Supplement

Credits
The Mordheim Nemesis Crown
Development Team are:

Ian Davies
John Severn
Christian Cianty Templin
Mark Havener
Mike "Thrasher" Kitch
Stu "Werekin" Cresswell
Terry Maltman
Tommy "Punk" Muller

With big thanks to:

Andy Tabor
The veterans at GW Poole
Mark "Rinku" Dewis
Nik Harwood
The Portbury Knights Games Club
Rev Larny
Steve Johnson
 elcome to the Great Forest where the race for the artefact known
as the Nemesis Crown has begun.

Lying deep within the heart of the Empire, the locale presents a
problem for the Vampire Counts, the Skaven Lords, the Chaos
Champions and the other warlords who would search for the fabled
relic. Marching an army roughshod through the lands of the Empire
would be a foolish and inefficient use of resources. If these races are
to scour the very heart of the land then stealth and subterfuge will be
required.

And being a dark, dense, tangled and vast area of wilderness, the
Great Forest contains many areas too wild and remote for even the
Empire's own armies to access. Thus the responsibility for scouring
for clues will often fall to small foraging parties, operating beneath the
gaze of the armies who march upon the region.

These rules are designed to help you participate in the Quest for the
Nemesis Crown campaign with your Mordheim warbands. Besides
just being a fun excuse to play Mordheim, remember that your
warbands' achievements will make a real difference to the fate of the
Crown. Games Workshop will be accepting the results of any
Mordheim games played in the setting on their Nemesis Crown
website (http://nemesis.games-workshop.com/). It's not just for
Warhammer players you know!

As well as a number of territorially-themed scenarios, we present a

handful of new unofficial warbands - some representing emissaries
from the main protagonists of the story: Dwarfs, Orcs and Empire;
others represent bands from the local area, such as the sneaky Forest
Goblins or men from the nearby city of Nuln. We hope they add
colour to your campaign.

All the new rules have been rigorously tested but - with the number of
new scenarios, warbands and so on - there will undoubtedly be times
when the players happen across situations that are not covered. We
trust you to agree on a suitable resolution that all parties are happy
with.

Finally if you have any comments or questions then all the developers
are regular posters on the Mordheim Yahoo discussion group at
http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/mordheim . We'd love to hear
your thoughts.

Happy hunting!

The Mordheim Nemesis Crown

Development Team
 Wilderness Rules
The hunt for the Nemesis Crown takes place around WOODLAND
WOODLAND
the area known as the Great Forest, a great expanse of Unless the scenario dictates, players should agree
woodland lying deep within the heart of the Empire. which stands of trees represent which type of
This is a vast region encompassing a variety of terrain - woodland at the start of the game.
dense tangled undergrowth, bleak desolate hills,
lonely moorland broken only by great towers of Dense Woodland
granite, waterways ranging from small brooks to vast A stand of trees represents an area of dense forest,
unfordable rivers. And trees. Lots and lots of trees. where sight is limited to 2". This is the type of woods
described on page 13 of the Empire In Flames
To represent this, players should use the wilderness
supplement.
rules from Games Workshop's "Empire In Flames"
supplement for Mordheim. A free copy of this Dense woodland counts as difficult ground.
supplement can be downloaded at:
Mounted models may not enter dense woodland
http://www.specialist-games.com/mordheim/rulebook.asp
without dismounting.

Light Woodland
Here the terrain is wysiwyg (what you see is what you
get), i.e. a stand of four trees represents a copse of
four trees. To determine if the trees block line of sight
you'll need to crouch down and squint through them.
Light woodland counts as open ground.
Mounted models may enter light woodland without
The background provided in the Empire In Flames dismounting.
supplement provides a strong flavour of the land in
which the Nemesis Crown campaign takes place and ILL-
ILL-GOTTEN GAINS
we urge you to find the time to read it. We also recommend that the Wilderness Exploration
Chart be used for your Nemesis Crown games as this
The supplement also provides detailed rules on the represents the kinds of treasure more likely to be
terrain likely to be encountered: marshes, rivers, found in the forest than in the ruined depraved streets
forest, etc. We see no point in replicating this work of the City of the Damned.
here.
However, as an addition we would recommend the
following subdivision of types of woods:
 If you go down the woods today

The deep dark woods can be a strange place. The

locals who dwell in cleared settlements within the 15. An eerie atmosphere
forest tell of mischievous spirits who trick the unwary. pervades the area, giving the
Others still tell of areas where the untamed power of warriors the feeling that theyre
the green forest flows raw and unchecked. And tales being watched. All models Ld
abound of lost travellers happening across forest- values are reduced by 1 for D6
dwellers who are not what they seem. full game turns. Warriors immune
to psychology may ignore this.
Whatever the truth of these rumours, the honest
pilgrim is urged to take care when straying from the 16. There is a torrential downpour of
roads of the forest. twigs, branches and seeds, as if the
trees are attempting to repel the invader. All models
This optional table of strange events is intended to add take an S1 auto-hit.
a little spice to Nemesis Crown skirmishes without
being too overbearing. Each event is designed to be 21. Rivers of blood. Any rivers on the board suddenly
quick to resolve without slowing the game down. As swell violently and bursts their banks, running red
such, it would be ideal for tournaments or games with the blood of those slain in the forest. All models
where the players are short of time. within 3 of a river must roll three S tests. If all are
At the start of each player's turn roll D6. On a six, an failed the model is swept away. Remove the affected
event will occur. Roll D66 and refer to the table below warriors and roll on the Serious Injury table as normal
to determine precisely which event. No further events at the end of the battle.
will happen during that battle. The rivers return to normal as quickly as they swelled.
For events which affect a random Hero, first roll to
determine which side is affected then determine the 22. The trees suddenly become hostile. Every warrior
specific Hero by rolling again. within 3 of a tree must pass an I test or take an S3 hit.
The trees then return to normal.

23. An warding spell placed by a forest-dwelling wizard

long ago teleports a random Hero to highest point on
board. Ha!

24. Concealed trap. A random Hero must pass an I test

or tumble into a 2 deep trap. He takes an S2 hit and
must pass an I test to rejoin the board. He may
11. A random hero from each side sees sinister exchange missile fire with any models within 1 of the
shadows in the undergrowth. He behaves exactly as if pit if he does not attempt to climb.
he was All Alone except he will run in the opposite
direction from that he is facing. Warriors immune to 25. A wandering peddler appears at the middle of a
psychology may ignore this. random table edge. He moves randomly 8 per turn.
The first Hero to reach him may buy a basket of
12. Spindly branches grab at a random Hero. He must Madcap Mushrooms for 10GC (the warband must have
pass an S test or be unable to move. If he fails he may the cash on them, or the Hero may swap items worth
retry every recovery phase. 20GC)
13. A random Hero becomes spooked by the forest. He 26. Faerie Glamour. A random Hero becomes
must reroll all successful dice until he passes a Ld test mesmerized by a wondrous object he espies 6D6
in his recovery phase. Warriors immune to psychology away. He will run (irrespective of enemy models
may ignore this. within 8) until he gets to it. If he breaks from HTH he
must pass an I test or receive one automatic hit.
14. Warriors suddenly become aware that every tree in
the area is filled with hundreds of skulls. Every warrior Every recovery phase after the first he may attempt a
within 1 of a tree (except those immune to Ld test to break the spell. If he reaches the object he
psychology) must immediately pass a Ld test or flee discovers it is merely a mirage, and may now behave as
directly from the tree during their next movement normal.
phase, jumping from heights if necessary.
31. One random Hero finds a golden feather from a
Any warrior who leaves combat (assuming his rare Wekki bird nesting in this
opponent isnt also fleeing) must pass an I test or area. This enables him to fly
receive one automatic hit. for the duration of the battle.
After the shock of the initial discovery, warriors may He must end each movement
behave as normal. phase on solid ground though.
32. A random Hero disturbs a forest mammal scuttling D6 Effect
among the undergrowth. It bites Hero for one 1 The model is overloaded with power and
automatic S3 hit before disappearing into its burrow. may cast no spells or prayers this turn.
2 +1 Difficulty on any spell or prayer
33. Loose branches fall from an ancient twisted oak attempted this turn.
tree. A random Hero takes an S4 hit. 3 The range of any spell or prayer the model
casts this turn is halved. Note that this has
34. One random Hero on each side becomes Possessed no effect on a spell or prayer that doesnt
by a mischievous forest spirit. For one turn the affected have a range (like a spell or prayer
warrior is run by his opponent (who may not have him centered on the caster).
commit suicide). 4 -1 Difficulty on any spell or prayer
attempted this turn.
35. Those cheeky forest Spites are up to their tricks. A 5 The range of any spell or prayer the model
random Hero teleports 3D6 in a random (horizontal) casts this turn is doubled. Note that this
direction. He will not leave the board (place him at the has no effect on a spell or prayer that
edge). doesnt have a range (like a spell or prayer
centered on the caster).
36. The magic of the wild is strong here. All warriors 6 The model may direct his spell or prayer
legs elongated and they grow hooves for the at two targets within range instead of one.
remainder of the battle. Every model gains +1M. Spells or prayers that affect the caster may
Animals are not affected. be directed at another friendly
model within 6 as well.
41. A crazed leper, forced to
wander the forest having been
driven out by his townsfolk, will 44. A bent old man dressed in grey
pester the warbands for a cure. appears at the centre of a random table
Place him centrally. He moves 4 edge (roll as for the Surprise Attack
in a random direction at the scenario on page 133 of the Mordheim
beginning of each players turn. He will desperately rulebook. The player whose turn it is may nominate
plead for deliverance from the first model with whom which edge is "1").
he makes base contact.
The old man has something on his mind: he mutters
The beleagured model may easily put him out of his to himself and is seemingly oblivious to the warbands.
misery (hes a defenceless loony). However, that In each player's Movement Phase he hobbles 4" directly
model must pass a T test or be forced to make a towards the centre of a different random table edge
Serious Injury Roll at the end of the battle, irrespective (roll D3 to determine), skirting any obstacles by the
of whether he went OOA (if he goes OOA he must shortest route.
make two Serious Injury Rolls)
This mysterious hermit is charmed: no hand-to-hand
42. This area was once a sacred grove. Both Leaders attacks, missile weapons nor spells will affect him. In
(or acting Leaders) are filled with the raw power of addition, any nearby warriors will benefit from this
nature. Both double all their stats except Wounds & charm. Any model within 2" of him is immune to the
Leadership for one game turn. Thereafter they must effects of spells, prayers or missile weapons (but not
both pass a Ld test in their respective recovery phases. hand-to-hand combat).
If a Leader fails this test then he will return to normal.
45. The battle is taking place around a shrine to the
43. Wild Magic. This part of the forest is rich in natural forest god, Taal. The spirit of Taal possesses the
magic. For the next D6 full game turns, apply the Wild warriors in a frenzy of blood-lust. Every model's M stat
Magic rules below: is doubled for one full game turn.
Each time a model attempts to cast a spell or prayer, 46. The magic-users and prayer-casters in the area
roll on the following chart first to determine what draws the attention of the Taal. All Spells & Prayers
effects the spooky forest has on his spellcasting: known by the casters go off automatically, affecting the
nearest model whether friend or foe.

51. Thick fog penetrates the forest. Visibility

(meaning missiles, spells & charges) is limited to
3D6. Roll D6 in each players recovery phase.
On a 6+ the fog clears permanently. Add one for
every such roll previously made.

52. Pretty white flowers spring up from the

ground, releasing fragrant pollen. Every model
must immediately pass a Toughness test or
become knocked down.
53. The spirit of the forest this players next turn as they try to dodge
exudes a fearsome, almost claws, hooves and horns
tangible, dread on the
warriors near its perimeter. 66. Taal smiles upon this player. Roll twice on
All Henchmen not in hand- this table, ignoring further results of 66. After
to-hand combat must pass a resolving the effects of these two encounters,
Ld test or move at full speed this player doesnt roll for random happenings
(irrespective of enemy for the rest of the game.
models within 8) directly
towards the edge of the
board. Any model leaving the
board may re-appear at the
point he left during the
following turn. He may not
charge on the turn he re-
appears.

54. A murder of crows flies overhead, cawing

noisilya very bad omen! For the next full turn, each
player must reroll all successful rolls he makes for his
warband (this includes rolls to hit, to wound, armour
saves, Leadership tests, etc.).

55. A random warrior spies a nubile young lady in the

woods at the edge of the battlefield. He must
immediately move as quickly as possible toward the
nearest board edge (leaving combat as necessaryany
model leaving combat receives automatic hits from his
opponent!). If he makes it off the board edge before
the end of the game, he is gone for the rest of the
battle, but returns for the next game. He gains one
extra experience point.

56. A random warrior suddenly notices strange

patterns in the trees and rocks nearbyhe has gained
insight into the spirit of the forest. No effect this game,
but if the next game is also set in the wilderness, his
warband may automatically choose sides.

61. A random warrior spies a White Hart in the

woodsa very good omen! That warrior may reroll all
failed rolls (to hit, to wound, armour saves, etc.) for
the next D3 turns.

62. One (randomly determined) warrior upsets a nest

of hornets (at least they LOOK like hornets). That
warrior and every model within 3 of him (and anyone
they are in combat with) may do nothing until the start
of this players next turn.

63. A White Woman appears in the air above the

battlefielda very bad omen! Each warband must
automatically let their opponent choose the
deployment area in their next game. If they play each
other, determine setup areas as normal.

64. Meddlesome forest spites play their tricks on a

random warrior, and his weapon disappears! He must
resort to a backup weapon (or his fists if he hasnt got
one). Assuming hes still alive at the end of the game,
roll a D6: 1-3 = his weapon is lost; 4-6 = he finds his
weapon leaning up against a tree as he walks away
from the battlefield.

65. Something spooks the animals of the forest and

they stampede through the playing area! All models
from both warbands can do nothing until the start of