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Orksvent 2016 - Paragon Orks



It's that time of year again: Orksvent! This year I'll be doing a tribute to the halcyon years of Ullanor and The Beast. Indeed, it seems as if the forces of Ghazghkull are ramping up to match or even rival these powerful Warbosses.

I do know that other folks have tried to tackle this subject in the past, but I very much want to put my own spin on it. In the following weeks, you'll see an Ork army develop which I would consider a "paragon" of the species. This is what I would like to see from Orks to fully embrace the feel of the army as it is portrayed in the novels.

The big difference here is that I see each army as a protagonist in its own eyes. I want this supplement to portray the Orks in that light. They are not meant as fodder for Space Marines. They were engineered by the Great Old Ones to dominate the galaxy through a tide of green flesh, brutality, and cunning. I feel that's just how they should be portrayed on the tabletop.

27 Nov - Paragon Ork Special Rules
30 Nov - Paragon Ork Warlord Traits
2 Dec - Paragon Ork Wargear
4 Dec - Krork Megaboss
7 Dec - Krork Brutes
19 Dec - Krorkanaut
20 Dec - Krork Blood Magic
21 Dec - Paragon WAAGH! Detachment
22 Dec - Da Kaptin's Banner Formation
23 Dec - Krork Tide Formation
24 Dec - The Krork King
25 Dec - Krork Brute Boar Riders
25 Dec - Combined Paragon Ork Supplement


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  1. UnknownNovember 27, 2016 at 7:10 AM

    Looking forward to it. Its time to rekindle the ork fires!

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  2. Corvax632December 3, 2016 at 6:45 AM

    This is awesome, I can't edit to see what's next

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