Exile can relocate to a distant board edge once per game; the new Itinerant Grimmdron rule now permits the entire gang to move together.
Itinerant Grimmdron activates once per battle during the deployment phase. If the Grimhold Exile has already employed his Wrathful Wanderer ability, the rule allows the player to remove the remaining units in the regiment, redeploy them within six inches of a board edge, also within six inches of the Exile, and at least nine inches away from enemy models. After repositioning, a unit in the regiment receives one grudge mark.
The Grimhold Exile’s Wrathful Wanderer ability, also limited to once per battle in the deployment phase, lets the Exile remove himself from the battlefield and place himself again wholly within six inches of a board edge and more than nine inches from enemy units. This mobility, combined with the Itinerant Grimmdron, enables the regiment to outflank opponents and appear from any edge of the board.
Fyreslayers in the regiment bring a potent threat to enemy lines. Their ability to deliver Damage 3 attacks on a charge makes them useful for drawing enemy units away from the front, providing a tactical distraction that can be paired with soaring Kharadron Overlords airships or swift aelven cavalry.
Thengin’s Grudgesettlers regiment
The second regiment, Thengin’s Grudgesettlers, adds duardin rune magic to Order forces. It comprises ten Clanshields, ten Clangunners, a Runewright named Thengin, and an Oathkeeper Cannon. The composition offers a larger, hard‑ier presence compared with the more mobile Grimmdron‑based regiment.
At the heart of the regiment is the Rune of Stoicism (7), a spell cast during the hero phase by the Runewright. After a 2D6 casting roll, the spell grants all units in the regiment a Ward (6+) modifier while they remain wholly within twelve inches of, and visible to, the Runewright, lasting until the start of the caster’s next turn.
Thengin’s Grudgesettlers also feature a passive GrudgeSettlers rule. Each unit begins the battle with one grudge mark, which can be removed when that unit destroys an enemy model. This provides an early‑game punch and a lingering incentive to engage enemy forces.
The regiment’s durability makes it suitable for armies that lack inherent toughness, offering a sturdy core that can hold contested objectives. The inclusion of the Oathkeeper Cannon adds ranged firepower that could appeal to factions such as the Daughters of Khaine or Idoneth Deepkin, who may value a cannon in their arsenal.
Release and broader use
Both regiments, along with the individual units that compose Thengin’s Grudgesettlers, become available for pre‑order beginning Saturday. The Khazalite Holds line provides miniature collectors and players with new duardin models that can be deployed across the full spectrum of Grand Alliance Order armies, even for those not fielding a complete duardin force.
By offering both a highly mobile, vengeance‑driven unit and a sturdier, rune‑enhanced infantry core, the Khazalite Holds aim to broaden tactical options for Order players and to enrich the miniature hobby with fresh sculpts and rule interactions.
Steve Lopez is a Senior Editorial Columnist and Health & Public Policy reporter for News Raise. Steve focuses on healthcare advancements, medical technologies, and public health policies.
