When Athel Loren goes to war, the nobles direct the efforts of its armies, often commanding a varied yet lethal assortment of Elves and forest spirits. In the summer months, when the forest is strong enough to defend itself against most threats, many are caught up in the reckless abandon of Orion’s great hunt, consumed by the purity of the pursuit of prey. Even so, there are always a handful of the most able war-leaders and their kinbands who remain within the borders of the wood, ready to defend their home to their dying breath.

A Wood Elf Highborn counts as a Lord unit, while a Wood Elf Noble counts as a Hero unit. Either type can serve as your army's General. There is a maximum number of Lord and Hero units that you can field, and this number varies with the size of your army.