Warhammer The Old World Arcane Journal: Wood Elf Realms - 48-Page Supplement with New Rules, Characters & Armies of Infamy (2025)

Immerse yourself in the mystical world of Athel Loren with the Arcane Journal: Wood Elf Realms, the essential 48-page supplement for Warhammer: The Old World. This comprehensive guide takes you deep into the ancient forest realm where the Asrai have made their eternal home, defending their sacred groves from all who would dare violate their woodland sanctuary.
The Wood Elves of Athel Loren are master archers and swift warriors who reject heavy armor in favor of unmatched mobility and grace. Moving through the forest with supernatural ease, they ambush their enemies with deadly precision, striking from the shadows before vanishing back into the depths of their woodland domain. This journal delves into their mysterious background and rich lore, providing everything you need to field these nature-bound warriors in your games.
New Legendary Characters: Command your forces with two iconic heroes - Orion, the King in the Woods, a powerful beatstick character who perfectly balances offensive capability without overshadowing dragon-mounted lords, and Araloth, Lord of Talsyn, offering tactical flexibility for your army composition.
Two Distinct Armies of Infamy: Experience completely new playstyles with Orion's Wild Hunt, a cavalry-focused force that emphasizes mobility and devastating first strikes, perfect for players who love fast-paced, aggressive tactics. The Host of Talsyn provides a more traditional rank-and-file approach, allowing Wood Elf players to field disciplined formations similar to Empire or Dwarf armies - an unexpected but welcome tactical option.
Revolutionary Magic System: Master the brand-new Lore of the Wilds, an exclusive magical discipline that enhances Wood Elf capabilities significantly. This complete spell lore works particularly well against low-initiative enemies like skeletons, zombies, and dwarves, while also providing effective counters to poison archer tactics commonly used against dragons.
Kindred System: Customize your characters with eight different Wood Elf Kindreds - special upgrades that don't count against magic item allowances. These powerful enhancements, similar to High Elf Honors, provide significant tactical advantages and character customization options, making previously underutilized builds like the Great Stag configuration highly viable.
New Units and Equipment: Expand your army with Forest Beast Packs, featuring Beast Keepers commanding hounds, cats, boars, and bears with the innovative "Run With the Pack" special rule. Equip your heroes with 18 new magic items, including the Mantle of Rebirth (providing regeneration saves) and Orion's Favor (granting full rerolls to hit and wound).
Premium Production Value: Features gorgeous artwork depicting the Elves of Athel Loren, detailed miniature galleries, comprehensive lore covering their separation from Ulthuan, and narrative scenarios that tie into the broader Old World storyline. The book maintains the high-quality production standards expected from Games Workshop's premium supplements.
This journal represents a significant evolution for Wood Elf armies, offering both competitive enhancement and rich narrative options. Whether you're a veteran Wood Elf general or new to the faction, this supplement provides the tools to create unique, powerful armies that reflect the mystical nature of Athel Loren's guardians. Compatible with Warhammer: The Old World - Forces of Fantasy for complete army-building flexibility.
Release Date: May 31st, 2025 | Format: 48-page softcover supplement | Publisher: Games Workshop