As I haven't really updated units in this list before I'll start with something simple. I am new to this forum so please post on this thread. Here is the current 'Crone in the Pyramid':The Crone in the Pyramid -220pts - Not yet updated
Once Nagash had learned the art of Dark Magic from the dark Elves that had been stranded on his land, he discarded them, killed them without further thought. The corpse of the strongest, the Elven Sorceress was entombed in the Black Pyramid believing her corpse would draw more of the dark winds to its peak.
It was not until many years later that it was discovered she was still alive. Though blind and maimed she still possessed powerful magic and hatred had fuelled her insanity. Realising the potent weapon she could become Nagash took her, using her to subvert the magic of enemies, her cries of rage and pain horrific to all those who heard her. However she is a fickle weapon at best, as she hates Nagash more than any and at times she can prove just as deadly to those she serves.
M4 WS3 BS3 S3 T3 W5 I3 A2 Ld9
The Crone has two handlers whose attacks etc are incorporated into the above stat. The fight and move as a monster but are not subject the monster reaction table and cannot be chosen as a mount. She is also not affected by spells that would affect monsters.
Special Rules
Undead
Terror
3+ ward save
US3
Immune to KB and poison
The Screams of Agony
This is a shooting attack with a range of 18", does not require LOS and can be used on units that are in combat. If the Crone is in combat it can only be targeted against a unit she is in BtB contact with. Roller 3D6 and deduct the target's Ld, for each point over the target's Ld it causes a wound with no armour saves allowed.
When the crone finally dies, she emits one last wailing pierce against the unit that killed her. This is made after her death but before combat resolution is calculated if applicable. If killed by a ranged attack the wail will only afflict the enemy unit if it is within the wail's 18" range.
It is affected by Against Her Will as described below.
Magical Distaste
Any enemy wizards who attempt to cast a spell whilst they are within 12" of the Crone, or the target of their spell is within 12" of the Crone will suffer a miscast on a roll of any double. In the case of a single die casting, a roll of one will result in a miscast. The range is measure after the spell is cast.
It is affected by Against Her Will as described below.
Against Her Will
At the start of every turn (your's and your opponents) the Crone must take a Ld test. This must be taken using her own Ld (subject to any modifiers due to spells etc. This test cannot be re-rolled for any reason, the first result always applies. If failed her handlers fail to control her for that turn and the following apply:
-She may not move that turn unless it is compulsory (from a spell for example).
-In her shooting phase she must target the closest unit with her scream, regardless of whether it is friend or foe. If there are multiple choices at the same distance roll off for the target
-In the magic phase her magical distaste affects friend and foe.
-She may not attack in combat and any attacks directed at her hit automatically.
Weapon
The Crone has little mind of her own. She may not be the armies general nor can she pass her leadership onto other units.
Once Nagash had learned the art of Dark Magic from the dark Elves that had been stranded on his land, he discarded them, killed them without further thought. The corpse of the strongest, the Elven Sorceress was entombed in the Black Pyramid believing her corpse would draw more of the dark winds to its peak.
It was not until many years later that it was discovered she was still alive. Though blind and maimed she still possessed powerful magic and hatred had fuelled her insanity. Realising the potent weapon she could become Nagash took her, using her to subvert the magic of enemies, her cries of rage and pain horrific to all those who heard her. However she is a fickle weapon at best, as she hates Nagash more than any and at times she can prove just as deadly to those she serves.
M4 WS3 BS3 S3 T3 W5 I3 A2 Ld9
The Crone has two handlers whose attacks etc are incorporated into the above stat. The fight and move as a monster but are not subject the monster reaction table and cannot be chosen as a mount. She is also not affected by spells that would affect monsters.
Special Rules
Undead
Terror
3+ ward save
US3
Immune to KB and poison
The Screams of Agony
This is a shooting attack with a range of 18", does not require LOS and can be used on units that are in combat. If the Crone is in combat it can only be targeted against a unit she is in BtB contact with. Roller 3D6 and deduct the target's Ld, for each point over the target's Ld it causes a wound with no armour saves allowed.
When the crone finally dies, she emits one last wailing pierce against the unit that killed her. This is made after her death but before combat resolution is calculated if applicable. If killed by a ranged attack the wail will only afflict the enemy unit if it is within the wail's 18" range.
It is affected by Against Her Will as described below.
Magical Distaste
Any enemy wizards who attempt to cast a spell whilst they are within 12" of the Crone, or the target of their spell is within 12" of the Crone will suffer a miscast on a roll of any double. In the case of a single die casting, a roll of one will result in a miscast. The range is measure after the spell is cast.
It is affected by Against Her Will as described below.
Against Her Will
At the start of every turn (your's and your opponents) the Crone must take a Ld test. This must be taken using her own Ld (subject to any modifiers due to spells etc. This test cannot be re-rolled for any reason, the first result always applies. If failed her handlers fail to control her for that turn and the following apply:
-She may not move that turn unless it is compulsory (from a spell for example).
-In her shooting phase she must target the closest unit with her scream, regardless of whether it is friend or foe. If there are multiple choices at the same distance roll off for the target
-In the magic phase her magical distaste affects friend and foe.
-She may not attack in combat and any attacks directed at her hit automatically.
Weapon
The Crone has little mind of her own. She may not be the armies general nor can she pass her leadership onto other units.
