OGRE PAINTING GUIDE – by Kenn Strøh Mejer

The Kings of War: Sands of Ahmun 2-Player Starter Set is the perfect way for two players to begin their Kings of War mass battle adventure!

Live the ongoing battles between the mercenary forces of the Ogres, hired to keep an undead threat at bay in the desert wastes, west of Ophidia.

This fantastic value set for Kings of War includes over 60 highly detailed Mantic miniatures, a full rulebook and force lists and a quick start guide. Pick between the mercenary Ogres, or the ancient power of The Empire of Dust; give control of the other army to a friend or family and enjoy hours of fun as you take to battle! There’s no better way to get into Kings of War and the Mantic hobby – this box is also great for expanding existing armies.

Important: this is a 3rd Edition Starter Set – you will require a copy of the Kings of War 4th Edition Rules to use the contents (or access the rules digitally using the Mantic Companion).

Siege breakers are ogres who specialise in breaking down castle gates – they carry hugely destructive hammers and protect their advance using giant tower shields. An ogre can only afford such tools if they are veterans of a mercenary company, as each set of armour, weapons and shield uses enough metal to armour a regiment of human knights. Warriors of such skill and wealth are rare, which is a relief to most human lords who hire or battle the ogres.

How can the irresistible charge of an ogre be made even more powerful? In answer, ogres have taken to using chariots of orcish make, either looted or bought from the orcs, together with herds of gores or mawbeasts to pull them. Organised in thundering squadrons, these very heavy chariots are easily capable of shattering the most well-drilled of battlelines

An ogre’s first loyalty is to their captain, but a close second, and who seems to get an unusual amount of protection on the battlefield, is the company paymaster. In charge of all the gold, weapons and food, it’s not hard to understand why.