Enter the Maelstrom—an immense storm of roiling energies and shattered debris where realspace collides with the madness of the Warp. This lawless region is a refuge for pirates, renegades, bitter exiles, and the desperate remnants of countless species—Human, xenos, and far darker things besides. Though rife with mutation and empyric corruption, the Maelstrom also offers boundless opportunity for those bold enough to claim its hidden riches. It is the stronghold of Huron Blackheart, tyrant of the Red Corsairs and self-styled Master of the Maelstrom.
This swashbuckling expansion for Warhammer 40,000 introduces exciting new ways to wage war in the 41st Millennium. Whether you prefer immersive narrative campaigns, forging legendary characters, or engaging in matched play battles, this collection offers something for every commander. The books delve into the volatile politics of the Maelstrom and the ruthless warlords who battle for dominance, while also presenting the Crucible of Champions—a system for crafting your own heroic figures—alongside a dynamic campaign framework to play through.
Contents include:
The Maelstrom: Lair of the Tyrant – an 80-page hardback packed with rich lore and background detailing the Maelstrom and the piratical factions fighting for control.
The Maelstrom: Lair of the Tyrant – Crucible of Champions – a 64-page hardback containing bespoke rules that allow you to create a unique Crucible Champion for any faction in the game.
The Maelstrom: Lair of the Tyrant – Raid and Ruin – a 48-page hardback featuring a narrative campaign focused on seizing power and plunder within the Maelstrom, along with matched play content including 12 Incursion missions, 10 Raid and Ruin missions, and two Mayhem missions.
The Maelstrom: Lair of the Tyrant – Detachments – a 16-page softcover booklet presenting new Detachments for Chaos Space Marines (Huron’s Marauders and Renegade Warband), Aeldari (Eldritch Raiders and Corsair Coterie), Orks (Freebooter Krew), and the Leagues of Votann (Mercenary Oathband).
