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{{Circle Theme Force}}
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| [[File:mk4 icon.png|left|60px]]'''{{purple|Legacy ... sort of}}''' This mk3 Theme Force is somewhat similar to the mk4 Legacy Army. If you're planning on starting a mk4 Secret Dominion army you may get some use out of this article, espcially the '''In a Nutshell''', the '''Theme Weaknesses''', and maybe even the '''List-Building Tips''' sections.
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''The blackclads are few in number, but their work is constant and endless. Only a small handful of these druids can be devoted to any single task at a given time. But the masters of the wilderness are cunning. They have woven a web of many debts among the inhabitants of the wilderness, whom they can call upon to fight on their behalf.''

=Theme Rules =
: ''For the core rules on how Theme Forces work, [[LPG - Theme Forces|see this article]].

===Theme Restrictions===
An army made use the '''Secret Masters''' theme force can include only the following Circle models:
* Circle [[:Category: Blackclad|Blackclad]] warlocks
* [[Wurmwood]], the Tree of Fate
* Non-character warbeasts
* [[Brennos]] the Elderhorn
* {{Blackclad}} models/units
* [[Shifting Stones]] units
* [[Gallows Grove]] solos
* Circle structures

* This army can also include '''any number''' of Minion solos, Minion units, and Minion battle-engines that [[:Category: Circle Orboros Minion|will work for Circle]].
** These models/units can be included even if they have the [[Partisan]] [Circle] rule.
** Minion units can have non-[[Ranking Officer]] attachments

===Full model list===
{{SM models}}

===Requisition Points===
You can spend each Requisition Point on either:
* One Circle command attachment
* Two [[Blackclad Stoneshaper]] solos
* Three [[Gallows Grove]] solos
* One other small- or medium-based solo with a point cost 5 or less
** '''''Note:'''This can be a Minion solo or a Circle solo.

===Theme Bonuses===
# Blackclads gain Sacrificial Pawn [Minion Warrior Model]
#: ''{{Sacrificial Pawn|Minion Warrior Model|Minion warrior model}}

 

=Thoughts on Secret Masters =
===Secret Masters in a Nutshell===
This is a minion infantry theme with Blackclad support and Blackclad guns to roast infantry. Your mainline infantry will be multiple Farrow or Gatorman units ([[Farrow Valkyries]], [[Farrow Brigands]], [[Farrow Slaughterhousers]], and [[Croak Raiders]]). Also this is the theme where you can play Archons and (Riot Quest) minion solos as much as you like.

This theme has three selling points:
* A cloud wall to hide your beasts behind. Other factions do it better, but it's still fun to have one of your own.
* It lets you mix living and construct warbeasts ''and'' take a [[Blackclad Stoneshaper]] to support the constructs.

See also this [http://privateerpress.com/community/privateer-insider/insider-08-21-2017 Insider article] for the Developer's opinion on it.

In terms of what Circle models are available, there's a lot of overlap with [[The Bones of Orboros]] and [[Wild Hunt]], so any of the three themes are a good option to start a new Circle collection.

===Theme Weaknesses===
* Your Blackclad infantry does no armour cracking; the strongest attack your warriors can make is POW 12. Bring heavy beasts
* Certain builds are better off as a [[Bones of Orboros]] force, namely if you're thinking of a Celestial Fulcrum plus construct beasts. Bones also has better in-faction skirmish units.
* Farrow models need an update. As of the time of writing (2019.06) they haven't been touched since the start of Mk3.

===List Building Tips===
The most expensive requisition points are the three [[Gallows Grove]] solos and the minions i.e. [[Alten Ashley]], [[Hutchuck, Ogrun Bounty Hunter]], and the [[Totem Hunter]], also as more and more Riot Quest solos are released you get more and more options to choose from.

If going for sacrificial pawns the [[Gatorman Bokor & Bog Trog Swamp Shamblers]] can be really effective. Especially if you are double-dipping the bodies with [[Morvahna the Autumnblade]] and Regrowth.

Circle Models

The main draw of the theme is being able to take powerhouse minion models like [[Malvin & Mayhem]], [[Death Archon]]s, [[Kogan the Exile]] and [[Scythe]] and supply them with a Blackclad support engine and a powerful friendly faction agnostic caster, aka [[Krueger2]], but casters like [[Tanith1]] or [[Una2]]also have game here. Krueger protects your army from shooting, applies Telekinesis where needed and has a feat that lets you take an alpha twice, so the above models can go to town and hopefully win you the game.
* The [[Well of Orboros]] is a powerful gun platform that also buffs Krueger's already large control range, buffs construct beasts and distributes corpses to Crock pots, Death Archons and Kogan. It also summons a non-character friendly faction solo once per game.
* [[Chuck Dogwood]] is a vital source of Veteran Leader and hands out Puppet master.
* [[Blackclad Wayfarer]] - Hunter Mark is also faction agnostic.
* [[Shifting Stones]] let your Circle models teleport around the battle field.
* [[Kogan the Exile]] - Star Smite on a Tharn Axe and Heart Eater is pretty good and he get fuelled by Croc Pots and the Well. Run him with a caster that protects him going in.

Minion models
* [[Death Archon]] - this is arguably the most powerful option in this theme, 2 of them make the start of a lot of lists
* [[Dhunian Archon]] - they heal and protect key models.
* [[Primal Archon]] - a straight up beater with knock down on the fists and shadow bind within 3" of itself. Really loves a caster that cranks up its damage.
* [[Boil Master & Spirit Cauldron]] - An extra Puppet master and free corpses for any takers.
* [[Scythe]] - She loves hanging out in forests and is a real threat with her bow.
* [[Hermit]] - Ever useful, a once per game damage negate, an ARM debuff or an accuracy buff for magic.
* [[The Wastelander]] - He is an excellent anti-gun piece able to protect more important models from incoming fire. Once he gets there he also does a ton of damage with his sword.
* [[Farrow Valkyries]] - Three Shield Guards ready to protect important models, such as a [[Storm Raptor]].
* If going for sacrificial pawns the [[Gatorman Bokor & Bog Trog Swamp Shamblers]] can be really effective. Especially if you are double-dipping the bodies with [[Morvahna the Autumnblade]] and Regrowth.

===Starting a 25 point Brawl force===
In 2019.03 Neonchameleon came up with this list as a cross-over list for Circle players who want to start a Minion army or vice versa. It consists of Circle stapes plus several Minions that are useful in a [[Will Work for Food]] list (which is a Minion theme force).

: '''[[Tanith the Feral Song|Tanith1]]''': [+31 WBP]
:* [[Warpwolf Stalker]] [15 pts]
:* [[Feral Warpwolf]] [14 pts]

: [[Blackclad Wayfarer]]: [3 pts]
: [[Gallows Grove]] [2 pts]

: [[Lynus Wesselbaum & Edrea Lloryrr]] [5 pts]
: [[Farrow Valkyries]] [8 pts]
: [[Farrow Bone Grinders]] (Max unit): [7 pts]

Total RRP: USD $214 (based on PP's online store prices 2021.05)
** Since the 2021.10 point reductions you can add any solo with a cost up to 5 points as a requisition option.

In 2020.10 Phillip Melvin, one of the LOS authors, put together this list for the [[Brawlmachine]] format. He even wrote about it's playstyle and expanding it beyond 25 points, which you can [https://www.loswarmachine.com/brawlmachine/2020/10/8/brawlmachine-list-building-circle-orboros read here].

: '''[[Tanith the Feral Song|Tanith1]]''': [+31 WBP]
:* [[Pureblood Warpwolf]]: [15 pts]
:* [[Woldwyrd]]: [8 pts]
:* [[Argus Moonhound]]: [5 pts]

: [[Primal Archon]]: [8 pts]
: [[Scythe]]: [6 pts]
: [[Chuck Dogwood]]: [free] {{grey|(4 pts)}}
: [[Shifting Stones]]: [3 pts]
: [[Farrow Slaughterhousers]]: [7 pts]

Total RRP: USD $215, or $203 if you can find a Circle starter box (based on PP's online store prices 2021.05)

** Since the 2021.10 changes you could add a [[Wold Wight]], [[Stone Keeper]], [[Swamp Gobber Chef]] or [[Swamp Gobber River Raider]] to the list.

{{Brawl}}

===Casters of Note===
* [[Tanith the Feral Song]], [[Krueger the Stormlord]], and [[Mohsar the Desertwalker]] are largely offensive spell slingers so don't worry about friendly faction issues much.

=Other=
===Trivia===
Released in the themeopolcalypse (2017.09)

===Other Circle models/thmes===
* [[:Category:Secret Masters]]
{{Index Circle}}

===Rules Clarifications===
{{RC Sacrificial Pawn}}
{{RC Theme}}

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