Thinking of entering The Crimson Chalice, the official Trench Crusade painting competition? Liam Hearne (@phoenixminiatureart on Instagram) is one of our judges, and has provided a list of some of the most common pitfalls to avoid when preparing your entry: www.trenchcrusade.com/news/crimson...

Crimson Chalice: Common mistakes to avoid - Trench Crusade

If you're thinking of entering The Crimson Chalice, the official Trench Crusade painting competition, here are some common mistakes to avoid.

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This incredible diorama of the Prussian Stosstruppen is by Erkka Marttio (@marttio_miniatureart on Instagram)! Erkka is one of our judges for the Crimson Chalice painting competition this October, & this piece will be part of his judge display for the event! Have you signed up yet?

This week on the The Trench Wire, we posted a fascinating article by Brother Nicolas, one of Trench Crusade's lore consultants and latin translators, on what it's like to write for a grimdark setting as a member of the clergy. Be sure to give it a read! www.trenchcrusade.com/trench-wire/...

The amazing Christopher Tester has recorded a full reading of "Blood and Iron", a Trench Crusade short story written by Graham McNeill ! If you're a fan of audio books, be sure to give it a listen. youtu.be/DL2cxchjuN4

Blood & Iron - A Trench Crusade Short Story. By Graham McNeill

Blood & Iron - A Trench Crusade Short Story. By Graham McNeill

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If you're attending Gen Con this year and you're looking to get your hands on some Trench Crusade gear, head on over to the Archon booth #607 in Hall B! #trenchcrusade #gencon2026 #gencon

If you're thinking of entering our Crimson Chalice painting competition and are looking for some advice, Liam Hearne, one of our illustrious judges, has given us all of his top tips on how to perfect your entry! www.trenchcrusade.com/news/crimson...

This week’s lore is about the ruins of Nineveh Novus, the shattered remains of one of Humanity’s proudest cities, whose hubris attracted the ire of Heaven and Hell alike… www.trenchcrusade.com/lore/the-rui... #trenchcrusade #carcassfront

The ruins of Nineveh Novus - Trench Crusade

Nineveh was once the largest city in the known world, the seat of bloodthirsty Assyrian emperors, and a place famed for its wretched wickedness.

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We're delighted to welcome the wonderful Dave Taylor to The Trench Wire team! www.trenchcrusade.com/news/dave-ta... #trenchcrusade

Dave Taylor joins The Trench Wire! - Trench Crusade

We are proud to welcome Dave Taylor onto the Trench Crusade team, as he joins Lyle Lowery as editor of The Trench Wire! For those of you who don’t know, The Trench Wire is our community news platform,...

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This week’s lore covers the Lazarist Prophets, the Procession of the Sacred Affliction’s most fervent leaders. They welcome even the most wretched sinners into their ranks, guiding them along the path to redemption with the cleansing weight of the millstone. www.trenchcrusade.com/lore/lazaris...

Lazarist Prophets - Trench Crusade

A Lazarist Prophet is as much a leader in pastoral love as they are in war. They are the first kind face, smiling through mucus-laden bandages, to welcome aspirants down the path of redemption.

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Would you look at that, we were nominated for the Diana Jones Award! www.trenchcrusade.com/news/trench-...

Trench Crusade is a finalist for the Diana Jones Award! - Trench Crusade

We're delighted to announce that Trench Crusade is one of the finalists for the 2026 Diana Jones Award for Excellence in Gaming!

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Check out our latest lore on the origins of the Stigmatic Nuns, complete with stunning new art by Helge Balzer! www.trenchcrusade.com/lore/stigmat... #trenchcrusade

Stigmatic Nuns - Trench Crusade

The Processions do not go to war unaided, for their vanguard is often formed of the blessedly lethal sisterhoods of Stigmatic Nuns.

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We just released more lore on the dreaded Heretic Captains, written by @tuomaspirinen.bsky.social ! www.trenchcrusade.com/trench-wire/...

Heretic Captains - Trench Crusade

In this Trench Wire article, Tuomas Pirinen writes expanded lore for the Heretic Captains of the Heretic Legion.

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We’re all in a state of shock here today, as we struggle to take in the news of the death of John Blanche. We were so thrilled and proud that he was able to contribute some new art for Trench Crusade. We shall miss him terribly, but he will live on in his irreplaceable art, and in everything we do.

++ CASTIGATORS ++ We've just revealed more lore about the Castigators, implacable leaders who guide the Trench Pilgrims with goading word and whip. www.trenchcrusade.com/lore/castiga... #trenchcrusade #wargaming

We've been working on the trophy for the Crimson Chalice painting competition! This design was illustrated by Loïc Muzy, & will be awarded to Bronze, Silver & Gold winners. The prize for Young Guns & Best In Show will be quite different… You can sign up at www.trenchcrusade.com/crimson-chal...

We've just revealed the deeper lore of the Anointed Heretic Naval Raiders! www.trenchcrusade.com/lore/anointe...

Anointed of the Heretic Naval Raiders - Trench Crusade

The Anointed Naval Raider is a relentless and unavoidable predator for those unlucky enough to attract their attention in a skirmish.

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If you're in Bologna for the Play gaming festival this weekend, our very own @tuomaspirinen.bsky.social will be there as a guest, so feel free to stop by and say ciao! There will also be a Trench Crusade Narrative Event on Sunday, good luck to all the players taking part. #trenchcrusade

++ FRANCE JOINS THE CRUSADE ++ French Crusaders rejoice, Trench Crusade has officially arrived in France! www.trenchcrusade.com/news/france-...

France joins the Crusade - Trench Crusade

French-speakers rejoice! You can now follow Trench Crusade France for all of the latest news about Trench Crusade in French.

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++ ALL OUT WAR: MULTIPLAYER RULES ++ We've just released the rules for All Out War which allows you to play Trench Crusade with 3 or more players! You can check out the introduction article using the link below, written by none other than Jervis Johnson: www.trenchcrusade.com/trench-wire/...

All Out War: Multiplayer Rules - Trench Crusade

In this Trench Wire article, Jervis Johnson presents official rules for playing Trench Crusade with more than two players!

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We'll soon be off to UK Games Expo! Follow the link below to find out what we'll having going on at booth 3A-506 www.trenchcrusade.com/news/uk-game...

UK Games Expo approaches! - Trench Crusade

On May 29th, the Trench Crusade team will be deploying to the NEC in Birmingham for UK Games Expo 2026.

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++ DROWNED CHORISTER ++ The Drowned Chorister swims the blackest depths of the ocean, singing songs of envy to those unfortunate enough to hear... Check out our latest lore for the Drowned Chorister! www.trenchcrusade.com/lore/drowned...

Drowned Chorister - Trench Crusade

Drowned Choristers sway eerily as if caught in ghostly currents, held down only by the weights and chains they used to take their own lives.

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The fabulous Louise Sugden @roguehobbies.bsky.social will be on our panel of judges for the Crimson Chalice! www.trenchcrusade.com/news/crimson...

Crimson Chalice Judge spotlight: Louise Sugden - Trench Crusade

It's time to meet our second judge for the Crimson Chalice, the official Trench Crusade painting competition: Louise Sugden!

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++ NEW CARCASS FRONT MINIATURES ++ When Carcass Front was first announced last month, we only revealed half of the miniatures. Today, we are delighted to reveal the remaining 8 minis you'll find in the Carcass Front box! www.trenchcrusade.com/news/carcass...

Carcass Front minis revealed! - Trench Crusade

When Carcass Front was first announced last month, we only revealed half of the miniatures. Today, we are delighted to reveal the remaining 8!

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This weekend, our very own @tuomaspirinen.bsky.social will be a guest at Arc Fest 2026 in Melbourne, Australia!

If you have questions about the Crimson Chalice painting competition, we've just posted an FAQ! www.trenchcrusade.com/news/crimson...

Crimson Chalice FAQ - Trench Crusade

The Crimson Chalice is the very first Trench Crusade painting competition. If you had questions about the rules, we've just posted an FAQ!

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++ LEPER-PILGRIMS OF THE SACRED AFFLICTION ++ Amassed as the baying throngs of the Processions of the Sacred Affliction, the Leper-Pilgrims are the bloodied knuckles of Christendom. Check out the full lore on our website: www.trenchcrusade.com/lore/leper-p... #trenchcrusade

++ MARC GASCOIGNE JOINS THE CRUSADE ++ One of the twisted minds behind Games Workshop’s legendary Black Library novels has been lured onto the Trench Crusade mission... We are delighted to welcome Marc Gascoigne onto the Trench Crusade team! www.trenchcrusade.com/news/marc-ga...

Marc Gascoigne joins the Crusade - Trench Crusade

We are delighted to welcome Marc Gascoigne onto the Trench Crusade team, under the newly created title of Head of Special Ops.

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Today, we launched The Trench Wire, our new community channel covering all aspects of Trench Crusade, from rules and lore, to hobby content, interviews, & more! What's more, we're excited to have @lylelowery.bsky.social as editor in chief of The Trench Wire! www.trenchcrusade.com/trench-wire/

The cover illustration for the Carcass Front campaign box is a truly mind-blowing piece of art by Pedro Nuñez, and we couldn't resist giving you a closer look! You can pre-order Carcass Front now: www.trenchcrusade.com/product/pre-... #carcassfront #trenchcrusade #art

We have a new 3D printing partner for Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific: Pluto Minis! Our full range of resin models is now available through the Pluto Minis website: www.trenchcrusade.com/news/new-3d-...

New 3D Printing Partner: Pluto Minis - Trench Crusade

You can now buy Trench Crusade resin models from Pluto Minis, our new 3D printing partner for Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific.

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