"Ah, there you are young master! 1 thought I might find you here among the many weapons of the training rooms. And yes, I know that you cannot be a general and cower at the rear, but you must understand the strategy of the whole army, as well as the detail of individual swordplay. You will destroy the enemies of Ulthuan by crushing them with your armies, not with your own sword. But crush them you shall, of that I have no doubt, for you will lead an army of noble High Elves. For five thousand years we have defended our shores from all who would conquer us. Even in our darkest hour, when our own kin rose up and betrayed us, we fought with such determination and martial skill that they were vanquished. But before you do this you must understand how to command your army. To conduct its many diverse parts into a symphony of destruction. To weave the potent sorceries of your battle mages with the rain of deadly shafts from our archers. To form an impregnable line of spears from which the armoured might of your cavalry can leap to smash the foe. And if you learn all these things then, and only then, will you be a true prince." For the tactician, there are few more satisfying armies to play than the proud and majestic High Elves. Deadly, swift and precise, the power of the High Elves lies in their ability to hit the enemy hard where and when they choose it, with the support of their awesome sorcery and devastating missile fire. The High Elves are refined and well organised, and they march to war in perfect unity, armoured in their strong, flexible scale coats and wielding fine weapons of the highest quality. Taught the ancient arts of warfare from a young age, the High Elves are masters of sword and bow. A highly elite force, they are skilful and well led, though few in number. A successful commander must use each of his precious units to their full potential, fulfilling their designated role to perfection and using each of them to support the rest of the army. As a defensive force, the High Elves are without peer. The citizen militia display skills beyond those of most professional soldiers from other races, their archers and spearmen capable of holding off almost any foe. Backed up by the mighty Eagle Claw repeater bolt throwers, the High Elves are almost immovable in defence. To bolster the citizen levy, the High Elves have a range of highly specialised elite foot troops, from the legendary White Lions, huntsmen without peer, to the Swordmasters of Hoeth, deadly warrior-scholars with preternatural speed and skills beyond human comprehension. The High Elves boast some of the fastest and most skilful cavalry units in the Warhammer world. Swift and manoeuvrable, the proud and tall Silver Helms and the last of the mighty Dragon Princes are devastating, both in offensive and defensive roles, having the speed to charge and countercharge at will. The aim of any tactical High Elf commander is to strike hard and fast, dissecting the enemy and withdrawing before they have a chance to counter-attack, while the stout defence of the High Elves is perfectly capable of holding out against almost any attack. Apart from anything else, the resplendent, glittering ranks of the High Elves look magnificent on the battlefield! The crisp, bright colours of the army make them stand out from the rabbles they face, while their heroes and mages are spectacular looking characters. Reason enough to collect an army of High Elves! In this book you will find the following sections: The Elven Warhost. This describes the unique troops, majestic creatures and war machines of the High Elf army and gives full details of their rules. The Army List. This provides all of the points values, weapon options and upgrades for you to field a High Elf army in games of Warhammer. Painting and Collecting Guide. This section shows examples of High Elf colour schemes and markings, gives advice on choosing your own schemes, and tips on painting and modelling. The Fair Isle. The back of this book is dedicated to extra information revealing the character, history and mighty heroes of the High Elves and their homeland, the Isle of Ulthuan. |
