Shroudfall: Ilyanna, the Seed of Sorrow

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐬 …

Once a guardian of the Elderwood, Ilyanna now walks a darker path – twisted by the Bloodthorne’s corruption, she has become a relentless force of nature. Her claws strike with terrifying speed, her will bound to an ancient, sinister power.

Ilyanna, the Seed of Sorrow, is soon coming to Shroudfall! A fierce new melee powerhouse for the Bloodthorne, she’s ready to reshape the battlefield to the will of the Bloodthorne.

Pre-orders are live now and check out the newest blog post focusing on Ilyanna.

Please note that pre-orders will be shipped earliest on the day of the official release (05 February 2025).

Once a proud elven guardian of the sacred glades, Ilyanna embodied the wisdom and grace of the Elderwood. Her bond with the land was unmatched, her voice a guiding light for rulers and wanderers alike. She stood as a vigilant protector, a symbol of hope and harmony amidst a world of growing darkness.

But even the strongest roots can rot from within. The Bloodthorne’s corruption crept in slowly —leaves withering on the edges of her grove, flowers blooming in unnatural crimson hues. Then came the whispers, carried on a wind heavy with decay, promising the strength to protect her people and the forest from the ravages of men. Desperation clouded her judgment, driving her deeper into the heart of the Elderwood, where light and reason faltered.

There, the Bloodthorne found her. It did not strike her down but welcomed her, weaving its tendrils into her very being. Her flesh hardened into bark, her veins ran thick with essence-tainted sap, and her luminous eyes dimmed into smoldering embers. Her once-graceful form became twisted and monstrous, towering above the land she had sworn to protect. The Bloodthorne allowed her one fleeting moment of clarity, enough for regret to bloom, before extinguishing her will entirely and binding her to its cause.

Now, Ilyanna walks as the Seed of Sorrow, a living vessel of corruption and despair. Her jagged claws lash out with terrifying speed and precision, felling foes as if the forest itself were striking them down. She commands the Bloodthorne’s forces with ruthless efficiency, every thought and motion an extension of its dark will. The whispers that once promised salvation now drive her toward relentless conquest.

Her name, once a symbol of peace and reverence, has become a curse. Ilyanna, the guardian of the glades, is no more. In her place stands the Seed of Sorrow — a merciless force of nature, spreading the Bloodthorne’s shadow across the land of Astira.

Product contains:

• 1 x  Ilyanna, the Seed of Sorrow model (1 pose)
• 1 x 50 mm base

Models are supplied unpainted and unassembled and may require trimming and cleaning before assembly and painting. Models shown are not to scale and may vary from actual contents. Models shown on cover include digital render. Actual models in box max vary.

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Enter the Shroud: Ilyanna, the Seed of Sorrow

Ilyanna, once a proud elven guardian tasked with protecting the sacred glades, is now known only as the Seed of Sorrow. Her name, once a symbol of peace and reverence, has become a curse. In her desperation to protect her home, she has become what she fought against for so long. Ilyanna, the guardian of the glades, is no more. Now, only sorrow reigns.

Ilyanna, the Seed of Sorrow, on the tabletop

While Morgath, the first essence weaver of the Bloodthorne, prefers to keep his enemies at range and strike with a dazzling array of spears from unexpected angles, Ilyanna is far less subtle.

The Bloodthorne have shaped her into a relentless monster, focused solely on crushing opponents in melee and harvesting their essence to fuel her never-ending rage.

Her leadership has a strong impact on army list creation, as she favors units that excel in close combat. This means every model in Ilyanna’s army can have devastating melee activations – provided the right board state.

Ilyanna herself, in particular, can have incredibly impactful activations, destroying large portions of your opponent’s army. However, be aware that only units with an Infested token will trigger her leadership effect.

While lists including Ilyanna perform exceptionally well against multiple enemies with lower HP values, they may struggle against armies consisting of fewer but high-HP models.

Try to stay away from your own models once this leadership takes off …

With great power comes …

This powerful leadership ability comes at a cost. While Ilyanna can destroy her fair share of enemies on her own, she offers little direct support for her army. This means her forces will often pay a price in blood (or, more likely, sap) when advancing on entrenched enemy lines.

Additionally, Ilyanna’s gameplay heavily depends on choosing the right moment to commit to melee. With her active essence ability, Forest Walk, she is extremely mobile – but once she engages, disengaging can be difficult. And while she boasts a solid defensive profile, she is far from unkillable.

Forest Walk requires careful setup and terrain placement, but when used correctly, it is a powerful repositioning tool.

Synergies

Ilyanna favors melee units, particularly RAZORLEAF units. So much so that while she is on the battlefield, friendly RAZORLEAF units gain her passive ability, Cruel Advance, making them even deadlier when combined with her leadership.