Casket of Souls

A unit with this special rule reduces the number of wounds suffered due to the Unstable special rule by the number shown in brackets (shown here as ‘X’).

Note that this special rule is not cumulative. If two or more models in a unit have this special rule, use the highest value for the entire unit. For example, if a character with Indomitable (2) joins a unit with Indomitable (1), the whole unit uses the character’s Indomitable (2) special rule.

If a model with this special rule rolls a natural 6 when making a roll To Wound for an attack made in combat, it has struck a ’Cleaving Blow’. Enemy models whose troops type is ’regular infantry’, ‘heavy infantry’, ‘light cavalry’ or ’heavy cavalry’ are not permitted an armour or [Regeneration] save against a Cleaving Blow (Ward saves can be attempted as normal). Note that if an attack wounds automatically, this special rule cannot be used.

Each time this model suffers an unsaved wound from a Flaming Attack, your opponent may roll a D6. On a roll of 1-3, the flames quickly die down and this model escapes further harm. On a roll of 4+, the flames take hold and this model loses one additional Wound.

Note that excess wounds caused to a model will have no additional effect except in the case of a character that is part of a challenge, in which case this special rule counts for Overkill. Excess wounds do not ‘spill over’ onto other models in the unit.

A model with this special rule can make a 'Regeneration' save. The armour value of a Regeneration save is shown in brackets after the name of this special rule (X+). A Regeneration save can never be modified by the AP characteristic of a weapon and can be made in addition to an armour save and Ward save. However, any wounds saved by a Regeneration save are still counted for the purposes of calculating combat result.

Note that models with this special rule are often vulnerable to the Flaming Attacks or Magical Attacks special rules.

Whilst within 12" of a Casket of Souls, friendly Liche Priests may apply a +1 modifier to any Casting roll they make. Additionally, any model (friend or foe) that casts a Bound spell whilst within 12" of a Casket of Souls may apply a +1 modifier to the Casting roll.

Note, however, that this bonus does not apply to any Bound spells cast by a Casket of Souls.

Once a Casket of Souls has been placed on the battlefield during deployment it cannot be moved by its crew during the Remaining Moves sub-phase.

Note that a Casket of Souls can still pivot freely at any time during its turn and may make follow up move as normal.

Models with this special rule are ‘Undead’. Undead models cannot march (unless they have the Fly (X) special rule and choose to move by flying). In addition, all Undead models have the following universal special rules:

• Fear  • Immune to Psychology  • Unbreakable  • Unstable

A character with this special rule cannot join a unit without this special rule, and vice versa.

A unit consisting of models with this special rule may adopt a Skirmish formation.

If the crew of a Casket of Souls is reduced to zero Wounds, immediately roll a D6 for every unit (friend or foe) within 12" of the model. On a roll of 4+, the unit suffers D6 Strength 3 hits, with no armour or Regeneration saves permitted (Ward saves can be attempted as normal). Once these hits are resolved, the Casket of Souls is removed from play.

A Casket of Souls can cast the following Bound spells, with a Power Level of 3:

Light Of Death Type: Magic Missile Casting Value: 7+ Range: 36" Effect: The target enemy unit must immediately make a Leadership test. If this test is passed, it suffers D3 Strength 3 hits, each with an AP of -1. If, however, this test is failed, it suffers D6+3 Strength 6 hits, each with the Multiple Wounds (2) special rule and with no armour or Regeneration saves permitted (Ward saves can be attempted as normal).

 Light Of Protection Type: Enchantment Casting Value: 8+ Range: Self Effect: Remains in Play. Whilst this Bound spell is in play, this model and any friendly unit within 18" of this model gains a 6+ Ward save against any wounds suffered. In addition, whilst this Bound spell is in play, enemy units suffer a -1 modifier to any rolls To Hit made against this model and any friendly unit within 18" of this model.

However, if this model casts the Light of Death Bound spell, this Bound spell will immediately expire.