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− | These beasts are used by both [[Chaos Warriors]] and [[Beastmen]]. | + | '''Chaos Warhounds''' are canines warped by [[Chaos]], with over-muscled bodies and maws accommodating an unnatural number of fangs whose ferocity and savagery are well loved by the Dark Gods of [[Chaos]].{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|3a}} |
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+ | ==Nature== | ||
+ | Warhounds are the mutated descendants of [[dog]]s and [[wolf|wolves]] twisted by the power of Chaos.{{Fn|5b}} Some descend from a variety of other predatory animals, such as big cats. {{Fn|3a}} | ||
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+ | Most Warhounds bear mutations such as horns, tusks and spines, and display intelligence similar to a [[Gor]]'s. Some display much more extreme alterations, such as human limbs or faces, tentacles, scorpion tails, rock-hard scales, or long, bladed tongues.{{Fn|5b}} It may be that some grow and evolve into the fearsome [[Giant Spined Chaos Beast]].{{Fn|4b}} | ||
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+ | Chaos Warhounds are bloodthirsty beasts, but they are not usually brave enough to attack anything stronger than themselves. However, particularly extreme hunger or bloodlust may drive the normally cowardly creatures into hurling themselves at much stronger targets.{{Fn|4a}} | ||
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+ | ==In War== | ||
+ | These beasts are used by both [[Chaos Warriors]] and [[Beastmen]]. They are ranked beneath [[Chaos Marauders|Marauders]] and [[Gor]]s, as the lack equipment and are chased away quite easily. While their mutations can't give them the strength, resilience or armour of [[Chaos Warriors]], they are cunning enough to easily dodge enemy blows and strike back at the right time, bypassing their defences and ripping enemies apart.{{Fn|1}} When in combat, they run tirelessly towards the small and fractured groups of enemy, running ahead of infantry and alongside [[Chaos Knight]]s or [[Razorgor]]s, before pouncing upon the foes and ripping them apart. {{Fn|4a}} | ||
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+ | Warhounds have a close connection to the [[Beastmen]]. Packs of warhounds often gravitate towards Beastman encampments, wandering around their camps and eventually become as much part of the warherd as the Gors. Beastmen often use Warhounds as hunting animals, setting them to chase and harry prey and victims. In times of war, Beastmen lash Warhounds to trees and starve and taunt them in order to increase their viciousness and to weed out the weakest among their number.{{Fn|5b}} | ||
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+ | ===Binding=== | ||
+ | They can be bound relatively easily to the will of a powerful sorcerer, but when they scent blood they are difficult to control and may turn on their would-be master. One legend of the death of [[Kadon]] is that he was torn apart by hounds that broke free of his mastery. {{Fn|4a}} | ||
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+ | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
+ | * '''2nd Edition''': 1-6 Hounds controlled by a [[Chaos Dwarf]] or [[Chaos Warrior]]. {{Fn|3b}} | ||
+ | * '''8th Edition''': May have Fangvenom and Scalehide. {{Fn|4a}} | ||
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+ | ==Gallery== | ||
+ | <center><gallery> | ||
+ | File:Chaos Hound AoR.png | ||
+ | </gallery></center> | ||
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+ | ==Miniatures== | ||
+ | <center><gallery> | ||
+ | File:Chaos Warhounds M01.jpg | ||
+ | File:Warhound M01.jpeg|Chaos Warhounds | ||
+ | File:Warhound M02.jpg|Chaos Warhounds | ||
+ | File:WM Chaos Hounds M01.jpg|Chaos Hounds for [[Warmaster]] | ||
+ | </gallery></center> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Quotes== | ||
+ | {| width="33%" align="center" | ||
+ | |align="center"|''When the hounds of the waste bay at [[Morrsleib]], the foul moon bays back.'' | ||
+ | '''~ A proverb of [[Kislev]].{{Fn|1}} | ||
+ | |} | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
*{{Endn|1}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod1570038 Games Workshop Official Site] | *{{Endn|1}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod1570038 Games Workshop Official Site] | ||
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Hordes of Chaos (6th Edition)]], pg. 73 | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Hordes of Chaos (6th Edition)]], pg. 73 | ||
+ | *{{Endn|3}}: [[Ravening Hordes (2nd Edition)]] | ||
+ | ** {{Endn|3a}}: Chaos Army List, pg. 38 | ||
+ | ** {{Endn|3b}}: Chaos Army List, pg. 39 | ||
+ | *{{Endn|4}}: [[Storm of Magic]] | ||
+ | ** {{Endn|4a}}: Chaos Warhounds, pg. 114 | ||
+ | ** {{Endn|4b}}: Giant Spined Chaos Beast, pg. 123 | ||
+ | *{{Endn|5}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Beastmen (7th Edition)]] | ||
+ | ** {{Endn|5a}}: Chaos Warhounds, pg. 42 | ||
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[[Category:Beastmen]] | [[Category:Beastmen]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Beastmen units]] | ||
[[Category:Warriors of Chaos]] | [[Category:Warriors of Chaos]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Warriors of Chaos units]] | ||
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+ | {{Beastmen}} | ||
+ | {{Warriors of Chaos}} |
Latest revision as of 08:21, 19 January 2024
Chaos Warhounds are canines warped by Chaos, with over-muscled bodies and maws accommodating an unnatural number of fangs whose ferocity and savagery are well loved by the Dark Gods of Chaos.[1a][3a]
Contents
Nature
Warhounds are the mutated descendants of dogs and wolves twisted by the power of Chaos.[5b] Some descend from a variety of other predatory animals, such as big cats. [3a]
Most Warhounds bear mutations such as horns, tusks and spines, and display intelligence similar to a Gor's. Some display much more extreme alterations, such as human limbs or faces, tentacles, scorpion tails, rock-hard scales, or long, bladed tongues.[5b] It may be that some grow and evolve into the fearsome Giant Spined Chaos Beast.[4b]
Chaos Warhounds are bloodthirsty beasts, but they are not usually brave enough to attack anything stronger than themselves. However, particularly extreme hunger or bloodlust may drive the normally cowardly creatures into hurling themselves at much stronger targets.[4a]
In War
These beasts are used by both Chaos Warriors and Beastmen. They are ranked beneath Marauders and Gors, as the lack equipment and are chased away quite easily. While their mutations can't give them the strength, resilience or armour of Chaos Warriors, they are cunning enough to easily dodge enemy blows and strike back at the right time, bypassing their defences and ripping enemies apart.[1] When in combat, they run tirelessly towards the small and fractured groups of enemy, running ahead of infantry and alongside Chaos Knights or Razorgors, before pouncing upon the foes and ripping them apart. [4a]
Warhounds have a close connection to the Beastmen. Packs of warhounds often gravitate towards Beastman encampments, wandering around their camps and eventually become as much part of the warherd as the Gors. Beastmen often use Warhounds as hunting animals, setting them to chase and harry prey and victims. In times of war, Beastmen lash Warhounds to trees and starve and taunt them in order to increase their viciousness and to weed out the weakest among their number.[5b]
Binding
They can be bound relatively easily to the will of a powerful sorcerer, but when they scent blood they are difficult to control and may turn on their would-be master. One legend of the death of Kadon is that he was torn apart by hounds that broke free of his mastery. [4a]
Weapons and Equipment
- 2nd Edition: 1-6 Hounds controlled by a Chaos Dwarf or Chaos Warrior. [3b]
- 8th Edition: May have Fangvenom and Scalehide. [4a]
Gallery
Miniatures
Chaos Hounds for Warmaster
Quotes
When the hounds of the waste bay at Morrsleib, the foul moon bays back. |
Sources
- 1: Games Workshop Official Site
- 2: Warhammer Armies: Hordes of Chaos (6th Edition), pg. 73
- 3: Ravening Hordes (2nd Edition)
- 4: Storm of Magic
- 5: Warhammer Armies: Beastmen (7th Edition)
- 5a: Chaos Warhounds, pg. 42
Beastmen | ||
Units | Beast Lord - Bestigor - Bray-Shaman - Centigor - Chaos Giant - Chaos Ogre - Chaos Spawn - Chaos Troll - Chaos Warhound - Chimera - Cockatrice - Cygor - Doombull - Dragon Ogre - Dragon Ogre Shaggoth - Ghorgon - Gor - Great Bray Shaman - Harpy - Jabberslythe - Khorngor - Minotaur - Pestigor - Razorgor - Razorgor Chariot - Shaggoth - Slaangor - Tuskgor Chariot - Tzaangor - Ungor - Wargor | |
Characters | Brrak Gorehorn - Ghorros Warhoof - Gribbleback - Gorthor - Kartok Great-horn - Khazrak - Malagor - Moonclaw - Morghur - Ograh - Rurkhar Festigor - Slugtongue - Taurox - Ungrol Four-Horn | |
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