Occultism

Occultism

Occultism is the Path of Forbidden Knowledge. It focuses on arcane methods considered illicit or immoral. Knowledge gained from supernals or clandestine research can unlock terrible abilities, while sacrificial rituals channel power through the Veil, enhancing their effects. Occultists are widely feared, operating best in secret and shadow, and few feel safe around someone for whom life itself is a coin to be spent.

The Sacrifice: Before casting certain spells (marked on the spell itself), you may choose a friendly unit within 12″ of the caster to immediately suffer from The Devouring Dark. No model or unit can be targeted by more than one instance during the same Magic Phase. If The Sacrifice was performed, the Range of the spell is increased by +6″.

(1) The Devouring Dark

Casting Type Duration
7+ Hex Damage Replicable
Range 18"
One Turn

The target suffers a hit with Area Attack (2×2), Str 5, AP 2, and Magical Attacks.

(2) Hand of Glory

Casting Type Duration
8+ Augment
Range 12"
One Turn

The target gains Aegis (6+) and Aegis (+1, max. 3+).

The Sacrifice may be performed for this spell.

(3) Blood Curse

Casting Type Duration
9+ Hex
Range 18"
One Turn

The target suffers −1 Str and −1 AP.

The Sacrifice may be performed for this spell.

(4) Pentagram of Pain

Casting Type Duration
9+ Universal Aura
Range 12"
Instant

The target suffers 3 hits, with Str 5, AP 2, and Magical Attacks. If one ore more unsaved wounds are caused with this spell, the Caster of the spell Recovers 1 HP.

The Sacrifice may be performed for this spell.

(5) The Grave Calls

Casting Type Duration
11+ Hex Damage
Range 12"
Instant

The target suffers 8 hits, with Str 5, AP 2, and Magical Attacks.

The Sacrifice may be performed for this spell.

(6) Umbral Majesty

Casting Type Duration
11+ Augment Caster
One Turn

The target gains Dying Blow, and a single model part in the target gains Grind Attack (4 hits, Str 5, AP 2, Magical Attacks).

Wherever possible, enemy models must allocate their Melee Attacks towards a Health Pool that is not the target.