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Rotblood Tribe

Today, we've gone back and revisited the Rotblood Tribe, giving them three more famous enemies from Vermintide II.

Nurgloth the Eternal is the Rotbloods’ primary soothsayer and Burblespue Halescourge’s chief rival, and an absolute master of the lore of fire.

Sofia Fuegonasus is a necromancer and twin sister to Sienna, and the darker, twisted, half of the Fuegonasus lust for power and love of the winds of magic.

Gatekeeper Naglfahr serves as the grim guardian of the Skittergate keystaff deep in the icy wastes of Norsca. Clad in elaborate Chaos Warrior armor, his bleak, bald visage is exposed - a haunting reminder of his decay. Entrusted by his dark patron with safeguarding the keystaff, Naglfahr views this role as both an honor and a testament to his divine favor. In battle, Nurgle's ultimate "blessing" manifests when he sheds his mortal form, becoming a grotesque Chaos Spawn, embodying his god’s eternal cycle of rot and rebirth.

Welcome to the Rotblood Tribe, brand new for Warhammer III! Worshippers of Nurgle, Warriors of Norsca, and resilient to the extreme, this adds a brand new faction of new lords, heroes, units, buildings, campaign mechanics complete with custom art, weaponry, and abilities. Toxic in the extreme, the Rotblood Tribe's bile corrodes any foolish enough to engage them in melee combat, ravaging their bodies and torturing their minds. Bödvarr Ribspreader and his warriors will stop at nothing as they sweep south, carrying bilious disease from Norsca into the very heart of the Empire.

This all came about because back in May, Dead handed me (Strat) four unit models and said I could do with them as I wished. He expected a small unit pack release for Nurgle. What he's getting is 40 characters, units, and Regiments of Renown as a standalone faction.

• Rotblood Tribe - Outside the gates of the Serpent Jetty, Bödvarr Ribspreader begins his campaign to spread the great plague of Nurgle across all the lands of men, while further south, his Skaven allies huddle in Karak Azgaraz, weakened by an unholy pox and awaiting support from their Norscan litter-mates.

• The Bilious Army - 2 Legendary Lords, 3 generic lords, 3 generic characters, 21 units, 10 Regiments of Renown. Plus a few bonus units, if you can find them hidden about the map.
  
• Abhorrent Architecture - Completely new building tree, complete with 10 landmarks. Two are in the Monolith of Katam, the other seven are hidden about the map.
  
• Custom Mechanics -
  
  • Skittergate - Yes, the famous Skittergate from OvN's Rotbloods returns, courtesy of Prop Joe and the OvN team
    
  • Bubonic Cauldron - The plagues of the Crowfather are here to despoil the enemies of the Rotbloods.
    
  • Armies of Clan Fester - Spend warpstone to purchase armies from the Skaven.
    
  • Monster Hunts - As Norscans, the Rotblood Tribe still takes time to slay the great beasts of the north. They also have access to Norscan confederation.
    
  • Ally of Fester - Start with a military ally close to the Empire, ensure their support and survival by gifting them cities in return for rewards.
    
    • If you use my Pestilent Brotherhood, Clan Fester gets a complete makeover, including the armies you can recruit from them - https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2903601772

Rhox made the Bubonic Cauldron, Armies of Clan Fester, Monster Hunt, and many other campaign features. A huge lifesaver on the campaign side.
Dead did exquisite work on Bodvarr, Marauders, Maulers, Savages, and Bile Trolls. His work is best seen in the various Rotblood infantry units.
X-T did tons of weapons, along with horse mounts, many custom heads, some torsos, and variants of Dead's art. Take a look at the Engorged to see a unit where this all comes together.
OrangeJulivs delivered a stunning take on Burblespue Halescourge, Greater Blightstormer, and the Greater Lifeleech.
Prop Joe added the Skittergate mechanic, which is glorious to see returning.
As always, Khamar went above and beyond with unit cards.
All is Dust for Blightreaper unique item and associated quest
HKrul, Wolfremio, and OvN for inspiration, artwork, and all around support with bringing this to life.
A special nod to Mixu for Mixer and the custom faction.
And Skelly made everyone else look good.

A huge thank you to all of them, without whom this project wouldn't have succeeded!

Video review used by permission from Great Book of Grudges.

Tabletop Caps by Beleglad (integrated into this mod)

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