End Times Rumor Roundup

[Wildeybeast]

Fingers crossed for an Ariel model!

[Mr Mystery]

Fingers crossed for an Ariel Ascendant model!

FTFY

[Learn2Eel]

I'd imagine Alarielle sides with Malekith because Tyrion has gone mad and drawn the sword....

And that cover just shows no models yet

Still seems insane when you think about it, Alarielle siding with the primary instigator of the longest and most brutal civil war in Warhammer history? Maybe the "Great Lie" was that Malekith's passing through the Flames of Asuryan was sabotaged after all, that would be the only rational explanation for Alarielle siding with a mass murderer over her consort - especially as her touch can purify any soul.

As for the models, don't hold your breath. They aren't part of the overall Khaine release; they might pop up next year, but not before it.

Also she is smart, plenty of non-Tyrion D about if she wants it.

I guess this means Alarielle survives helping Ariel (and hopefully succeeded) so yay.

I agree with your second statement, if anyone could heal Ariel it would be Alarielle. This would also explain all the Wood Elves helping out Malekith, unless of course it is Araloth's army that is helping out.

[Tomgar]

The WD leaks did say we'd be getting an Avatar of Khaine, so we've got to assume we'll at least get a model for that, right? Also, Hastings said there's a "statue, possibly of Elvish design" so that tallies up.

I just don't believe GW would make the misstep of not releasing anything for one of their most popular product lines in a long time.

[Mr Mystery]

Still seems insane when you think about it, Alarielle siding with the primary instigator of the longest and most brutal civil war in Warhammer history? Maybe the "Great Lie" was that Malekith's passing through the Flames of Asuryan was sabotaged after all, that would be the only rational explanation for Alarielle siding with a mass murderer over her consort - especially as her touch can purify any soul.

All the Phoenix Kings have had dodgy, shonky little rituals performed on them prior to entering the flame..... Malekith did not, and he was the rightful heir to Aernarion's legacy.

I kind of like the idea of Alarielle purifying Malekith, perhaps even healing his ravaged body.

And I really, really hope Tyrion gets the Sword of Khaine shoved right where the sun doesn't shine. Yeah. Right under his pillow.

[miteyheroes]

The WD leaks did say we'd be getting an Avatar of Khaine, so we've got to assume we'll at least get a model for that, right?

The leaks said that "The book contains rules for characters including Malekith, Tyrion, Imrik, some chap called the Eternity King and The Avatar of Khaine."

The "Avatar of Khaine" could be an existing dude imbued with Khaine's power, just like Karl Franz is basically an avatar of Sigmar but don't have a new model. Or GW could tell you to use the 40k model, if they do mean a big burning daemon-dude style avatar.

The rumours have pretty consistently said that at this point there are no new elf releases.

[Mr Mystery]

The leaks said that "The book contains rules for characters including Malekith, Tyrion, Imrik, some chap called the Eternity King and The Avatar of Khaine."

The "Avatar of Khaine" could be an existing dude imbued with Khaine's power, just like Karl Franz is basically an avatar of Sigmar but don't have a new model. Or GW could tell you to use the 40k model, if they do mean a big burning daemon-dude style avatar.

The rumours have pretty consistently said that at this point there are no new elf releases.

Rumours also managed to miss two of the three weeks of Nids releases

[Learn2Eel]

The WD leaks did say we'd be getting an Avatar of Khaine, so we've got to assume we'll at least get a model for that, right? Also, Hastings said there's a "statue, possibly of Elvish design" so that tallies up.

I just don't believe GW would make the misstep of not releasing anything for one of their most popular product lines in a long time.

I'm going to be firm and honest. There are no new Elf models with this release. None. Zilch. Zero. The sooner people accept this, the better.

If I magically end up being wrong, I'll be jumping for joy, mind you. I'm immensely disappointed there are no new models, though it sounds like the book will be good enough without them anyway.

All the Phoenix Kings have had dodgy, shonky little rituals performed on them prior to entering the flame..... Malekith did not, and he was the rightful heir to Aernarion's legacy.

I kind of like the idea of Alarielle purifying Malekith, perhaps even healing his ravaged body.

And I really, really hope Tyrion gets the Sword of Khaine shoved right where the sun doesn't shine. Yeah. Right under his pillow.

Malekith was not the rightful heir though, Aenarion's child with his first wife was. Malekith was essentially the second in line. He could very well be the rightful heir now, but he wasn't when Aenarion died.

Why the hate against Tyrion? Despite bearing the Curse of Aenarion and presumably going insane in the new End Times book, he is one of the greatest-ever Elf heroes and is the greatest living Elf warrior. He also happens to be Aenarion Reborn...which surely is going to have a big bearing on whatever happens in End Times: Khaine.

Rumours also managed to miss two of the three weeks of Nids releases

The reliable sources didn't, actually, and those are the same people saying there are no new Elf models.

[Mr Mystery]

I didn't see any rumblings about the pods and plastic Zoanthropes. Could have missed that though.

Stoked for this book though. Gonna have to pay attention to the internets on Friday to make sure I get my order in before it sells out. And the magic cards.

[Learn2Eel]

Hear hear!