The Westfold is burning – good job there are all these new Riders of Rohan miniatures to defend it…
Since The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim™ was released with refreshed Warriors of Rohan, Middle-earth™ Strategy Battle Game players have been wondering when their mounted counterparts would get the same treatment.
Well, you asked, and Rohan has answered.
The Riders kit builds six miniatures, with a variety of weapons. Four of them can be assembled with your choice of a hand weapon or throwing spear, and have bows slung across their backs. The other two have their bows out, with hand weapons stowed at their waists. All six of their majestic steeds are unique, and any Rider can be mounted on any horse, so you’ll have loads of variety in your massed ranks of charging cavalry!
While the Riders range ahead, Warriors of Rohan form a solid battleline to stand firm against the forces of the Hill Tribes, and for that they need good leaders. The Warriors of Rohan Commanders set provides these in the form of a Captain, a Warrior with Banner, and a Warrior with War horn.
The Captain stands pointing his axe in a commanding pose*, as befits his role. You can assemble him with armour or heavy armour, and choose between helmeted and bare heads. The banner has sculpted details, so you can get that glorious white horse right every time.
Of course, bold defenders of the kingdom need enemies to defend against, and the Hill Tribesmen are also getting a set of commanders to lead them as they ravage the realm of their hated foes.
This set builds three miniatures – a Hill Tribes Chieftain, Hill Tribesman with Banner, and Hill Tribesman with War horn. The Chieftain can carry a wicked-looking hand weapon and shield, or a vicious two-handed weapon, and both his fellows carry hand weapons in addition to their banner and war horn.
For those of you who want to burn Rohan during the War of the Ring, all three miniatures can be used in Wild Men of Dunland armies, with the Chieftain also having the option to be built as the Wild Man Oathmaker.
If you’re looking for some narrative scenarios to try out these new miniatures in, you’re in luck – there’s a new Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Journal: The Burning of the Westfold coming out alongside the models! It features a campaign where you can re-fight some of the great battles from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers™ and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King™. This expansion includes 11 linked scenarios that follow Saruman the White’s assault on Rohan, from the battles of the Fords of Isen to the epic siege of Helm’s Deep and beyond, all the way to the Ride of the Rohirrim at Pelennor Fields – an absolute gift for horselords and their foes.
In addition to this campaign, the Journal is packed full of hobby guides and advice, including tips for turning the Rohan House kits into mighty settlements and burned-out wreckage, different ways to paint horses, and much more.
All of these new additions to the Middle-earth™ Strategy Battle Game will be coming your way soon. While you’re waiting, head back to the AdeptiCon Preview hub to catch up on the rest of the awe-inspiring reveals.
* As would we, if we were in possession of a really cool axe.
