Arcane Journal: The Breaching of the Great Bastion

Across the distant empire of Grand Cathay, the forces of Chaos press their attack against the towering Great Bastion. With invasion threatening their homeland, farmers, laborers, and townsfolk are compelled to stand alongside trained soldiers in its defense. Though they lack the refinement and equipment of the Jade Warriors, their resolve is unshakable, and they fight with courage born of loyalty to their land and ruler.

This supplement explores the countryside and strongholds of Grand Cathay, focusing on the steadfast bravery of the Dragon Emperor’s subjects. Designed to be used alongside Arcane Journal: Armies of Grand Cathay, it provides additional rules and narrative content that expand your options on the tabletop. Within its pages, you’ll discover new unit profiles, alternative army builds, and thematic ways to field the forces of the Celestial Dragon. The book also delves deeper into the story of Chaos’ brutal offensives and the determined resistance mounted by Cathay’s people.

This 48-page softcover expansion includes:
– The Land of Dragons: A detailed examination of Grand Cathay’s history, culture, and the fierce devotion its citizens show to their homeland and its rulers.
– War in Grand Cathay: Narrative coverage of Chaos’ assault on the Great Bastion and the mobilization of Cathay’s populace.
– Portents and Ploughshares: Background and rules for a range of 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 fielding the Warriors of Wind and Field Army of Infamy.

This book is an expansion for Warhammer: The Old World. A copy of the Warhammer: The Old World Rulebook and Arcane Journal: Armies of Grand Cathay (both sold separately) is required to use the material contained within.

Orders containing this item will ship on or after 2026-03-14.