6th Ed. [6th Ed / TOW] A Dark Conspiracy: 30th Anniversary Global Campaign is Live! ⚔️

[Zambula]

Hi all!

Today we launch the "Call to Arms" for a global summer campaign! (TOW players are welcome!)

This project is a tribute to the original 1997 campaign written by Jervis Johnson. We have restored and polished the semi-official 6th Edition rules for Amazons, alongside a system for Stolen Relics that lets any army use Lizardmen artifacts.

• Amazon Mercenaries: Rules for fielding the contingent as Dogs of War or a standalone force .
• Stolen Relics: A system where any faction can field ancient Lizardmen magic items.
• Lustrian Scenarios: Two prologue scenarios for replaying the historical looting of Huatl.
• Playtested: We ran a 12-player tournament in Zürich to ensure the rules are balanced and ready for the tabletop.

The Two Sides​

For this campaign, every army is categorized into one of two fronts for the purpose of the global scoreboard:

• Agents of the Slann (Reclaimers):Your goal is the absolute recovery of every sacred plaque. This front includes:
  • Lizardmen, Chaos Dwarfs, Vampire Counts, Dark Elves, Dogs of War, Forces of Chaos, Ogre Kingdoms, and Orcs & Goblins .
• Defenders of the Relics:You currently hold the artifacts of Huatl and refuse to surrender them. This front includes:
  • Bretonnia, High Elves, Dwarfs, The Empire, Kislev, Wood Elves, Skaven, and Tomb Kings.

Note: Internal conflicts (Attacker vs. Attacker or Defender vs. Defender) are valid and critical for the scoreboard.

The Stakes: The Siege of the Jade Staff​

Winning the summer phase is only the beginning of the nightmare.

• The Prize: The side (Agents or Defenders) with the most points on July 31st successfully secures the Jade Staff of the Old Ones.
• The Consequence: Possession is a death sentence. In August 2026, the winners must hold a final, desperate Siege Scenario.
• The Wrath of the Slann: Lord Mazdamundi has felt the staff’s resonance. He and his agents are coming to reclaim it by any means necessary. The winner of the summer campaign must survive the "Great Reclaiming" to claim the ultimate victory.

How to Participate​

1. Play Your Games: The campaign runs from May 1st to July 31st, 2026.
2. Use the Supplement: You can use the restored Amazon Mercenary list or give your heroes Stolen Relics (Lizardman magic items). PDF: HERE!
3. Build Your List: Use our NewRecruit configuration (guide on p.10) to build campaign-legal lists on your phone.
4. Report Results: Submit your battle outcomes (any edition/house rules) via our online form or email to influence the global scoreboard.

Resources:​

Call to arms PDF: HERE!
Send your results: ONLINE FORM
Campaign Hub:https://karaknornwargaming.blogspot.com/p/a-dark-conspiracy.html
[WH World map modified from Tzapquiel's original]