Warmachine Wednesday: Children of the Graveborn
This week, the Iron Kingdoms’ dead don’t rest easy. In the Warmachine App, you’ll now find the Orgoth Graveborn compendium, a chilling tale of revenant warlords from the upcoming Frozen & Forgotten set clawing their way back into Western Immoren.
Whilst the Graveborn rise, we’re also looking ahead to Lock & Load 2025. We’re bringing you stylish official Warmachine merch to pre-order and collect on the day, with swag bags awaiting the first 200 badge holders.
Today’s TL;DR
- Graveborn compendium: The eternal Orgoth of the first invasion are rising. Read all about the Graveborn now in the Warmachine App.
- Lock & Load merch & swag: Pre-order your gear to collect at the event
- Get your Lock & Load badge: Join us for a weekend of fun, Iron Gauntlet finals, RPG sessions, and more.
Immortal horrors rise again
When the Orgoth were driven from Immoren centuries ago, not all of them left. Some sealed themselves into tombs with their armies, swearing vengeance beyond death itself. These revenants became the Graveborn; immortal tyrants who wake now to fight once more.
The terrifying Anathia, the Imperishable Desolation, and the Graveborn march to war with unholy creations like the Barrow Ghoul and the Charnel Hound. Their hatred has only sharpened during centuries of silence, and their fury is boundless.
“…While the nations and people of Western Immoren might have been ignorant of the presence of the Deathless within these stygian vaults, they and the dark forces they command have never been forgotten by the Orgoth, despite the passage of years.
Now, the Orgoth blackships and their fierce hordes have returned to the shores of Western Immoren, and the warlords of the second invasion have sought to entreat the ancient dead to join their depraved cause—albeit cautiously. The raw fury of the Deathless is fickle and their power immense. The slightest offense might create an unrelenting enemy more concerned with resolving ancient grudges than the final subjugation and destruction of the nations and peoples of Western Immoren.
Some, such as Anathia, the Imperishable Desolation, have responded enthusiastically to the overtures of the living warlords and recommitted themselves to wholesale conquest. Others have remained less forthright and refused to offer their aid—either because of a lack of faith in the leadership of the warwitches that now command the Orgoth or because they prefer to remain the masters of the domains they have kept for so long.”
You can read the Graveborn compendium today with a Warmachine App subscription. If you’re ready to clash with the Graveborn across the table, pre-order the Frozen & Forgotten two-player set arriving this November.
Inside, you’ll find two new Command Cadres; the eternal Orgoth Graveborn locked in fierce battle with the enigmatic Dusk Final Hunt.
Death rises. Vengeance hunts. Pre-order Frozen & Forgotten now.
Lock & Load 2025 Warmachine swag revealed
Alongside new lore, this week brings something to wear with pride. The official Warmachine merch for Lock & Load 2025 is now open for pre-order. We’re also bringing you click & collect, pick up your pre-ordered merch at Lock & Load.
The lineup includes the bold Lock & Load 2025 logo tee, a gloriously sinister Cephalyx retro tee, and a soft Lock & Load hoodie for when winter’s chill cometh.
Buy now, collect at Lock & Load
With click & collect, you can also order direct-only Warmachine miniatures from the Steamforged Lock & Load store to pick up at the show. It’s the perfect excuse to finally add a Cygnar Gravediggers Assault Strider or Heavy Field Gun to your army or even the deadly but elegant Dusk Phantasm Colossal
See the full line-up and lock in your pre-order in our previous update.
Browse the Lock & Load store now
Bag yourself some swag
The first 200 people to grab a three-day Lock & Load badge will receive an exclusive swag bag packed with gaming treasures. Inside you’ll find a Lock & Load 2025 tote bag, a variant Kithguard trap door marker miniature, plus command cards, paints, and more to freshen up your kit. There’s even a free month of Warmachine 3D waiting inside.
If you’ve already secured your badge, congratulations — your bag is guaranteed. If not, don’t wait around. Pick up your Lock & Load 2025 badge here.
A weekend of battles, stories, and celebration
Lock & Load is a full weekend of gaming, community, and celebration of all things Warmachine. This year the Iron Gauntlet US/NA finals will crown this year’s champion. If you’ve been racking up points at qualifiers, you’ll want to check where you stand. The Iron Gauntlet leaderboard shows the top scoring players across each region, updated once every two weeks with the latest results.
View Iron Gauntlet 2025-2026 rankings
You’ll also find the Last Chance Qualifier open for a shot at taking on the finals and the exuberant Iron Arena, where players can jump in for exciting matched play and many more incredible activities.
Get your badge & event tickets here. There’s not long left until Lock & Load at Warfaire weekend, as everything kicks off on November 14-16.
See what’s on and how to get involved
Monthly MiniCrate: Orange is the new black
MiniCrate’s already embracing Autumn! Nekane’s turned up in full witchy regalia, complete with pumpkin ordnance glowing necrotite green. This one’s a seasonal special — grab it for your October painting lineup, and maybe pair it with a pumpkin spice latte while you’re at it.
Spellbinder Nekane will be available with a MiniCrate subscription from September 28. Subscribe with a MiniCrate subscription between September 28 — October 27 for shipping in late November.
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