Description
Shadows of Centralis (1st Edition)
“The Old Ones were, the Old Ones are, and the Old Ones shall be. Not in the spaces we know, but between them. They walk serene and primal, undimensioned and to us unseen.” HP Lovecraft.
With a unique slant on fantasy and science fiction tropes, and providing richly detailed background stories, Shadows of Centralis is an immersive strategy wargame which offers players the opportunity to field a range of different armies. From the nightmarish Undead, resurrected from peaceful slumber by foul necromancy, to the pious Konstrato Empire, from the barbarous Yalif hordes to the technologically advanced Lords, in total, there are fifteen different armies to choose from.
Designed to be flexible and to encourage greater inclusivity, Shadows of Centralis can be played with as few as 20 – 30 models per side, through to players taking part in largescale battles with hundreds of models involved. With innovative gaming features and numerous races to choose from, Shadows of Centralis offers both experienced wargamers and newcomers to the hobby exciting and challenging tabletop conflicts.
Complete with several different scenarios, full rules, and fifteen comprehensive army lists, this 400-page A5 book contains all the information needed to play a game of Shadows of Centralis. So, choose your god, gather your troops, grab your dice and tape measure, and enter into the strange, dark world of the Orb.
Book contains;
- Foreword by Rick Priestley
- Introduction to Shadows of Centralis
- Details of Centralis Portas and the gods
- Map and history of the Orb
- Full rules
- 6 different scenarios
- 15 army lists; Damned, Dwarfs, Elves, Fiends, Followers of the Eye, Goblins, Hag Elves, Konstrato Empire, Lords, Orcs, Order of Ophelia, Samurai, Servants of Extinction, Undead, Yalif
There is also the Shadows of Centralis Monthly Magazine: Including background stories, new scenarios, and all the latest news, as well as featuring hobby articles, reviews, exclusive interviews with personalities from the miniatures and wargaming worlds, and more, Shadows of Centralis Monthly Magazine is the essential companion for players of the game.
Released monthly as an A5 paperback, Shadows of Centralis Monthly Magazine is available for purchase exclusively from Amazon, as well as viewable for free as a PDF at www.shadowsofcentralis.com.
We are now looking at the 3rd edition – we have sold out of the second edition and only have two copes of the 1st edition available (on sale). The 3rd edition is available via John Wombat’s own Amazon link here;
Shadows of Centralis (3rd edition)
By Wombat Wargames
Cover artwork by John Blanche
Foreword by Rick Priestley
Sharpen your blades and gather your forces, pledge your allegiance and pray to your god, Shadows of Centralis 3rd edition is here!
Set on the strange and mysterious world of the Orb, which is watched over by a plethora of warring gods, Shadows of Centralis is an exciting and immersive 28mm scale tabletop wargame. Uniquely fusing aspects of fantasy, science fiction and horror, built upon tried-and-tested old school rules mechanics, while holding a number of innovative new features, Shadows of Centralis allows players to take on the roles of mighty commanders as they lead their fantastical armies into raging battle, seeking to serve their power-hungry gods.
Shadows of Centralis 3rd edition
222-page, full colour, A5-sized premium paperback
Full gaming rules
18 Army Lists
10 General Magic Spells
6 Army specific Magic Spells for each of the 18 factions
6 General Magic Items
6 Scenarios
Detailed history of the Orb and its gods
Using D10’s and D6’s, with measurements made in inches, Shadows of Centralis is played using Rounds and Turns; within each Round, each player takes their Turn as they work through Movement, Hand-to-Hand Combat, Shooting and Magic. Including full gaming rules,18 Army Lists, Magic Spells, Magic Items, and much more besides, all the information needed to play a game of Shadows of Centralis is included within this book.
Wombat Wargames: Fusing old school rules mechanics with innovative new features, while drawing on literary and aesthetical inspiration from the classic age of weird fiction and pulp publications, Wombat Wargames is an independent publisher of wargaming rules, books, and magazines.
Please note, barring my own wittering, the text above is by John Wombat and is used with permission. I am featured in Volume 3 of his wonderful wargaming interview series… well worth picking up!
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For more information on Shadows of Centralis, visit www.shadowsofcentralis.com.
