The Handmaidens of the Lady and their loyal companions are ever in the presence of their goddess, and a magical aura hangs like silvery light in the air about them.
Any unit this character has joined gains the Magical Attacks special rule.
Unicorns shimmer with magical power, a gleaming aura that also bears an enfolding glamour that bewitches and beguiles any who come near.
Enemy models must make a Leadership test before making any rolls To Hit against this model during the Combat phase. If this test is failed, only rolls of a natural 6 will hit.
Prior to battle, it is the custom of all pious servants of the Lady to kneel and pray most fervently for her blessings and protection.
Once deployment is complete, instead of rolling off to determine which player takes the first turn, the Kingdom of Bretonnia army may kneel and pray for the Blessings of the Lady. If it does so, the opposing player counts as having won the roll-off and the Lady’s Blessing is granted, giving all models in the Kingdom of Bretonnia army with this special rule:
• A 6+ Ward save against any wounds suffered.
• A 5+ Ward save against any wounds suffered that were caused by an attack with a Strength of 5 or higher.
Note that if there is no roll-off to determine which player takes the first turn, the Kingdom of Bretonnia army cannot kneel and pray for the Blessing.
Note also that, should two Kingdom of Bretonnia armies face one another, neither may kneel and pray for the Blessings of the Lady.
The Lady will not give her blessings to those that wage internecine wars, and no knight would presume to ask!
Losing The Blessing: Unlike other special rules, the Blessings of the Lady can be lost during a game. Any model or unit that flees, or any character that refuses a challenge, will immediately lose this special rule.
Note that, for the purposes of this special rule, Falling Back in Good Order does not count as fleeing.
Often when members of Bretonnia’s monastic orders march to war, they will carry with them some sacred triptych taken from their holy sanctum. In the presence of such relics, humble peasants find great courage.
A unit that contains a model equipped with a Blessed Triptych gains the Stubborn special rule.
To march to war in the company of a Handmaiden of the Lady is a great privilege, and the Knights of Bretonnia consider it their sacred duty to protect these emissaries of their goddess from harm.
If this character has joined a unit that has a Unit Strength of 10 or more, and that has a Chivalrous Vow (see page 108), they may voluntarily ‘retire’ to the rear of the unit at any time, moving through the ranks and taking up a position away from the combat. Should they do so, they are no longer within the fighting rank and cannot make any attacks or have attacks directed against them. However, they continue to confer benefits to the unit in the form of Leadership and special rules, and may cast spells as if they were within the fighting rank.
Wrought iron braziers full of smouldering coals not only ward against the morning’s chill, they also allow the bowmen to rain burning arrows down upon the foe.
The longbows of a unit equipped with burning braziers gain the Flaming Attacks special rule.
Rough-hewn stakes hammered into the soft earth provide simple but effective defences against a charging enemy.
When a unit equipped with defensive stakes is deployed, the stakes are placed in base contact with its front arc and will remain there for the duration of the game, unless the unit moves – should the unit move for any reason (including reforming), the stakes are lost and are removed from play. All measurement to and from the unit is done from the unit itself – ignore the stakes.
Enemy units can charge the front of a unit equipped with defensive stakes as normal but do not have to physically cross the stakes to do so. Instead, the front rank of a charging unit moves into base contact with the stakes, making a disordered charge and becoming Disrupted. A model whose troop type is ‘cavalry’ or ‘chariot’ must make a Dangerous Terrain test if it ends its charge move in base contact with the stakes.
The Warhorses of Bretonnia are bred to bear the weight of a fully armoured knight.
When a unit with this special rule makes a Charge, Flee or Pursuit roll, it may re-roll any dice that roll a natural 1, before discarding any dice that are required to be discarded.
It is the role of a Sergeant-at-Arms to keep discipline amongst the ragged ranks of commoners.
Should they fail and cause their liege embarrassment upon the field, the penalties can be most severe.
This character and any unit they have joined may choose to Give Ground rather than Fall Back in Good Order, and does not have to make a Panic test when a friendly unit of Levies Breaks and flees from combat whilst within 6" of it. Additionally, unless this character is fleeing, any friendly unit that is within their Command range and has the Levies special rule may re-roll a failed Panic test.
With their great wings extended, Pegasus Knights descend upon the foe from on high.
Whilst in Skirmish formation, every model in a unit of Pegasus Knights must be within 2" of another model belonging to the same unit, rather than the usual 1".
R S AP Special Rules
Field trebuchet 12-72" 5 (10) -1 (-4) Bombardment, Cumbersome, Immovable Object, Move or Shoot, Multiple Wounds (D3+1)
Notes: This weapon shoots like a stone thrower, using the ‘Bombardment’ special rule, a 3" blast template and the Stone Thrower Misfire table. The Multiple Wounds (D3+1) special rule applies only to a single model whose base lies underneath the central hole of the blast template.
Bretonnian knights make use of a powerful formation called the ‘Lance’.
A unit consisting of models with this special rule may adopt a Lance formation, as described on page 110.
The rural areas of Bretonnia are dotted with many small Grail monasteries, places of quiet solitude in which pious peasants dedicate their lives in devotion to the Lady of the Lake. In times of war, bold monks will march to war beside the peasant levies.
A Grail Monk is a command group model that follows all of the rules for a champion.
In other words, a unit that contains both a Yeoman and a Grail Monk contains two champions.
Driven by obsession, Grail Pilgrims collect anything a Grail Knight casts away. To the pilgrims, the reliquae fashioned from this detritus is an icon of devotion to both the Lady and her saints.
The Grail Reliquae is placed in the centre of the front rank of its unit (or as close to the centre as possible) and occupies the space of, and counts as, six models; two in the front rank, two in the second and two in the third. If the unit turns or reforms, the Grail Reliquae must be repositioned into the new front rank.
Casualties are removed from the unit as normal, but the Grail Reliquae cannot lose any Wounds whilst any Battle Pilgrims remain. Only once all of the Battle Pilgrims have been removed from the unit can the Grail Reliquae itself lose Wounds.
The Grail Reliquae counts as both a standard bearer and a musician for its unit. Whilst the Grail Reliquae model itself is within 12" of a friendly model that has the Grail Vow and is not fleeing, its unit gains the Immune to Psychology and Unbreakable special rules.
Constructing a trebuchet is a substantial undertaking involving the moving and lifting of huge wooden beams. Once erected, a trebuchet is not easily moved.
Once a field trebuchet has been placed on the battlefield during deployment, it cannot be moved by its crew during the Remaining Moves sub-phase.
Note that a field trebuchet can still pivot freely at any time during its turn (the better to face the enemy) and may make a follow up move as normal.
A trebuchet is a machine made of heavy wooden beams. Once assembled, it is not easy to move.
Once a field trebuchet is placed on the battlefield during deployment, its servants can no longer move it in the Remaining Movements sub-phase.
Note, however, that a field trebuchet can rotate freely at any time during its turn (to better face the enemy) and can make one consecutive move normally.
“…I set down my lance, symbol of duty. I spurn my home and those whom I love, taking up instead the tools of my Quest. I give my body, heart and soul to the Lady whom I seek…”
A model with this Chivalrous Vow has the Stubborn special rule and can re-roll any failed Fear, Panic or Terror test. In addition, a model with this Chivalrous Vow does not have to make a Panic test when a friendly unit with the Peasantry special rule is destroyed whilst within 6" of it, or when it is fled through by a friendly unit with the Peasantry special rule. However, a model with this Chivalrous Vow cannot be equipped with a lance (be it magical or mundane).
A unit with this Chivalrous Vow cannot be joined by a character that has the Knight’s Vow or the Peasantry special rule. A character with this Chivalrous Vow cannot join a unit with the Peasantry special rule.
“…When the clarion call is sounded, I will ride out and fight in the name of liege and Lady. Whilst I draw breath, the lands bequeathed unto me will remain untainted by evil. Honour is all …”
A model with this Chivalrous Vow does not have to make a Panic test when a friendly unit with the Peasantry special rule is destroyed whilst within 6" of it, or when it is fled through by a friendly unit with the Peasantry special rule.
A unit with this Chivalrous Vow cannot be joined by a character that has the Peasantry special rule. A character with this Chivalrous Vow cannot join a unit with the Peasantry special rule.
“…That which is sacrosanct, I shall preserve. That which is sublime, I will protect. That which threatens, I will destroy, for my holy wrath doth know no bounds…”
A model with this Chivalrous Vow has the Immune to Psychology, Magical Attacks and Stubborn special rules. In addition, models with this Chivalrous Vow always benefit from the Blessings of the Lady special rule and do not have to pray at the start of the game. However, a model with this Chivalrous Vow cannot refuse a challenge.
A unit with this Chivalrous Vow can only be joined by a character that also has this Chivalrous Vow or by a Handmaiden of the Lady. A character with this Vow cannot join a unit with the Peasantry special rule.
Each Grail Knight is a mighty champion in their own right. Together, they form a pantheon of living deities, their names spoken as a reverent mantra throughout the land.
Every model in a unit of Grail Knights can issue and accept challenges in the same manner as a character.
The magical powers of the Handmaidens of the Lady all resemble religious observance as much as they do sorcery. With hands clasped in devotion and rapturous joy upon her brow, a Damsel or Prophetess beseeches her goddess to protect and empower her dutiful followers.
The low-born peasants of Bretonnia habitually look to their knightly betters for leadership.
If a unit with this special rule is within 6" of a friendly model that has the Knight’s Vow, the Questing Vow or the Grail Vow, and if that model is not fleeing, this unit can use that model’s Leadership characteristic instead of its own. In addition, a standard carried by a unit with this special rule cannot be counted as a trophy of war. A character with this special rule can only join a unit that also has this special rule.
R S AP Special Rules
Single-handed Combat S - Fight in Extra Rank
Double-handed Combat S+1 -1 Requires Two Hands
Notes: A polearm has two profiles. You must choose which the unit will use at the start of the first round of a combat (i.e., the first round fought following a charge). A model wielding a polearm cannot make a supporting attack during a turn in which it charged.
Wherever the Grail Knights travel, they gather a following of fanatical worshippers whose only purpose in life is to bask in the reflected glory of such mighty individuals.
Your army may include up to one Grail Reliquae for every character or unit with the Grail Vow it includes.
The knights of Bretonnia swear Chivalrous Vows of duty, based upon their station, which are copied into painstakingly illuminated scripts and attached to their panoply of war for all to see. Knights live by these Chivalrous Vows, and the breaking of any aspect is deemed among the worst crimes a knight can commit.
Known as the Slayer of Monsters, Gilles fought and killed many great beasts that stalked the Massif Orcal, mounting their heads on the walls of his fastness.
Unless using a magic weapon, a model with this Virtue gains the Killing Blow and Monster Slayer special rules.
Haughty, proud and skilful, Carleond of Couronne took never a backward step in the face of adversity.
A model with this Virtue must always issue and accept challenges (if possible). During a challenge, this model may re-roll any failed rolls To Hit.
Famed for his discipline, Marcus took to the field of battle undaunted by his enemies.
A model with this Virtue (and its unit) can march whilst within 8" of an enemy unit without first having to make a Leadership test.
Unmatched was Landuin, his chivalry above all others. Alas, as great was his skill, so too was his arrogance.
Duke, Baron or Paladin only. A character with this Virtue has a +1 modifier to its Weapon Skill, Initiative, Attacks and Leadership characteristics. However, this character cannot be your army’s General or join a friendly unit.
Great was Duke Folgar of Artois’ skill at the tilt. None could withstand the thrust of his lance.
A model with this Virtue may re-roll any failed rolls To Wound made when using a lance.
Fredemund held in pure contempt those that would strike at their enemy from afar with a coward’s weapon.
A model with this Virtue may re-roll any failed rolls To Hit made during the first round of combat when engaged with an enemy equipped with any missile weapons.
Chaste and untainted by base emotions, Duke Rademund was the Lady’s most virtuous champion.
A model with this Virtue always benefits from the Blessings of the Lady special rule and always has a 5+ Ward save, even if this model’s army did not pray at the start of the game.
A champion of the people, Martrud fought shoulder to shoulder with the peasants he protected.
Duke, Baron or Paladin only. A character with this Virtue can join a unit with the Peasantry special rule.
Awe inspiring are the tales that tell of grim Lambard, standing alone against evil hordes to save his dukedom.
A model with this Virtue (and its unit) may re-roll the 2D6 when making a Break test.
A master of feint and riposte, Agilgar’s skill at turning an enemy’s skill against them was legendary.
A model with this Virtue may re-roll any failed rolls To Hit made against an enemy model with a higher Weapon Skill characteristic than it.
In the glory of the charge was Balduin most alive. Though others better controlled their ardour, he was ever in the forefront of battle.
A model with this Virtue gains the Impetuous special rule.
In addition, this model (and its unit) increases its maximum possible charge range by 3". Finally, when this model (and its unit) makes a Charge roll, you may apply a +D3 modifier to the result.
Most loyal of Companions, brave Duke Thierulf of Lyonesse did lament most painfully when Gilles did fall… Duke, Baron or Paladin only. Unless the General of their army has been removed from play as a casualty, when calculating its combat result, this character may claim a bonus of +1 combat result point. This character cannot be your army General or join a friendly unit.
A penitent hermit-knight, Duke Corduin set aside his vows of solitude when summoned to fight for his king.
Duke, Baron or Paladin only. A character with this Virtue gains the Unbreakable special rule. However, this character cannot join a friendly unit.
With a heart of stone and resolute temper Beren stood unbowed, each sweep of blade spilling the blood of many.
During a turn in which it charged, a model with this Virtue gains the Extra Attacks (+D3) and Hatred (all enemies) special rules.