Tempest returns as our final event of the 2026 calendar. Each year the tournament is sponsored by the Chaos Gods themselves, adding unique twists and missions to the game. This is by no means a competitive RTT, but a fun event with random rules and outcomes to truly test any 40k General.
Generals having suffered at the hands of Tzeentch, Nurgle and last year Slaanesh, now have to wait and see what the Blood God has in store for them!
It’s the only tournament with a 4th place trophy, one which Ray the TO can never win! Custom dice, tokens and maybe even a bear will be available to all generals that attend this event.
The Essentials
| System | Warhammer 40k 11th Edition |
| Tickets | Purchase tickets on our store £20 per ticket |
| Location | Bristol Independent Gaming (BIG) 16 Cater Road, Bristol, BS13 7TW Please note, no outside food and drink is permitted within the venue. https://www.bristolindependentgaming.co.uk/ |
| Battle size | 1,500 points |
| Mission types | Per the latest Tournament Companion – missions will be available on the day as they are custom. Primary Missions – Custom Tempest of War Missions Secondary Missions – Will still use the Chapter Approved 2026 – 2027 card deck |
| Terrain | Our GW layouts terrain. |
| Rules Cut off date | Saturday 7th November |
| List submission | Monday Noon – 9th November |
| What to bring | * Your Dice * Tape measure * All relevant rule publications – if you are relying on digital rules please ensure you have enough charge to last the day. * Tablet or phone to run the Best Coast Pairings app * 11th Edition Mission Cards or the Warhammer 40k app. |
| Tournament awards | Our traditional Vanguard Bear Trophies will be on offer for: * 1st Place * 2nd Place * 3rd Place * 4th Place * Wooden Spoon * Best Painted Army – Public vote * Best Painted Army – Judges Choice * Spot Prices * Bounty prizes for former champions defending their crown! |
Event Schedule
14th November 2026
| Day 1 Start | End | Activity |
| 9:00 | 9:20 | Arrival and Registration |
| 9:20 | 09:30 | Event Briefing |
| 09:30 | 12:30 | Game 1: Mission Out on the day |
| 12:30 | 13:20 | Lunch Painting Competitions |
| 13:20 | 16:20 | Game 2 – Mission Out on the day |
| 16:20 | 16:30 | Break |
| 16:30 | 19:30 | Game 3 – Mission Out on the day |
| 19:30 | 19:45 | Wrap up and awards |
Army Composition
- 1,500 points limit
- In accordance with the latest Warhammer 40k Matched Play rules (11th Edition).
- Chapter Approved Mission Rules (or Latest Grand Tournament Pack) and Strike Force army construction rules
- Legends units are permitted – Let the CHAOS run wild!
- Note that any published (general release) codexes, supplements, data slates, white dwarf content, FAQ documents that are available prior to 7th November 2026 will be legal for this event.
Army Modelling and Painting Requirements
All players should attempt to have their forces painted to a Battle Ready standard. Those that are not considered fully Battle Ready will not gain the 10 Victory Points for it at the beginning of the battle.
Key considerations FOR CONVERSIONS AND PROXY MODELS are:
- Conversions should be of an appropriate size for the rules used (i.e. not using a Rhino chassis for a Land Raider)
- Base size should be those detailed in the Base Size Guide found in the latest Chapter Approved Tournament Companion
- Weapons modelled should be consistent in appearance (i.e. all lascannons should look the same) across the army.
If in any doubt or if your army is highly converted, and to avoid any potential issues at the time of the event, please email the club with any questions and pictures of examples ahead of the event, so the event organiser can provide a ruling .
Sportsmanship Policy
Thankfully we’ve never had issues at our events but any harassment, bullying, poor sportsmanship or unpleasant behaviour will not be tolerated. We hope that any issues would be resolved between players at the table but if you feel uncomfortable or unable to resolve issues, please inform a TO as soon as possible.
The TO will usually provide a warning and guidance on what needs changing. If this warning is not heeded, or in cases of serious deviations from expected standards of behaviour, the TO may force a player to withdraw from the event and venue. Such decisions are at the TO’s complete discretion and are final on the day