We’re into the third week of our Grand Narrative Campaign, which is based on the tournament results of GT events around the world.
This week was a little special, as we saw some of the first narrative elements take shape following the special weekend.
These results will feed into a narrative setting that the community creates to allow players and readers to shape a sub-realm created for this campaign.
The sub-realm and many of the regions have now been named following votes on the Woehammer Narrative Discord Server.
The Sub-realm that this whole campaign is taking place in has been named Verdanthia. The different regions where tournament results will apply have been named as:
Fjordun (Scandinavian Tournament Scene)
The Broken Expanse (North American Tournament Scene)
Verdant Chain (UK & Ireland Tournament Scene)
Hearthlund (European Mainland Tournament Scene)
Red Desolation (Australian and New Zealand Tournament Scenes)
The only area yet to hold any tournaments since the narrative began is for the Rest of the World.
Why not join our Woehammer Narrative Discord Server to help vote and influence the lore of this sub-realms. Perhaps make suggestions for future inclusions in the storyline?
As a reminder, every GT player around the world can earn Progression Points (PP) for their faction and Grand Alliance from the games they play in. For the full breakdown of the campaign, have a butchers at this.
Contents
Previous Posts
How it all Works
Week 1: The War Begins
Week 2: Battle for the New Realm
The Battle for the New Realm: Week 2
Dispatches from the War-Torn Lands of Verdanthia
The conflict in Verdanthia continues to intensify, with factions making decisive moves to consolidate their power. The past week saw significant territorial gains, new strongholds established, and a marked increase in Chaos activity.
The first major fortifications have emerged, signifying a shift from mobile skirmishes to entrenched warfare. Order has constructed Fort Aetherin in the heart of Verdant Chain, hoping to secure their hold on the region. Meanwhile, the forces of Death have raised Mordant Bastion in Hearthlund, a necropolis from which their influence can spread.
With these developments, the battle lines are becoming clearer. Each faction must now decide whether to defend what they have gained or push for further expansion.
Verdant Chain (UK & Ireland)
The Stormcast Eternals remain the dominant force in Verdant Chain, holding against sustained pressure from the Slaves to Darkness. With Fort Aetherin now established, the defenders of Order have a central stronghold from which to launch counteroffensives. This bastion is expected to play a key role in the coming weeks, as Chaos forces seek to breach its walls.
Elsewhere, the Flesh-eater Courts have continued their disruptive tactics, establishing war camps and using them as bases for further raids. The Ogor Mawtribes have been emboldened by the chaos, striking supply lines and outposts. The Seraphon remain active but enigmatic, their actions hinting at a greater plan yet to be revealed.
With the construction of Fort Aetherin, the forces of Order have secured an important foothold—but holding it will be another matter entirely.
Hearthlund (Europe)
Hearthlund remains one of the most fiercely contested regions. The Slaves to Darkness have taken full advantage of their Ruinous Tide momentum, expanding aggressively across the war zone. Their relentless advance has put the Stormcast Eternals under immense pressure, forcing them to cede ground in multiple engagements.
The forces of Death have also made a decisive move, with the construction of Mordant Bastion, a vast necropolis-city from which the Flesh-eater Courts and Nighthaunt can coordinate their expansion. This new power base marks the first significant Death stronghold in Verdanthia, and its presence is already unsettling the region.
The Seraphon have begun to counter Chaos advances with precision strikes, choosing key battlefields to intervene. However, their numbers remain limited, and they have yet to commit fully to the conflict.
With Mordant Bastion rising and Chaos pressing forward, Hearthlund is approaching a breaking point.
The Broken Expanse (North America)
The Stormcast Eternals remain the most dominant force in the Broken Expanse, holding their ground against mounting opposition. However, the Slaves to Darkness continue to gain ground, capitalising on their increased mobility and battlefield momentum.
Both the Seraphon and Flesh-eater Courts are expanding, but their methods differ greatly—one through careful manoeuvring, the other through sheer brutality. The Blades of Khorne have also begun to rise in prominence, their bloodthirsty warbands seeking to disrupt Order’s hold on the region.
The Broken Expanse remains the most volatile war zone, with multiple factions vying for control.
Red Desolation (Australia & New Zealand)
The war in the Red Desolation is still in its early stages, but the Slaves to Darkness have made the first significant moves, spreading their influence further across the region. However, they face growing resistance from the Lumineth Realm-Lords, who have begun fortifying key positions.
The Seraphon remain a quiet but ever-present force, while the Sons of Behemat continue their characteristic approach—tearing down whatever they come across. The Flesh-eater Courts have begun consolidating in isolated pockets, waiting for the right moment to expand.
For now, the Red Desolation remains a secondary battlefield, but the pieces are in place for larger conflicts in the near future.
Fjordun (Scandinavia)
Fjordun remains a quieter theatre of war compared to the larger battle zones, but several factions are beginning to establish themselves. The Sylvaneth have made significant progress in securing key locations, reinforcing their presence in the region.
However, the Maggotkin of Nurgle have begun spreading corruption, threatening to destabilise the balance of power. The Nighthaunt and Idoneth Deepkin have both been active, though their operations remain small in scale. The Kharadron Overlords have also entered the theatre, seemingly more interested in resource acquisition than territorial control.
Fjordun remains a slow-burning conflict, but tensions are rising.
Strategic Developments
This week’s grand strategy decisions have already begun to take effect, shaping the battlefield:
- Chaos launched ‘The Ruinous Tide’, accelerating the Slaves to Darkness advance across multiple regions.
- Order established Fort Aetherin in Verdant Chain, securing their first major stronghold.
- Death raised Mordant Bastion in Hearthlund, solidifying their presence in the war.
- Destruction disrupted the Stormcast Eternals, slowing their expansion across multiple regions.
These moves will have lasting consequences, especially with the emergence of Fort Aetherin and Mordant Bastion as key strategic locations.
Cartographer’s Notes
“The maps are shifting again, new fortresses rising like stubborn stones in a raging river. Fort Aetherin stands as a beacon, but beacons only last if they’re defended. And Mordant Bastion? That’s no city—it’s a tomb waiting to be filled. The Verdant Chain and Hearthlund are where things will break. Watch them closely.”
— Kurnoth Veiss, The Lunatic Almanac
Join the War Councils
Yet this sub-realm remains nameless, and its regions unclaimed by history. The time has come for the Woehammer community to shape this world. Join the War Council on Discord to cast your vote, submit your ideas, and leave your mark on the campaign. As the tides of war shift, settlements and strongholds will rise, it will be the victors who write the first pages of this realm’s history.
Progression Points Earnt So Far
The Broken Expanse (N. America)
| Top 5 Factions | Progression Points |
|---|---|
| Stormcast Eternals | 65.34 |
| Slaves to Darkness | 57.11 |
| Seraphon | 44.03 |
| Flesh-eater Courts | 33.42 |
| Blades of Khorne | 26.24 |
Verdant Chain (UK & Ireland)
| Top 5 Factions | Progression Points |
|---|---|
| Stormcast Eternals | 42.28 |
| Slaves to Darkness | 33.59 |
| Flesh-eater Courts | 23.17 |
| Ogor Mawtribes | 22.18 |
| Seraphon | 21.29 |
Hearthlund (Europe)
| Top 5 Factions | Progression Points |
|---|---|
| Slaves to Darkness | 30.62 |
| Seraphon | 27.22 |
| Flesh-eater Courts | 24.45 |
| Stormcast Eternals | 21.78 |
| Nighthaunt | 14.45 |
Red Desolation (Australia & New Zealand)
| Top 5 Factions | Progression Points |
|---|---|
| Slaves to Darkness | 3.65 |
| Lumineth Realm-lords | 3.26 |
| Seraphon | 2.58 |
| Sons of Behemat | 2.52 |
| Flesh-eater Courts | 1.91 |
Fjordun (Scandinavia)
| Top 5 Factions | Progression Points |
|---|---|
| Sylvaneth | 3.37 |
| Maggotkin of Nurgle | 1.42 |
| Nighthaunt | 1.29 |
| Idoneth Deepkin | 1.26 |
| Kharadron Overlords | 1.05 |
