Covenant Of Power
A nimbus of sorcerous energy swirls around a Casket of Souls’ infernal form. So great is this power that the incantations of nearby Liche Priests become infused with a portion of the casket’s energy.
Whilst within 12" of a Casket of Souls, friendly Liche Priests may apply a +1 modifier to any Casting roll they make. Additionally, any model (friend or foe) that casts a Bound spell whilst within 12" of a Casket of Souls may apply a +1 modifier to the Casting roll.
Note, however, that this bonus does not apply to any Bound spells cast by a Casket of Souls.
Arise!
As the Liche Priest intones words of power learned long ago from dusty papyrus, the broken forms of fallen skeletal legionaries begin to rise jerkily from the dust.
During the Command sub-phase of their turn, if they are not engaged in combat, this character may attempt to resurrect the fallen (see page 154) by making a Leadership test (using their own Leadership). If this test is passed, a single friendly unit that has the Nehekharan Undead special rule and is within 12" of this character recovers a number of lost Wounds. However, magically repairing gigantic undead constructs is much harder than raising skeletons from the sand. Therefore, how many Wounds are recovered depends upon the unit’s troop type and this character’s Level of Wizardry:
• If the unit’s troop type is ‘regular infantry’, ‘heavy infantry’ or ‘swarms’, it recovers a number of Wounds equal to this character‘s Level of Wizardry +D3.
• If the unit’s troop type is ‘light cavalry’, ‘heavy cavalry’ or ‘war beasts’, it recovers a number of Wounds equal to this character‘s Level of Wizardry +1.
• If the unit’s troop type is ‘monstrous infantry’, ‘monstrous cavalry’ or ‘light chariot’, it recovers a number of Wounds equal to this character‘s Level of Wizardry.
• If the unit’s troop type is ‘heavy chariot’, ‘monstrous creature’, ‘behemoth’ or ‘war machine’, it recovers a single Wound.
Arrows Of Asaph
These arrows carry the blessing of the goddess Asaph, and they seek out their enemies with unerring accuracy.
Units with this special rule never apply any modifiers to their rolls To Hit when shooting, regardless of the source of the modifier.
Unstoppable Assault
A charging Necrolith Colossus is nigh impossible to stop, its huge arms raining blow upon blow down on the foe, each sending dead and broken bodies flying in all directions.
During the Combat phase of any turn in which this model charged, every attack it makes that causes an unsaved wound allows it to immediately make one additional attack. These additional attacks also benefit from this special rule.
Note that any unsaved wounds caused by the Stomp Attacks (D3) special rule do not benefit from this special rule.
Banner Of The King
A Monarch’s personal icon is often carried into battle by a trusted Royal Herald.
A Royal Herald that has been upgraded to be your Battle Standard Bearer replaces the “Hold Your Ground” rule given in the Warhammer: the Old World rulebook with the version given below:
“Hold Your Ground”: Friendly units within the Battle Standard Bearer’s Command range may re-roll any failed Leadership test. In addition, friendly units within the Battle Standard Bearer’s Command range reduce the number of Wounds lost due to the Unstable special rule by D3.
Note that this is not cumulative with the Indomitable (X) special rule (see page 153). If a unit is affected by both, use the highest value.
Bone Carapace
counts as heavy armour
Breath Of Desiccation
R S AP Special Rules
Breath of desiccation N/A 3 -2 Breath Weapon, Magical Attacks, Multiple Wounds (2)
Screaming Skull Catapult
R S AP Special Rules
Screaming Skull catapult 12-60" 4 (8) -1 (-3) Bombardment, Cumbersome, Flaming Attacks, Magical Attacks, Move or Shoot, Multiple Wounds (D3+1), Screaming Skulls
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.
Screaming Skull Catapult Special Rules
Screaming Skulls: Any unit that suffers one or more unsaved wounds from this weapon must make a Panic test as if it had taken heavy casualties.
Skulls of the Foe: Until your next Start of Turn sub-phase, any enemy unit that was within 2D6" of the central hole of the blast template after scattering suffers a -1 modifier to its Leadership characteristic (to a minimum of 2).
Cleaving Blades
R S AP Special Rules
Cleaving blades Combat S -1 Killing Blow
Cleaving Blow
A swift and deadly strike can cleave through the thickest of armour.
If a model with this special rule rolls a natural 6 when making a roll To Wound for an attack made in combat, it has struck a ‘Cleaving Blow’. Enemy models whose troop type is ‘regular infantry’, ‘heavy infantry’, ‘light cavalry’, ‘heavy cavalry’ or ‘war beasts’ are not permitted an armour or Regeneration save against a Cleaving Blow (Ward saves can be attempted as normal).
Note that if an attack wounds automatically, this special rule cannot be used.
Cloud of Dust
Great clouds of desert sand and dust seethe and billow about a Necrolith Bone Dragon, hiding its form from the eyes of its enemies.
Any enemy model that targets this model during the Shooting phase suffers an additional -1 To Hit modifier.
Skulls Of The Foe
Until your next Start of Turn sub-phase, any enemy unit that was within 2D6" of the central hole of the blast template after scattering suffers a -1 modifier to its Leadership characteristic (to a minimum of 2).
Curse Of The Necropolis
A powerful curse hangs over the rulers of Nehekhara. Those that would dare strike down these ancient lords find their blood turned to sand and their bodies engulfed in swarms of desert locusts.
If a model with this special rule loses its last Wound to an enemy attack, the unit that made the attack must immediately make a Leadership test. If this test is failed, the enemy unit suffers D3 Strength 2 hits, each with an AP of -.
Envenomed Sting
R S AP Special Rules
Envenomed sting Combat S - Poisoned Attacks, Strike First
Notes: In combat, this model may choose to make one of its attacks each turn with this weapon.
Decapitating Claws
R S AP Special Rules
Decapitating claws Combat S -2 Killing Blow, Monster Slayee
Decapitating Strike
R S AP Special Rules
Decapitating strike Combat S+5 -4 Killing Blow, Monster Slayer, Strike Last
Notes: This model may make one additional attack each turn with this weapon.
Dry As Dust
Entombed beneath the arid desert, the remains of living things become as dry as the dust in which they lay and, should they catch aflame, the fire quickly spreads.
Each time this model suffers an unsaved wound from a Flaming Attack, your opponent may roll a D6. On a roll of 1-3, the flames quickly die down and this model escapes further harm. On a roll of 4+, the flames take hold and this model loses one additional Wound.
Note that excess wounds caused to a model will have no additional effect except in the case of a character that is part of a challenge, in which case this special rule counts for Overkill. Excess wounds do not ‘spill over’ onto other models in the unit.
Unbound Spirits
If the guardians of a Casket of Souls are slain, the tortured souls contained within the vessel will escape their confines in a raging maelstrom of destruction and vengeance.
If the crew of a Casket of Souls is reduced to zero Wounds, immediately roll a D6 for every unit (friend or foe) within 12" of the model. On a roll of 4+, the unit suffers D6 Strength 3 hits, with no armour or Regeneration saves permitted (Ward saves can be attempted as normal). Once these hits are resolved, the Casket of Souls is removed from play.
Eternal Taskmaster
Necrotects were the taskmasters of ancient Nehekhara. Under their stern gaze, armies of workers laboured relentlessly in the service of mighty kings.
During the Command sub-phase of their turn, this character may attempt to drive a unit they have joined to greater efforts by making a Leadership test (using their own Leadership). If this test is passed, until your next Start of Turn sub-phase this character and any unit they have joined gains the Extra Attacks (+1) and Hatred (all enemies) special rules.
Soul Reaper
A Necrosphinx embodies the malevolence of the gods of the underworld. In battle it will mark the souls of worthy enemies, speeding their journey into the realm of its masters.
After deployment but before the first turn begins, nominate a single enemy character.
This is the soul marked by the Necrosphinx to journey into the underworld by the battle’s end. This model may re-roll any rolls To Hit of a natural 1 made against the nominated character.
Fiery Roar
R S AP Special Rules
Fiery roar N/A 4 -1 Breath Weapon, Flaming Attacks
From Beneath The Sands
At the Liche Priest’s command, the sands begin to shift and churn, revealing their hidden treasures:
the dry bones of long dead warriors and the glistening wing cases of biting insects.
During the Command sub-phase of their turn, if they are not engaged in combat, this character may choose a single friendly unit that has both the Nehekharan Undead and the Ambushers special rules, and that is currently held in reserve, and attempt to summon it by making a Leadership test (using their own Leadership):
• If this test is passed, the chosen unit is successfully summoned and can be placed on the battlefield anywhere completely within 12" of this model, but not within 6" of any enemy models. The unit cannot charge during this turn and counts as having moved for the purposes of shooting, but can otherwise act as normal.
• If this test is failed, the Ambushers pay no heed to this model's summons and are delayed until their controlling player’s next turn at least.
Note that Ambushers arrive automatically at the start of round five as usual.
Greatbow
R S AP Special Rules
Greatbow 30" 6 -1 Armour Bane (2), Multiple Wounds (2), Volley Fire
Immovable Object
A Casket of Souls is not borne, but is summoned by an incantation. As its Keeper intones the proper chants, a fountain of skulls bursts from the ground below, revealing the Casket atop a dais of bone.
Once a Casket of Souls has been placed on the battlefield during deployment it cannot be moved by its crew during the Remaining Moves sub-phase.
Note that a Casket of Souls 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.
Indomitable
Within the legions of the Tomb Kings march creatures with an indomitable will to hang on to the last vestiges of life no matter what.
A unit with this special rule reduces the number of wounds suffered due to the Unstable special rule by the number shown in brackets (shown here as ‘X’).
Note that this special rule is not cumulative. If two or more models in a unit have this special rule, use the highest value for the entire unit. For example, if a character with Indomitable (2) joins a unit with Indomitable (1), the whole unit uses the character’s Indomitable (2) special rule.
Khopesh
A Khopesh is a heavy curved blade of bronze with a cutting edge hammered to a wicked sharpness. It is an excellent hacking weapon, able to cut easily through armour and shields to sever limbs and cleave skulls.
A hand weapon carried by a model with this special rule has an Armour Piercing characteristic of -1.
Note that this special rule only applies to a single, ordinary hand weapon and does not apply to a model’s mount (should it have one). If the model is using two hand weapons or any other sort of weapon, this special rule ceases to apply.
The Hierophant
The title of 'Hierophant' is bestowed upon the highest-ranking Liche Priest within an army. The Hierophant holds the crucial responsibility of awakening the Tomb King’s legions from their ancient slumber. Without their magical influence, the spirits of these warriors risk being dragged back to the Realm of Souls.
To designate a Hierophant within your army:
You must include at least one Liche Priest.
If your army comprises multiple Liche Priests, the Hierophant will be the one with the highest Level of Wizardry.
In case of a tie in Wizard Level among multiple models, you have the liberty to select the Hierophant when compiling your muster list. However, you must disclose this information to your opponent before deploying your army.
The significance of the Hierophant extends to the battlefield:
Upon the Hierophant's demise, the magical animus of the army begins to dissipate.
Immediately upon the Hierophant's removal from play as a casualty, all friendly units with the Nehekharan Undead special rule lose the Regeneration (X) special rule.
Furthermore:
At the end of the phase in which the Hierophant was eliminated and during each of your Start of Turn sub-phases for the rest of the game, all friendly units with the Nehekharan Undead special rule currently on the battlefield must undergo a Leadership test.
If this test is failed, the unit suffers a reduction in Wounds equal to the amount by which it failed the test.
For instance:
Suppose your army’s Hierophant is destroyed during your opponent’s Shooting phase. At the end of that phase, a unit of Skeleton Warriors (Ld 5) undergoes a Leadership test, rolling a 7 (failing the test by 2). Consequently, the unit immediately loses two Wounds. During your next Start of Turn sub-phase, the same unit undergoes another Leadership test, rolling a 6, resulting in the loss of one Wound.
Ritual Blade
R S AP Special Rules
Ritual blade Combat S+2 -3 Requires Two Hands, Strike Last
Lashing tail
counts as hand weapons
Lore Of Nehekhara
The magic of Nehekhara was perfected millennia ago and has remained unchanged in the long centuries since. The wording of every incantation used in the preservation and reanimating of the dead is recorded on dusty papyrus in the mysterious hieroglyphs of Nehekhara’s ancient language, to be uttered aloud in long, monotonous ritual.
Nehekharan Undead
The legions of the Tomb Kings are no longer beings of flesh and blood, but sun-bleached bones animated by ritualistic magic that stride slowly but inexorably towards their enemies.
Models with this special rule are ‘Undead’. Undead models cannot march (unless they have the Fly (X) special rule and choose to move by flying). In addition, all Undead models have the following universal special rules:
• Fear
• Immune to Psychology
• Unbreakable
• Unstable
A character with this special rule cannot join a unit without this special rule, and vice versa.
My Will Be Done
Although it is the magic of the Liche Priests that animates the armies of Khemri, it is the indomitable will of the Tomb King that instils long-dead warriors with unyielding vigour.
During the Command sub-phase of their turn, this character may attempt to exert their will upon those around them by making a Leadership test (using their own Leadership). If this test is passed, choose one of the following modifiers. Until your next Start of Turn sub-phase this character, their mount and any unit they have joined gain that modifier (to a maximum of 10):
• “Forward to Glory!”: +D3 Movement.
• “My Worthy Champions!”: +1 Weapon Skill.
• “Strike like the Cobra!”: +D3 Initiative.
Note that this special rule is not cumulative. In other words, using it more than once on the same unit during the same turn has no further effect.
Nehekharan Phalanx
The warriors of ancient Nehekhara are implacable foes and, with their tall shields locked together, present an all but immovable barrier to the enemy’s advance.
A unit with this special rule that is arrayed in a Close Order formation, and that is equipped with and chooses to use shields, may choose not to Give Ground should it lose a round of combat.
However, if the winning side significantly outnumbers the losing side, it will overwhelm the loser. If the Unit Strength of the winning side is more than twice that of the losing side, this unit cannot use this special rule and must Give Ground as normal.
Paired Great Khopeshes
R S AP Special Rules
Paired great khopeshes Combat S -2 Killing Blow, Requires Two Hands
Petrifying Gaze
R S AP Special Rules
Petrifying gaze 18" 2 N/A Magical Attacks, Multiple Wounds (D3)
Notes: When making a roll To Wound for an attack made with this weapon, substitute the target’s Toughness with its Initiative. No armour save is permitted against wounds caused by this weapon (Ward and Regeneration saves can be attempted as normal).
Sworn Protector
Anyone wishing to harm a Monarch of Nehekhara must first get past their Heralds, sworn bodyguards who move to intercept any mortal blow, heedless of the danger to themselves.
Should a Monarch of Nehekhara model suffer a hit whilst within 3" of this model, you may choose to transfer that hit and all of its effects onto this model.
Writhing Tail
R S AP Special Rules
Writhing tail Combat S -1 Extra Attacks (D3)
Notes: In combat, a Sepulchral Stalker may make an additional D3 attacks each turn, each of which must be made with this weapon (roll separately for each model in the unit).
Resurrecting the Fallen
In a Tomb Kings of Khemri army, it is possible to heal a unit by recovering lost Wounds, and to resurrect fallen warriors. Wounds recovered in this way follow a strict order:
• First, any characters that have joined the unit are healed. A character that has been reduced to zero Wounds and removed from play cannot be resurrected.
• Second, models with more than one Wound on their profile are healed.
• Next, the unit champion is resurrected, displacing rank-and-file models as required, followed by the standard bearer and musician.
• Finally, rank-and-file models are resurrected.
Note that, in the case of multiple Wound models, each model must be fully healed, recovering all of its lost Wounds, before another can be healed or resurrected.
Note also that at least one model must remain in order for a unit to be healed. In other words, a unit that has been reduced to zero Wounds and removed from play cannot be resurrected.
Resurrected models are added to the front rank until it reaches the minimum required to claim a Rank Bonus, after which additional models can be added to the front or rear rank. If the unit already has more than one rank, models can only be added to the rear rank. A unit cannot be taken beyond its starting size.
Skeletal Hoove
counts as hand weapons
Vortex Of Souls
When a Casket of Souls is opened, blinding light is unleashed upon the battlefield as the countless bound souls entombed within it scream into the air seeking freedom from their suffering and confinement. These spirits soar forth, bound by the incantations of the Keeper to do their will.
A Casket of Souls can cast the following Bound spells, with a Power Level of 3:
Light Of Death
The unleashed spirits plunge through the bodies of the Tomb Kings’ enemies, their hapless victims suffering unbearable agony as their life essence is utterly drained.
Type: Magic Missile
Casting Value: 7+
Range: 36"
Effect: The target enemy unit must immediately make a Leadership test. If this test is passed, it suffers D3 Strength 3 hits, each with an AP of -1. If, however, this test is failed, it suffers D6+3 Strength 6 hits, each with the Multiple Wounds (2) special rule and with no armour or Regeneration saves permitted (Ward saves can be attempted as normal).
Light Of Protection
The freed souls cluster about the skeletal legions of the Tomb Kings, blinding their enemies and turning aside their hostile blows.
Type: Enchantment
Casting Value: 8+
Range: Self
Effect: Remains in Play. Whilst this Bound spell is in play, this model and any friendly unit within 18" of this model gains a 6+ Ward save against any wounds suffered. In addition, whilst this Bound spell is in play, enemy units suffer a -1 modifier to any rolls To Hit made against this model and any friendly unit within 18" of this model.
However, if this model casts the Light of Death Bound spell, this Bound spell will immediately expire.