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>THE HAMADRITHIL

> "Though it is inhabited by no few Sylvaneth whose sapblood has been soured by hate, the true nature of the Hamadrithil is known only to Alarielle and its most feared inhabitant: my sister Drycha. It is a rift obscured by writhing shadows and surrounded by an aura of unspeakable malice. To stand close to the Hamadrithil's entrance is to feel the sensation of a fell presence straining at the leash- a presence that vibrates with Insatiable hunger. Alarielle herself has journeyed into its depths more than once, though she has never has divulged to me of what lies at its heart.

>There are whispers, of course. Some insist that within the rift a godbeast is sealed, a chitinous leviathan that can project its will through trillions of insects. Others ssay that the Hamadrithil is a forbidden and isolated forest to which the Everqueen sends those magical beasts too monstrous to be allowed to run free. Some radical voices even wonder whether the Hamadrithil is connected to that hellish realm Inhabited by the Dark Gods and their spawn, although it would surely be insanity for Alarielle to venture into such a portal if that were the case. The truth may never be known, for my mother keeps the rift's location a fiercely guarded secret.'

>p.33

Even though I know everyone’s talking about Kurnothi, I might be the only one who’s more interested in the Outcasts and an expansion about them. I have high hopes, especially since the BT mentioned that there are more and more of them.

>ASK GROMBRINDAL

>The earliest accounts of the creation of the realms mention that Sigmar befriended a god-like dragon called Dracothion. However, it seems that the godbeast is almost never mentioned again. What has he been up to? And why did he seemingly allow Chaos into the realms without a fight?

>Ben Mendelsohn

>Ah yes, Dracothion. I met him once. Nice chap. Very long. As a zodiacal godbeast, he spends his time travelling through the Great Void, so his behaviour is not entirely predictable by duardin standards. However, he was instrumental in the creation of the Stormcasts, his celestial breath being employed to grant these warriors a portion of his power. Also, many of his draconic offspring were chosen by the champions of Azyr as allies and war- mounts. Two of his most famous sons-Krondys and Karazal continue to wage war against the Dark Gods. We also know he was active during the Realmgate Wars, playing a decisive role in the Battle of the Orb Infernia and fighting Behemat at the Scabrous Sprawl. Since those days, Dracothion has been quieter, but he's out there somewhere, ready to intervene in mortal affairs when his old companion Sigmar calls him forth. As for how or why Dracothion "let Chaos in"?

>I think that's a bit harsh on the old serpent. He's a tremendously powerful being, but he's not omnipotent. After all, none of the gods foresaw the horrors of the Age of Chaos. Besides, Dracothion never was a guardian of the entire cosmos. He is a creature of the high heavens, and Azyr remains unconquered and uncorrupted, so far as we know. I'd say that Dracothion's been doing a pretty good job keeping it safe, all told.

WD 524 page 115

>SPELL TOMES

>Many wizards memorize the patterns and invocations required in order to give shape to particular spells, practicing so long and hard that such actions become almost second nature. This is particularly common among combat specialists such as Pyrocasters, Warforgers, and Knellmages, who seldom have the time or space to carry out complex rites in the heat of battle. This type of spellcasting is often referred to by senior lecturers of the Colleges as 'impulsive thaumaturgy.' 'Preactive thaumaturgy,' on the other hand, involves the preparation of one's wards and spells in advance, usually with foreknowledge of the situation one might soon be facing. Arcane tomes - also known as grimoires or therimoires - greatly aid in this process, for within them are recorded the phrases, component lists, and other particulars of the bearer's favored spells. This aids in the casting of magic that might not come to the caster naturally, such as interdisciplinary charms and conjurations. A wizard guards their grimoires with their life, for to lose them is to lose years, perhaps decades, of scholarly research.