5 Reasons to Start a Trident Realm Army
17th Apr 2024
Dan Mapleston
It's time to listen to the call of the ocean, and dive into one of the most unique and diverse factions in fantasy wargaming!
Now available and shipping (pun intended), the Trident Realm's gorgeous new miniature kits and hard plastics have arrived. If you're still on the fence, here's FIVE top reasons to make them your next hobby project...
ONE: A Painter's Dream
If you've ever had 'painter's block' before when bringing a project to life (traditionally occurring somewhere around the 63rd goblin), then the Trident Realm will be a breath of fresh air.
Between the smooth amphibian skin of the Riverguard, the pearlescent armour of the Naiads, the vibrant hues of the Thuul, and the menacing dark tones of deep-sea monsters, this is a fantasy army that always has something new and visually fresh to work on.
The huge mix of allied species that make up Neritica's military means will keep you inspired and excited throughout your hobby journey!
TWO: Full Theme Ahead
On the other hand...this is a list where you could instead really lean into a particular themed element of the army - especially when playing Ambush games. It's perfectly possible to theme a small force around a core of Riverguard, the Naiads, the Thuul, or even Water Elementals!
They may not be as well-rounded as when they all fight together, but a list built strongly around a fun theme can act as the starting point for some of the best narrative battles!
THREE: Beyond Good & Evil
Too often in fantasy gaming a list of factions are simply carved up into camps of 'goodies' and 'baddies'. Well, Pannithor isn't so simple, and some factions fall into the grey area between these polar opposites...
While Ogre mercenaries are motivated by coin and the Forces of Nature seek to maintain the balance of the world, the Trident Realm are driven chiefly to defend their underwater city-states and the wider waters they inhabit - whatever that takes. This gives you lots of scope to build cool narratives for your battle.
Maybe your forces are (i) fighting for control of a stretch of coastline that borders their territory, (ii) raiding a settlement whose fishing fleet have turned their harpoons and nets on the water-wyrms, (iii) taking the fight inland after reports of a great dam being constructed across a watercourse of great significance to the local Riverguard...
So get your imagination going, and put some inspiration behind your upcoming battles - it's time to tell the story of YOUR Trident Realm army.
FOUR: 20,000 Deeds Under The Sea
There's a lot going on deep down in the oceans of Pannithor, away from the prying eyes of land-dwellers!
This is what you're signing up for when you choose to collect a Trident Realm army - mystery, wonder, and the chance to show what happens when your opponent messes with a whole ocean's worth of militarised fish-folk.
Most importantly, you're gaining the opportunity to bellow 'UNLEASH THE KRAKEN' across a gaming table at your friends...and we all need a bit more of that to brighten our day!
FIVE: The Way of Water
The Trident Realm is a faction with real depth, and rewards players that dive into how different units in the army list interact.
On the tabletop, this means that the force really feels like an alliance that works together to take on the enemy, with special rules that bring the theme and flavour to life. Let's look at a couple of really characterful examples...there's lots more to discover, but we won't spoil all the fun!
1) How about using the Leviathan's Bane harpoon rule to pull opposing units out of cover, allowing the Riverguard Arbalest and Treeleaper Dambusters to then take advantage and open fire?
2) Lots of core infantry choices have Ensnare as the enemy is assaulted by tentacles, nets, and more! Because enemy units taking them on in front-facing melee engagements have -1 to hit, they will 'stick' to your units for longer. Set things up right, and you'll be able to use Riverguard elements with the Leaper rule to then jump into their flank....frogtastic!
So, if you've enjoyed our little tour through all the brilliant reasons to start collecting Trident Realm - your best place to start is with either the Ambush, Army or Mega Army Set.
You'll find them all, and a bunch of other brilliant miniature kits below!
