THE FORGE JOURNAL

New releases, behind the scenes, and the stories that fuel the forge

Illustration of an armored Orc and raging Ogre from Avatars of War – used in the Headquarters News section, May 2025.

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OLD SCHOOL ARCHIVE

The story of the Dwarf Berserker that marked the birth of Avatars of War and continues to inspire everything we create today.

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AVATARS OF WAR ORCS: OLD SCHOOL ORC MINIATURES FROM METAL TO 3D PRINT

From the first sculpt to the digital era, discover how Avatars of War Orcs were forged — built to carry presence, and designed to impress on deployment.

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ICONIC LEGENDS: AOW02 ORC SHAMAN

After the impact of the Berserker Dwarf, Avatars of War took a bold step with its second creation: the ORC SHAMAN. Young, fierce, and caught mid-spell, this miniature broke the mold and marked a turning point. Not just a second miniature—it was our moment of truth.

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ICONIC LEGENDS: AOW08 DARK ELF SORCERESS

Discover the story behind AOW08 Dark Elf Sorceress, the first female miniature from Avatars of War. A rebellious Old-School icon that defied censorship and won the hearts of thousands of players.