Magic in a Bottle Magic has always been a topic of fascination and enchantment. Many legends and stories revolve around the idea of a magical object or potion that can grant wishes or fulfill desires. One such concept is the idea of "magic in a bottle." Imagine having the power to possess a magical bottle that could grant your every wish. It would be like having a genie at your disposal, ready to fulfill your deepest desires. The possibilities would be endless, and the world would be at your fingertips.
I direct you to the following rule taken word for word:
If you choose instead to take psychic powers from the disciplines in the Warhammer 40,000 rulebook, this restriction does not apply, as the specific powers are selected randomly. A second Rune Priest may then choose to take Living Lighting and Jaws of the World Wolf, as he will not have the same two psychic powers as the first Rune Priest.
The possibilities would be endless, and the world would be at your fingertips. With magic in a bottle, one could ask for wealth and abundance, fulfilling a lifelong dream of financial security. A simple request could transport an individual to any destination in the world, allowing them to explore and experience different cultures and landscapes.
SPACE WOLVES – GW Says We Can Do What?
Come see the psychic shenanigans that the Space Wolves may be able to do with psychic powers and multiple formations.
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CAVEAT: THIS IS A RAW VS RAI DISCUSSION. I understand more than likely GW did not mean for this to happen. That is the Rules as Intended. However, Rules as Written, this is something that you can do. Do not try this in your local tournaments without clearing it with your TO beforehand, which more than likely won’t happen given how OP this could be.
As most Space Wolf players known by now, GW has finally given us a Space Wolf version of the Librarius Conclave in the Curse of the Wulfen, called the Wyrdstorm Brotherhood.
The Wyrdstorm Brotherhood is similar to the Dark Angels formation in that it encourages the use of their respective chapter specific Psychic Powers. The Wyrdstorm Brotherhood can generate warp charge points on a 3+ instead of 4+ when manifesting powers from the “Tempestas” discipline. This is pretty good by itself, because the Primaris power is a WC1 18” Assault 3 Str7 AP- with the “Shock” rule called “Living Lightning”. Shock is a rule that states “For each To Hit roll of 6 made with Living Lightning, the target suffers an additional automatic 2 hits, unless those To Hit rolls were Snap Shots.” Throwing 1 die at this is not a bad use of a single warp charge, or 2 if you really want to get it off.
Something that may have went unnoticed, is the “wyrding” of the other Wyrdstorm Brotherhood rule. “The Eye of the Storm” rule states: “At the start of each of your Psychic Phases, select 1 model from the Wyrdstorm Brotherhood to be The Eye of the Storm. That model can attempt to manifest “The Living Storm” psychic power (See Below). Increase the attacks rolled [for The Living Storm] by D6 for each other Rune Priest in the Wyrdstorm Brotherhood that is on the battlefield.” The Living Storm is exactly the same as Living Lightning, except it has a 24” range, is WC3, is Assault 2D6, and is part of the Tempestas Discipline, so warp charges are harnessed on 3+.Taken as face value, that power is pretty good. The Wyrdstorm Brotherhood is 2-5 Rune Priests, so at a minimum you will get an additional D6 as long as everyone is still alive.
What happens if you take multiple formations of the Wyrdstorm Brotherhood, though?
Say you were to take three formations of Wyrdstorm Brotherhood. The last line of The Eye of the Storm rule states: “Increase the attacks rolled by D6 for EACH OTHER Rune Priest in the Wyrdstorm Brotherhood THAT IS ON THE BATTLEFIELD”. This could be interpreted as every Rune Priest that is part of a Wyrdstorm Brotherhood formation, because it doesn’t say that this is formation specific.
If that were the case, by running three formations of three Rune Priests, the attacks would be increased by 8D6 whenever a Rune Priest manifested this power, bringing it to 10D6, which is ABSOLUTELY INSANE for a Str 7 attack. Here’s the other kicker: with three formations of this brotherhood, that gives you three instances of The Eye of the Storm rule, which means three “The Living Storm” attacks. 10D6 at three different units each turn is pretty devastating, no matter how many saves someone may have. Even snap shotting at flyers, while you don’t get the Shock Rule for snap shots, you can still take down most flyers with volley of fire, as this is a Str 7 attack still, meaning you are glancing most flyers on 3-4, penning on 5+. All you need is 3-4 of those hits to get through to take down most flyers in the game.
Now, this all being said, I do truly believe that this is not how the power was intended. I do believe that if you run multiple of this formation, you do get multiple instances of “The Living Storm”. I believe Rules as Intended however make those additional attacks specific to each formation.
That being said, this formation is still a huge boon to Space Wolf players, as even at 4D6 attacks, you can average 12-14 attacks before the Shock rule takes effect. That is still very powerful when you are threatening multiple units each turn with it, and manifesting on 3+ WC rolls.
When it comes to the formations for Space Wolves in the Curse of the Wulfen supplement, I believe the Wyrdstorm Brotherhood may very well be one of the best additions to our forces. Obviously the Wulfen are powerful, but this is just something that can fit into most lists with ease, and give you a huge power return.
EDITOR’S NOTE: It may be that the designation of “the” instead of “a” Wyrdstorm brotherhood is possessive of THAT particular formation and does not extend to other formations.
Either way a good look at two ways you can interpret the rules.
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The power of the bottle would make dreams come true instantaneously. However, the concept of a magic bottle raises questions about the ethical implications and consequences of having such power. Would one become consumed by their desires, losing sight of what truly matters? Would the power corrupt and lead to selfishness and greed? These are important considerations that cannot be ignored. Furthermore, the concept of magic in a bottle challenges the idea of hard work and personal growth. If everything was readily available, would individuals still strive to achieve greatness? Would they appreciate the value of perseverance and determination? The magical bottle may seem like a shortcut to success, but it robs individuals of the character-building experiences that come with hard work and dedication. In reality, magic in a bottle is nothing more than a figment of our imagination. It is a representation of our yearning for something extraordinary, something that can make our dreams come true. The essence of magic lies in the wonder and mystery that surrounds it, not in a physical object like a bottle. Ultimately, it is crucial to remember that true magic lies within ourselves. We possess the power to create happiness, fulfill our dreams, and make a difference in the world. It is through our actions and choices that we can create the life we desire, not through a magical bottle. So, while the idea of magic in a bottle may be enticing, it is important to embrace the magic within ourselves and trust in our own abilities. With determination, hard work, and a sprinkle of imagination, we can create our own magical journey in life..
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