Is the Tomb Kings of Khemri Arcane Journal Any Good? | Warhammer the Old World | Square Based Show

2025-09-17

Just when you thought the sands had settled, we're busting out the 90s Egyploitation and going tomb raiding again. Light that lantern and join your hosts Rob and Val on this full review of the Tomb Kings of Khemri Arcane Journal. We dissect the the thundering Nehekharan Royal Host led by Settra himself, and the construct-worshipping Mortuary Cult. Get ready for a breakdown of all the new magic items, legendary special characters (Settra does NOT kneel, and he also does NOT move swiftly!), and unique units that you might want to inlcude in...

We dissect the the thundering Nehekharan Royal Host led by Settra himself, and the construct-worshipping Mortuary Cult. Get ready for a breakdown of all the new magic items, legendary special characters (Settra does NOT kneel, and he also does NOT move swiftly!), and unique units that you might want to inlcude in your Khemrian lists.

Plus, we kick things off with the latest updates on Val's upcoming Square Based Open Toronto and Rob's tournament experiences.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction & Banter
1:37 - Updates: Preparing for Square Based Open Toronto
2:42 - Rob's Old World Event Recap & Player Feedback
3:34 - Discussion: The Ideal Points Value for Tournaments

ARMIES OF INFAMY REVIEW
10:34 - Initial Thoughts on the Main Tomb Kings Book
11:56 - Army of Infamy: Nehekharan Royal Host
12:09 - Royal Host: Army Composition
14:35 - Royal Host: Special Rules
19:05 - Army of Infamy: Mortuary Cult
19:15 - Mortuary Cult: Army Composition
21:42 - Mortuary Cult: Special Rules
28:35 - New Magic Items
29:02 - Magic Weapons
33:45 - Magic Armour
35:21 - Talismans
38:06 - Magic Standards
41:52 - Enchanted Items
44:40 - Arcane Items
50:17 - Settra the Imperishable
59:06 - Prince Apophas, the Cursed Scarab Lord
1:03:33 - Nekaph, Emissary of Settra
1:06:18 - The Arch Necrotect
1:09:32 - Skeleton Infantry Cohort
1:10:37 - Venerable Ushabti
1:13:56 - Skeleton Cavalry Cohort
1:15:34 - Necroserpents
1:17:44 - Tomb Guard Chariots
1:21:15 - Final Thoughts & Summary of the Arcane Journal