EricJ Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 (edited) ok, so last time we met our 5 new masters, so it's time to meet the Henchmen. This book introduces you to Henchmen and presents 6 of them for you to use. Henchmen aren't at the same level a Master, but their power in Malifaux is still great. They have the ability to lead their own Crew, although the models they can hire tend to be much more narrow. But they are also available when called to bring their abilities to aid a Master. One of their key abilities is a greater access to an elite group of models know as Special Forces, which even Masters do not have full access to without them. Guild - Lucius Lucius is officially the Secretary of the Governor General, but is also the leader of the Elite Division, the Special Forces for the guild. In battle his abilities are rarely seen as he strides across the battlefield, surrounded by the best trained troops the Guild has to offer, each one willing to follow every one of his orders. Resurrectionists - Molly Squiddgepidge Molly's transition to death was a difficult one, but also very special on so many levels. She understands the dead in a way that no living person could, even Masters. Her connection is especially deep with those models who also have a special connection to their death, and these Superior Undead are the Special Force for the Resurrectionists. Arcanists - Kaeris Kaeris grew up around magic, with the assumption that it was hers to control. She is involved in everything the M&SU does, and has earned the trust of Ramos, gaining control of the more precious of the M&SU resources. With these resources, some specialized equipment and a deep understanding of the fiery powers held within Soulstones, she controls the Arcanists Special Forces Neverborn - Collodi From a distance Collodi looks human, but you can tell something is wrong from the wooden clicking of his joints as he walks. Collodi surrounds himself with dolls, and from a distance those dolls look like normal dolls, but you can tell something is wrong because they seem to change position when you look away. But you really know something is wrong when you feel a hundred sewing needles stabbing you at once. Dolls really are a special force. Outcasts - Von Schill Leader of the Freikorps, an elite mercenary unit which exists in Malifaux. They are well trained, well armed, and well armored, however have little ability with magic. They are available for hire for anyone willing to pay the price for these Special Forces. However, unless you also hire Von Schill, don't expect to be able to control very many. Outcasts - Ophelia LaCroix The driving force behind the LaCroix Kin, Ophelia has trained her family after seeing the seemingly endless string of losses to the Ortega Clan. Each member of the family has learned from the Ortegas and together create a truly special force of Gremlins. There you go! A look at your Rising Powers Henchmen. Enjoy! Edited July 22, 2010 by Nathan Caroland spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchethead Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 OoooooOOOo. Special ... Forces? I'm picturing zombies with night vision goggles, flashbangs and silenced sub machine guns. Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaehl Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 Thats what im talking about! I wanna play Gremlin Kin! And finally a guild master im interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wodschow Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 MOLLY!! Since I read the stoy I always hoped for her to become playable. Kaeris is the queen of tomes? Hmm.. I don't quite get what the Drifter ability from Ronin does then though.. ?_? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted July 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 The Drifter ability does not come into play...yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenz Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastDinosaur Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 The Drifter ability does not come into play...yet... What the 'faux..? You guys are too cunning.. Just how far do you plan ahead?! ?_? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poko Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 Great teaser, the idea of mage special forces is really golden. And Molly coming into her own is nice to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder saint Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 OoooooOOOo. Special ... Forces? I'm picturing zombies with night vision goggles, flashbangs and silenced sub machine guns. Awesome. for the love of God man! do Zombies really NEED night-vision goggles?! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Apes Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 I already loved the new Gremlins, but being able to use Ophelia and Som'er together makes it even better. Also, nice to see some gender balance in the factions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csonti Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 I beg you to STOP THIS! I need to feed my children... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchethead Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 But you really know something is wrong when you feel a hundred sewing needles stabbing you at once. Hooray for more creepy dolls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucklemonkey Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 I beg you to STOP THIS! I need to feed my children... You could always try to sell them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProdigalPunk Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 You could always try to sell them.... Two birds one stone right there. Of course Zombies need night vision goggles, most of their work is done in the dark. I am actually really surprised at the way Henchman work, since it seems very counter intuitive to how I picture Malifuax. They almost seem like pre-generated crews in some respect, and kind of give me the impression of bigger games with more models. I am usually quite pleased with the way things turn out though, so I have faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanor Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 The Drifter ability does not come into play...yet... This is quite promising to me. Not only are you including some new mechanics into the game in the way of the henchmen/spec forces. But you still have more stuff in the works you already have plans for and partly in place. Best of all, it seems like the new stuff adds to the game, and doesn't replace existing stuff. One of the down falls of Magic the card game IMO was the inflation of power. I used to play Magic quite a bit back when it first came out and though the first 4 or 5 expansions. But if I were to put any of my decks up against some of the current stuff I'd be so massively out classed I'd have no chance at all. Not because the other guy played better... But because the cards are so much more powerful now then back when I played. I like that from what I've seen so far, the options in Malifaux are getting wider and not simply replacing what's already there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Khan Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 Best of all, it seems like the new stuff adds to the game, and doesn't replace existing stuff. That was something we really focused on during the playtest... trying to avoid the "power creep." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin Swarm Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 Eeennteresteeng... It looks like Henchmen will operate as sort of sub-crew leaders. I'm waiting to see the Freikorps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Khan Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 I'm waiting to see the Freikorps. I don't think you'll be disappointed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twizz666 Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 wow... i really didn't see this coming. I figured henchmen would just be a replacement for the master in the case of bodyguard, or maybe they could be a second model to use soulstones... but (correct me if i'm reading this wrong) it seems that they will give the masters more choices for hiring? very cool if that's what i'm reading. you guys never fail to impress! cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danyeru Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 We made Molly out of one of the belles, but now we'll have her! Yay Molly! And now Ramos will have some feminine energy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenS Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 I beg you to STOP THIS! I need to feed my children... Just consider all the options for what you could feed them to, and it shouldn't affect your purchases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chwineka Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 I am so happy to find out that Molly is going to be an actual mini. I was planning on turning one of my Belles into her if she wasn't in the second book, but her presence has made my day. :dance: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerdelemental Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 She still pukes blood all damned day, too. That should be an ability! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blank Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Kaeris is the queen of tomes? So, wait, does this mean she's the one on the card? Does that mean that we could soon see more models of the ones on the cards? :pray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted July 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 The goal with this first wave of henchmen was to give the players some additional options. Masters can hire henchmen, and in doing so gain free access to a whole group of Special Forces models. Or if you really want to take a specialized Special Forces list, you can just have your Henchman lead your crew, which is actually very characterful and surprisingly effective, and I think fun as well. That's the goal at least, and one of keystones with our goal of expanding Malifaux by giving players MORE options, not just giving players a new book of better options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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