Hello and welcome to the debut of our weekly RPG Roundup here at the Black Library Dispatch. I’ve long felt that the Venn overlap between the Black Library and Warhammer’s large stable of licensed RPG’s was surprisingly unmined territory. After all, there’s a campaign sourcebook hidden within almost every novel, just waiting to be brought to light. Over at Goonhammer, my primary content vehicle, I’ve written Lore & More features to bridge the gap, such as when I broke down Josh Reynolds’ Deathstorm for RPG use here, or adapted the Warhammer 40,000 Crusade expansion The Nachmund Gauntlet for RPG play here.
Just as the Black Library Weekly is the summary of the week’s goings-on in the literary realm, so too will the Warhammer RPG SITREP be a bite-sized digest of the newsworthy and notable for the role-playing set, whether it be in the Old World, the Mortal Realms, or the grim, dark future where there is only war.
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There wasn’t anything new this week on current license-holder Cubicle 7’s blog, but The Gaming Gang put out a review of WFRP’s recent Sea Wardens of Cothique release. That’s the High Elf supplement that expands on the namesake kingdom situated in the Northeast of Ulthuan.
Meanwhile, u/ConferenceGlobal6358 released a player’s map of Reikland, shown above, over on Reddit. Designed to emphasize the terrain rather than political boundaries, he has a high-definition version available here.
Finally, don’t forget if you’ve been looking at picking up a few Warhammer RPG books this is a good time to do it, as Cubicle 7 is in the midst of its Easter Sale. No sign of an end date, so take advantage while you can.
Coming Attractions
Here’s a list of the known upcoming releases from Cubicle 7 based on the available preorder information we have.
This section will be updated weekly in this column.
Shipping Q1
Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay: Imperium Maledictum, Voll Adventures
Warhammer Age of Sigmar Soulbound, Champions of Chaos: Core Rulebook (Standard and Collector’s Edition)
Warhammer Age of Sigmar Soulbound, Champions of Chaos: Artefacts & Wargear Card Pack
Warhammer Age of Sigmar Soulbound, Champions of Chaos: Dark Gifts Card Pack
Warhammer Age of Sigmar Soulbound, Champions of Chaos: Spells Lore Card Pack
Warhammer Age of Sigmar Soulbound, Champions of Chaos: Bloodwind Spoil Map
Warhammer: the Old World Roleplaying Game, Collector’s Edition
Warhammer: the Old World Roleplaying Game, Gamemaster’s Guide
Warhammer: the Old World Roleplaying Game, Player’s Guide
Warhammer: the Old World Roleplaying Game, Allies & Antagonists Card Deck
Warhammer: the Old World Roleplaying Game, Weapons & Armour Card Deck
Warhammer: the Old World Roleplaying Game, Spells Card Deck
Warhammer: the Old World Roleplaying Game, Prayers & Miracles Card Deck
Warhammer: the Old World Roleplaying Game, Wounds & Conditions Card Deck
Warhammer: the Old World Roleplaying Game, Grand Duchy of Talabec Dice Set
Warhammer: the Old World Roleplaying Game, Character Sheet Pad
Warhammer: the Old World Roleplaying Game, Grand Duchy of Talabec Map Pack
Shipping Q2
Warhammer 40,000: Wrath & Glory, Sons of Russ (Standard and Collector’s Edition)
Warhammer 40,000: Wrath & Glory, Adventures in Gilead
Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay, Imperium Maledictum: Adeptus Mechanicus Collector’s Edition
Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay, Imperium Maledictum: Adeptus Mechanicus Player’s Guide
Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay, Imperium Maledictum: Adeptus Mechanicus GM’s Guide
Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay, Imperium Maledictum: Adeptus Mechanicus Character Sheet Pad
Warhammer: the Old World Roleplaying Game Starter Set
Warhammer: the Old World Roleplaying Game GM’s Screen
Shipping Q3
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Temple of Spite
I hope you’ve enjoyed this new feature, and feedback is always greatly appreciated. See you next week!
I ordered Imperium Maledictum. You should def contact GW and tell them you’re in the royalty pipeline now
A really great idea. Disclosure: I know little about Warhammer RPG. But looking forward to this series.