The Crashing of the Crimson Tide

King Robert Baratheon is dead. And while his son, King Joffrey is technically a Baratheon, everyone knows that truly it’s the Lannisters that control the Iron Throne in King’s Landing. And with their deep pockets, it’s going to be very hard to unseat them. The Lannisters spare no expense when it comes to war, and their leaders have been conditioned and trained by the very best that money can buy. Even away from the field of battle, their money can make moves that demoralize opponents and rally their own. This month, four new box sets will be released for the Lannister forces in the A Song of Ice and Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game. Let’s take a look at them in more detail and see what sort of things a huge stack of gold can afford.

Strong troops need strong leaders. Some show their strength on the battlefield, like the Hound, Tyrion, or Lord Tywin. For others, like Maester Pycelle and the High Sparrow, their power is felt in the political arena. But make no mistake, they can influence the outcome of a battle all the same. The Lannister Heroes set gives Lannister Commanders a powerful advantage in the war for the fate of Westeros.