WFRP4 - Sea of Claws Review (Cubicle7, DriveThruRPG)

Cubicle7 has done, again, a amazing sourcebook! This time it takes us to perilous waters of the Sea of Claws (and also any other seas). Sea of Claws is sourcebook about the lands surrounding the Sea of Claws, sea that lies between land of Norsca and the nations of the Old World. But, it is also sourcebook about sea travel and various rules connected to that. Personally I find it very interesting as it has alot of Norsca information. And there are also so many small details, that must be either added, or maybe little changed, on my Norsca Projects. But, more that later, when I start doings the changes...

The book is full of information. So, what we got here? Well, first there is the history. Then details about various locations on the shores of the Sea of Claws. Each location has interesting places, details, adventure hooks, personel... Besides this information there are other details (see more below). After locations, you got huge amount of rules. Below the list what you will get.

- History and current situation
- Bretonnia and the Wasteland (this includes Marienburg, Sea Magics, Elves...)
- The Ostland Coast
- The Troll Country (Throgg the Troll King, The Sarl Coast...)
- Kraka Ravnsvake (Norse Dwarf Characters, Dwarf Navy, Ungruvalk...)
- Religion
- The Skaeling Coast (information about Norse, The Skaelings, Kirkjugardur Landgskipa, Norse Characters - Bjornlings, Sarl, Skaelings, Norse Careers...)
- The Bjornling Coast (Wind Effects, Skjold...)

But, that is not all. Book also has following rules:
- The Seafarer Class (New Talents, New Careers including Sailor-Priest of Manann...)
- The Cult of Manann (with Miracles)
- The Cult of Stromfels (with Priest of Stromfels career and Miracles of Stromfels...)
- Boats and Boatbuilding (ship building rules, traits, upgrades, artillery...)
- Seafaring (manoeuvres, weather, navigation, chasing and racings, collisions, damaging boats, repairing boats, boat critical hits...)
- Sailing Larger Vessels (crew tests, morale..)
- Extended Voyages (events, endeavours at sea, maritime trade...)
- Gazetteer of Ports around the Sea of Claws
- Gazetteer of International Ports
- Bestiary (including famous personel)

+ There is a map of Sea of Claws too, but I personally recommend using my Norsca Map, which I do have to update after this. I also have very fitting Whaler Career on my WFRP4 Rules for any adventures in Sea of Claws.

Sea of Claws - Great work, great sourcebook!

See more information from Official Cubicle 7:

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Fan - CHAOS RISING (chaosrisingofficial.com, Kickstarter)

You never know what fan-based projects may come around. Another fan of Warhammer (and my site) brought this one to my attention. And what can I say – This is pretty amazing looking kickstarter called CHAOS RISING.

The CHAOS RISING is a short film (or 3-part series) about Old World, inspired by the Warhammer Fantasy Universe. It is not just about Warhammer, but it follows Norscan Svarthamarr Clan. It is made by long-time fans of the Warhammer Fantasy, but also by pretty professional looking group.

See more from the official site and official Kickstarter site (links below). Their teaser or trailer (about 5 minutes) has much more information. Little warning – It has Violence and Gore (still, it's funny). So, depending your home country it probably has some PG or even R rated rating… I don’t know. You been warned. Blood for the Blood God!

CHAOS RISING Official site

Kickstarter.com: CHAOS RISING

Norsca: The Grim North of Perilous Adventure, version 2.0

Norsca: The Grim North of Perilous Adventure, version 2.0 is finally here! The main sourcebook about Norsca is pretty large (over 200mb and over 200 pages). It features all the Norsca information I have been able to collect and huge amounts of new original stories and information created by dedicated fans. Huge thanks belongs to everyone involved over the years (more credits in the book).

Then you have game system/engine based rules, which include Bestiary rules and more detailed tribal profiles/rules. Career based rules for the Norse can be found from The Northmen documents I have created before. Those feature Chaos Wastes careers too (and Kurgan and Hung), but also all the Norse careers.

All the links are found below and also from the pages on the left marginal of this site:

Norsca: The Grim North of Perilous Adventure, version 2.0 (.pdf)
System free sourcebook about Norsca! It features full details about the land, the people, history, the society, the tribes (including gazetteer), Norse lexicon, religion (with calender, holy sites, legends, Norse Gods, Heroes and other stuff about their mixed faith), rules/ideas about Norse characters, and the dreaded Bestiary. And even more rules about everything in the north... NOTE! The file is large, over 200mb (and over 200 pages).

Norsca: WFRP 3rd Edition Rules, version 2.0 (.pdf)
WFRP3 based rules about the Norsca, including Bestiary rules and detailed tribal profiles.
The Northmen: WFRP 3rd Edition Rules, version 2.0 (.pdf)
WFRP3 based career rules for all the Northmen, including the Norse.

• WFRP3 Cards: Northmen Careers (.zip)
• WFRP3 Cards: Norsca Bestiary (.zip)
• WFRP3 Cards: Mutations (.zip)
• WFRP3 Cards: Other Cards (.zip)
• WFRP3 Cards: Northern Herbalism (.zip)

Norsca: WFRP 2nd Edition Rules, version 2.0 (.pdf)
WFRP2 based rules about the Norsca, including Bestiary rules and detailed tribal profiles.
The Northmen: WFRP 2nd Edition Rules, version 2.0 (.pdf)
WFRP2 based career rules for all the Northmen, including the Norse.

Norsca: WFRP 1st Edition Rules, version 2.0 (.pdf)
WFRP1 based rules about the Norsca, including Bestiary rules and detailed tribal profiles.
The Northmen: WFRP 1st Edition Rules, version 2.0 (.pdf)
WFRP1 based career rules for all the Northmen, including the Norse.


Norsca Map, version 3.00 (.jpg)

Warhammer Chronicles: Warriors of the Chaos Wastes Omnibus (Black Library)

Black Library is publishing omnibus with couple of the best and darkest novels done for the World-That-Was. Warriors of Chaos Wastes Omnibus features Wulfrik, Blood for the Blood God and Palace of the Plague Lord from legendary C.L. Werner. These are dark and twisted tales from the wastes, where both mortals and daemons alike walk.

Official Black Library: Warriors of the Chaos Wastes Omnibus

New Norsca Map, version 3.00

Norsca Map, version 3.00.

There are huge number of small changes/new things on the map compared to previous version. But, also some major changes to some parts of the Norsca. Most have come from the Total War: Warhammer. Had to make some "bigger" adjustments with that, so the map would nicely look like combination of the old maps and the Total War.

Here are some new things:

• Most roads across the Norsca are off course pretty much just bad trails. But, it was much more logical, that there was some better main roads across the land connecting the east and the west and the south and the north (for trade caravans and also armies to move). So, changed some of the trails to roads.
• Made some big changes to Vanaheim and Helspire Mountain ranges. Decided to change those more alike with Total War map. They are now divided by valley and Vanaheim range became much smaller. Also, Helspire range became much larger as I added more mountains there (removed some valleys).
• Big changes to Sarl Lands too. Made Trollheim Mountains - Ulfwerenar Mountains - Jotunheims more like in Total War map. This created much bigger valley between them. Everthunder Pass just became larger (not just pass, but actually wide valley).
• Total War: Ice Tooth Mountains are now the main name of former Mountains of Thjazi, which is now the second calling name ("old" name) for this mountain range.
• Total War: Moved The Monolith of Katam to the shoreline as in Total War. On a map found from the WFB 8th edition: Warriors of Chaos it is inland, but I decided to go with Total War here.
• Total War: Moved Doomkeep more south.
• Total War: Moved The Tower of Khrakk also more south, and away from mountains, as in Total War.
• Total War: Decided to move Bay of Blades more north, based on the Total War. It is a location, not settlement, but now it is situated next to Sarl capital, which seems logical place.
• Total War: Added SECOND Winter Pyre (different location).
• Total War: Added Troll Fjord, Pack Ice Bay, The Naglfari Plain and Icedrake Fjord. These are not settlements, but there are main settlements on them, that can be the places found from Total War.
• Total War: Added places like Tashnar, and Bloodfjord.
• Total War: Added settlements of Aesling's Conclave, Bjornling's Gathering, Baersonling's Camp, Sarl Encampment, Varg Camp, Altar of Spawns, Serpents Jetty, Graeling Moot, Longship Graveyard, Frozen Landing.
• Many thank's should be given to number of fans, that have been active about various Norsca information and places. There are number of new places found from various official sources (old, new, novels...).
• Then there are number of new fan-based places on the map (these come from various unofficial fan-sources).
• And finally added some details to the land. More marshes, lakes, rivers, trails...etc. Western fjords have now more "elevation" even it is hidden under the forests.

You can find the download links to actual huge maps (.jpg) from Norsca -page, but also from here:

Norsca Map, version 3.00

Norsca Map - Tribal Lands, version 3.00 


So, Happy New Year!

Norsca Map v3.00 preview by Jackdays

Total War: WARHAMMER II - May 31st Updates (SEGA & The Creative Assembly)

Remember, that today Total War: WARHAMMER II will be updated. And there will be huge amount of updates:

• DLC: The QUEEN & the CRONE
• FREELC: Alith Anar
• FREE UPDATE: Resurgent Update, which will feature:
• Norsca (finally), with updates
• Dwarf Update
• New Units
• Campaign Features
• Sword of Khaine
• 30th Anniversary Regiments of Renown Added
• ... See more information from the official patch notes (link above)

See more info from official Total War Twitter and from the official Total War Blog.

Total War: WARHAMMER II - The Epic Saga of Wulfrik (SEGA & The Creative Assembly)

Total War: WARHAMMER II is soon publishing DLC, which will bring the Norsca and the Norse finally to WARHAMMER II -setting (among other things). Official Total War Access has published The Epic Saga of Wulfrik as free eBook. Well, its not really that much BOOK, than just a small tale, but either way - Wulfrik is one of my favorite characters in the Warhammer setting. So, check out his epic saga. You can read the story, if you have Total War account.

Official Total War twitter update about Wulfrik's Saga

Official Total War Access

See more info from official Total War Twitter and from the official Total War Blog.

Northmen Are Coming...

Here's a little treat, or teaser, for this Halloween from me. More is coming... Northmen are coming...

original art by Jackdays. Chaos Runes Font by Ultrajosua.

Total War: WARHAMMER - Norsca DLC (SEGA & The Creative Assembly)

In the far north, between the Chaos Wastes and the Sea of Claws, lies Norsca. A barren, inhospitable peninsula in the far north of the Old World, it is home to ferocious tribes of warriors, hardened by the relentless blizzards, the barren icy tundra and the monstrous denizens of this accursed land. Fanatical servants of the dark gods, they will stop at nothing to prove their primal might, in a relentless hunt for worthy foes and fresh raiding grounds.

Norsca! What can I say more... I'm excited. New units (Ice Wolves, Ice Trolls, Skin Wolves/Ulfwerenar, Mammoth, Fimir...), new rules, new legendary lords (Wulfrik the Wanderer, Throgg).

Total War: WARHAMMER - Norsca - Cinematic Trailer

Here is the Unit roster list:
Lords
- Marauder Chieftain: melee focus

Heroes
- Skin Wolf Werekin: melee/combat support
- Shaman Sorcerer: Lores of Metal/Death/Fire
- Fimir Balefiend: dual-role, Lores of Shadows/Fire

Infantry
- Marauders: Rage, Hide (forest)
- Marauder Spearmen: Rage, Charge Def. VS Large, Hide (forest)
- Marauders (Great Weapons) Rage, Hide (forest)
- Marauder Berserkers: Frenzy, Berserk, Hide (forest), Immune to Psychology
- Marauder Champions: Heavy Armour, Hide (forest), Rage
- Marauder Champions (Great Weapons): Heavy Armour, Hide (forest), Rage

Missile Infantry
- Marauder Hunters (Javelin): Hide (forest), Rage, Anti Large
- Marauder Hunters (Throwing Axe): Hide (forest), Rage, Armour Piercing missiles

Cavalry & Chariots
- Marauder Chariot: Rage
- Marauder Ice Wolves Chariot: Rage, Causes Fear, Frostbite

Missile Cavalry & Chariots
- Marauder Horsemen: Hide (forest), Rage, Fire While Moving, Vanguard Deployment
- Marauder Horsemen (throwing axes): Hide (forest), Rage, Fire While Moving, Vanguard Deployment
- Marauder Horsemasters: Hide (forest), Rage, Fire While Moving, Vanguard Deployment

Monsters & Beasts
- Norscan Warhounds: Missile Resistance, Hide (forest)
- Norscan Ice Wolves: Missile Resistance, Hide (forest), Frostbite, Cause Fear
- Norscan Trolls: Cause Fear, Regeneration
- Norscan Ice Trolls: Cause Fear, Regeneration, Frostbite
- Feral Manticore: Missile Resistance, Cause Fear, Cause Terror
- Skin Wolves: Physical Resistance, Cause fear, Hide (forest), Frenzy, Anti-Large
- Skin Wolves (armoured): Physical Resistance, Cause fear, Hide (forest), Frenzy, Anti-Large
- Fimir Warriors: Cause Fear, From the Mist, Armour Sundering, Magical Attacks
- Fimir Warriors (Great Weapons): Cause Fear, From the Mist, Armour Sundering, Anti-Large

Rare Monsters & Beasts
- Norscan Giant: Siege Attacker, Cause Fear, Cause terror
- Feral Mammoth: Siege Attacker, Cause Fear, Cause terror
- Frost-Wyrm: Missile Resistance, Cause Fear, Cause Terror, Chilling Aura, Frostbite
- War Mammoth: Siege Attacker, Cause Fear, Cause terror, Anti Large javelins
- War Mammoth (Warshrine): Siege Attacker, Cause Fear, Cause terror, Favour of The Ruinous Powers, Giver of Glory

See more info from official Total War Twitter and from the official site Total War: WARHAMMER.

Nordland story

It is time to publish another story from Hamza Changazi (aka Kolsveinn), a great Norsca-fan, who has written a great story about the Norse titled: Nordland. It is a story about mysterious boy, who meets group of Northmen reavers (Norse) and what happens after that. I love this story and the characters. It really leaves you wanting to read more about them. Direct link to story below and it can also be found from my Norsca -page.

Nordland

Enjoy!

Merry Christmas & Happy Hexenstag!

Something for the Christmas - A new Norsca Map version 2.5. It features number of new places found from various novels, The End Times -campaign and also some fan-stuff. Those new places could be hard to find from the map, but they are there ;-) Map itself features large area covering Norsca, Chaos Wastes shoreline, Albion, northern Bretonnia, northern Wasteland, northern Empire, most of Kislev, Troll Country and High Pass. 

Then something to read - The Tribes of Chaos: The Ysgrimlinga (as penned down by Brother Reichart Kriegvulf of Salzenmund). Great story/record about one of the most feared Norse tribe, that are part of the Aesling high tribe. Author is another huge Norsca-fan Kolsveinn.

You can find all those from my Norsca page.

And all this is just the beginning. Next year there will be, finally, a new version of Norsca: The Grim North of Perilous Adventure...

More WFRP3 Herbalism (little preview from the Norsca Project)

New WFRP3 herbalism cards and also little preview from the Norsca Project next version.

For the Norsca Project I have created couple of new Herbalisms card, which are based on the rules I created earlier (document can be found from this site). These new cards can also be found from the WFRP3 - Item, Herbalism & Rune Cards -page.

You find more info, like the creation details, from this Fantasy Flight Games Forum Topic.

Hrafn's Saga

Something for all the Norsca-fans, while waiting the new version of Norsca Project.

Here is a original story about one of the characters I have created for the Norsca project. This story will feature new places, heroes, items...etc. that will be in the Norsca Project and in the Norsca Map. Also events will be in the Norsca Timeline. Very special thanks to other great Norsca-fan Hamza Changazi (aka Kolsveinn) for writing the Hrafn's Saga.

Norsca: Hrafn's Saga, version 1.1 (.pdf)

Archaon, Part I: Everchosen (novel)

Picture taken by Jackdays. Original cover art by Raymond Swanland. This is unofficial and no way endorsed by mentioned people. No challenge to their status intended. All original rights reserved to their respected owners.

"In the north of the world the forces of Chaos gather, awaiting their moment to strike. At their head is the Everchosen, the warrior who will lead the final, cataclysmic assault that will usher in the End Times and the reign of the Ruinous Powers. But he was not always thus – he was once a man, a devout servant of the warrior-god Sigmar. What could cause such a soul to fall to the worship of the Dark Gods? What dark events could have put a knight of the Empire on the path to becoming the harbinger of the world’s end? And just who was the man who will become known to all as Archaon?" -Archaon - Everchosen by Rob Sanders

I usually try to keep my site more RPG based. But Archaon is just one of those characters... I mean it has been decade (in real life) when the Storm of Chaos campaign was published. Archaon has been the big-bad-Chaos-commander ever since in the WFB books, and the SoC event itself has been "hanging" in the timeline.

Now, finally, there is a book about his story! See more information from the Black Library site.

Also I'm interested in this, because the Norsca Project. And I have heard rumors that more books about his story are coming?!

Kalevala Hammer

2nd Sigmarzeit (Sigmartide) 

Welcome to grim and perilous Warhammer. Welcome to Kalevala Hammer! This is the new Kalevala Hammer site. Opened officially today!

Kalevala Hammer site started originally in web address http://www.freewebs.com/kalevalahammer on 24th May 2007. Little less than five years, on 14th January 2012, web address changed to http://kalevalahammer.webs.com. Ever since 2007 Kalevala Hammer site has served the Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay community providing various rule expansions, maps, timelines, links, information...etc. All these can be founded in the new site also. The site is still finding its shape, so it may change little.

New site uses Google Drive and Google Web Picasa to host the files. You should be able to download everything from those places and after that they should look better than in preview mode.

For the start, I've created / updated few documents:

• Timelines can be found now in PDF format (Universal Rules & Timelines)
• Carnivals and Festivals can be found now in PDF format (Universal Rules & Timelines)
• Even new Norsca version is coming, I've published WFRP3 Norsca Rules for version 1.0 (Norsca; WFRP3 Rules)
• There is a new expanded Melee and Missile weapons list for WFRP2 (WFRP2 Rules)
• And finally there is a new WFRP2 Career Expansion, with many "missing" careers and new talents (WFRP2 Rules)

Enter freely and of your own free will, and leave some of your happiness...