Just had time to get some quick snaps of these figures before Madame Padre and I head to cottage country in the Muskokas for a spot of leave. These fantasy figures will be part of my wood elf host that will augment some of the scantily clad nymphs shown here recently.
I wanted an elven mage, a top-level magic user in Dragon Rampant terms, with an appropriate retinue on the base to show that she means business. My friend James kindly gave me the casting of the lady with her arm I raised. I have no idea who made this sculpt, but I felt that she deserved some special treatment, and I started looking out for some figures to accompany her on a single over-sized base. I also gave her a tree, because she’s an elf princess, and they like to have trees in their close protection detail.
“Go and rouse your tree-sisters, the orcs are coming!” The other figure is a Forest Spirit from Bombshell Miniatures. I liked this figure because it complements the matriarchal theme of my elven host, which draws mostly on Wargames Foundry figures, though I will be offsetting it with some male LOTR GW figures. The Forest Spirit is a lovely figure, rather unimaginatively painted, I fear. It’s a pity her face isn’t well lit in these photos, as it is full of character. She will also count as a single-base model in Dragon Rampant terms, though I am not sure what troop type she should be. Thoughts?
The little nymph is one of the extras included in a Wargames Foundry blister. She has purple butterfly wings, which you can’t really see well. Good thing, as they clash with her gown. The lovely little boar is a Bombshell mini, from their Sidekicks line of figures. Wow betide any orc that gets too close to his lady.
The little ram is another Bombshell mini. He was fun to paint as well. Pricey figures, but Bombshell makes some great accent figures.
I am hopeful that these figures will see action when James and I get together for another DR game in early October.
Many thanks for looking and blessings to your brushes!
These figures bring my 2016 totals to:
28mm: Foot Figures: 61; Mounted Figures: 8; Buildings: 2; Terrain Features: 4
20mm: Buildings: 1
6mm: Mounted figures: 36; Buildings: 2
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ReplyDeleteShe does have a Renn Faire quality to her, doesn't she? Must be the bodice and the puffy sleeves.
DeleteLove the mage's entourage: makes her a really interesting character.
ReplyDeleteThanks, so glad you like the grouping. Entourage is rather a good word for it.
DeleteThey're a great and characterful bunch who will be a nice focus for your forest army, I put away my fantasy /sci fi armies to concentrate on historical ones, dragon rampant might tempt me into digging some out.
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you! I have seen quite a few ancient (ca 1970s and 80s) fantasy figures hauled out of the recesses of cupboards and boxes since Dragon Rampant became a thing, and everyone seems to have fun rediscovering fantasy battles. Light and fun gaming.
DeleteGreat figures,have a great vacation too!
ReplyDeleteThank you Alan. Lovely here at the lake, with a choice of kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, or just sit by the fire with a book, since it's a bit cool. I wisely did not bring any painting projects, as that would not have been approved of. :)
DeleteLovely figures Mike. Should a padre be delving into pagan forest rituals? Enjoy your sojourn in cottage country.
ReplyDeleteCheers Peter
Thank you, sir! No fear, Peter, I am not going all Aleister Crowley on y'all. But I am enjoying the Algonquin area, delving into canoeing rituals.
DeleteA proper little tusker -- enjoy that leave!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Parson, spoken like a true hunter. Always glad for your visits here.
DeleteLooking excellent padre! That vignette reminds me of some greek godess or other.
ReplyDeleteThank you indeed sir. I hadn't tried for a Greek look but I can see it now.
DeleteFeeric and splendid, wonderful bases a s well...
ReplyDeleteCheers, Phil. Thanks, I like how the bases came out.
DeleteAbsolutely delightful Padre.
ReplyDeleteVery kind, Brother Awdry.
DeleteVery nice. Bombshell make some fab minis!
ReplyDeleteThanks mate. I do like Bombshell. They gave me some great customer service and do crisp, lifelike minis. I may add a few more of their fantasy figures to my project.
DeleteCan't even get close enough to her with those guard-pets to ask for a date....
ReplyDeleteAll smashing work Mike. I am thoroughly enjoying these posts for your elven host.
The princess is terrific. Thanks for blessing my brushes.
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