Fantasy Battles

The 9th Age

Beast Herds
Version 0.6.3 Beta
A collaboration between creators of
Swedish Comp System &
ETC Army Composition

Rules changes between version (not from alpha version) are colour coded in green. See change log at end of document.
 Army Special Rules
Primaeval Savagery
At the start of each combat round, units with models with the Primeval Savagery special rule must take a Leadership test. If
the test if passed, parts of models in the unit with Primeval Savagery may reroll failed to hit rolls during this combat round.

Slaughterer
As long as a model with this Special Rule has Frenzy, all models in the same unit as it have Frenzy and can't benefit from
Primaeval Savagery

Brewer
If a model with this Special Rule is deployed in a unit of Centaurs, you may reroll the result of the Drinker table for that
Centaur unit. A model with this Special Rule benefits from the same Drinker's effects (if any) as the unit he is currently in.

Drinker
A unit with this Special Rule gets a different benefit each game, depending on which liquor has it drank. After deployment,
roll a D6 and apply to the unit it the corresponding result. If you have several Drinker units, roll separately for each one
1-2: The unit has Initiative 10
3-4: The unit has Devastating Charge
5-6: The unit has +1 Movement and Immune to Psychology

Thunderous Charge
When charging, part of models with this special rule receive a +1 Strength bonus
 Armory
Close Combat Weapons
Centaur Spear
+2 Strength when charging.

Mutations
Minotaur Warlords, Minotaur Chieftains, Beast Warlords, Beast Chieftains and Centaur Chieftains can buy up to one
Mutation each from the list below. Mutations are not Magic Items but are part of a model's equipment. Mutation may not
be duplicated.
Massive Tusks 25 pt
Wearer has Impact Hits (1) and Armour Piercing (1).
Unnatural Metamorphosis 75 pt
Wearer has Regeneration (4+) and +1 Toughness.
Lord of Bulls 35 pt
If the wearer is the General, Minotaurs count as Core choices instead of Special.
Father of Centaurs 35 pt
Centaur Chieftains only. The model has +1 Ld. If the wearer is the General, Centaurs count as Core choices instead of
Special.
Horns of a True Beast 45 pt
Wearer is Stubborn.
Scaly Hide 25 pt
Wearer has Scaly Skin (5+).
Hellish Mead 40 pt
Beast Warlord only. The wearer and any unit he joins during deployment have the Drinker special rule (roll once on the
Drinker chart and apply the same result to both unit and character). The unit will only benefit from the Drinker's effects if
the model with Hellish Mead is in the unit.
Bestial Planning 10 pt
Beast Warlords and Beast Chieftains on foot only .Wearer has Ambush. After deployment, if the wearer and at least one
other unit is ambushing, you may declare that the wearer is joining an ambushing unit (and which unit). When rolling to
see if ambushing units arrive, don’t roll for the character, instead roll single dice for the unit he has joined. This dice may be
rerolled. If they arrive, deploy the character joined to the unit.
Magic items
Primeval Mace 75 pt
Magic Weapon. Type: Great weapon. Saves (of any kind) cannot be taken against Attacks made with the weapon.
The Beast Banner 75 pt
Magic Banner. The bearer and his unit have +1 Strength.
Hunter's Spear 50 pt
Magic Weapon. Type: Spear. Armour Piercing (1)
The Hunter's Spear can be shot using the rules for Bolt Thrower Artillery Weapons: Range 18”, Strength 6, Heart-Seeking*,
Armour Piercing (6), Multiple Wounds (D3)
*Heart Seeking: Shots fired by the Hunting Spear don't suffer any To Hit modifier.
Fragment of the Dark Forest 50 pt
Enchanted Item. At the end of your first Movement Phase, the wearer may place a Dark Forest (on a 5" round base) with
its centre 6" or less away from the wearer. All friendly Wizards within 6" of this Dark Forest add D3 to their Casting Rolls.
Banner of Corrosion 50 pt
Magic Banner. All units within 6" of a unit with this banner (friend or foe, including unit itself) have -2 Armour Save.
Goat Staff 40 pt
Arcane Item. Bound Spell, Power Level 4. Contains the spell Swarm of Insects (Path of Wild).
Horn Helm 25 pt
Magic Armour. Type: Helmet (6+ armour save). For every successful armour save, the wearer can immediately makes one
additional attack.
The Black Heart 20 pt
Enchanted Item. The bearer and his unit have Swiftstride.
Hag Doll 20 pt
Arcane Item. At the beginning of each friendly magic phase, you may nominate an enemy unit within 24”. Hits with a
Strength value may reroll failed To Wound rolls this phase.
Rune of The Beast 15 pt
Talisman. War beasts, Monstrous Beasts, Monsters, Swarms, Cavalry mounts, Monstrous Cavalry mounts, Chariot beasts
and Ridden Monster mounts suffer a -3 To Hit penalty against the bearer. Crew and riders are unaffected.
 Army List
LORDS
Minotaur Warlord 235 pt
M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Minotaur Warlord 6 6 3 6 5 5 5 5 8
Monstrous Infantry Base size: 40x40mm
Unit size 1

Special Rules: Frenzy, Devastating Charge, Slaughterer, Strider (Forest), Impact Hits (D3)

Options:
May take a single Mark of the Dark Gods 20 pt
May take Magic Items Up to 100 pt
May take a single Mutation No pt limit
May take Light Armour 5 pt
May take Heavy Armour 10 pt
May take a Shield 5 pt
May take a weapon (one choice only)
Great Weapon 15 pt
Flail 12 pt
Additional Hand Weapon 10 pt

Shaman Witch Doctor 160 pt

M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Witch Doctor 5 5 3 4 5 3 4 2 8
Infantry Base size: 25x25mm
Unit size 1

Special Rules: Primaeval Savagery, Strider (Forest)

Magic: Level 3 Wizard. Generate spells from Path of Wild, Beast, Death or Shadows.

Options:
May take a single Mark of the Dark Gods 10 pt
May become a Level 4 wizard 50 pt
May take Magic Items Up to 100 pt
May take an Additional Hand Weapon 2 pt
May take a mount (one choice only)
Boarbeast Chariot 70 pt
Beast Warlord 145 pt
M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Beast Warlord 5 6 3 5 5 3 5 4 9
Infantry Base size: 25x25mm
Unit size 1

Special Rules: Primaeval Savagery, Strider (Forest), Trophy Hunter

Options:
May take a single Mark of the Dark Gods 10 pt
May take Magic Items Up to 100 pt
May take a single Mutations No pt limit
May take Light Armour 2 pt
May take Heavy Armour 6 pt
May take a Shield 3 pt
May take a weapon (one choice only)
Great Weapon 8 pt
Flail 8 pt
Lance 8 pt
Spear 3 pt
Additional Hand Weapon 3 pt
May take a mount (one choice only)
Boarbeast Chariot 70 pt

Trophy Hunter
For each model with this Special Rule in the army, one unit of Warriorhorn Herd with a Standard Bearer may take a Magic
Banner of up to 25pt.

HEROES
Shaman Apprentice 65 pt
M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Shaman Apprentice 5 4 3 3 4 2 3 1 7
Infantry Base size: 25x25mm
Unit size 1

Special Rules: Primaeval Savagery, Strider (Forest)

Magic: Level 1 Wizard. Generate spells from Path of Wild, Beast, Death or Shadows.

Options:
May take a single Mark of the Dark Gods 5 pt
May become a Level 2 wizard 35 pt
May take Magic Items: Up to 50 pt
May take an Additional Hand Weapon 2 pt
May take a mount (one choice only)
Boarbeast Chariot 70 pt
Minotaur Chieftain 160 pt
M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Minotaur Chieftain 6 5 3 5 5 4 4 4 7
Monstrous Infantry Base size: 40x40mm
Unit size 1

Special Rules: Frenzy, Devastating Charge, Slaughterer, Strider (Forest), Impact Hits (D3)

Options:
May be the Battle Standard Bearer 25pt
May take a single Mark of the Dark Gods 15 pt
May take Magic Items Up to 50 pt
May take a single Mutations No pt limit
May take Light Armour 4 pt
May take Heavy Armour 8 pt
May take a Shield 4 pt
May take a weapon (one choice only)
Great Weapon 8 pt
Flail 8 pt
Additional Hand Weapon 3 pt

Beast Chieftain 75 pt
M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Beast Chieftain 5 5 3 4 5 2 4 3 8
Infantry Base size: 25x25mm
Unit size 1

Special Rules: Primaeval Savagery, Strider (Forest)

Options:
May be the BSB 25pt
May take a single Mark of the Dark Gods 10 pt
May take Magic Items Up to 50 pt
May take a single Mutations No pt limit
May take Light Armour 2 pt
May take Heavy Armour 4 pt
May take a Shield 2 pt
May take a weapon (one choice only)
Great Weapon 4 pt
Flail 4 pt
Lance 4 pt
Spear 2 pt
Additional Hand Weapon 2 pt
May take a mount (one choice only)
Boarbeast Chariot 70 pt
Centaur Chieftain 85 pt
M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Centaur Chieftain 8 5 3 5 4 2 4 4 8
Warbeast Base size: 25x50mm
Unit size 1

Special Rules: Primaeval Savagery, Strider (Forest), Brewer, Scaly Skin (6+), Free Reform

Options:
May take a single Mark of the Dark Gods 10 pt
May take Magic Items Up to 50 pt
May take a single Mutations No pt limit
May take Light Armour 2 pt
May take a Shield 2 pt
May take a weapon (one choice only)
Great Weapon 4 pt
Centaur Spear 8 pt

CORE
Warriorhorn Herd 60 pt
M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Warriorhorn 5 4 3 3 4 1 3 1 7
Infantry Base size: 25x25mm
Unit size: 10

Special Rules: Primaeval Savagery, Ambush, Strider (Forest)

Options:
May add up to 50 additional models 6 pt / model
May take a single Mark of the Dark Gods 1 pt / model
May take Shields 1 pt / model
May take Additional Hand Weapons 1 pt / model
May upgrade one Warriorhorn to each of:
Champion 10 pt
Musician 10 pt
Standard Bearer 10 pt
Shorthorn Herd 50 pt
M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Shorthorn 5 3 3 3 3 1 3 1 6
Infantry Base size: 20x20mm
Unit size: 10

Equipment: Shield

Special Rules: Primaeval Savagery, Ambush, Strider (Forest)

Options:
May add up to 70 additional models 4 pt / model
May take a single Mark of the Dark Gods 1 pt / model
May take Spears 0pt / model
May upgrade one Shorthorn to each of
Champion 10 pt
Musician 10 pt
Standard Bearer 10 pt

Shorthorn Raiders 30 pt
M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Shorthorn 5 3 3 3 3 1 3 1 6
Infantry Base size: 20x20mm
Unit size: 5

Equipment: Short Bow

Special Rules: Primaeval Savagery, Ambush, Strider (Forest), Skirmisher

Options:
May add up to 10 additional models 4 pt / model
May take a single Mark of the Dark Gods 1 pt / model
May upgrade one Shorthorn to each of
Champion 10 pt
Musician 10 pt
Boarbeast Chariot 70 pt
M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Shorthorn crew (1) - 4 3 3 - - 3 1 7
Longhorn crew (1) - 4 3 4 - - 3 1 7
Boarbeast (2) 7 3 - 4 - - 2 1 -
Chariot - - - 5 4 4 - - -
Chariot Base size: 50x100mm
Unit size: 1

Equipment: Great Weapon (Longhorn only), Light Lance (Shorthorn only), Light Armour, Natural Armour

Special Rules: Primaeval Savagery (Shorthorn and Longhorn only), Strider (Forest), Free Reform

Options:
May add up to 2 additional models 70 pt / model
May take a single Mark of the Dark Gods 10 pt / model

Warhounds 25 pt
M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Warhound 7 4 - 3 3 1 3 1 5
Warbeast Base size: 25x50mm
Unit size: 5

Special Rules: Strider (Forest)

Options:
May add up to 30 additional models 4 pt / model
May have the Vanguard Special Rule 2 pt / model
May have Scaly Skin (6+) 1 pt / model
May have Poisoned Attacks 1 pt / model
SPECIAL
Minotaurs 135 pt
M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Minotaur 6 4 3 5 4 3 3 3 7
Monstrous Infantry Base size: 40x40mm
Unit size: 3

Special Rules: Strider (Forest), Frenzy, Devastating Charge, Impact Hits (1)

Equipment: Light Armour

Options:
May add up to 7 additional models 45 pt / model
May take a single Mark of the Dark Gods 4 pt / model
May upgrade one Minotaur to each of
Champion 10 pt
Musician 10 pt
Standard Bearer 10 pt
- may take a Magic Banner up to 50 pt
Equipment
Shields 3 pt / model
Great Weapons 8 pt / model
Additional Hand Weapons 4 pt / model

Longhorn Herd 110 pt

M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Longhorn 5 4 3 4 4 1 3 1 7
Infantry Base size: 25x25mm
Unit size: 10

Special Rules: Strider (Forest), Primaeval Savagery

Equipment: Great Weapon, Heavy Armour

Options:
May add up to 30 additional models 11 pt / model
May take a single Mark of the Dark Gods 1 pt / model
May Upgrade one Longhorn to each of
Champion 10 pt
Musician 10 pt
Standard Bearer 10 pt
- may take a Magic Banner up to 50 pt
Centaurs 90 pt
M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Centaur 8 4 3 4 4 1 2 2 7
Warbeast Base size: 25x50mm
Unit size: 5

Special Rules: Strider (Forest), Primaeval Savagery, Free Reform, Drinker

Equipment: Light Armour, Scaly Skin (6+)

Options:
May add up to 15 additional models 18 pt / model
May take a single Mark of the Dark Gods 2 pt / model
May Upgrade one Centaur to each of
Champion 10 pt
Musician 10 pt
Standard Bearer 10 pt
Equipment
Shields 1 pt / model
Throwing Weapons 3 pt / model
Great Weapons 2 pt / model
Centaur Spear 2 pt / model

Harpies 70 pt
M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Harpy 5 3 0 3 3 1 5 2 6
Infantry Base size: 20x20mm
Unit size: 5

Special Rules: Strider (Forest), Fly (10), Skirmishers

Options:
May add up to 15 additional Harpies 8 pt / model
May have the Scout Special Rule 15 pt
Mutant Warboar Herd 50 pt
M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Mutant Warboar 7 3 - 5 5 3 2 4 6
Monstrous Beast Base size: 50x50mm
Unit size: 1

Special Rules: Strider (Forest), Thunderous Charge

Options:
May add up to 9 additional models 42 pt / model

Mutant Warboar Chariot 110 pt

M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Shorthorn crew (1) - 4 3 3 - - 3 1 7
Longhorn crew (1) - 4 3 4 - - 3 1 7
Mutant Warboar (1) 7 3 - 5 - - 2 4 -
Chariot - - - 5 5 5 - - -
Chariot Base size: 50x100mm
Unit size: 1

Equipment: Great Weapon (Longhorn), Light Lance (Shorthorn), Light Armour, Natural Armour

Special Rules: Primaeval Savagery (Shorthorn and Longhorn only), Strider (Forest), Thunderous Charge (Boarbeast only)

Options:
May take a single Mark of the Dark Gods 10 pt

Mutant Spawn 50 pt
M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Mutant Spawn * 3 - 4 5 3 2 * 10
Monstrous Beast Base size: 40x40mm
Unit size: 1

Special Rules: Strider (Forest), Fear, Random Movement (3D6), Random Attacks (1D6+1), Unbreakable

Options:
May take a single Mark of the Dark Gods 5 pt
RARE
Cyclops 175 pt
M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Cyclops 7 2 3 6 5 5 3 5 8
Monster Base size: 50x100mm
Unit size: 1

Special Rules: Strider (Forest), Ghost Sight, Hurl Attack, Immune to Psychology, Ward Save (5+), Magic Resistance (3),
Soul-eater

Ghost Sight: Successful Ward Saves against wounds caused by the Cyclops (both shooting and close combat) must be
rerolled.

Soul-eater: At the start of each enemy magic phase, nominate a wizard within Line of Sight and 24” of the Cyclops. This
wizard has a -1 modifier to his casting rolls during this magic phase.

Hurl Attack: Cyclops can hurl stones, using the rules for Catapult artillery weapon with the following profile: Range 12-36”,
Strength 3[9], Magical Attacks, [Multiple Wounds (Ordnance)]

Minotaur Bloodbeast 200 pt

M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Minotaur Bloodbeast 7 4 0 6 6 6 3 6 10
Monster Base size: 50x100mm
Unit size: 1

Special Rules: Strider (Forest), Devastating Charge, Frenzy, Immune to Psychology, Stubborn, Strength from Flesh, Killing
Blow, Swallow Whole, Impact Hits (D6)

Strength from Flesh: For every unsaved Killing Blow that Minotaur Bloodbeast inflicts, it recovers a wound.

Swallow Whole: All the Extra Attacks made by a Minotaur Bloodbeast due to Frenzy or Devastating Charge have Multiple
Wounds (D3)

Jabberwock 150 pt
M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Jabberwock 8 4 2 5 5 5 2 4 8
Monster Base size: 50x100mm
Unit size: 1

Special Rules: Strider (Forest), Aura of Madness, Fly, Immune to Psychology, Poisoned Attacks

Equipment: Scaly Skin (4+)

Aura of Madness: Enemy units within 6” have the Stupidity special rule.
Giant 140 pt
M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Giant 6 3 - 6 5 6 3 * 10
Monster Base size: 50x75mm
Unit size: 1

Special Rules: Immune to Psychology, Stubborn, Giant Attacks

Options:
May take a single Mark of the Dark Gods 15 pt

Giant Attacks: When a giant attacks in close combat, choose a unit in base contact to attack, and roll on the chart below
depending on the unit's troop type )(note that this counts as a close combat attack and is affected by the rules affecting
close combat attacks). The Giant may still make his Stomp as normal

Infantry, War Beast, Swarm, War Machine, Cavalry:

1: Yell and Brawl
2: Jump Up and Down
3: Pick Up and Throw
4-6: Swing with Club

Monstrous Beast, Monstrous Infantry, Monstrous Cavalry, Monster, Ridden Monster, Chariot:
1: Yell and Brawl
2-3: Thump with Club
4-6: Headbutt

Yell and Brawl: Neither the giant nor the chosen unit can make any close combat attack this phase. Attacks already done
(including those simultaneously with this attack) aren't affected. The Giant's side automatically wins the combat by 2. If
two (or more) opposing Giants “Yell and Brawl”, the combat is a draw

Jump Up and Down: The chosen unit suffers D6 hits with the Giant's Strength, carried out as if it were a Grinding Attack.
The Giant must take a Dangerous Terrain test

Pick Up and Throw: Chose a model from the chosen unit in base contact with the Giant. This model takes a Strength and
Weapon Skill test. For each failed test, the model suffers a hit with the Giant's Strength and Multiple Wounds (D3).

Swing with Club: The Giant makes 2D6 attacks on the chosen unit.

Thump with club: Chose a model from the chosen unit in base contact with the Giant. This model takes a Initiative test. If
the is failed, the model suffers 2D6 wounds with Armour Piercing (6).

Headbutt: Chose a model from the chosen unit in base contact with the Giant. This model suffers 1 wound with Armour
Piercing (6). If the model has not yet attacked it cannot attack in this round. It the model has already attacked, it cannot
attack in the next player turn.
MOUNTS
The Mounts section is for character mounts. Non-character mounts follow the rules given under their respective entries.

Boarbeast Chariot 70 pt
M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Shorthorn crew (1) - 4 3 3 - - 3 1 7
Boarbeast (2) 7 3 - 4 - - 2 1 -
Chariot - - - 5 4 4 - - -
Chariot Base size: 50x100mm
Unit size: 1

Equipment: Light Lance, Light Armour, Natural Armour

Special Rules: Primaeval Savagery (Shorthorn only), Free Reform

Options:
May take a the same Mark of the Dark Gods as its rider 10 pt / model
 Quick Reference Sheet
LORDS M WS BS S T W I A Ld SPECIAL M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Minotaur Warlord 6 6 3 6 5 5 5 5 8 Minotaur 6 4 3 5 4 3 3 3 7
Beast Great Shaman 5 5 3 4 5 3 4 2 8 Centaur 8 4 3 4 4 1 2 2 7
Beast Warlord 5 6 3 5 5 3 5 4 9 Longhorn 5 4 3 4 4 1 3 1 7
Harpy 5 3 0 3 3 1 5 2 6

HEROES M WS BS S T W I A Ld Mutant warboar Chariot - - - 5 5 5 - - -

Minotaur Chieftain 6 5 3 5 5 4 4 4 7 - Shorthorn (1) - 4 3 3 - - 3 1 7
Beast Shaman 5 4 3 3 4 2 3 1 7 - Longhorn (1) - 4 3 4 - - 3 1 7
Beast Chieftain 5 5 3 4 5 2 4 3 8 - Mutant warboar (1) 7 3 - 5 - - 2 4 -
Centaur Chieftain 8 5 3 5 4 2 4 4 8 Mutant Warboar 7 3 - 5 5 3 2 4 6
Mutant Spawn * 3 - 4 5 3 2 * 10

CORE M WS BS S T W I A Ld

Warriorhorn 5 4 3 3 4 1 3 1 7 RARE M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Shorthorn 5 3 3 3 3 1 3 1 6 Cyclops 7 2 3 6 5 5 3 5 8
Boarbeast Chariot . - - 5 4 4 - - - Minotaur Bloodbeast 7 4 0 6 6 6 3 6 10
- Shorthorn (1) - 4 3 3 - - 3 1 7 Jabberwock 8 4 2 5 5 5 2 4 8
- Longhorn (1) - 4 3 4 - - 3 1 7 Giant 6 3 - 6 5 6 3 * 10
- Boarbeast (2) 7 3 - 4 - - 2 1 -

Chaos Warhound 7 4 0 3 3 1 3 1 5 MOUNTS M WS BS S T W I A Ld

Boarbeast Chariot . - - 5 4 4 - - -

- Shorthorn (1) - 4 3 3 - - 3 1 7

- Boarbeast (2) 7 3 - 4 - - 2 1 -
CHANGE LOG
v0.6.1
Mutant spawn Base size

v0.6.2
Giant attacks
Shorthorn Raiders BS

v0.6.3
Added mount section