Pew Rs Z , Ny K < eee St :SP NGA DDN IIL LT AG BIEN LDA TEL CONTENTS ‘THE WOOD ELF ARMY cose THE ARMY OF THE WOOD ELVES. 50 ATHELLOREN «20.00.2005. ca LRA 2 ‘THE HISTORY OF THE WOOD ELVES, 6 Hewes. 53 Seay ‘ 6 Core Unie. 4 ARMY OF ATHEL LOREN SPECIAL RULES eee SLE URS oe esses nes GUARDIANS OF ATHEL LOREN. OS eee eae mes Elven Highborn and Nobles. ++. 10) ae OGUSOR AEREET OREN ee Elven Mages manta tirgeasuncuc ean Nae ny eet e Ghale Guord . 22 Magic Armour Glhde Riders, ternal Guard . . on 23 Talismans: Davee 5 24 Enchanted Items .. Tree Kin, Treemen . . 25 ‘Arcane Items. Waywatchers, Wardancees : ae Zc aa sepeer Warhawk Riders ee see eee eee PS) Seo eRe: ak wun gy ORION, KING IN THE WOODS... .0..00.0252.70 i Rules of Kae 2” pa ee Elven Stood. a NAESTRA AND ARAHAN ~ SISTERS OF TWILIGHT. . 74 Focest Dragons, Great Stag seose3l WOODLAND AMBUSH. PAY Sere Unicoms, Great Eagles... . 2 ‘THE FEY MAGIC OF THE WOOD ELVES .........78 COLLECTING WOOD ELVES se 33. 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Pears ae sd for tusretve pres ons Cota ite! ret nay be dara sol inmeily ad ammesorksep does ok resco ho or as by eid conde the ce of 1 atau du wrist Wee our ee, Deana he ng ls, ade pment cr spas ma ae ‘tha you eel end elo the asnctons on on poche uK us Avstealia Canada Games Werkehop, Games Workshop, anes Workshop, 2679 Pesicl Cle Willow Rd, 6721 Baymeadow Drive, 23 Livencol Sree Unk 3 Leon Glen Burne, Ingleburn Cake, outing, NO7 2WS, ‘Maryand, 21060-6401 NSW 2565 Oncano, LsH es Provduct Codie: 60.03 02 04 002 Games Workshop World Wide Weh sites www.gimesworlshop.com ISBN, 1.85154-680-1Spares the wood The inhabitants of Athel Loren ate mysterious and secretive beings, rarely seen heyonsd thus little understood by che outside world, In the of their woodland realm, the Wood ¢-They follow a path their forese homeland their allies are deadly and unforgi walked by no othes, and often appear capricious or cruel, though in teurh each harmful ace they perform is always balanced hy one of beneficence The Wood Elves aze an elite army, formed around a core of highly skilled Elf archers and supported by the Inysterious spirit beings of Athel Loren. They area secretive and mercurial Jolk who seek only to preserve the continued safety of the forest in which they dwell, Those ‘who are foolish enough ta ser foot within their woodland reilm, or otherwise threaten the sanctity of Athel Loren, invite the firy of the Wood Elves, whether in open combat or through sudden ambush. All Wood Elves are sralleled skill, but other mactial disciplines ean also be found amongst their warriors, The Glade Riders and Warhawk Riders are swift and skilful heastmasters, striking with speed hefore che foe can react. archers of ur eS ele ARMY driven by the ferocity of the ancient god Kurnous whilst he Eternal Guard are stoic and determined will fight to the death for their lords and home. In contrast, the Wardancers of Loce ate the most axile of el Wood Elves, whose grace and sublime skills are used to lethal effect in battle. The skills at the command of the Wood Elves are immense and varied yet, when they go te hey do not go alone, ations whe When danger threatens the forest, Athel Loven itsel awakes co confiont the assailant. The curious sentience of the ancient woed manifests self in many different ways, from the lithe and spiteful Dryads, the legions of ephemeral Spites, gnarled and tough Trce Kin, to the most oovveriul beings within Athel Loren, the mighty Treemen, Against a common foe, Flves ani forest ereacutes fight a8 ane, combining the skill of the elder race with the elemental power and ferocity of the forest. While the Eternal Guard, Glade Guard and Tree Kin form the backbone of the army, quicksilver Dryads, Wardancers and beast riders slip arcund the flanks, unleashing deadly and swift attacks spon the opposing ary TIE awhac’s in this Book: This book breaks down into the following sections: Athel Loren Thi the roots of the Wood Elves and of theit pact with the mighty forest of Athel Lore! The History of the Wood Bives This section explores the martial history of the Wood Elves, and bow their past, present and future entwines with the fore of the Warhammer world and, in particular, the noble Bretonnians and the children of Chaos, the Beastmen. Guardians of Athel Loren This section contains information on the Wood Elves and forest spirits of Athel Lozen, providing full details about hem and their rules. Collecting Wood Elves This section shows you how 10 begin collecting and paincing your own Wood Elf army with invaluable ideas and guides from the ‘Eavy Meral team, ‘The Army of the Wood Elves Hlere you will find all that you need to take your Wood Elf amy onto the battlefield, In this section, you will find the the tules for mystical and powerful magic items, as we secrets of the potent magics practiced in Athel Loren. Ac the end of this volume are details on some of the mighty heroes of the Wood Elves: Orion, King in the Woods, the embivteced Dryad, Drycha, and the mysterious twins Naestra and Arahan, a