{"product_id":"middle-earth-strategy-battle-game-the-burning-of-the-westfold","title":"Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: The Burning of the Westfold","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarch out from the gates of Isengard to put the lands of Rohan to the torch, or stand as a brave shield of the Mark to defend your homeland from absolute devastation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiddle-earth Strategy Battle Game: The Burning of the Westfold is an explosive, narrative-driven campaign sourcebook for the premier tabletop miniatures game of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium. Released in 2025 by Games Workshop, this volume brings players directly into the desperate opening skirmishes of the War of the Ring. The book chronicles Saruman the White’s brutal campaign to break the spirit of Rohan before his main armies march on Helm’s Deep. It provides a gritty, comprehensive look at the tragic burning of villages and the fierce defensive actions led by Erkenbrand and Grimbold, making it an essential guide for any hobbyist looking to recreate the desperate clashes of the Westfold on their gaming table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book functions as an immersive campaign toolkit, expanding both the narrative and mechanical scope of your matched play and narrative games. It features a unique, branching campaign system where the outcomes of early village skirmishes directly impact the resources and terrain available in the final, climactic battles. Beyond the scenarios, the guide introduces detailed legendary legions, allowing players to field highly thematic armies like the desperate Dunlending Raiders or the elite, ax-wielding defenders of the Westfold. Packed with painting guides, terrain-building tips for Rohan homesteads, and rich historical lore, this book provides everything needed to forge your own epic sagas in the war-torn Riddermark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaction Options \u0026amp; Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Defending Host of Rohan:\u003c\/b\u003e Command the grim survivors of the Westfold under Erkenbrand, utilizing defensive shieldwalls and desperate peasant levies to hold the line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Raiding Roces of Isengard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lead the brutal vanguard of Saruman, commanding wild Dunlendings, torch-bearing Uruk-hai scouts, and ferocious Warg Marauders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Legendary Legions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special army-building rules that grant unique tactical bonuses to highly specific historical forces from the Westfold campaign.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThematic Campaign Rules:\u003c\/strong\u003e A linked narrative system where tactical victories grant strategic rewards, culminating in a final breakthrough battle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Narrative Campaign Scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed History of the Westfold Campaign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 New Legendary Legions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive Painting and Hobby Guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRohan Village Terrain Templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated Matched Play Points and Profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBook Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePublisher: Games Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eRelease Year: 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eGame Type: Tabletop Miniatures Strategy Game Supplement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAge Range: 12+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePrimary Genre: High Fantasy \/ Miniature Wargaming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gnome Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52674967240991,"sku":"GAW 30-82","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/9080\/5791\/files\/middle-earth-strategy-battle-game-the-burning-of-westfold-front-cover.jpg?v=1783965240","url":"https:\/\/gnomegames.com\/products\/middle-earth-strategy-battle-game-the-burning-of-the-westfold","provider":"Gnome Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}