Age of Sigmar: Nighthaunt - Lady Olynder, Mortarch of Grief
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Product detailed description
„Where she weeps, even the dead fall silent.“
Lady Olynder is the personification of grief and despair. As the Mortarch of Grief, she is an iconic figure of the Nighthaunt faction, spreading melancholy and hopelessness wherever she goes. Her presence can break the will of even the bravest.

About the Unit
Lady Olynder comes from the realm of Shyish, where she rules as the Mournful Queen. Her weapon is the Staff of Midnight – a staff topped with a gemstone of funerary sand. She is accompanied by two Banshee Court Ladies who carry deadly gifts. Lady Olynder's combat style is based on psychological warfare – her Aura of Grief can paralyze enemies before the first blow is even struck.



Where does Lady Olynder belong?
Lady Olynder is part of the game Warhammer: Age of Sigmar, specifically the Nighthaunt faction, which represents the souls of the deceased and specters. Her purpose is to spread sorrow and serve the will of Nagash, the God of Death.
She is one of the Leader units – she is a key figure for commanding an army and supporting other units through her abilities.
Ideal for players who want to dominate the psychology of the battlefield, utilize auras, and combine the effects of fear and debuffs.
Abilities
- Aura of Grief: All nearby enemies have a penalty to morale and attacks.
- Staff of Midnight: A magical weapon with high damage and a chance for a critical hit.
- Banshee Handmaidens: Accompanying units with single-use deadly effects – the hourglass and the chest.
Tactics
- Placement in the center of the army: Maximizes the effect of the Aura of Grief on as many enemies as possible.
- Combination with debuff units: Complements other Nighthaunt units that reduce defense or morale.
- Focus on the enemy's leader: Her abilities are ideal for eliminating the opponent's key figures.
📦 What's in the Box
| Category | Contents |
|---|---|
| Miniatures / Components | 1x Lady Olynder, 2x Banshee Handmaidens, 1x Citadel 60mm Round Base, 23 plastic components |
| Rules | Warscroll for Lady Olynder, assembly guide |
| Gaming Accessories | Recommended: dice, measuring tapes, tokens (not included) |
| Terrain / Scenery | Optional: ruined buildings, barricades, containers (can be purchased separately) |
🚀 New to Warhammer?
- Plastic nippers – for clipping parts from the frame
- Hobby knife – for cleaning up joints and details
- Plastic glue – for assembling the components
- Brushes and paints – for base coating and details
- Nighthaunt Battletome – for using the model in the game
🎨 Recommended Paints
| Color | Use |
|---|---|
| Nighthaunt Gloom | Base color for the ethereal body and veil |
| Hexwraith Flame | Spiritual energy effect |
| Corax White | Base coat for light parts of the model |
| Druchii Violet | Shading for the veil and details |
| Leadbelcher | Metallic parts – staff tip, ornaments |
🎨 To get started, you'll only need
| Color | Use |
|---|---|
| Nighthaunt Gloom | Quick ghost effect without complex shading |
| Corax White | Universal base coat |
| Druchii Violet | Simple shading |
🖌️ Recommended Brushes
| Brush Type | Use |
|---|---|
| Base Brush (M) | Applying base coats |
| Shade Brush (S) | Applying shading paints |
| Detail Brush | Fine details – eyes, ornaments, gems |
🧴 Recommended Glues
| Glue Type | Use |
|---|---|
| Citadel Plastic Glue | Ideal for gluing plastic parts – creates strong bonds |
| Revell Contacta Professional | Fine applicator for precise gluing of small components |
| Super Glue (CA) | Usable on metal or resin parts – fast curing |
📚 Continuing the Game
- Extended Rules – Battletome: Nighthaunt
- Additional Game Modes – Narrative Play, Path to Glory, Matched Play
🚀 Where to Next?
- Army Expansion – Myrmourn Banshees, Grimghast Reapers, Spirit Hosts
- New Factions – Ossiarch Bonereapers, Soulblight Gravelords, Flesh-Eater Courts
- Terrain Elements – Shattered Dominion, Azyrite Ruins, Graveyard Scenery Kit
⚔️ Tactics – Lady Olynder, Mortarch of Grief
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| 🎯 Role | HQ support – aura of grief, command ability, psychological pressure |
| 🛡️ Strengths | Damage negation, mortal wound output, ability to heal units |
| ⚠️ Weaknesses | Low number of wounds, reliance on aura, weaker command ability |
| 🔄 Synergies | Works great with Spirit Torment, Chainrasps, Guardian of Souls |
| 📌 Strategy | Hold the center of the field, use "Grief-stricken" ability on key targets |
📽️ Video
Nighthaunt tactics: Lady Olynder – A great breakdown of abilities, weaknesses, and strategies including "Grief-stricken" and "Lifting the Veil".
Halloween Painting: Lady Olynder - Mortarch of Grief // Age of ... – Creative painting with a dark atmosphere, ideal for a thematic portrayal.
Age Of Sigmar / Nighthaunt /Lady Olynder / Mortarch of Grief ... – An overview of the model and its use in a Nighthaunt army.
How to paint Lady Olynder, Mortarch of Grief – Detailed tutorial on painting the veil, roses, gems, and banshee entourage.
Spooky Unboxing: Warhammer Age of Sigmar Nighthaunt ... – Unboxing Lady Olynder with commentary on the individual components.
Lady Olynder Unit Review - A Worthy Mortarch?! Warhammer ... – A review of the unit's performance and effectiveness in battle.
Age of Sigmar: Lady Olynder review – A complete analysis of the model, abilities, and in-game deployment.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Nighthaunt |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| EAN: | 5011921177448 |
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| Manufacturing company : | Games Workshop |
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