Games Workshop reveals the 5 largest of the Leagues of Votann and provides us some clues as to what their guidelines will likely be.
We’ve gotten some hints and tidbits in regards to the Leagues throughout the Leagues of Votann. However, at present is the primary time Games Workshop is itemizing all 5 of the best Leagues. These are basically the sub-factions or, to make a Space Marine comparability, the “chapters” of the Leagues. Each one may have their very own sub-set of guidelines and GW is teasing these out at present.
“Like the other species and empires of the 41st Millennium, the Kin are divided into many different subfactions – known as the Leagues. Each has its own take on Kin culture, but five in particular stand out as the largest and most influential.”
The Greater Thurian League
The Greater Thurian League has been the one which we’ve seen essentially the most of. You might think about them the “default” choice in a variety of methods as they’re the most important of all of the Leagues by far. Even Ûthar the Destined, their one named character up to now, is from this League. As far as particular guidelines we did get this tidbit earlier:
The Trans-Hyperian Alliance
This one is a more moderen League (to the remainder of us). They are generally known as explorers and scouts. The Trans-Hyperian Alliance boasts the very best Hernkyn Pioneers out of all of the Leagues and they’re additionally identified to be essentially the most “void-faring” among the many main gamers.
Subscribe to our e-newsletter!
Get Tabletop, RPG & Pop Culture information delivered on to your inbox.
Based on that, I’d anticipate them to area extra Hernkyn Pioneers and doubtless have some additional speedy choices for his or her guidelines. If you’re seeking to create extra of a “cavalry” model Leagues of Votann military I’d carry on eye on these vivid orange explorers.
The Kronus Hegemony
I’m simply going to publish GW’s description and you’ll draw your individual conclusions from it:
“Decked out in distinctive yellow-and-black regalia, it’s not solely their stature that’s brief, as these Kin are swift to anger and essentially the most aggressive of the main Leagues. Any Hold or void-fleet that joins the Hegemony should swear a martial oath and assure that they are going to give attention to coaching large Kinhost forces. “
Expect a number of our bodies and “massive Kinhost forces” from The Kronus Hegemony. It appears like they will have essentially the most infantry and play aggressively! I ponder in the event that they favor ranged or melee fight…
The Ymyr Conglomerate
We’ve gotten just a few photos and hints in regards to the Ymyr Conglomerate up to now. They are the very best artisans and crafters of the Leagues. And from the sounds of issues they will pack the very best tools:
“Their phenomenal armoury contains so many beam weapons, suits of exo-armour, and Colossus-class war engines that they can equip an entire army with a quantity of elite wargear that other Leagues can only dream of fielding.”
I do discover it humorous that also they are pink armored and share a love of crafting — not not like the Blood Angels. I ponder if their Kin even have a bloodthirsty secret…
In anycase, they sound like they will have entry to all of the elite models by way of military choices. If you need to area a ton of Exo-armour and Beam weapons, get your pink paint prepared.
The Urani-Surtr Regulates
Described as cussed and fiercely loyal this League has discovered itself in fairly the predicament. They are basically surrounded by hostile forces of Necrons, Orks, and Tyranids. Known because the URSR, they refuse to surrender any floor to those threats and appear to be combating an uphill battle.
This League appears like a nod to the earlier incarnation of the Squats. And in addition they appear to have essentially the most expertise in opposition to Xenos armies. I ponder if that’s going to return into play for his or her listing constructing. Also, it’s once more noteworthy that the inexperienced faction is “stubborn” — sounds just a little Dark Angel to me.
General Leagues
There are extra Leagues on the market. Games Workshop hinted at the potential of attending to create your individual:
“There are many more Leagues, and no centralised list exists. For the Kin, all that matters is that they fight as one for the betterment of their race.”
Personally, I wouldn’t be shocked to see a set of customized League choices for creating your individual within the codex a la the customized Space Marine Chapters or customized Craftworlds or customized Hive Fleets or…you get the thought.
The Leagues of Votann are coming quickly — are you going to enlist with one of many massive 5?
Writer, Editor, Texas Native, and Austinite for 15+ years, Adam covers all issues Tabletop Gaming. Which consists of Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, D&D, Board Games and every part else that entails cube, boards, playing cards and a desk.
A hobbyist, participant, and collector of miniatures and video games, Adam’s present obsession are his Death Armies for Age of Sigmar, his Blood Angels and Tyranids for 40k, and his ever rising Arkham Horror: The Card Game Collection.
