Arcane Journal: Breaching the Great Bastion

In the distant lands of Cathay, the armies of Chaos crash against the towering Great Bastion in a relentless assault. With danger threatening their homes and families, the commonfolk and peasantry of the Dragon Emperor’s realm take up arms. Though far less equipped than the disciplined Jade Warriors, these humble defenders stand ready to fight and die for their homeland, wielding simple tools and weapons with remarkable courage.

This supplement explores the battlefields and countryside of Grand Cathay, shining a light on the bravery and loyalty of the ordinary people who defend the Celestial Dragon’s empire. Designed for use alongside Arcane Journal: Armies of Grand Cathay, the book expands your options with new rules, additional unit profiles, and fresh ways to field the forces of Cathay on the tabletop. Alongside these rules you’ll find expanded lore detailing the Chaos invasion and the desperate resistance mounted by the empire’s citizens, including new units and an Army of Infamy centered on peasant warriors.

This 48-page softcover supplement includes:

• The Land of Dragons – A detailed exploration of Grand Cathay’s history and the culture of its people, highlighting their unwavering loyalty to the Dragon Emperor and their homeland.

• War in Grand Cathay – A narrative overview of the Chaos assault against the Great Bastion and the desperate defence mounted by Cathay’s defenders.

• Portents and Ploughshares – Background lore and rules for several new units, including Astromancers of the Celestial Court, Peasant Levy, Crane Gunner Teams, and Iron Hail Gunners.

• Armies of Grand Cathay – An updated Grand Army Composition list and rules for the Warriors of Wind and Field Army of Infamy.

This supplement expands Warhammer: The Old World. To use its contents, you will also need the Warhammer: The Old World Rulebook and Arcane Journal: Armies of Grand Cathay, both available separately.