Omenbringer

We interrupt this Aethervox Broadcast of Episode 1 of Jules Verne’s Journey to the Center of the Earth: The Great Discovery

To bring you this important announcement from the Malifaux Tattler’s, a clear voice for freedom in Malifaux, Edgepoint Annex.

Reports have come in that another battle has occurred near the Sunken City Archeological Site in the Eastern Bayou. Thankfully no Guild facilities, equipment, or personnel were involved or injured during the scuffle. A parishioner of the Quadruple Rock Church, who witnessed the scuffle while searching for Reverend Carson “Temperance” Jebsen’s missing giant Singing Toad “Virtuoso”, is receiving absolution due to the spiritual trauma of the event.

According to the eye witness, Mary “Black Tongue” Bonnet suffered a narrow defeat to Pandora while returning to her ship moored somewhere near the Bayou’s Edge. The shortcut through the Necropolis may not have been the best idea given the increase in Neverborn activity in the area. The witness observed Pandora’s woeful crew shifting lode stones around the site in what they guessed was an effort to Corrupt the Ley Lines believed to exist in the area.

 Astonishingly, the little girl known as Candy dispatched the odd undead creation named Archie with a single particularly biting insult that left the creature Self Loathing at the size of his Huge Fists. The oddities continued as Pandora, the queen of psychological warfare, was herself Repositioned during the ritual by a barrage of Clawed Wing attacks from one of Bonnet’s pet Night Terrors. Our source believes this to be the clutch moment that prevented the profane Neverborn ritual from being completely successful, though Bonnet was forced to board her ship and abdicate control of the boggy portage. (Standings: WM 7 Territories; OH 4 Territories)

Sadly, the famed giant Singing Toad, “Virtuoso” was not located during the parishioner’s search. Should anyone happen upon the animal, please contact the Quadruple Rock Church in Edgepoint for a nominal reward.

This concludes this report from the Malifaux Tattler’s, a clear voice for freedom in Malifaux, Edgepoint Annex. We now return you to this Aethervox broadcast of Episode 1 of Jules Verne’s Journey to the Center of the Earth: The Great Discovery, already in progress.

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Malifaxux Enquirer, with all the news that fit to print without the bias of other newspapers, reports disgraced former Guild Coroner Dr. Douglas McMourning narrowly avoided a Reckoning with Guild Justice delivered by Sheriff Cornelius Basse. A Frontiersman being treated at the Malla Malla Teaching Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit for life threatening injuries recounted the days event to Guild Officials in attendance. According to our source, Basse established an ambush near the Bayou’s Edge where Dr. McMourning is known to utilize an old Sewer for his nefarious activities. The bravery and tenacity of Sheriff Basse and his posse cannot be understated as they attempted to Search the Ruins nearby for the most advantageous position to spring their trap. Unfortunately, they were beaten to the punch by McMourning’s macabre collection of seemingly endless undead creations; who were already there, ready and waiting.

The Enquirer would like to assure its readership that rumors of Sheriff Basse’s Assassination at the hands of Dr. McMourning are entirely unfounded and patently untrue. Just this morning, I went for a leisurely ride along the city’s hinterlands with the Sheriff who, while angered by his missed apprehension of McMourning, remained stoic and appeared vigorous despite the encounter.

It is unknown how McMourning garnered such keen awareness of Basse’s operational planning but, citizens are reminded that any aid to the Resurrectionists or other subversive forces in Malifaux will be handled expeditiously, judiciously, and with the full authority granted to Guild Officials by the emergency powers decree from Governor Marlowe. The Governors leadership provides a steady bow during these trying times.

An investigation into the event by Guild Officials is underway; however, preliminary blame is being placed upon an Intrepid Emissary, a Hopeful Prospect to Basse’s crew and his Bellhop Porter. The Frontier is no place for such luxuries.

One rather fantastical tidbit from the battle, perhaps the result of delirium induced by the late Frontiersman’s substantial blood loss, was the appearance of a rare Sand Worm. Shortly before his expiration at Malla Malla Teaching Hospital, the Frontiersman mumbled something about “that damned Chihuahua. How could it eat the whole thing? The Sand Worm, it was there and then it wasn’t…but the Chihuahua remained.” Surely these are the ramblings of a fevered mind. (Standings: DD 7 Territories; KV 5 Territories, 1 Salted)

In an unrelated announcement the Guild’s Department of Animal Control and Enforcement has issued a canine advisory to all residents of Malifaux City. A new blight is suspected to be affecting the small number of stray animals living within the city’s Quarantine Zones. If you discover an infected animal report it to your local Guild Guardsman immediately.

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The Free and Independent, Malifaux Gazette reports a fierce scuffle between the famed big game hunter Lord Cooper (Anthony) and the savage beast master Marcus. Both branded Public Enemies, readers will recall that Lord Cooper was identified as a Public Enemy during a previous possible poaching incident by Sheriff Cornelius Basse, aggressively attacked each other. We are told that Lord Cooper had tracked the great albino ape Cojo to an abandoned Mine near the remnants of Contract Town 49. Now a Ghost Town which had unknowingly been claimed by Marcus as his territory. Lord Cooper hoped to Sabotage the Mines entrance and trap Cojo within. Unfortunately, the Crypsis and Vatagi Lord Cooper employed for the hunt, so focused on tracking the ape, failed to observe the signs of other predators in the area. As Marcus attempted to Leave his Mark on the hunters, Lord Cooper implored them to Let them Bleed. Lord Cooper and his men had to abandon hopes of harvesting Cojo as they were forced from the area by a pack of large predators that responded to Marcus’ commands. (Standings: SK 5 Territories; AB 3 Territories, 1 Salted)

Based on descriptions received from the expedition’s survivors, a Zoologist from Duer’s Library identified 3 other incredibly rare species unique to Malifaux that are believed to have been present along with Cojo. The first was a Malisaurus Rex that appeared to be a pet of Lord Coopers. This is highly improbable as the reptiles are known to possess limited intelligence and be abnormally aggressive. The other two reported species were a Sabertooth Cerberus and the cryptid Rougarou. The former is common in the Northern Hills surrounding Ridley, Redemption, and Promise. The Zoologist tells us that the latter has never been proven to exist and believes reported observations, which often occur in poor conditions of visibility, are nothing more than misobservations of otherwise mundane species.

The Guild’s Department of Animal Control and Enforcement remind citizens that importing, exporting, selling and possession of wild or exotic species is punishable under Rule 1501:31-19-01 of the Malifaux Administrative Code.

This has been the Free and Independent, Malifaux Gazette reporting.

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Lucas McCabe evicts Nekima from Ruins in the Hag’s Territory after Guild Danger Advisory for Sunken City Archeological Site.

While returning from a Research Mission for Duer’s Library, McCabe discovered the Nephilim and her brood moving near the newly classified Danger Zone. The famed Relic Hunter set a hasty ambush among the willows and the reeds and was able to quickly achieve the upper hand during the engagement after Detonating Charges. The power of Nekima’s trusty Hooded Rider was nullified by the precise and heavy small arms fire from Sidir and a Rough Rider. Angel Eyes attempted to regain the upper hand with counter fire focused on McCabe to little avail. Nekima’s forces sustained heavy casualties during the exchange leaving quite a few Hidden Martyrs strewn about the battlefield. A Hopeful Prospect to McCabe’s crew was even able to best a Mature Nephilim in combat. We trust he is now a full share member of the crew and no longer just a Prospect. Nekima is rumored to have been killed by a Rough Rider though evidence is fretfully lacking. (Standings: JL 6 Territories; CS 5 Territories)

Guild Administrators within the Antiquities Office want to again reiterate the danger of travel within the Sunken City Archeological Site area. Enter the area at your own peril.

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We interrupt this Aethervox Broadcast of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

To bring you this important announcement from the Malifaux Tattler’s, a clear voice for freedom in Malifaux, Edgepoint Annex.

Residents are advised to avoid the cities small Industrial Zone as a sink hole Collapsed a City Block in the area. Guild Authorities are investigating, as eye witness reports place Lucas McCabe and the beautiful Performer Colette du Bois at the scene of the devastation. It is unknown whether they are complicit in the destruction, but we know that it will be a long time before any production can be wrangled from either site. Our sources tell us that the two groups attempted to Out Flank one another with Lucas Researching weak spots and Colette employing her famed skill with illusions to Bait and Switch her adversary. One of Lucas’ men and his dog Luna seemed particularly distracted throughout the encounter by a manipulative Showgirl. Is this the new Star of the Theatre rumored to have arrived from Prague? I am sure we will find out soon enough. (Standings: JL 6 Territories, 1 Salted; ED 5 Territories, 1 Salted)

This has been the Malifaux Tattler’s Edgepoint Annex, a clear voice for freedom in Malifaux, reporting.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled broadcast of Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein, already in progress.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROVV_4JU6ZI

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The Free and Independent Malifaux Gazette reports a bitter Turf War fought between the pirate Mary “Black Tongue” Bonnet and that fiery M&SU agitator Kaeris near the Badlands and Bayou’s Edge south of Edgepoint. Both belligerents employed a Catch and Release approach during the engagement that seemed a bit odd given the bloody affair. While attempting to Spread them Out, Kaeris’ usual fire sputtered a bit. Perhaps the humidity and all the Bone Piles in the area interfered with her arsonist tactics. It is unknown if there were any Hidden Martyrs among Black Tongue’s crew but First Mate Archie seemed calm and relaxed despite all the flames being waved at him by Iggy and Elijah Borgman. Luckily this battle did not result in any damage to Guild facilities, property, or personnel. (Standings: OH 5 Territories; JP 5 Territories)

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Malifaux Sentinel, the last bastion of independent journalism in the city, reporting worst fears of Art World realized.

The rowdy band of sinners the Cross Roads 7 fought a bitter Turf War against the President of the Wing Kong Trading Company, Yan Lo, in Malifaux’s Warehouse District. Rumors of a setup prevail as the Cross Roads 7 were hired to Deliver a Message to a long dead Ancestor of Yan Lo. Our sources state the delivered message was “Dishonor on you! Dishonor on your house! Dishonor on your cow!” Yan Lo did not take the slight from the Mysterious Emissary well employing The Darkest magics to Break Though and Assassinate the band. The band’s apparent new manager, Nekima, could not be reached for confirmation of the bands fate or the status of their much-anticipated concert tour. (Standings: TF 5 Territories; JA 3 Territories)

With venues supposedly booked, the cancelation of their tour could spell financial ruin as promoters and ticket agents would struggle to fill the vacancies last minute.

We here at the Malifaux Sentinel’s Arts and Leisure Bureau, the last bastion of independent journalism in the city, will keep you posted as details become available. Additionally, we would like to remind our readership that the 350-foot avant-garde art piece “Homage to Gremlin Butts” produced by interns Boudreaux and Thibodeaux is still available for purchase at our offices. This is surely to become a valuable and unique piece that comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity from the artists. Serious inquiries only.

Narrative Results from the first nights 8 games!

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We interrupt this aethervox rebroadcast of Rossini’s William Tell Overture from Telharmonic Hall in NY to the Brooklyn Navy Yard to bring you this emergency message from Guild Authorities.

This is Sgt. Dashel of the Guild Guard, Citizens are advised to shelter in place for the next 24 hours as Guild Forces deal with a rumored situation in the Quarantine Zones around the city. We assure all residents living within the Guild’s strong walls that this is only a precautionary measure and that any issue should be quickly resolved.

We now return you to the rebroadcast of Rossini’s William Tell Overture from Telharmonic Hall in NY to the Brooklyn Navy Yard already in progress.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoBE69wdSkQ

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Malifaux Enquirer, with all the news that fit to print without the bias of other newspapers, reports a new round of violence erupting around the city.

Informants scavenging around contract town 152, recently abandoned due to its proximity to the infamous Hag’s Territory, observed an armed scuffle between two groups of Explorer Society members. A report from Sheriff Cornelius Basse states that Lord Cooper (Anthony B.) and his entourage of deadly hunters “stumbled” onto the Baba Yaga National Wildlife Area during a scouting expedition for new territories. The area is known for its pristine environment, diverse collection of native Malifaux flora and fauna, and also its strict “No Hunting” policy. Sheriff Basse declared Lord Cooper a Public Enemy for his intrusion after witnessing a shackled Malisaurus Rex in his company. According to our observers, the Malisaurus Rex was not the only rare creature seen that day; a Sand Worm, apparently defending its territory appeared and assisted in running Cooper off the preserve. Basse really is a Hidden Martyr, though we don’t quite agree with his Catch and Release program in this instance. For his leniency Basse earned the ire of Lord Cooper who swore a Vendetta for the incident and Sabotaged some of the parks observation posts. We are unable to determine who won this exchange as both appeared to achieve their objectives. (Standings: AB 4 Territories, 1 Salted; KV 6 Territories, 1 Salted)

Unfortunately for Lord Cooper (Simon I.) his day only got worse. While egressing from the Baba Yaga National Wildlife Area through what can only be described as a Necropolis for the endangered Maliphant, Cooper ran afoul of the Arcanist rabble rouser Kaeris near the Bayou’s Edge. Each side attempted to gain tactical advantage through an intricate series of maneuvers. Kaeris first attempted to Outflank Lord Cooper who responded with a Bait and Switch technique. The action left Cooper’s forces Spread Out and ill-suited to press any advantaged gained by the maneuver. It seems Lord Cooper really struggled with his aim through out the encounter connecting with very few of his shots. Perhaps a combination of the days heat and humidity played a factor. Lord Cooper swore a Vendetta against Kaeris because of the encounter and his retreat was covered by a brave or fool hardy Hopeful Prospect who charged a Fire Golem. Surprisingly, despite receiving significant burns on most of his body, our sources report the Hopeful Prospect survived the encounter and is recovering at Malla Malla Teaching Hospital in Malifaux City. A Please Help Me account has been established at the First Bank of Malifaux for those wishing to assist with the Prospect’s medical bills. (Standings: JP 6 Territories; SI 4 Territories)

This has been the Malifaux Enquirer, with all the news that fit to print without the bias of other newspapers, reporting.

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Extra, Extra, Read all about it! The Free and Independent Malifaux Gazette reports a scuffle in the Three Kingdoms district of Malifaux City which can only be described as a Turf War. Yan Lo, the head of the Wing Kong Exchange Trading Company was going thru some newly arrived inventory in his deceptively large Warehouse when the Neverborn Titania broke in from the nearby Industrial Zone. As each side attempted to Outflank the other a stalemate seemed in the cards. That was until Titania’s pet Malisaurus Rex “Tinker Bell” shattered the warehouse doors and entered the fray. Seeing the medicinal qualities of the specimen and assessing the creature’s worth on the black market, Yan Lo’s people surrounded the rare creature and commenced to slaughtering the beast. We are told from an eyewitness that the creature took a surprising amount of effort to bring down. Titania’s crew attempted to rescue Tinker Bell but an uncommonly resilient Gokudo stymied those plans, standing up to a fusillade of fire from the Neverborn Sniper Angel Eyes and the Sharp Claws and Awakened Hunger of Titania. Despite harvesting the Malisaurus Rex, Yan Lo was forced to abandon the Warehouse to Titania. (Standings: BC 6 Territories; TF 4 Territories)

The local White Lotus Society Monastery has pledged to assist with any privation caused by the loss of the warehouse upon the region’s citizenry.

Unfortunately, this report is not unique, the Neverborn were seen fighting through out the city though one particular incident offers this reporter hope that infighting may keep them from the walls of our great city, our beacon on the hill.

Near some Ruins in the Quarantine Zone, that band of sinful musicians The Crossroads 7 was posting handbills for their soon to be announced Corrupted Idols tour of Malifaux. They are hopeful that this tour will be a Breakthrough moment for them and not Dig their Graves financially. We are told by the band’s agent, the always cordial Dee Sanderson that the Queen of the Nephilim, Nekima had cautioned them to Hold up their Forces for just a bit longer so they could Outflank their rivals the Bayou Bottom Boyz at Arcanist’s Lab records. The negotiations turned from heated to downright aggressive as the Crossroads 7 bullied the Mature Nephilim with Lust convincing one to Kiss Angel Eyes while Pride stood up to Nekima’s verbal barrage. Things turned after a Black Blood Shaman dispatched the band’s Emissary via a Black Blood Pustule popped from a nearby Mature Nephilim. Nekima, swallowing Pride, was aided by a Hooded Rider and the two were then able to coral the Idols and settle the matter in her favor. It is unknown whether Dee Sanderson survived the negotiations but it appears Nekima is now managing the band’s Ruins. (Standings: CS 6 Territories; JA 4 Territories)

This reporter is concerned about the boiling rivalry between the Crossroads 7 and the Bayou Bottom Boyz. Will Nekima’s guidance lower the temperature to a simmer or crank it up. We here at The Free and Independent Malifaux Gazette are hopeful that it wont impact the seasons concert ticket.

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We interrupt this aethervox broadcast of Malifaux’s Top 40 to bring you this breaking news.

Allison Dade here reporting from the Malifaux Tattler’s Aethervox broadcast booth.

Guild Offices have enlisted the aid of a local mercenary company run by Viktoria Chambers to ferret out the disgraced former City Coroner Dr. Douglas McMourning. Our sources tell us that the Vik’s set up an ambush in a Necropolis McMourning is known to frequent for “parts”. Their reconnaissance and patience paid off as McMourning and his band of Experiments emerged from the Sewers nearby to go “shopping”. A bitter Turf War for the high ground emerged as each tried to Claim Jump the other amid a flurry of Hidden Martyrs. The battle was fierce with few survivors. Luck seemed to favor the Viktoria’s however, in the melee, they had allowed Dr. McMourning and his Dead Rider to creep around the perimeter scoring valuable assets. Attempting to regain the initiative, Dr. McMourning’s faithful assistant Sebastian poisoned a Viktoria allowing him to easily dispatch the brave Mercenary with his powerful Saw. In retaliation, the other Viktoria summarily executed the good Doctor by separating his head from his shoulders with a precise Katana strike. I wonder if he can put himself back together like he has so many of his minions? Despite the valiant efforts of Miss Deed and the eternal Midnight Stalker, the battle was lost and the Necropolis ceded to the Resurrectionist amid a surge of undead creations. The Dead Rider was last seen carrying Dr. McMourning’s body however, it is this reporter’s belief that all the king’s horses and all the king’s men will be unable to put Dr. McMourning back together again. (Standings: DD 6 Territories; MG 4 Territories)

Despite this near victory by McMourning, a stunning blow was delivered to the Resurrectionist’s by a one-time affiliate sometime later.

The Herald of Oblivion, Tara coalesced an army of minions out of virtual Nothingness to engage The Dread Pirate Mary “Black Tongue” Bonnet and her Forgotten crew. The fighting erupted when Tara set up camp inside a Ghost Town. Rightly assuming the site abandoned she was stunned when the Black Tongue burst in to the Large Tavern she had chosen as her temporary domicile. Mary’s exuberance must have gotten the best of her as she ordered the youngest of her crew forward at a reckless pace in an attempt to Break the Line. The loss of the pair of beloved Crooligan Powder Monkeys, Roy C. Smith III and Anne Nancy Perriam seemed just too much to take for the crew with morale visibly declining. The loss of the Ghost Town palling in comparison to the loss of the crew. Tara’s Nothing Beast was all bark and no bite as she managed to Outflank the pirates ultimately deciding it was better to Catch and Release than to attempt to hold the crew. Perhaps the pirates will return once they get their “Land Legs”. (Standings: LH 6 Territories; OH 4 Territories)

This has been Allison Dade reporting from the Malifaux Tattler’s Aethervox broadcast booth. We are a clear voice for freedom in Malifaux. Good fortune and Good Night.

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Underground reporter and all-around critic of the Guild and its policies, Polly Sagequid MD publishes harrowing account of Miners who dug too deep.

In a sign of the times, Mei Feng’s Rail Workers were shifted to cover labor shortages at M&SU Mine 42 from their more familiar Industrial Zone way up in Ridley. Long stated by Guild Officials to be too dangerous a site to dig the Rail Workers discovered the truth behind the Guild’s hesitation when they dug too deep. The gnarled wooden artifact they uncovered burst into a scintillating beam of light which shot up the mines shaft and into the night’s sky upon their touch. The Beacon powered by the Corrupted Ley Lines around it caught the eye of its old Master. Jedza hurried to the scene, calling upon the services of her most trusted minions to assist in the recovery of this relic from the Forest with the Dancing Trees. The ensuing battle was a tactical masterpiece as each side attempted to simultaneously Breakthrough the others force through skillful Outflanking maneuvers. The belligerents so evenly matched that victory seemed an ephemeral hope for both sides. An eyewitness reported seeing Jedza’s Grave Goo engulf both Mei Feng’s Forgeling and Mei Feng herself during the fight. In response, the Metal Golem struck hard at Jedza who is rumored to have been laid low by the mighty blow. This may have been the leverage that allowed Mei Feng to push Jedza’s forces out of the Mine and into the night from which they came. (Standings: TH 6 Territories; TW 4 Territories)

An examination of the site by the M&SU Safety Office revealed no indication of wrongdoing by the Rail Workers, though it was noted that neither Jedza’s body nor the artificat were able to be recovered amid concerns of the mysterious Goop present. Removal of the “Goo” is estimated to require several Weeks to complete and special Hazmat suits and Decontamination equipment to perform safely.

On an unrelated note, those seeking employment with good benefits and retirement are asked to apply at M&SU Hall 72 for screening, fitting, and training by 12:00 pm on July 16^th.

Good golly Miss Polly, that is an intriguing story! And one wonders why the main stream media is avoiding it.

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An obviously Gremlin voice speaks over the Aethervox:

“You are listening to the “Temperance” Jebsen Revival Power Hour. Songs of salvation to soothe a weary soul. Our next piece is from Bill Murray. Enjoy this old timey favorite You’re a Grand Old Flag.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DqGCMu37Ow

We interrupt this Aethervox broadcast to bring you the following announcement from our affiliate in Edge Point.

Those traveling to the Sunken City archeological site are warned that the Neverborn have taken an interest in the area and riled up the normally calming Silurid broods surrounding it. Travel to the area is deemed extremely dangerous and Guild Forces will be unable to assist in the event an expedition comes into trouble. Duer’s Library is recalling all expeditions for the season amid permit nullification from Guild Administrators in the Antiquities Office

A survivor from a recent battle described two Neverborn forces attempting to Break each other’s Lines in the Necropolis near the Bayou’s Edge. Details are sketchy; however, the survivors account matches the descriptions of the woeful Pandora and the master of beasts Marcus. We believe Marcus’s interest in the area to be largely scientific though suspect he is collecting samples for some nefarious purpose. Pandora appeared to be defending the ancient dilapidated and partially sunken city, to what aim we are unsure however, she was successful in forcing Marcus to look for samples somewhere else. (Standings: WM 6 Territories; SK 4 Territories)

We now return you to the “Temperance” Jebsen Revival Power Hour. Songs of salvation to soothe a weary soul.

An obviously Gremlin voice speaks over the Aethervox.

“When I get up in the morning I smile and greet the day, thankful that I get to see another set of challenges before me. You see the Lawd won’t give me anything I can’t handle. The trails and tribulations are simply there to refine the person we were meant to be. Turn away from the temptation of Sin…the call of the flesh…the allure of the bottle…the indulgence of sloth. Whether man or woman…human or Gremlin…you have the strength to save yourself. It isn’t Serva Me but Salvum Fac Temetipsum.

I ask you my brothers and sisters of the Bayou, what are you doing to secure your salvation? Are you willing to rise above the muck and mire of your world? Will you join our great civil society and the rock that is Guild authority? Will you come unto the shinning beacon of light that is Malifaux City, renouncing the ways of your ill-bred kin?

If you are willing to take the first steps toward redemption…and I believe you are…meet me at the Quadruple Rock Church, conveniently located adjacent to the Malifaux Sentinel’s Edgepoint Annex.

Our next song of salvation is from Byron G. Harlan and his Wait ‘till the Sun Shines, Nellie.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tthdPkncNn4

No worries, thaks for the Apps. You have done a great job with both of them.

Have been playing around with the new TOS Company Builder (thank you btw) and noticed two issues.

Issue 1: When hiring a Company the Upgrades are not being subtracted from the remaining points total.

Issue 2: The upgrades show as attached but the cards are not viewable when clicked on. Instead it goes to the next hired unit's stat card.

 

If it matters this was noticed on Android devices.

Announcing an Organized Play Event for the Cleveland Area.

Gamers Haven is hosting a 5 Week league from July 9, 2021 at 6:00 pm thru August 7, 2021 at 6:00 pm for the purposes of expanding the local Malifaux community and having a great time.

The Store is located at 6639 Pearl Road, Parma Heights, OH 44130

Additional:
Event Cost: $10.00 per participant, 100% of costs will be utilized for league support.

This league will utilize our Henchman’s Marshal Law League rule set built around defending and acquiring territories about the world of Malifaux. As players accumulate or squander territories they will gain or lose access to in game resources. All Participants will need to be present for the first day of the event in order to generate their starting territories and receive their league packs (Exceptions will be made on a case by case basis). The League will close at 6:00 pm on July 10, 2021. Official League Days are scheduled for Fridays from 6:00 pm to 11:00pm and players; however, the intent of this is to facilitate a diverse play experience so in order to accommodate differing schedules players may arrange games outside of normally scheduled day once the league has closed at 6:00pm on Saturday, July 10, 2021. All games must be played at Gamers Haven. Upon completion of the event, league sheets will be turned into the Henchman for tabulation. Players will be restricted to a single Master throughout the league, however, may alter their crew composition (non-master models and upgrades) between games.

Masters are not unique for the purposes of this event, i.e., Lady Justice may be played by more than one player.

Proxies will be allowed as long as they clearly represent their base model.

This is a casual event that is intended to build the Malifaux community. Sportsmanship is a large component of this, in short, games should be engaging and fun, not "soul crushing". All player levels are welcome, even those playing their very first full games. Think of these games as more of creating an engaging narrative than honing your tournament lists. Painted crews, dense terrain, and utilization of the asymmetric Story Encounters Strategy/ Scheme rules instead of the Gaining Ground rules are highly encouraged but not mandatory.

Prizes will be awarded upon completion of the last game on Friday, August 13, 2021. Players do not need to be present on the last day of the event to be eligible for a prize. The prize pack will be based upon participation but at the least will consist of a 1st place and last place prize. Depending on participation the prize pool may be extended to include “Best in Faction” and “Best Painted”. Both will require at least 3 participates per category, i.e., to post an award for “Best Arcanist” the league would require at least 3 Arcanist players.

Two new awards are being offered this league to encourage a more diverse play experience and "off day" play. The title of Duer's Librarian will be awarded to the participant that has played the most other players in the event. The Bounty Hunter Award will be presented to the player that has collected the most players bounties during the event. Details for both of these will be published in the league rules pack.

We look forward to seeing you at Gamers Haven.

For those interested I am posting the narratives that were created around the league results from the above Malifaux event now concluded.

Announcement 1, January 25, 2021:

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Citizens of Malifaux shocked by a massive surge in violence from the Eastern quarters of the cities Quarantine Zone.

Guild forces and their auxiliaries are being overwhelmed as Gremlins and Ressers tear through the city in a rampage.

The Resser Head Master of the University of Transmortis Von Schtook emerged from the Bayou’s Edge. Likely returning from one of his Recruiting drives he inadvertently stumbled upon a secret Guild Research facility run by the mechanized Guild man Hoffman. Reckoning the loss of his valuable research, Hoffman sprang into action. The clash was a back-and-forth, rockem sockem affair that ruined the potential usefulness of both the Research Facility and the Bayou’s Edge. While still nominally under their control, neither side can claim victory.

Sadly, though the Guild rapidly dispatched Lady Justice and her Death Marshalls to assist Hoffman with an enveloping action launched from deeper in the Bayou’s Edge, poor visual conditions had them emerge in one of the cities many Slums surrounding Hoffman’s facility. Instead of finding a resser threat, the veteran Death Marshall commander found herself beset upon by a stealthy incursion drunken Gremlins led by that master of moonshine, the Brew Master. Sadly, though the Death Marshal division fought valiantly, Lady Justice did not reckon on the might of the Whiskey Golem and its ability to slop highly flammable and volatile moonshine about the battlefield. The fire danger forced Lady Justice to grudgingly cede the Bayou’s Edge to the Brew Master in a very close fight.

This strange course of events forces us to ask some uncomfortable questions. First, what exactly was Hoffman working on? Second, how large is the Gremlins infestation of the Slums in the Eastern Quarantine Zone? And lastly, why was the Guild response so ineffective in protecting their assets and removing the threats? In response, Governor General Marlow has authorized Lady Justice to mobilize additional division resources from reserves and new recruits. Unsubstantiated accounts suggest that Lady Justice is operating at such a fever pitch in readying her forces that she appears to be able to be in two places at once! Surely these are mere flights of fancy from fevered minds terrified by the thought of another Resser uprising. We all remember what happened the last time.

In other strange happenings, it would appear that navigating the cities expansive sewer system is much more difficult than the unsavory folks who ply its tunnels appreciate.

The notorious outlaw Parker Barrows emerged from a sewer grate expecting to find his hideout and instead found himself in the heart of a Ten Thunders Warehouse attached to the infamous Qi and Gong Comfort House. Youko Hamasaki, the proprietor was less than accommodating to the dusty outlaw and his weary crew. Barrow’s reckons he may be able to return to pilfer the warehouses contents at a later date, however he will have to find another way in as witnesses report large amounts of building supplies were recently delivered to the Qi and Gong to “secure the buildings foundations”.

Finally, a bitter turf war began in the Eastern Quarantine Zone between the vile former Guild man Dr. Douglas McMourning and the always unpredictable adolescent hooligan the Dreamer and his terrifying pal Nytemare. Likely protecting one of his many “lairs” located in the city’s Sewers, McMourning attempted unsuccessfully to drive the Dreamer from the Slums above it. Executing the better part of valor, McMourning abandoned the site to the games of the Dreamer, destroying any path through the sewers that could lead back to his other “facilities”.

It looks as if the residents of Malifaux and its hinterlands must prepare yet again for a season of violence and wanton destruction. Will Governor General Marlow be able to manage the carnage better than his predecessor? The last bastion of independent journalism in the city, the Malifaux Sentinel, will continue to give you the unbiased reporting that is our hallmark.

Announcement 2 January 26, 2021:

We interrupt this aethervox broadcast for an emergency message from the Guild.

City animal control officials are reporting an increase in stray cats about the city. Residents are advised not to feed or pet these creatures for fears of disease.

We now return you to the aethervox broadcast currently in progress.

Announcement 3 January 27, 2021:

Extra, extra, read all about it.

Governor General Marlow mobilizes the legendary monster hunters the Ortegas to assist in the battle for Malifaux city.

Announcement 4 January 28, 2021:

Flash, flash, flash, we interrupt this aethervox broadcast for an emergency announcement.

Last night a Gremlin incursion lead by the notorious Gremlin Som’er Teeth Jones into the Theater district was intercepted by the mighty Lady Justice who was luckily relaxing in one of the areas many Large Taverns. Aiding Lady Justice throughout the battle was that wonderful symbol of Guild puissance the Brutal Emissary. This manifestation of the Guilds authority laid low many Gremlins allowing the good Lady time to focus on the often-slippery Som’er Teeth. While chasing a squealing Som’er through the district, a large number of explosives were discovered crudely attached to several buildings. Despite a valiant effort to disarm the explosives being laid by the Gremlins, obviously no fans of higher society and showing their uncultured baser natures, the Death Marshall commander was unable to locate and neutralize all of them. The resulting explosion resulted in significant collateral damage to the area and though both are nominally still in the hands of these two masters of Malifaux, it will be some time before any revenue can be garnered from this once thriving district.

It seems that the Governor General should gently remind the veteran Death Marshall commander that her division is specialized in countering Resurrectionists and leave the Gremlin threat to those better equipped to counter it. Is this the reason the Ortegas have returned to Malifaux City? Perhaps the heroes of the Badlands, the ever-sharp thorn in the Nephilim’s side, the ever defiant and vigilant defenders of Latigo, the Ortegas will fair better against the lowly yet numerous Gremlins infesting our fine city and its hinterlands.

Rumors of another battle have been reported around the dank moldering encampment of Rottenburg. Deep in the heart of the Quarantine Zone, the pied piper of revenants, Reva Cortinas, ran afoul of the increasingly malign Dreamer and his nightmares. Defending a Large Tavern in the area, Reva successfully dispatched the Dreamer who was playing his cruel games in the all too prevalent Ruins of the Quarantine Zone. Though details are suspect and scant, an informant swears the fates smiled upon Reva’s Dead Rider by turning seemingly mighty blows into but a feather’s touch upon contact with his flanks.

While it is doubtful the fates favor the Resurrectionists perhaps it is time the Governor General dispatch the Death Marshalls in force to remove this blight from our fair city and remind the wicked that good will always triumph over evil.

This concludes this emergency broadcast. We now return you to your regularly scheduled programing Edward Elgar’s The Kingdom, already in progress.

Announcement 5 January 30, 2021:

Extra, Extra, Read all about it.

Strange Corrupted Idols suddenly appear throughout Malifaux City.

The effect on the populace has been one of confusion and increased hostility as everyone tries to figure out where they came from and what they mean.

Investigating a set that appeared in the Southern New Construction Zone Guild forces clashed in an obvious case of mistaken identity. While interrogating some suspicious characters near a Large Tavern, Lady Justice spotted what appeared to be a Young Nephilim skulking around near a Warehouse in the area. Firing on the creature resulted in an explosion of return fire from none other than the Ortega’s. The fierce firefight resulted in several casualties however, thankfully, both special divisions seem able to continue on with their missions. On scene witnesses report that Lady Justice and her Death Marshalls clearly scored the better over the Ortega Clan during the exchange. No doubt the infamous fog in the area and late hour contributed to the incident. In an attempt to prevent future incidents, the Governor General has decreed that security for the area around the river in the Southern New Construction Zone be the responsibility of the Death Marshals.

In another case of fratricide incited by the Corrupted Idols, it appears there may be some simmering tension in the Ten Thunders hierarchy sparked by the Gremlin question and a new rail line being built through the area. That one-time M&SU member Mei Feng and her Rail Workers faced off against that sometime Ten Thunders collaborator The Brew Master and his Drunken horde. An informant tells us that the brawl began over some disparaging remarks supposedly hidden in the painted imagery of the idols. The eye witness observed that some of the Moon Shinobi appeared to have iridescent phosphorescent paint residue on their tiny little hands. The violence erupted between the Southern Slums and an old Pioneer Ghost Town on the outskirts of the city, Mei Feng proved to be her ever elusive self as she rail walked around the Brew Masters Forces incredulously surviving a close encounter with the Whiskey Golem. In the end The Brew Master was forced to withdraw his forces and cede control of the Southern Slums to the progress of industry.

Investigating another set of the strange Corrupting Idols in the Quarantine Zone, the mechanical Guild man Charles Hoffman was beset by the unsettlingly odd Reva Cortinas as she was resting in some Ruins nearby. The wonderful devices and contraptions devised by the finest minds in the Guilds science department sadly proved no match for the potent Revenant and her devoted, some would say fanatical followers. Hoffman was forced to abandon any arcane secrets that may have been contained in the strange idols and return to the Downtown area via the Southern New Construction Zone. Reports of the Dead Rider’s dominance in the last two encounters with Reva force this reporter to ask…can anything be done to stop this undead horseman of the apocalypse. It is time for the Governor General to dispatch the elite Death Marshal Corps to counter this Resurrectionist threat.

The sudden and widespread proliferation of all these images in and around Malifaux City make us ponder if that famous street artist and political activist Angsty has returned to us. The art world is abuzz with the possibility.

Our last report may be the result of drunken fancy as the “witness” is a young Gremlin named Boudreaux or perhaps Thibodeaux, he was slurring his speech during the interview and frequently slipped into a drawling laugh that made obtaining concrete details extremely difficult. According to his “recollect’n” (sic) the Dreamer visited his Gremlin Village to indulge in some of his grisly games. When the nightmares had exhausted the supply of Gremlin playmates, the Dreamer turned his attention to Youko Hamasaki who just happened to emerge from a sewer exit nearby. Coming to a Reckoning, these Public Enemies fought a fierce battle that saw Youko abandon her undoubtedly illicit cargo for the Ten Thunders and hightail it back to the safety of the Qi and Gong.

The whereabouts of the illicit cargo are currently unknown; however, Som’er Teeth Jones is rumored to have recently come into a large cache of rare, exotic and most importantly valuable goods from Earth’s Three Kingdoms. An intercepted communique from Youko to Som’er Teeth Jones demands the items safe return or reprisal from the Ten Thunders. Som’er’s response was surprisingly adroit from the uncultured swine…Molon Labe. To add insult to injury, it was written in a scrawling inconsistent hand with what can only be described as a largeish “brush” about a fingers width thick utilizing an unknown brownish substance that reeked to high hell. We await the resolution of these negotiations.

This has been the Malifaux Sentinel, the last bastion of independent journalism in the city, continuing to provide the unbiased reporting that is our hallmark.

Announcement 6 February 4, 2021:

Ladies and Gentlemen, we at the Malifaux Sentinel, apologize for the tardiness of this report.  Our two new Gremlin Interns discovered the paper’s revolutionary and incredibly expensive Rectigraph Machine. Let’s just say that we now have a 350-foot roll of some very avantgarde and provocative art should anyone be interested in purchase. But on to our reports.

In a difficult week for McMourning, the master Resurrectionist enlisted some help from the Red Chapel Killer, the Malifaux City Madman, Seamus to assist in protecting his secret labs located deep in the Quarantine Zone.

Acting on a tip from a resident of Rottenburg, Lady Justice (Mike G) discovered one of McMourning’s labs audaciously located near the entertainment district in the Southern New Construction Zone. Moving quickly on her long-time Nemesis, Lady Justice launched her assault from the “Kinky Boots Theatre,” a favorite of Seamus, into the ruins surrounding the district. The bitter Turf War saw Seamus temporarily restrained in a Death Marshal’s Pine Box and incredulous rumors of McMourning’s death. That idol of decay the Carrion Emissary functioned as a suitable road block throughout the fight allowing Mcmourning to not only retain but expand his control of the area.

Either the infamous former Guild Coroner McMourning has a body double or he survived his encounter with Lady Justice because the always stalwart and trust worthy Freikorps Commander VonSchill submitted a near simultaneous request for bounty payment for both McMourning and Seamus from the Guild Administrative Offices. Operating from the Badlands, Von Schill launched his strike into the Ruins the Resurrectionists were conducting their experiments in. Coming to a Reckoning the legendary resilience of Dr Douglas McMourning was put to the test and ultimately succumbed to his wounds after two rounds of concentrated fire from the Freikorps. The bounty for the always elusive Seamus will reportedly be split with the notorious sniper for hire Hans. A Guild clerk who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to release the information hints at the difficulty of neutralizing the Red Chapel Killer. Employing the stumpy Copy Cat Killer, Seamus was able to confuse the Freikorps through numerous instances of Mistaken Identity. The tack sharp, advanced optics of Hans, however, were able to easily distinguish real from fake. No doubt that trusty Field Guide of his also played a factor. The Malifaux Sentinel would like to congratulate the Freikorps on their success.

This has been the Malifaux Sentinel, the last bastion of independent journalism in the city, continuing to provide the unbiased reporting that is our hallmark. And if anyone is interested in purchasing a 350-foot homage to Gremlin Butts please contact our offices conveniently located in Downtown Malifaux just around the corner from the Guild Public Relations Offices. Serious inquiries only please.

Announcement 7 February 4, 2021:

We interrupt Debussy’s “La Mer” to bring you this emergency broadcast from Guild Officials.

Citizens are asked to restrict their movements in and around the cities slums as the Gremlins and Neverborn are on the warpath.

In an uncanny shift of events, it would appear that the Gremlins are now coordinating their actions around Malifaux. In two separate encounters, Gremlin forces were able to regain control of Villages that were previously cleared of the vermin by Guild Forces.

While engaging in a vicious Turf War with the Dreamer (Stephen K.), The Brew Master and his Moon Shinobi launched a successful “Crusade of Reclamation” from the Slums of the Three Kingdoms District into a Gremlin Village outside the city limits the Dreamer had “played” in earlier in the week. The stealthy movements of the Moon Shinobi proved clutch in ridding the village of the Neverborn taint. That ruthless force of hoofed aggression the Hooded Rider, however was able to separate the Brew Master from his faithful Apprentice Wesly. Guild Officials are glad to hear about this as it is expected to significantly reduce the flow of illicit and untaxed liquor into the city. Remember, a sober citizen is a productive citizen.

Unfortunately, the battle diverted Guild Guard resources from a Guild Holding Facility housing the notorious Som’er Teeth Jones and his unruly clan of drunken hillbillies. The newly freed Som’er sought to return to his swamp utilizing various family safehouses along the way. At one of these Gremlin Villages, Som’er encountered Professor VonSchtook on a recruiting drive for his despicable University of Transmortis. Guild forces are worried that the Taxidermists may be actively seeking to hone their craft by dabbling in necromancy to provide a “more real product for their discerning clients.” These Public Enemies engaged in some brutal fighting that ended with VonSchtook leaving with no new students to enroll. A Gremlin informant mentioned that there was some confusion over the persistence of remains of the Insignificant Bayou folk. An unfortunate circumstance that left Som’er feeling less than satisfied with his victory.

Driven from the swamp by the Brew Master, the Dreamer (Max A.) returned to the Slums just outside the heavily fortified Downtown area. Finding his new playmates in a warehouse, Lady Justice (John A.) was dispatched to Reckon with the Neverborn threat. Her stalwart Death Marshalls were unafraid as they engaged the ephemeral Nightmares of Old Malifaux. Unfortunately, their tenacity did not translate into increased martial prowess as the Death Marshals were forced to cede the Warehouse to the Dreamer under a slew of missed shots. The Governor’s Secretary, the Right Honorable Lucius Gustavius FitzWilliam Mattheson, could not be reached for comment, however, his office suggested that a redistribution of assets is underway. Does this mean the famous monster hunters from Latigo will be diverted to address the Neverborn menace? Rest assured, our cadre of reporters, investigators and informants stand ready to capture the results of that exchange should it happen.

This concludes this emergency broadcast. We now return you to your regularly scheduled programing Claude Debussy’s “La Mer,” already in progress.

Announcement 8 February 10, 2021:

Hello folks, Allison Dade here with the Malifaux Tattler’s Aethervox edition bringing you all the news that’s fit to print without the bias of the other news sources.

Guild forces on the attack to protect the average citizen from the many threats that seek to pull our grand society apart.

That wonderful half man half machine Hoffman foiled the attempts of the Ten Thunders sympathetic Youko and her Geishas to plant explosives near a Guild Holding Facility. Emerging from the Sewers the battle resulted in a definitive win for the Guild and the slaying of a Dawn Serpent. An investigation is currently under way, however; a guild informant speaking under condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to release the information, suggested that the attack was only a distraction for a greater Ten Thunders plan. A more pressing concern may be the number of Dawn Serpents Youko has access to. Surely the Guild’s Department of Animal Control and Enforcement will be visiting the Qi and Gong shortly to ensure there are no illegal Serpent Mills being operated on the premises.

In other action, Guild forces led by Perdita, investigating a set of Corrupted Idols that appeared in a Pioneer Ghost Town near Latigo, were ambushed in a Warehouse by that Ten Thunders agitator Mei Feng and her unruly band of semi mechanical rail workers. An unsubstantiated report claims Mei Feng was gunned down by Perdita in retaliation for killing her Abuela in a stream of fire during the fight. If true, our condolences to Perdita and her wonderful Abuela. She was a sweet old woman who was also a fantastic cook. Though a valiant effort, Guild forces withdrew to reconstitute and reassess the worth of the Pioneer Ghost Town.

Rumors that the Corrupted images in the town were the work of the terrorist artist Angsty have the Art snobs in arms, demanding the Guild recover the “priceless expressionist piece at any cost.” A person who has seen the images claims it was nothing more than an odd depiction of a cat with what appeared to be toast around its head. In this reporter’s mind, only a crazy cat lady would find that interesting. If that is art then perhaps the Malifaux Sentinel, the last bastion of independent journalism in the city, will be able to sell their 350-foot homage to Gremlin Butts produced by interns Boudreaux and Thibodeaux.

The last Guild action this week involved Lady Justice (John A.) engaging her long-time nemesis the always odd Reva and her Cult of Revenants. In a bitter Turf War fought in the outskirts of the city, Reva defended her holdings in the Quarantine Zone while the stalwart Lady Justice maintained the bulwark of Guild authority in the Badlands. Too add an extra stamp of Guild supremacy, Governor General Marlowe authorized the deployment of the Brutal Emissary in support of the Death Marshal Division’s mission. Sadly, the always tricksy Reva engaged in a scorched earth style of warfare that saw the Brutal Emissary on fire and both areas burned to utter uselessness. Though nominally still under control, any resources that may have been available to Guild or Resser forces are buried under the ashes of the still burning battlefield. Surely this rivalry has not ended and we anticipate Lady Justice is already planning her next engagement with the Resurrectionist Master.

Our last report comes from a confidential informant residing in the cities less hospitable regions. According to the CI, the Barrows posse ran afoul of the nightmare adolescent the Dreamer (Max A.) as they were Planting Explosives near a Warehouse the angry young man was playing in. Barrows reportedly had difficulty locking the intangible Dreamer down for a right proper fight. Ultimately, the Barrows posse was forced to vacate the Ancient Ruins he was holed up in, no doubt trying to avoid the Guild’s swift arm of criminal justice. This reporter is forced to ask the difficult question, can anyone stop the Dreamer (Max A.) as he rampages through the city?

Guild Officials would like us to add to the broadcast that anyone with information about terrorist street artist Angsty is required to make a report with their local Guild Guardsman. Should the information result in the capture of Angsty, that citizen will be entitled to compensation of up to $50 Script or 1 year off their term of servitude.

Additionally, the Malifaux Sentinel would like us to remind our listeners that the 350-foot homage to Gremlin Butts is still available for purchase. Those interested may contact their offices conveniently located in Downtown Malifaux just around the corner from the Guild Public Relations Offices. Again, serious inquiries only please.

This has been Allison Dade reporting for Malifaux Tattler’s Aethervox edition, bringing you all the news that’s fit to print without the bias of the other news sources. Have a Great night and we are outta here.

Announcement 9 February 11, 2021:

An obviously Gremlin voice speaks over the Aethervox:

“You are listening to the “Temperance” Jebsen Revival Power Hour. Songs of salvation to soothe a weary soul. Our next piece is from Harry McDonough and the Haydn Quartet. Enjoy their soulful rendition of this old timey favorite When the Roll is Called Up Yonder.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx8oy4r4vr4

We interrupt this Aethervox broadcast to bring you the following announcement from Guild Officials.

The valiant Lady Justice (Mike G.) and her Death Marshals have dealt a strong blow to the despicable Resurrectionists operating in our fine city. While surveilling the “Café Lafitte in Exile” Theatre for signs of the vile outlaw Seamus, rumored to be recruiting new Dandies in the area; the Death Marshals observed that traitor most foul, Dr. McMourning working in the slums surrounding the area. A long-time nemesis, Lady Justice leapt at the opportunity to take down this dangerous minister of Poison. Judge and Jury were in attendance to deliver a Reckoning to the Dead Rider and McMourning’s assistant Sebastian. Fate seemed to be a fickle mistress during the melee, favoring the Marshalls during an attack only to flee on a damaging blow.

Rumors of Lady Justice’s death are patently false! This broadcaster only yesterday attended a social engagement where the statuesque woman was present, regaling the assembled socialites and officials with tales of her heroic deeds.

 We can, however absolutely confirm the rumors that McMourning was killed during the battle. We know there have been erroneous reports of his death in the past, however, the Guild unequivocally states that those were either one of the numerous body doubles McMourning is rumored to employ or simply a case of mistaken identity. Additionally, any future sightings are either a simple flight of fancy or case of drunken stupor.

We now return you to the “Temperance” Jebsen Revival Power Hour. Songs of Salvation to soothe a weary Soul.” Already in progress.

An obviously gremlin voice replaces the Guild announcers as it trails off.

“and as I look up into the heavens, I see the glory of God smiling down upon me. I feel the strength to resist the many temptations of the devil. The sins of the flesh…the Green Fairy…the Devil’s Nectar… or even the Chinese Molasses…none of these can deliver the powerful relief of the lords blessing upon you. With a powerful blow I cast ye out Satan…away from me charlatan…I will not hear your serpents lies or indulge in your temporary pleasures.

I ask you my brothers and sisters of the Bayou, what are you doing to secure your salvation? What are you doing to help your brothers and sisters with theirs? Are you willing to rise above the muck and mire of your world? Will you join our great civil society and the rock that is Guild authority? Will you come unto the shinning beacon of light that is Malifaux City, renouncing the ways of your ill-bred kin?

If you are willing to take the first steps toward redemption…and I believe you are…meet me at the Quadruple Rock Church, conveniently located adjacent to the Malifaux Sentinel’s Edgepoint Annex.

Our next song of salvation is from Vaughan Williams and his Hymns from the English Hymnal.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBHXSEaHBbM

Announcement 10 February 12, 2021:

Extra, Extra, read all about it…

Malifaux Sentinel, reports a number of bitter Turf Wars erupted around Malifaux on Wednesday nIght.

The always elusive Dreamer (Max A.) encountered the always awkward Reva Cortinas near Powderburg in the North East quadrant of the Quarantine Zone. No one knows why the Dreamer chose the blocky, squat slums of Powderburg for his games, but rumors abound that Reva and her band of followers were occupying the Ruins of a building once housing the now criminalized mercenary group the Freikorps. While a bloody affair, the Dreamer and his nightmares were able to evict Reva from the area. Commander Leopold Von Schill could not be reached for comment despite numerous couriers sent to the Freikorps occupied Badlands town of Freiholt. No doubt, the veteran mercenary is planning a retaliatory strike on Reva for having the temerity to occupy one of his abandoned strongholds.

The Malifaux Sentinels’ network of informants and reporters is standing by to deliver the news should this occur in the near future.

In other news, Perdita and her family were accosted by that vile Baron of the Bayou Som’er Teeth Jones and his band of “closely related” Kin. As the Ortega clan has grown in size over the years, Latigo has become a bit cramped for the burgeoning family. Recently, Governor General Marlowe gifted them a deed to Pioneer Ghost Town #33 near the bayou. The only catch? The veteran monster hunters would need to clear it of any undesirable entities that may have taken up residence. After seeing this reporter locate Pioneer Ghost Town #33 on a map, our gremlin interns Boudreaux and Thibodeaux informed us that a sizeable population of Jones’es have lived there for some time. Having only yesterday received a letter from a cousin’s, nephews, brother Adelaide, Thibodeaux or perhaps Boudreaux, we have difficulty telling them apart, informed us that during Perdita’s scouting mission she was simply outgunned by the Jones’es who were receiving Som’er Teeth for Sweet Tea and Beignets. Until the Ortega Matriarch can return with her family in greater numbers, Pioneer Ghost Town #33 is firmly in the hands of Som’er Teeth Jones and has been renamed Jones’es Gremlin Village. This reporter’s question is, will they want it after the Gremlin’s have uh…used the facilities?

This has been the Malifaux Sentinel, the last bastion of independent journalism in the city, continuing to provide the unbiased reporting that is our hallmark.

Announcement 11 February 12, 2021:

Crackling over the Aethervox.

“Our boys from Sheffield, that fabulous football club, the Wednesday’s in the Blue and White horizontal stripes, are on the attack. Passing the ball and working the angles as they move on the Aston Villa Lions. It looks like the Owls have the Lions on the back foot. Yes, it looks like they just might…Goal!!! And just like that the Owls have tied it up. “

We interrupt this Aethervox rebroadcast of the Sheffield-Aston Villa’s Football game played on February 10, 1906 to bring you these important announcements from Guild Officials.

Investigators are making progress on the series of explosions that rocked Malifaux last week.

Thanks to confidential informants, we now know that the first Explosives were Planted by the Brewmaster and his band of drunken gremlins in an attempt to keep that infamous bandit Parker Barrows, who was holed up in some nearby Ruins, from encroaching any further into the Bayou’s Edge. The battle was fierce but, in the end, The Brewmaster was able to rest the Ruins from Parker and send him to whatever other safehouse he may have. It would appear the Gremlin’s are on the rise again.

The second explosion was again thankfully outside the city proper; however, the report comes to us from none other than Lady Justice (John A.) herself. Acting on a tip that the Dreamer (Stephen K.) was playing games in the Bogs, the Death Marshalls moved from some Ancient Ruins to strike. Lady Justice did not count on the wicked adolescent having access to so much explosive material, nor did she figure on him reenacting the Powder Wars with his new playmates. It was a brutal fight that left the Death Marshals defeated and forced to withdraw from the field. We are sure that, given all the recent experience against the Dreamer, Lady Justice will emerge all the stronger for it.

The third and more interesting explosions occurred near Pioneer Ghost Town #15 where Mei Feng and her Rail Workers have been laying track for the new Slate Ridge Mountains line. An eye witness reports that a quarrel between Youko and Mei Feng, both known members of the Ten Thunders Tong, erupted into a full-blown melee when the latter demanded the Geishas leave the work camp and the former demanded payment for services rendered at the Qi and Gong in the Downtown area of the Little Kingdom. Thanks to the prodigious use of planted explosives intended for blasting tunnels along the rail line, Mei Feng was able to forcibly evict Youko from Pioneer Ghost Town #15. The loss of time and materials has Guild Officials doubtful the line will be completed prior to next year’s Ski season.

Those who purchased passage and lift tickets in advance utilizing Malvago and also purchased the optional Trip Insurance may be issued a refund should the rail line not be completed on time.

With all these explosions rocking the area, Guild Officials are searching for the source of munitions proliferation. Do we have an arms dealer working in the shadows of Malifaux threatening our peace? This reporter would like to know. Guild personnel were quick to dismiss gossip that some of the recovered residue had Guild markings. A Guild spokesman authorized to speak on the matter asked this reporter, “How the Guild would benefit by allowing uncontrolled explosives to roam the city, destroying our ancient structures?” This reporter agrees they would not and condemns anyone suggesting the Guild had anything to do with it.

Guild Officials wish us to add, anyone with information leading to the capture and arrest of the person or persons responsible for the sale of surplus military explosives may be entitled to sizeable compensation both financially and via reduced sentence times. Information leading to those spreading disinformation about the origin of the explosives may also be rewarded financially.

Our last news story features that notorious terrorist artist “Angsty” and their Corrupted Idols which have appeared around our fine city. The latest image of a very grumpy cat was discovered by curious looky lou’s rummaging through the remains of a battle between the nightmare young man The Dreamer (Max A.) playing in some Ruins and the once distinguished Prof. VonSchtook, Dean of the vile University of Transmortis who we are told was watching a macabre opera in the school’s Theater. An absolutely terrifying and ruthless affair, the Dreamer added his own twist on the operatic piece and forced VonSchtook to abandon the facility to the Lucid Dreams of the increasingly angry adolescent. No doubt this will hurt recruiting for the schools new Art department.

The whereabouts of the schools prized Tenor Thomas De Lutrius of the Toredor family are unknown at this time. Understandably, the family has denounced the young man for his attendance, claiming that he was an outcast from the family. An informant has told us that we may again hear his incredible voice in the near future as he is safe and recovering from the injuries he sustained during the battle, eager to perform again.

We now conclude this aethervox emergency announcement and return you to the rebroadcast of the Sheffield-Aston Villa’s Football game played on February 10, 1906.

Announcement 12 February 18, 2021:

Extra, Extra, Read all about it.

Disparity, the definitive newspaper dedicated to covering the vibrant art world in Malifaux, reports a new “Angsty” piece discovered in the Bogs outside the city on 13 February.

The black and white master work was drawn on the side of an overturned, ruined flat boat. It depicts a worn down bill poster with pail and brush in hands, bills clamped firmly under arm and a forlorn gaze into the distance with the words “Winners..Are Not Those Who Never Fail But Those Who Never Quit!”

The piece was discovered in the aftermath of a brutal battle between Reva Cortinas and the Dreamer. A witness shared that it was difficult to gauge who won the exchange as the Revenants took heavy casualties but appeared to achieve their objectives during the melee. We are told that despite appearing to have lost everyone but the Dead Rider, Reva’s folks have been observed in the area while the Nytemare has not.

Unfortunately, the piece is no longer viewable as the Guild has Corrupted the Idol by establishing a cordon around the area to “protect the citizenry from potential harm from Reva’s band of Revenants.”. It is believed the boat featuring the “Angsty” art has also been removed. Its whereabouts are currently unknown but we were able to obtain a single photograph of it from an anonymous source.

Our reporters at Disparity are hopeful that the piece may eventually resurface so it may be preserved. Should this occur, we stand ready to arrange for a viewing prior to its sale through Sotheby’s Auction House.

Announcement 13 February 18, 2021:

An obviously Gremlin voice speaks over the Aethervox:

“You are listening to the “Temperance” Jebsen Revival Power Hour. Songs of salvation to soothe a weary soul. Our next piece is from Bert Williams. Enjoy his wonderful old timey favorite Nobody. And remember when life brings you down you have to dust yourself off and pick yourself up.”

We interrupt this Aethervox broadcast to bring you the following announcement from Guild Officials.

Two massive caches of Planted Explosives were discovered around Malifaux last night.

The first, was located by the steely eyed Perdita Ortega and her stalwart Famliy, around a supposedly vacant Warehouse near the Bogs outside of Gremlin’s Wharf in the South Eastern Quarantine Zone. Unfortunately, the Ortegas were attacked by Reva Cortinas’ fanatical thugs before the explosives could be fully neutralized and recovered. Calculating that collateral damage from the explosives would be limited to only Reva’s fanatics and any illicit contents of the Warehouse, Perdita made the decision to instead detonate the explosives and cover the Ortega’s withdrawal from the area. Rumors that the explosives never detonated killing Reva and her followers or that Reva now possess not only the contents of the Warehouse but also the military grade explosives that were located by the Ortegas are patently false and obviously the work of anti-Guild operatives seeking to undermine the authority and peace provided by the leadership of our fine Governor General Marlowe.

Reports that the Guild Guardsman assigned to secure the Bogs from which Reva has been operating this last week had abandoned their post are also unequivocally false. Any information as to the source of this misinformation or the whereabouts of Guardsmen Ackerman, Hulbert or Wooleich may be reported to your local Guild Offices for fair compensation.

The second batch of Planted Explosives were frighteningly close to Down Town near the supply Warehouses of the Malifaux Tattler. Unsubstantiated reports suggest that the Dreamer has discovered a way to play his games all by himself. Dubious information obtained from a highly inebriated eye witness strung out on Brilliance, proports that during the altercation a Dreamer (Max A.) leading a band of Insidious Madness and the Widow Weaver was able to defeat a Dreamer (Stephen K) accompanied by a Hooded Rider, Serena Bowman and a Stitched Together creature. The alien looking Coppelius was apparently unable to choose a team as he appeared to be working for and against both Dreamers. Perhaps he was it during this macabre game.

Again, the veracity of this report is highly suspect and is being repeated with the utmost skepticism. One Dreamer is nightmare enough, two is unthinkable.

This has been Alison Dade reporting. We now return you to the Aethervox broadcast of the “Temperance” Jebsen Revival Power Hour. Songs of salvation to soothe a weary soul, already in progress.

Static fades to a sullen Gremlin voice in mid sermon

“My friends…my kin…I stand before you today to deliver a warning about that temptation that is called Brilliance…Brilliance is just another tool of the devil Intended to subvert you from your higher calling while blinding you to the majesty of our fine society.

Now you may think that the euphoria and elation experienced while under its cursed influence is harmless…that it “just takes the edge off of a stressful day” …” that it is no different than a stiff drink to ease your sorrows” …but you’d be wrong…It is just a facade…a veil pulled down to keep you from the true glory of the almighty…a lie of that honeyed tongue devil…the King of the Bottomless Pit…the Son of Perdition

Beelzebub, I name the and cast the out!

Keep in mind brothers and sisters…aside from the damage it does to your immortal soul…Brilliance will ruin your temporal life as well… remember that the next time you are tempted by the sweet luxurious allure of Brilliance.

No man is an island and we are all imperfect beings before the creator, so if you desire assistance resisting sin…crawl out of the muck and mire and meet with us at the Quadruple Rock Church, conveniently located adjacent to the Malifaux Sentinel’s Edgepoint Annex. Come witness the grandeur of polite society, the accoutrements of civilization, and the rapture of fellowship.

Our next old timey song comes from Frank Stanley singing about indulgence and selfishness.

Announcement 15 February 22, 2021:

Extra, Extra, read all about it…

Malifaux Sentinel, reports a number of battles fought around the city on Friday night.

Witnesses report that two bitter Turf Wars erupted in the Warehouse District. Defending a likely Ten Thunders Warehouse, Mei Feng discovered a poorly hidden Sewer entrance to the University of Transmortis. Prof. Vonschtook and his students augmented the days lectures with some practical application. It appears the grueling academic schedule of the university coupled with additional preparations for midterms left the students on the back foot. The Sewer entrance and the attached academic facilities have been claimed by the Ten Thunders, no doubt to house more illicit goods that are contributing to the degradation of Guild authority.

Responding to the above reports of an entrance to the University of Transmortis, Lady Justice was dispatched to the Warehouse District by Governor General Marlowe to ascertain the viability of launching a raid into the school through the area. When the dedicated Death Marshal arrived, instead of locating the rumored entrance, Lady Justice discovered an opium Research Facility being managed by Youko Hamasaki and her Qi and Gong staff and seeking to make the illicit drug more addictive. The staunch Guild defender, Lady Justice was able to wrest control of the facility from the Ten Thunders and place it under Guild authority. This reporter would just like to say publicly, thank you Lady Justice for making our city safer by removing this lynchpin of the Opium trade and providing a valuable site for pharmaceutical research. We are sure the Guild will use it for the betterment of all mankind.

In other news, the Guild half-man, half-machine Charles Hoffman was accosted by that vile purveyor of alcohol The Brewmaster while preforming his lawful duties to ensure public safety. The ambush occurred while Hoffman was Planting Explosives in a Sewer emptying into the Bayou’s Edge near a still site churning out gallons of the Brewmaster’s vile moonshine. Thanks to the underhanded tactics employed by the gremlin master, Hoffman was unable to fully initiate the detonation sequence that would have safely and efficiently neutralized the underground pathway into the city, resulting in a low yield explosion leaving the area usable by the Brewmaster.

Guild authorities cite the sewers use in smuggling illicit goods into the city as the primary reason for the authorization to destroy the line. The citizenry should be assured that back flow and increased stress on other parts of the sewer system, even in the event of a “low-yield” detonation, have been accounted for and will not result in any disruption of services for those in Guild managed areas. In an unrelated announcement, Guild officials have issued a flood warning for low lying areas within the Quarantine Zones for the next few weeks citing abnormal snow melt as the likely culprit.

Our last story recounts the exploits of the heroic monster hunter Perdita Ortega and her faithful family members in recovering a valuable Guild Library being held ransom by the outlaw Parker Barrows Gang. Returning from a mission near the Bayou’ Edge, the Ortega’s delivered a Reckoning to Parker and were able to wrest control of the facility from his bandit hands. This reporter must say, it has been a tough season for the notorious outlaw.

As always, this has been the Malifaux Sentinel, last bastion of independent journalism in the city continuing to deliver the unbiased reporting that is our hallmark.

Announcement 16 February 22, 2021:

An obviously Gremlin voice speaks over the Aethervox:

“You are listening to the “Temperance” Jebsen Revival Power Hour. Songs of salvation to soothe a weary soul.

We interrupt this Aethervox broadcast to bring you an urgent message from Guild authorities.

A Reckoning occurred between the two strongest threats during the current civic crisis. Fighting near an M&SU managed area in the Southern New Construction Zone exploded between the Dreamer, playing his games in the Industrial Zone; and Mei Feng, observed transporting undetermined goods into a suspected Ten Thunders Warehouse nearby. Fate seemed to be against the Dreamer throughout the exchange with the suicide tactics of the rail workers paying huge dividends. Early in the conflict Mei Feng boldly charged the immensely huge Lord Chompy Bits and was unbelievably able to single handedly remove the beast from the battlefield during a fusillade of Deadly Claws. The loss of the Dreamer’s heavy hitter was keenly felt and put significant pressure on the rest of the crew to fill the void. The nail in the coffin was delivered by a lowly rail worker, packed with explosives by the backwoods mechanic Sparks LeBlanc, who detonated after being showered by Hot Coals from Kang.

Despite forcing the Dreamer to cede the Industrial Zone to Mei Feng and her Rail Workers, the Dreamer’s dominance throughout this violent season remains unquestioned. We are told an Emissary from Governor-General Marlowe’s Office has been dispatched to discuss possible terms with the always Lucid Dreamer. We will update you with the results of this parley as they become available.

We now return you to the “Temperance” Jebsen Revival Power Hour. Songs of Salvation to soothe a weary Soul.” Already in progress.

An obviously gremlin voice:

“Our next piece comes from one of my kin, William Jebsen. Claiming he was inspired to craft the song after “hearing it sung by a voice from the future” while listening to an old Crystal radio crafted by the legendary Jagadish Chandra Bose. We bring you “The Party’s Over.”

 

@Merchant The points I brought up were in response to your comments about GW's

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marketing, advertising, hype, lore, stories. things that get people invested in both the short term and the long term of the game.

You are comparing an established, global, publicly traded corporation with Shareholders to small, privately owned entities with far smaller workforce's where most employees are wearing multiple hats.

I conceded in my post that Games Workshop has significantly more marketing tools and resources than all their competition combined. It is fitting as they have been in the business since 1975. They had a very long head start. Yes, they are good at promoting their games, the "hype train" losses its luster though when you can't get the actual products and/ or the support for the games is inconsistent at best. It looses even more luster when you can't count on a game seeing continued development after the initial money grab (Remember Shadow Wars: Armagedon, Dread Fleet, Battle Fleet Gothic, Inquisition, Mordheim). Mordheim is particularly interesting as it has had a Video game (PC and Console) release in 2015 and a fairly successful mobile game that is currently available that builds "Hype"  for a game that has been out of print for over a decade with no development after 2004. Blood Bowl and Necromunda were in a similar state until fairly recently as well.

How long did it take GW to progress the 40k universe? Most of their lore content, up until fairly recently was staged in the very distant past with zero progression of the timeline. The Warhammer Fantasy line was just as bad until Age of Sigmar destroyed the old war and progressed the story.

GW has released many books and series for their flagship game Warhammer 40k, but consider that the first of the Horus Heresy novels, the singularly most important event in the lore of the game, was published in 2006. That is 31 years after the companies founding. They have also released several video games and animated series to add to the "hype", however; most of these are fairly recent and many have caused significant issues with existing lore (the Space Marine game which was offered on the console systems and the Animated series are sterling examples of this as the Ultra Marines are one of the most fleshed out Chapters in 40k and both of these directly conflicted with the long established lore of the 2nd Company. A Company with damn near every member published).

Corvus Belli is a fairer comparison to Wyrd as they are similarly sized companies of a similar age (Corvus Belli was founded in 2001 with Infinity being released in 2005) and structure. Corvus Belli has done some great things with their flagship game, however it hasn't been willy-nilly either. How much have they really expanded their lore for Infinity over their four editions and RPG game? When did they publish their manga, 2017? That was 12 years after their their flagship game was released and 16 years after their founding. How is their release schedule? While I like the company they haven't really been doing much.

In comparison, Wyrd was founded in 2005 but Malifaux wasn't released until 2009. In only 12 years they have released three editions for their flagship game with 18 books expanding the story and progressing the timeline. Additionally, through the first two editions, Wyrd maintained a bi monthly Webzine with 39 issues that was and remains free to download containing not just game related materials on painting and playing but also many stories that added and expanded the world (some in series format). This is before considering the additional lore and history that is contained in the 16 Through the Breach RPG books, The Other Side TTG book and the Breachside Broadcasts (how many are there of these?). In short, there is already a ton of material to digest for the world of Malifaux. As for their release schedule, well in the time I have been a Henchman (and I believe I am one of the longer tenured ones) I can't recall very many months they didn't have something coming out for Malifaux, not to mention their other games. Additionally, Wyrd has very rarely been out of stock on an item for months at a time. The global Corporation that is GW can not say the same, their web store still doesn't have Chaos Space Marine Defilers in stock after more than a year.

Again, Wyrd is not perfect but, I think they are doing a pretty good job and in many ways are significantly ahead of the power curve of their competition. Hell in some game aspects they forced the big dogs (GW and Privateer press) to reassess their games and make changes to stay relevant.

Yes, it would be nice to eventually see a novelization or video game chronicling the struggles in Malifaux or The Other Side, but again not at the cost of everything else. Given you posted this in "The Other Side" sub-forum I would wager you want to see more development for this game, I am in agreement with you. It never quite felt like it got a good release after the Kickstarter campaign and Wyrd deciding to hold off on selling at GenCon before the Backers got their rewards (a noble decision in my opinion). If I know Wyrd, they have these things in the plan but the realities of capital, personnel, time, and oversight are all factors that weigh into the equation. I am glad you are enthusiastic about the game, the community needs that to grow. Not sure where you are located but if you want some help in building a community there are plenty of old Henchman that would love to assist. It is hard work but well worth it. I have done it three times.

 

 

And one parting shot, while I like the expansion of the world over the editions and game offerings, I do miss the days when this forum used to fiercely debate the Earthside location of the Breach and things were a bit more "free-form". Many great theories were posted with plenty of facts to rest the cases upon. Gaps in lore are not always a bad thing, it is the space in which we can found our own Space Marine Chapters and develop our own histories. This thread has motivated me to post the announcements I provided for my last narrative Malifaux league that concluded February 20, 2021. While definitely not canon it was fun to produce.

Perhaps off topic from the original intent of the thread but, just because there isn't a "Henchman Program" doesn't mean there aren't Henchman out there. I still run events and promote for the games that Wyrd produces. I did it before there was a Henchman program and I still do now that we are in standby.

As for GW being the gold standard of minis...well I don't agree. Their production has lagged, especially during the Pandemic. Sure they show a lot of new stuff but actually getting stuff isn't as simple (the store I work in has had significant trouble getting GW product that wasn't for the new hotness with some orders being over 4 weeks late). There are plenty of SKU's that have been on back order for a very long time, even "new release" stuff. A lot of factions for their games haven't seen anything new in a very long time (truthfully a lot of factions have had their options whittled down, cough, cough Orks and Eldar), that is unless you have some version of Space Marine in your name in which case you receive very regular and frequent updates. Their books are inconsistent at best with several writers diverging significantly from previous or even current cannon. The Beast Arises series was horribly bad despite having some very intriguing political arcs that redeemed it somewhat. This is the benefit and issue with having a large publicly traded multinational corporation, sure they have access to lots of marketing tools and resources but they are also beholden to shareholders and a corporate structure that in all likelihood doesn't even use the product they sell and is only interested in profit margins. Many of the GW game lines have suffered because of this. Thankfully the fan base has managed to preserve some of these fine games.

Wyrd has done a solid job of controlling access to their IP's and while I don't agree with everything they have done the games are better for it. Would I love to see The Other Side get more love, yes! Would I like to see some of the great board games like Puppet Wars and Darkness Comes Rattling see some more development, oh god yes! Do I want to see it at the expense of the games and a 'constantly chased meta" sales structure, definitely not.

I am looking forward to renewing my Henchman status when the program is relaunched. Whether that is tomorrow or some time down the road, I will still promote Wyrd products and run events in my area. I am lucky though...my area wasn't as badly affected by Covid lock downs as others. We already have our next Malifaux league scheduled, are running frequent Through the Breach sessions, and have begun the preliminary work of establishing a "The Other Side" community.

Thank you very much.

Is there a library or repository for the Wyrd Game specific emojis that I can download for inclusion in a Discord channel?

I endorse the thread necro for this. Miniatures for this game would be awesome to paint. and while we're at it...I would like to see the expansion released in a proper box, maybe with somemore content, instead of thru drivethru (not that I have anything against Drivethru, just it doesn't feel like a real release to me).

Well the community I have cultivated as a Henchman has decided to do our part. Several have just placed orders for TOS Allegiance boxes with our LGS.

I have some ideas on how we are going to build the excitement locally and that may just include some crossover opportunities with not just Malifaux but also TTB. I am fortunate to have a really receptive community that is willing to try new things.

12 hours ago, Rathnard said:

For crossovers, I'm thinking mostly in terms of models being able to proxy for other, existing units in each game system. For instance using Datsue-ba as a proxy for Binh Nguyen, Guild Riflemen as KE Sharpshooters, Mehal Sefari as Shastar Vidya Guard or Warped as Illuminated. I feel like that kind of thing - encouraging crossover without specifically messing with the rules, could be a real boon for both games. 

"Proxy" models would be a very easy inclusion.

As for the M3e rollout...well from what I recall historically it didn't fit the trend with previous announcements.

On 12/21/2020 at 8:15 AM, Rathnard said:

If I were a betting man, I'd say that this is exactly what Wyrd has been planning. I suspect the Witches & Woes box was a trial run for the new plastic, both to test their revised manufacturing techniques at a "full production" scale (I don't know the terminology ) and to see how the player base responds to the new material. Assuming it's gone well, Wyrd would then go ahead and use this improved plastic to make future TOS releases. 

Naturally I don't know anything about what Wyrd does behind closed doors, especially when it comes to production. So it should go without saying that this is all just guesswork on my part, based purely on what makes sense to me!

I tend to agree. Wyrd has used the Alt and Special Models previously to test out new production methods. Aionus was one of the first I believe.

But in regards to The Other Side...well I think the biggest thing it needs is a proper Grand release (one which puts the spotlight completely on it). The game never really received the big GenCon (or other Con) hoopla like Malifaux has. Although I give mad credit to Wyrd for deciding to hold off on the TOS release until after the kickstarter backers received their product (very noble), I can't help but feel it really hampered the roll out. And while this Grand rollout was probably planned for the following GenCon, Malifaux 3rd edition stole the spot light (I sort of got the feeling that 3rd edition was spoiled before it was ready to be announced). I would love to see the range expanded beyond what it is though and I think that would be a great time to give the full GenCon Treatment.

As for cross over products, which I am usually a huge fan of, I don't seeing it working as well between Malifaux and TOS. The scales are too different. What works well in one tends to either severely over or underwhelm in the other due to intended model counts. The original Wild West Exodus is a pretty good example of this.

I agree with Ossumepawesom, but would also love to see more of Malifauxs pre-history. Please give more info on the tyrant wars.

That could work though it would allow the trigger to be activated prior to testing for Unconsciousness if he pulls the . I don't see that as a huge Issue but I might also kick that TN up a few points just in case. The ability to heal is really potent.

It would function similarly although in Malifaux it would be more like the Grit abilities that are common in the Bayou Faction. Be careful with granting a healing mechanic though, in the hands of a Munchkin it could cause some issues

The Suffocation condition is the other Dramatic time event that would trigger a Toughness check for this trigger.

Honestly it can be fairly good or very mediocre depending on circumstances and the fated's build. Giving access to a healing flip could extend the benefit.

On 12/5/2020 at 1:47 PM, Commoner1 said:

So'mer needs a nerf

Completely off topic but....Damn is it that time again? I had hoped after all his changes that I wouldn't ever hear this again. The new Som'er just doesn't really feel right to me.

The willingness to listen to customers is just one of the reasons I love Wyrd.

The bokor idea has a lot of potential, though I think lore wise this would be a gremlin that is parroting either Kirai or Yan Lo. Perhaps a gremlin crew that leans heavy into Incorporeal.

I have some other gremlin crew concepts I have been working on since 1st edition that I think could be very fun and different for the faction. I have been playing with the concept in Through the Breach and think the 'Master' character is pretty well defined and ready to go.

@Wyrd Office While perusing Drive Thru RPG I noticed that there a more than a few mini-Dreadfuls available and was wondering if there were any plans to compile the Penny Dreadfuls (not the big books like Northern Sedition or the Obsidian Gate) into a few printed volumes. I greatly prefer physical copies to digital ones, and though I know I "can always just print them out" a nice professionally bound copy is preferable to a binder full of them (perhaps I am in the minority here).

At any rate figured I would ask and see if there is any interest. Thank you for entertaining the question.

3 hours ago, Maniacal_cackle said:

I'm certainly sad I haven't been able to find a Seamus avatar!  I think it is cool that you can use them as Emissaries.

Wyrd does a good job of ensuring models remain usable as much as they can.

I might know a place you can get one, are you in the US?

I absolutely loved the Avatars, though agree that manifesting them was an issue. Many had weird requirements that forced a play style counter to what you wanted to do. I still contend they could have been made to work, but that ship has sadly sailed. I own more than I care to admit to. Many of the sculpts were beautiful and they should still be legal proxies for the Faction Emissaries.