Well, just when we thought things were calm, the Idoneth Deepkin have broken the surface again—and this time they’ve brought some serious storm surge with them.
Two new Akhelian heroes have just been revealed, leading the charge (and the tides) into the upcoming General’s Handbook season. Whether you're already deep into the Deepkin or just dipping your toes into their briny lore, this is the perfect time to keep a weather eye out. Here's what's been washed ashore:
Ikon of the Sea
Graceful, deliberate, and deadly—this warrior-mystic crashes into battle like a tidal wave. The Ikon of the Sea enhances a friendly unit’s movement by diving headlong into the fray alongside them, allowing for lightning-fast engagements. Armed with a Tidal Glaive and bolstered by mastery of the ethersea, this model doesn’t just surf the battlefield—it carves a path through it.
Ikon of the Storm
If the Sea is precision, the Storm is fury. With whirling Maelstrom Blades and an aura of chaos, this solitary hero locks enemies in combat and whips the battlefield into a frenzy. Your foes won’t be retreating—because they can’t. Meanwhile, your own units ride the turbulence in and out of combat on command.
Together, these Ikons herald the arrival of the new Battletome: Idoneth Deepkin, and with it comes a complete rewrite of their battle traits. Gone are the Tides of Death (a little too grimdark for the green tides of Ghyran, apparently). In their place: Tides of the Sea and Tides of the Storm, two new tracks that let you shift your strategy mid-game—at the cost of resetting your momentum. There’s a lot to unpack here, and we’ll be going deeper on that as we near launch.
And yes, of course there’s a new Spearhead.
Spearhead: Akhelian Tide Guard
An elite raiding force built around an Akhelian King, this set crashes like a wave onto your tabletop. You’ll find:
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1x Akhelian King
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10x Namarti Reavers
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3x Akhelian Morrsarr Guard
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3x Akhelian Ishlaen Guard
Fast. Fluid. Ferocious. Everything you’d expect from the soul-thirsty children of the deep.
We’re expecting more details soon, including preorder dates and launch info. Once Games Workshop opens the floodgates, we’ll update our blog and post across our usual channels—so stay tuned.
Until then, keep your soul tightly bottled and your eyes on the horizon. There’s something churning beneath the waves…