June 09, 2022 by Polar_Bear
We’re almost headed into Summer here in the Northern Hemisphere but Privateer Press is ready for the heat to be over and get into the cool of autumn. At least, that’s what it feels like with showing off their September releases. And, I mean, same. Ready for those cool, crisp nights to start coming in.
High in the Akaishi Mountains of Japan dwells the Tenshi Seigikan, an ancient order of monks dedicated to the preservation of all that is good in the human race. There, Tengu Tsubute was a child prodigy. Even as an infant, he could control the elements of earth around him, but the monastery nearly collapsed into a pile of rubble oncewhen he became angry. Because of this, the monks taught him to master his emotions as best he could. But one fateful day, the Tenshi Seigikan were set upon by the Savage Swarm. Tengu’s master Namazu was slain by the monstrous Mucustos, and in that moment, Tengu Tsubute learned his emotions could be a powerful weapon. After unleashinga devastating earthquake on the swarm, Tengu—now called Tectomoc—sought revenge in the eradication of the swarm anywhere he could find them.
Mucustos is an ancient and mercurial parasite. Savage as they may be, most of the Swarm are mindless insects simply chasing food. But when Mucustos is present, the Swarm takes a much more organized and tactical approach to combat. This titanic Coleoptera brings the swarm to bear as his weapon while seeking out the massive amount of energy it takes to sustain his brood. It was high in the Akaishi Mountains that Mucustos found he also has a taste for things magical in nature. With his power to reach new heights, Mucustos is ready to cover the planet with the Savage Swarm and drown it in blood.
With Tectomoc joining the fight, the Elemental Champions have new reinforcements to count on. Earth Kami are the hearty companions of Tectomoc, ready to obstruct anything looking to harm their charge. Water Avatar are the first signs of the oncoming tsunami that follows an earthquake.
Vice Pinchers and Steelback Roaches make up the Vanguard of the Savage Swarm, digging into the right positions and striking the enemy where it hurts the most. The Vice Pinchers are skirmish fighters, killing prey and then quickly moving into position for the next. The Steelback Roaches are the gruesome brood mothers of the Savage Swarm, infesting every corner of the map with insects.
Source: Tabletop Gaming News
