In this exciting episode, we're taking a deep dive into the brand new rules for Grand Cathay from the *Dawn of the Storm Dragon Arcane Journal!* We're focusing exclusively on the new gameplay content, from the "Jade Fleet" Army of Infamy to a full breakdown of every new magic item.

Join us as we uncover interesting new combos, explore the strategic impact of adding Empire mercenaries to your Cathayan force, and discover a hilarious copy-paste error that officially brings the Skaven into the Core armies of the Old World. 

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

4:01 - The Jade Fleet: Army Composition & Special Rules

16:12 - Unlocking New Combos with Empire Mercenaries

22:22 - Magic Items: Weapons & Armour

28:36 - Magic Items: Talismans, Standards, Enchanted, & Arcane Items

44:06 - Final Thoughts & Hobby Opportunities

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