Narrative Resources

Crafting the Grimdark Stories of War

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Welcome to the Shovel and Brush Narrative Resources hub, your command center for building immersive Warhammer 40k and Kill Team campaigns. Whether you’re designing homebrewed missions, developing unit backstories, or weaving a full-scale Crusade, this section provides the tools and frameworks you need to bring your tabletop battles to life.

What to Expect

Mission Packs & Rules
Pre-built and customizable mission structures to fit any campaign. Rules and objectives intertwined with cinematic storytelling.

Narrative Play Guides : Immersive pre-battle briefings, post-battle reflections, and mission reports. Thematic mechanics to reinforce storytelling.

Custom Campaigns & Settings: Guides on creating multi-mission story arcs.
Tips for linking battles together with meaningful consequences.
Strategies for tracking unit progression, battle scars, and rewards.

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Designed for Game Masters and Players Alike

Whether you’re running a solo narrative campaign, playing in a group, or just looking for inspiration, these resources will help you turn battles into stories—where every casualty, victory, and last stand means something.

Ready to build your next great campaign? Dive into our resources and bring the 41st Millennium to life.