Painting a bone dragon

Introduction

I took on this bad boy after taking him to the Storm King's Thunder campaign post-season finale dragon fight, but failed to use to it. An impressive model with a rather simple paintjob? Count me in.

Merry Christmas!

Painting Jade, dancing girl

Introduction

The last miniature which I'm painting for MAGUS for a while, for more dancing and other social type bonuses. From Reaper Miniatures.

Painting a herbalist girl

Introduction

A Reaper Bones Black miniature for MAGUS - got to get that herbalism bonus!

Repainting a Herald of Tzeentch

Introduction

I acquired this painted Changecaster, Herald of Tzeentch during my early eBay days. The original plan was to magnetize it to either a regular base or a disc of Tzeentch. I did that by drilling 3 1mm magnets into the flames. It was way too weak to properly hold, however. I used the model a couple of times, but it mostly languished in the closet. I decided on finally fixing it to a base, also upping the paintjob in the process.

Proof of Concept - Lava bases

Introduction

I tried lava before, but I was never truly pleased. This is another iteration, with some other nefarious purposes in mind for later on.

Painting more Nazgûls using Citadel Contrast - Black Templar

Introduction

Due to a serious lack of hobby time lately, I decided on a string of low-effort projects. Given that the test run was acceptable, I took the best result (on a white basecoat) and decided to paint the remaining Nazgûls.

Painting process: everything exactly the same as for the other guys, except I used Lamenter's Yellow on the sword for variety.

Pictures

Painting an elf sorceress

Introduction

Time to upgrade a DnD character miniature. While the paintjob is nice, it's an eBay find and so not done by me, and perhaps not on par with the rest of them. The new miniature is Anthanelle, elf wizard made in Reaper Bones Black (no official link yet).

Storm King's part 30 - Rest is overrated

Solid seems to miss his mount, Stella, so while we try to rest he summons her just in case. If nothing else, this was the perfect time to get a horse.

We leave the caves and go outside the canyon to rest near the warning statue. While some of us read, others make jokes and the rest laugh. We missed this great times in our adventures.

Storm King's part 29 - Above the Eagle's Nest

As we pass by the destroyed areas we reach a canyon entrance with two imposing statues that have their hands pointing out like they are trying to say HALT!!!

Mighty adventurers are not afraid of such warnings and deeper into the canyon we go.

Painting a giant eagle

Introduction

Another cheap eBay find. After the Griffon, I wanted to try out a simpler color scheme for the feathers.

Storm King's part 28 - We did things

In the escape from Hekaton’s prison ship somehow Solid got himself turned into stone[1], so Selene got him in the “bag of moulding” before we teleported out of the ship.

We reach Hekaton’s place all ill by cold[2] and one stoned paladin[3]. Fortunately we have a cleric between us to restore us all to a healthy form.

Storm King's part 27 - Release the Kraken

Finally with Szivem pregnant[1] we reach the great city of Yartar[2] again to find our friend White Face.

The pirate had returned from his wanderings and he can’t refuse us the favor[3]. So he takes us to those Northern Islands after telling us that we are mad to venture into such waters. We hunt some walrus and seals to get us food and maybe some warm clothes while venturing such cold weather.[4]

Painting a dancing girl

Introduction

Another mini for my MAGUS sorceress, to give bonuses for dancing, music and other... social type activities. From Reaper Miniatures.

Maggotkin vs Ogor Mawtribes, 2019.11.12

Introduction

Virulax led his warband towards the village. In there, they would find nourishment - both physical and spiritual. Yes. The villagers would have no chance but to bow before the gifts of the Grandfather. 

But... what is that smell? Is there something... cooking?!

As the first brutish Ogor showed its face and saw the approaching demons, it screamed at the top of its lungs:

"FOOOOOOOOOOD!!!"

It was suddenly clear why half the village was already in ruins. Virulax would find no living villagers, not anymore. He hefted his blade. At least he would have some fun.

Maggotkin of Nurgle 1500/1500

• Virulax Great Unclean One [340pts]: 1. Grandfather's Blessing, 3. Sumptuous Pestilence, 6. The Endless Gift, General, Massive Bilesword, Plague Flail
• Inzeth the Plagueflayer Daemon Prince of Nurgle [160pts]: Daemonic Axe, Wings
• The Bringer of the Pox Poxbringer, Herald of Nurgle [120pts]: 2. Glorious Afflictions
• 20-man Plaguebearers [240pts]
• 2x 10-man Plaguebearers [120pts]
• 2x 3-man Nurglings [100pts]
• 3-man Plague Drones [200pts]

Ogor Mawtribes (Mawtribe: Underguts) 1500 / 1500

• Tyrant (160): General, Trait: Mass of Scars, Artefact: Gnoblar Blast Keg
• Tyrant (160)
• Firebelly (120): Lore of the Sun-Eater: Fiery Whirlwind
• 2x 6-man Ogor Gluttons (240) Pairs of Clubs or Blades
• 4-man Leadbelchers (160)
• 2-man Leadbelchers (80)
• 2 x Ironblaster (120)
• 20-man Gnoblars (100)

Battleplan: Total Conquest (2019)

Painting a Unicorn

Introduction

Another short project and part of a new initiative: the new miniatures that I buy immediately go on my to-do list! 

Initially I thought of a rainbow color scheme, but decided against mocking the miniature. My next inspiration was the classic look of the Heroes 3 War Unicorn.

M.A.G.U.S. - Moral dilemmas

As we collected our bounty, the lizardman sorcerer offered us each a medal, so that his tribesmen would recognize us as friends and allies. We left, only to set camp at about half an hour's distance, and set to work.

Painting Nazgûls by testing Citadel Contrast - Black Templar

Introduction

Better late than never - time to check out the Contrast paints. True enough, I did already use two on the Kraken (more precisely, on the colorful coral on the shipwreck), but nothing close to painting a whole miniature with it. This is my first attempt at this.

Word Bearers vs Adeptus Custodes, 2019.10.31

Mission: 

• 5 objectives, each worth 1 point at the end of the player turn
• First Strike, Slay the Warlord, Linebreaker

Deployment: Dawn of War

Word Bearers: Patrol Detachment

• Chaos Lord in Terminator Armor, The Voice of Lorgar, The Cursed Crozius
• Sorcerer in Terminator Armor, Warptime, Prescience
• 6 Chaos Terminators. Champion: Combi-melta, Chainfist; Combi-melta, Power Axe; Combi-bolter, Power Axe; Combi-bolter, Chainaxe; 2x dual Lightning Claws
• 10-man Chaos Cultists

Adeptus Custodes: Patrol Detachment

• Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike: Hurricane Bolter, Superior Creation, Warlord, Auric Aquilis
• Custodian Guard Squad: 1 Sentinel Blade, Storm Shield, 2 Guardian Spear
• Custodian Wardens: 3x Castellan Axe

Daemons of Tzeentch vs Adeptus Custodes, 2019.10.31

Mission: 

• 5 objectives, each worth 1 point at the end of the player turn
• First Strike, Slay the Warlord, Linebreaker

Deployment: Frontline Assault

Daemons of Chaos: Battalion Detachment +5 CP

• Daemon Prince of Chaos, Wings, Hellforged Sword, the Impossible Robe, Daemonspark
• Changecaster, Staff of Change, Gaze of Fate
• 2x 10 Brimstone Horrors
• 28 Pink Horrors

Adeptus Custodes: Patrol Detachment

• Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike: Hurricane Bolter, Superior Creation, Warlord, Auric Aquilis
• Custodian Guard Squad: 1 Sentinel Blade, Storm Shield, 2 Guardian Spear
• Custodian Wardens: 3x Castellan Axe

Warhammer 40k Community Escalation Play

The local Warhammer 40k community put forth this event recently. Now, I couldn't get really involved, as I rarely get to play lately. But I really like variety, and I do want to get to know everyone, so I decided on going for some 500 points games. They turned out to be a blast to play!

Daemons of Tzeentch vs Adeptus Custodes, 2019.10.31
Word Bearers vs Adeptus Custodes, 2019.10.31

Painting a sorceress with a crystal ball

Introduction

Another mini for my MAGUS sorceress, to give bonuses for divination rolls. From Reaper Miniatures.

M.A.G.U.S. - You're walking through the forest...

After climbing out of the grotto, our first order of business was locating Shamil. He was still tied to a tree, so there's at least that. I convinced the lizardman to camp for the night, then I sent Cahir to talk to the dead and Athosian to locate our guide. With all undesirable witnesses out of the way, I crushed the assassin's mental defenses and dominated his mind. At least he won't try to kill us now. Right?

Painting ghosts (Nighthaunt Glaivewraith Stalkers)

Introduction

I grabbed five of these freaky spear-wielding ghosts at a second hand discount, and decided to try out 3 separate color schemes on them (all featured on Warhammer TV).

M.A.G.U.S. - Boss fight

After a two-month hiatus, the adventurers continue their assault on the ruined lair of the evil enchantress.

Note that it was Talk Like a Pirate Day, so we used pirate minis instead of the normal ones, and sometimes said "Yarr!" at the end of our sentences. The combat sequences were way too convoluted to keep up the charade, although we did try to use cutlasses instead of swords and cursed the monsters by calling them scurvy dogs.

Painting an oriental woman with fans

Introduction

Another mini for my MAGUS sorceress, giving bonuses to fan-based martial arts, mingling with nobles and putting on masks. From Reaper Miniatures.

Female face

Stormvault campaign: Maggotkin vs Stormcast Eternals, 2019.10.08

Introduction

'Great Virulax...' - wheezed the Bringer of the Pox. 'We are getting dangerously close to Lethis. Surely the defenders will not let our passage be unforgiven...'

'Oh come now, Bringer' - said Virulax, affectionately stroking the twisted branches of a freshly risen Feculent Gnarlmaw. 'This land will barely know our blessings. And we will not cross into the city proper. It stinks of death, but not of rebirth... it is an abhorrent place. This whole realm is dead. I long to bring life to it, but alas...'

Over the hill, the forested land gave way to a small cluster of buildings. Virulax grinned, speech forgotten. There will be humans there, and they will know the gifts of the Grandfather. Unless... Virulax scoffed. The blessedly putrescent scents in the air were disrupted by the sharp tang of freshly struck lightning. The Great Unclean One pulled itself up, brandishing weapons. 

'On guard, children! Stormcast...'

Painting a griffon

Introduction

Soon after fixing the leg of the griffon, I got the itch to paint it. Here goes...

Storm King's part 26 - The Dwarven treasure

So here we are in the casino office of a dead man, all around there is blood, so it is the best time for looting the place out.[1] While we are looking for treasures and holdings the only thing that comes to my mind is that we found some kind of sword with Hentai/Octopus handle that Szivem decided to keep and some gold items for selling.[2]

Storm King's part 25 - Casino Royale

We all teleport to Yartar, thanks to our Harpers allies, just to find out that the Casino we are looking for is in fact a ship that is traveling on the river.[1]

Painting competition

Along with the Age of Sigmar Tournament, we also had the next iteration of our local painting competition. I signed up with the Kraken, but received no prize. It was an interesting take on awards with the community vote, and a departure from the usual one-man jury. Alas, better luck next time!

Painting a Kraken

Introduction

Commission work for a friend, to be used in MAGUS: the Kraken!

Age of Sigmar Tournament: Maggotkin vs Sylvaneth

Introduction

This time, Virulax lead the charge. He needed to set the right example. The Realm of Light, this Domain of Symmetry and Purity, made his skin crawl.

Age of Sigmar Tournament: Maggotkin vs Gloomspite Gitz

Introduction

The Drones of the Plague were the first to buzz their way across the arid planes of Aqshy. Every beat of the wing, Every Step... a League. A Feculent Gnarlmaw sprouted up welcomingly... right next to the fearsome shrine of the Gloomspite Gitz.

Age of Sigmar Tournament: Maggotkin vs Skaventide

Introduction

The warband stepped out unto a deserted landscape. Ferrous deposits dotted the ground and the structures. The sharp scent of iron mixed with something foul, and the Bringer of the Pox lifted his own rusted blade.

'Ratmen! Charge!'

Age of Sigmar Meeting Engagement Tournament

We had the first local Age of Sigmar tournament this Saturday. The details and precise results are at the links below; but short version: 1000 point Meeting Engagement scenarios in randomly determined realms.

https://challonge.com/klausenburgcarnage

https://www.facebook.com/events/2065113570266979/

Of course, playing competitive is no reason to leave the narrative behind!

Painting Galadriel

Introduction

To be a priestess, for MAGUS.

Platinum blond hair

Blue white cloth

Stormvault campaign: Maggotkin vs Gloomspite Gitz, 2019.09.10

Introduction

'Let life bloom!' - cried Virulax, and spat. The phlegm arced across the land, landing amidst several arcane trinkets. The earth blackened and twisted, heaved and gave birth to a wonderful Feculent Gnarlmaw. The corrupted tree grew to an impressive size at once, fed by the latent energies of the structures. Virulax grinned, and gathered his phlegm once more... then swallowed it all in surprise. All around the tree, mushrooms popped into existence. By the Grandfather! several even grew on the Gnarlmaw itself. Of course, they withered away in seconds, but still, the offense was immeasurable. Virulax sputtered and reached for his blade. Alongside, the Bringer of the Pox stepped up.

'Great One, this seems... oddly familiar.'

The baleful light of the Bad Moon shone upon them, and squigs started howling in the distance.

Repurposed CD-holders

I threw out most of my CDs/DVDs with the advent of high speed internet. I happened upon my old stack of CD-holders, and decided to repurpose them. After all, the cardboard box full of paints was becoming crowded and it was hard to locate anything in it...

Painting a ringwraith (Nazgûl) in a dark green cloak

Introduction

With the DnD party going up against a god of death in the long run, it's just a matter of time for them to run into some scary undead. Queue this Nazgûl to appear!

Dark green cloth

Almost black.

M.A.G.U.S. - Strong feelings

We started back at the cemetery, where we investigated the ancient crypt - and it had a tunnel leading inside (or outside?), but nothing else. We left no stone unturned, working 'til dawn, to no avail. It truly looked like an abandoned cemetery, with only a couple of fresh graves - these too a few years old. The corpses held no additional clues, except the lightning-wrapped ghouls having unnatural proportions and an unholy stink.

Magnetized and kitbashed Foetid Bloat-drones

The premise is that I bought a single regular Foetid Bloat-drone kit, and several starter set drones. The regular kit comes with 3 faceplate and 3 weapon options. The starter set comes with a single plate and a single weapon type. The aim was to customize the starter set drones by mounting all the different faceplate options on them, as well as to magnetize all the weapon arms and have them be interchangeable.

Menace in the Zarek Valley - Epilogue

And with that last, epic game session, the "Menace in the Zarek Valley" campaign had come to an end.

Menace in the Zarek Valley - Season Finale

Having defeated the creatures of the Underdark, the party moves forward more cautiously. Groin gives a ring to Ren to buff him, and the adventurers advance guided by their torches. Soon however, they need to sleep again. That's when the fun began...

Menace in the Zarek Valley - Pitch black

The adventurers resupply before going on their final mission. The baron provides food and equipment, as well some payment in advance.[1] The black uniforms have their own (possibly shady) vendor whom the adventurers visit. With all said and done, Ren takes the maps cobbled together by Zyn, the local Underdark expert, and the party leaves to get the job done.

Menace in the Zarek Valley - Return of the Solid

The party goes to sleep, having remorse over leaving their friends stranded. Groin was the only one who wanted to rescue them; I thought of punishing the rest by switching "good" alignments to "neutral" for Tari and Szivem.

Painting medieval village kids

Introduction

Medieval village kids for MAGUS and DnD. Nefarious purposes not disclosed at this point.

Brown hair

Painting a barwench

Introduction

A medieval barwench for MAGUS. The inspiration for her outfit is the present-day Oktoberfest apparel. Well, leaning a bit on the medieval fantasy side, of course.

Blond hair

Uprising on Mane Primus - Mission #9 Game

Mission

The scouts set up the terrain, establishing a defensive perimeter some way from the downed Thunderhawk. Their mission: hold back the enemy! Each enemy unit in the scouts' zone at the end of the game meant victory points for the rebels.

The close combat and support scouts hid in the treeline, leaving the snipers and Oberon in the back lines. A large protruding rock provided excellent cover for 3 sniper scouts, while Oberon established himself a nest complete with razor wire.

Uprising on Mane Primus - Mission #9 Story

Karn racked his sniper rifle, and fired. The shot hit, but deflected harmlessly off power armor. The traitor marine howled, his voice distorted by the grotesque helmet. Karn ducked, as his position was showered by bolt shells. He scurried over to another balcony, and looked around. From the neighboring hab-block, another sniper scout held the traitors back for a moment with supressing fire. Then he too had to duck, as the tank opened up again. Although Karn never considered Rhinos to be anywhere near a main battletank, this foul machine, decorated with blasphemous sigils and symbols that made the eyes hurt, was outfitted with some sort of frag launcher and one of those powerful bolters that the marines also carried.

Using the momentary respite, as the enemy concentrated on the other hab-block, Karn stuck his head out. He identified the positions took up by Alpha Squad in an instant. Their situation was dire. The vox was useless, spouting in turn blasphemous curses or ululating cries. Multiple scouts had been incapacitated, or otherwise severely wounded. The enemy was pressing them hard. He saw no way out. Except...
It must have been the Emperor interceding on their part. Karn saw no other explanation. After the final fusilade, the enemy weapons fell silent almost as one. The chaos marines reloaded. The near silence was eerie  after the continuous firefight, and it wouldn't last long. Karn inhaled, then shouted at the top of his lungs.
'Sigma-9!'
He ducked back immediately, and his position was again battered by bolter fire. The surviving cultists added their meager autoguns to the onslaught, and a moment later, the frag launcher on the Chaos Rhino thumped and fired as well. Karn fell back. He could only hope that his squad mates had heard him, and had understood his meaning. He would provide them with some cover - wild shots fired while running... as much as he could muster while making his escape.

Two days later - Emperor knows how - Alpha Squad had reunited at grid point Sigma-9.

Uprising on Mane Primus - Mission #8 Game

Mission

The Scouts set up the terrain, leaving a stretch of "highway" bare at the top. They had the option to sit tight and out of line of sight for as many turns as they liked, and I gave warning that I'll play the enemy intelligently. Commanders may hide behind walls, or they might hold back and not come on at all if threatened.

Uprising on Mane Primus - Mission #8 Story

Argus stood behind a wall, weapons at the ready. The enemy convoy was en route, belching smoke in the distance. The far off rumble assured him of a few more minutes of calm before the storm. He was tired, but he fought it off. He closed his eyes, mind focusing.

Painting a female inquisitor/vampire hunter

Introduction

I received this mini as a gift beside a larger purchase from Hasslefree Miniatures. I packed her away at the time; but now, I broke her out for MAGUS. She is part of a string of short projects that I want to finish after my long running Plague Drones.

Chaos vs Imperium, 02.08.2019

Introduction

The Salamanders advanced under an ever-shifting crimson sky. They were the spear, thrust into the enemy's rotten heart. Their battle-brothers had already engaged the enemy on the flanks. They would not have to wait long, now. Across the ruined cityscape, a towering monstrosity lumbered into view. Surrounded by its putrid kin, the Great Unclean One bellowed its challenge...

Mission: No Mercy

Deployment: Dawn of War

Going old school!

Painting Black Widow

Introduction

I received this mini as a gift beside a larger purchase from Hasslefree Miniatures. I know she's not called Black Widow there, but she does bear an uncanny resemblance to Scarlett Johansson's rendering of the Marvel heroine, so I went with that. She is part of a string of short projects that I want to finish after my long running Plague Drones.

Simplified black cloth

Simpler than the original, fit for smaller surfaces.

Red hair

Cobblestone base

Low effort cobblestone bases

I really like the way my previous cobblestone bases look. However, the effort that goes into every single one of those bases makes it unfeasible to apply to any wargaming miniature squads. One here and there for fantasy minis - sure. But 30 for a squad of Cultists? No way. So I invested in some tools to be able to manufacture cobblestone bases for a very low costs and very little effort.

Stormvault campaign: Maggotkin vs Gloomspite Gitz, 08.08.2019

Introduction

The grot ran up the hill, breathing laboriously. He was annoyed at the hill, but ultimately, he did not mind. He liked to take long walks at night. It helped him think. Granted, most of his thoughts revolved around how to boss the other grots around more efficiently. That, and pushing mushrooms -  but that was only natural, for he was Nitgrot Shroompusha, Da Pusha uv Shroomz.

It was a good night for a walk. The Frazzlegit had gone to sleep, and the Bad Moon was visible just above the horizon. Nitgrot climbed to the top, and looked over the place where Da Spinny Gubbin lay. That would be a perfect place for a new garden, filled to the brim with mushrooms. His squigs needed to eat, after all. Something else than other grots, I mean.

His dreams of full-bellied mangler squigs was interrupted by the sight of something terrible. A hulking monstrosity sat beside Da Spinny Gubbin, tending a twisted tree of sorts. Nitgrot squinted, then shouted at the top of his lungs.

'Oy! Ya git! Dat's my garden, ya 'ear? Go away!' 

Virulax looked up from his latest Gnarlmaw. They were beautiful, if a little boring after a while. His bellowing laughter rolled across the land. Nitgrot turned around, and ran back to his fellows.

A couple of hours later...

Ladybug painted on drinking cup

This is a custom painting done on my baby daughter's drinking cup. She needs something unique at kindergarten.

Painting a glacier/water elemental

Introduction

Our MAGUS characters can now command elemental slaves. Of course, regular elementals are way too mainstream: ours are each combinations of two elements. And so we get to this frosty themed water elemental - a perfect excuse to blend some blues.

Storm King's part 24 - Erős Pista face POC la capul tau

The Queen[1], one so called “Aunt”, some guards and the brave Adventurers all wait in Hekaton’s throne room for the two elder sister to be arrested.

The patrols sent in the search of the sisters report back with news that one sister is arrested and the other one escaped. When hearing the news the so called aunt suspects that she will be exposed as part of the plan so she takes action before any of us can react. She pulls the necklace from the queen’s neck and disappears by magic. The act is not without consequences, the Queen remains paralyzed on the throne and with great effort we manage to take her out of there.

Storm King's part 23 - First time in Hekaton’s Palace

After snatching the conch from GUHHH, we take the road back to Goldenfields. The trip is not boring at all, as we again encounter the Green Dragon that really really wants the “Staff of Seth”. He offers us “The Orb of the Dragons”, a powerful artifact that is supposed to be shattered to pieces when in great need, in exchange for our powerful Staff of Seth. Selene will make the deal with the dragon and so we are left with a new powerful artifact that we will never use… I’ll bite my tongue later in the story for this statement.

Painting a samurai

Introduction

I bought this samurai as a gift for a friend. I think I might just do more like this ☺

Stormvault campaign: Maggotkin vs Skaventide, 25.07.2019

Introduction

Once again, the Bringer of the Pox trudged along the horde of Plaguebearers. At least the landscape was greener; he noticed several copses of trees, ready to be corrupted and turned into Feculent Gnarlmaws. They approached the remains of some sort of settlement. It may have been prosperous once; but with the discovery of the Stormvaults in this region, war had sprung up and driven the people away. A pity. He would have enjoyed sowing despair among them.

The Bringer was jolted out of his reverie by a change of note in the pipes. Now what did the Plaguebearers notice? And ugh, what was that smell? Not the sweet rot of Grandfather's garden, not the delicious decay, just simply... a stench. Ratmen.

The Bringer made a note to demote the Drones of the Plague. They made for terrible scouts.

Battleplan: Meeting Engagement, the Raid

Painting a dwarf (fyreslayer) berzerker

Introduction

A just for fun project, with no ulterior motives! I bought this miniature for a bargain price from eBay as I lack dwarves for RPGs (so no, I am not starting a Fyreslayer army). It is part of a string of short projects that I want to finish after my long running Plague Drones.

M.A.G.U.S. - Mucking through monster fights

The adventurers settled down, preparing for the fight.

To have a little fun before, I asked the barbarian whether he'd prefer Eulalia, our guide, to leave him alone. He acquiesced. I had her join me in prayer, and finished the chanting off with an emotion redirecting spell. Yes, I made an inexperienced young maiden from a backwater village fall out of love with the muscle-bound barbarian, and instead feel the same towards a woman. Looking about in horror, she ran off. Great.

Plague Drones finished!

Painting Plague Drones

Introduction

I had 3 Plague Drones since the dawn of time. They were a pretty good buy too, if you don't consider one missing wing. Now that that's fixed, I can finally get around to painting them. I've also added one more to their number, picked up from a different source.

Storm King's part 22 - GUHHHH

As we enter the big hall we are amazed by the immensity off all we see. The biggest  creature we ever encountered lays before our eyes. The goblins are feeding her immense piles  of food, the less careful ones are also eaten among the food they deliver.

Storm King's part 21 - Selene with 3 men in the bathroom & Ireth will find the way

The writings are a bit mixed this time so where one session ends and the other begins is a little fuzzy…

So after we leave the Inn we meet some Zentharim members that have some secrets to share only with the members of the guild. So Selene goes with the 3 men to the bathroom to find those secrets, hence the name of this session. What happens in the bathroom stays in the bathroom so may we all never find out the truth. AMEN!!![1]

Dark earth base with deep toxic puddles

These bases are proof of concept for a future project, and a test run for some Plague Drones. I decided to experiment on expanding on the toxic puddle by adding water effects.

Age of Sigmar Stormvault campaign

Introduction (lore)
Maggotkin vs Legion of Grief, 04.07.2019
Maggotkin vs Skaventide, 25.07.2019
Maggotkin vs Gloomspite Gitz, 08.08.2019
Maggotkin vs Gloomspite Gitz, 2019.09.10
Maggotkin vs Stormcast Eternals, 2019.10.08

Stormvault campaign: Maggotkin vs Legion of Grief, 04.07.2019

Introduction

The Drones of the Plague had ranged far ahead, in search of the once-hidden structure. Virulax himself had lagged behind, to enjoy a moment of play with his favorite Nurglings. It was left to the Bringer of the Pox to march through the arid wasteland with the Plaguebearers. They had climbed a stone stairway leading into nothing to have a better look around - and just in time! A horde of vengeful specters was closing in on them, a horrific maiden at their head.

Battleplan: Meeting Engagement, Borderline

Age of Sigmar - Stormvault campaign introduction

Virulax and his host marched along the streets of the Rotten City. Plaguebearers thronged on both sides, chanting his praise.

Well, not his praise particularly, but Virulax let himself shed a single tear, nevertheless. One slimy, puss-filled glob of liquid erupted from his rheumy left eye... A second later, the Great Unclean One changed his mind, and with a single swipe of his tongue, he flicked the liquid into his mouth.

Yetis finished!

Painting a dark grey yeti

Introduction

To set the final yeti apart from the rest of the pack, I decided on a dark grey fur.

Painting a light grey yeti

Introduction

The third of his kind, this yeti will have a fur color based on the cold white painting tip.

Menace in the Zarek Valley - Pink fog and notes passed around

Alla finds the party in their sorry state. She stabilizes the dying, then quickly proceeds to bring forward her goblin prisoners, and intimidates them by ripping the spine out of their former boss. Impressed by this feat of strength, they quickly accept her authority. She cannot help Szivem, but she advises the adventurers to seek the aid of the elves. They were their next target anyway, so the party heads out, after having received food and goblin beer.[1]

Menace in the Zarek Valley - Weddings day

The adventurers carry on after a short rest. They do go down on a forest road, sneaking up on a bunch of goblins.

M.A.G.U.S. - Social encounters in the fishing village

The adventurers walked through the swamp, escorting the two villagers to their home. To set the mood, the swamp was described as depressing.

Painting brown yetis

Introduction

For the two yeti shaman, I intend to try out two techniques of painting brown fur.

Painting yetis (warm white fur)

Introduction

I bought a couple of Reaper yetis in case the DnD party ever ventures to the realm of the Frost Giants. Obviously, they didn't. But the yetis should present an excellent opportunity to experiment with fur. The first one is based on the warm white cloth painting tip.

Uprising on Mane Primus - Mission #7 Game - Protect the soldiers

Mission

Start with 5 CP. All rolls done by the player can be CP rerolled.

Variable game length.
Deployment: modified Dawn of War, 12" deployment zones.
PDF detachment: 2x10-man squad of Guardsmen, 1 Chimera.
Major victory: 10 soldiers or the tank survives.
Minor victory: at least 1 soldier survives.
Minor defeat: at least 1 scout survives.
Enemies can seize the initiative.

Uprising on Mane Primus - Mission #7 Story

Gortez aimed down his sights, and pulled the trigger. Across the hab-block, the chest of a renegade squad leader exploded, showering his underlings with blood, gore and bits of bone. The cultists broke, turned tail and ran.

Working on a legless griffon

Introduction

I bought a griffon for very cheap on eBay. The catch: he's missing a front leg. There were other stuff as well which I did not notice on the pictures, but it was well worth the investment.

Storm King's part 20 - Triboar in ruins

We help the city and its citizens by putting out the fires all over the town and cleaning the streets to the best of our abilities (we are after all Adventures not Laborers).

Storm King's part 19 - All Elements unleashed: Storm, Thunder, Fire and Earth

The day beginning casually, Tari goes to the hunter to get her new armor. The hunter finished on time so the armor is ready and looking good.

For some unknown reason, Szivem decides that it is time for a full medical exam that she hadn't had for a while. The apothecary is more than happy to examine every inch of the beautiful young lady. Good thing we reached the apothecary because we have the chance to sell the uncommon items we have gathered during this adventure, like dragon teeth and scales. (The tongues seems to get smelly so we throw them away.)

While the apothecary is having his way with Szivem[1] we hear screams of panic from outside. Someone even specifically shouts “RUUUUNNNN!!! GIANTS!!!”[2]

Finishing off the 3d printed giants

Introduction

I don't remember why I did not paint the Frost Giant along with its fellows. It is a proof-of-concept from the previous 3d printer and smaller in scale than the others. Still, I did not want to let it go to waste. There is also the matter of basing the previously finished giants, which I skipped because I wanted to have them painted and ready as soon as possible. 

Uprising on Mane Primus - Mission #6 Game - Defend the roadway

Mission

Start with 5 CP. All rolls done by the player can be CP rerolled.

Variable game length.
Waves of enemies appearing in a 6" zone from their map edge. Scouts deploy anywhere.
Major victory: no enemies make it to the opposite table edge.
Otherwise, roll a D6 at the end of the game, and add +1 for every 10 wounds worth of enemies that made it through. 2-4 minor victory; 5-7 minor defeat; 8+ major defeat.
Enemies can seize the initiative.

Uprising on Mane Primus - Mission #6 Story

The vox clicked twice, then went silent for a second; two clicks, then silence; two clicks. Argus responded with the proper code, and the Lux Imperatoris soon descended unto the clearing in front of Alpha Squad. The scouts embarked in good order, the rearguard scanning the treeline with their bolters.

The mission had gone well, but the tidings were grave.

Painting more 3d printed giants: Cloud Giant and Fire Giant

Introduction

After the Storm Giant was painted, I decided on giving a quick paintjob to the other two 3d printed giants. Keeping everything simple, I tried to use each color only once across the two to save on paint. I also kept highlights to a maximum of two layers to save on effort.

Painting a 3d printed Storm Giant

Introduction

I managed to paint this guy up just in time for the adventurers to meet King Hekaton of the Storm Giants.

M.A.G.U.S. - Dragon turtle and island adventures

I started off the session by visiting the Dolsaki's again, due to having remembered a spell of mine able to locate a  target person across great distances. All I needed was some personal item. I was rather rudely told off by the butler, and I let my frustration flow through a hissy fit. Yes, I was quite deep in character. Shamil saved the situation by leading the entire party to an audience with the head of the noble house. Or, at least one of the offspring... who did supply us with the required item (golden buttons!), and which did confirm the direction - if not the distance - we were to head out.

Converting Plague Marines

Introduction

I have a squad of old metal Plague Marines. They are exactly 7, with one Plasma Gun. With the current Death Guard rules, that setup sucks. I decided to convert 3 more, to make 2 squads of 5. I shall also have the maximum number of plasma weaponry - 6 Plasma Guns in total.

Green stuff tutorial - Chaos/Nurgle

Introduction

I saw this green stuffing tutorial some time ago, demonstrating how to convert a regular Chaos Terminator to "show" the Mark of Nurgle. I saved the link, and revisited it when working on the Terminator Chaos Lord. By then, the forum I saw this on was drawing its last breath, and the pages were scrambled. I managed to save parts of the page, but I did not think of noting the source.

And so, after using these techniques heavily in my latest conversion works, I decided on posting about it. The author explains a lot of stuff very well, and I didn't feel like repeating it. I'll be adding my own notes here and there. Other than that, anonymous author, whoever you'd be - thank you!

Menace in the Zarek Valley - Tari unleashed

The party camps out with Alla and her goblins, discussing tactics. She even produces a prisoner, which they interrogate. He spills everything on the armored humanoid, a hulking giant with a mutated clawed hand. They cook up a plan to intercept the goblin boss on patrol, without having to fight through the entire tribe. Alla and her goblins start on a different route, cutting off any escape. Having insider info on the patrol route, one of the parties will surely catch the boss.

And so the skill challenge starts.

Menace in the Zarek Valley - Alla strikes back

Heading towards the goblin tribe, Solid studies the demon skull; and then one night he wakes up screaming and sweating. No idea how or why is this relevant.

And then wolves attack at night.

Painting (somewhat low effort) Nurglings

Introduction

After I cracked open a box of Nurglings to convert Scabeiathrax, I thought to assemble and paint the rest of the little guys. However, I wasn't in the mood for a complicated project, so I tried some low-effort solutions for them. Of course, I had to spice them up somehow to avoid boredom...

Chaos vs Emperor's Children, 08.05.2019

Just a laid back, casual battle.

Mission: Eternal War: Secure and Control
Deployment Type: Search and Destroy
Point Limit: 1500

Chaos: 13 CP

++ Battalion Detachment +5CP (Chaos - Daemons) [48 PL, 858pts] ++

• Chaos Allegiance: Nurgle
• Daemon Prince of Chaos [9 PL, 180pts]: Horn of Nurgle's Rot, Malefic talon, Wings, Fleshy Abundance
• Great Unclean One [17 PL, 275pts]: Bileblade, Bilesword, Fleshy Abundance, Miasma of Pestilence, Plaguefly Hive, Warlord
• Poxbringer [4 PL, 70pts]: Miasma of Pestilence
• 2x Nurglings [3 PL, 54pts]: 3x Nurgling Swarms
• Plaguebearers [12 PL, 225pts]: Daemonic Icon, 29x Plaguebearer, Plagueridden

++ Battalion Detachment +5CP (Chaos - Chaos Space Marines) [38 PL, -1CP, 642pts] ++

• Gifts of Chaos (1 Relic) [-1CP]
• Legion: Word Bearers
• Chaos Lord in Terminator Armour [6 PL, 101pts]: Combi-bolter, No Chaos Mark, Power sword, The Murder Sword
• Sorcerer [6 PL, 98pts]: Bolt pistol, Death Hex, Force stave, Infernal Gaze, No Chaos Mark
• Sorcerer in Terminator Armour [7 PL, 112pts]: Combi-bolter, Force stave, No Chaos Mark, Prescience, Warptime
• 3x Chaos Cultists [3 PL, 50pts]: 9x Chaos Cultist w/ Autogun, No Chaos Mark, Cultist Champion: Autogun
• Chaos Terminators [10 PL, 181pts]: Icon of Wrath, Mark of Khorne
• . Chaos Terminator Champion: Chainfist, Combi-bolter
• 4x Terminator: Combi-bolter, Power axe

++ Total: [86 PL, -1CP, 1500pts] ++

Emperor's Children: 8 CP

++ Battalion Detachment +5CP (Chaos - Chaos Space Marines) [88 PL, 1500pts] ++

• Chaos Lord [5 PL, 74pts]: Bolt pistol, Chainsword, Mark of Slaanesh
• Exalted Champion [5 PL, 74pts]: Chainsword, Intoxicating Elixir, Mark of Slaanesh, Power maul [4pts]
• Lucius the Eternal [5 PL, 85pts]: Warlord
• 3x Noise Marines [11 PL, 195pts]
• . Marine w/ Blastmaster [35pts]: Blastmaster [20pts]
• . 7x Marine w/ Sonic blaster [133pts]: 7x Sonic Blaster [28pts]
• . Noise Champion [27pts]: Bolt pistol, Doom siren [8pts], Sonic blaster [4pts]
• 2x Greater Possessed [4 PL, 70pts]
• 2x Possessed [10 PL, 160pts]: Mark of Slaanesh, 8x Possessed [160pts]
• 3x Chaos Rhino [4 PL, 74pts]: Combi-bolter [2pts], Combi-bolter [2pts], Mark of Slaanesh

++ Total: [88 PL, 1500pts] ++

Uprising on Mane Primus - Mission #5 Game - Assassinate the enemy commander

Mission

Start with 5 CP. All rolls done by the player and can be CP rerolled.

Variable game length.

Have 6 ruins/buildings on the battlefield.

When reaching a ruin, the scouts can either breach or besiege.

Besiege: stay in base contact with ruin. At the beginning of next enemy turn, on 4+, the enemy rushes out. Each squad suffers D3 MW. Otherwise, the enemy rushes out the following turn. Each squad suffers D6 MW.

Breach: the scouts who end the movement phase in base contact with the ruin enter the ruin. If they eliminate all resistance by the end of the following enemy turn, they can exit the building in their movement phase as if debarking from a transport.

The first two ruins searched do not have the commander.

For the third ruin and onwards, roll a D6, adding the number of ruins searched thus far. On 8+, you have found the commander and his elite bodyguard. The commander is automatically found in the 6th ruin, otherwise.

Minor victory: kill the enemy commander.

Major victory: breach all 6 ruins.

Uprising on Mane Primus - Mission #5 Story

Boreas aimed his bolt pistol, and pulled the trigger.

Bang! The external propellant exploded in the barrel of the pistol, launching the bolt towards its target.
Froom! The internal propellant of the bolt ignited once out of the barrel, taking the projectile to supersonic speeds in a matter of milliseconds.
Krak! The bolt shell traveled a scant few meters, and penetrated the thick skull of a charging ork, interrupting a savage war cry.
Boom! The mass reactive projectile exploded after the impact, shattering the greenskin's head from the inside. Its comrades faltered for a moment, showered in gore and shrapnel.

M.A.G.U.S. - Bar fight!

After last session's adventuring, we got caught up in a storm at sea. We all had bad premonitions about it... Luckily, Athosian had developed her mariner's skills, and - pushing the ship's captain aside! - managed to bring us into port.

Painting 3d printed dungeon elements (POC)

Introduction

Remember the stuff I got printed early on? They've been sitting in a box ever since. I re-discovered them by happenstance, and I decided to do a little proof of concept painting. This is supposed to be an experiment for when we start batch painting stuff like this.

Diorama base for the Chaos Sorcerer in Terminator Armor

Introduction

As stated at the end of the Chaos Terminators post, there is one guy who is not yet finished: the Sorcerer. Of course, I could have mounted him on a base just like everyone else and have him be distinguished by holding a staff. But there are instances when he would need a force axe, or sword, and then how to tell him apart? And so, I decided on creating a custom base. Then I found the imp  among my collection of unpainted minis, and I thought to take it one step further.

Menace in the Zarek Valley - Buca buca!!!

The adventurers, along with their newfound orc buddies, travel back to the tribe's encampment. They learn a lot from the old shaman, called Gork, who prepares them for the confrontation with the new chieftain.

Menace in the Zarek Valley - Solid's private encounter

While the adventurers argue about what to do with the werewolf gnome, he quietly slips away...

Fixing the head of a demon

Introduction

It's a somewhat funny story. A friend bought a Reaper Fire Demon in a brick-and-mortar store in England; only a couple months later did he realize that the package had been tampered with and the head was missing. On a later visit to the US, he mailed Reaper to get an extra head (along with some other stuff we ordered, of course). They sent him another full model. He commissioned me to craft a head for the headless body.

Fixing the wings of a plague drone

Introduction

Back in the very first days of my wargaming hobby, I went on an ebay shopping spree to jump-start my army. Some of those scrap lots and models are still in their original state, as I learned how bad they perform on the tabletop and lost all incentive to fix them. Among them was a trio of Plague Drones, one of which was missing a wing. With the recent surge of painting Nurgle models and the skills I acquired in the mean time, I decided it was high time to fix it.

M.A.G.U.S. - Volcano issues

A new season of MAGUS adventures starts! A new but old DM, new challenges, new skills and new props await the adventuring party: the paladin Cahir, the barbarian Biznard, the assassin Shamil, the rogue Athosian and the sorceress Valeria.

Painting a tree man (awakened tree, wilden)

Introduction

The current party of DnD adventurers had so far met 4 out of 6 of the previous adventuring party. They may or may not meet the remaining two some time in the future. This tree man from Reaper may or may not be Thrall, the wilden shaman. 

Menace in the Zarek Valley - Dwarves and Werewolves (part 2)

The adventurers rest and try to think of a cure for lycanthropy. Those versed in medicine, religion and arcana come up with either casting the spell "Remove Curse" (which is of too high a level for them at this point) or eating a plant called Beladona. Just in time, as Lili already feels a craving for fresh meat.

Menace in the Zarek Valley - Dwarves and Werewolves (part 1)

The adventurers leave the dungeon with their new and shiny artifacts, killing more goblins on the way out. They head to Beverna, where they face the consequences of their actions.

Painting magnetized backpacks for Chaos Chosen

Introduction

I created the magnetized backpacks some time ago. It is now my goal to finish my hobby projects before starting new ones (except when painting competitions jump in and stuff gets urgent), so time to paint these accessories.

Painting a spell familiar: imp holding a book

Introduction

I found an imp holding a book on its back among my collection of unpainted minis, and I thought to paint it (for as of yet undisclosed reasons).

Menace in the Zarek Valley - Treasure Castle

As the adventuring party moves along the road towards Beverna, the old sage finds a reference to an ancient castle where powerful artifacts have been buried and sealed away in times past. Conveniently, Zyn comes along. According to his maps (stolen from his homeland), a family heirloom is buried somewhere... and he knows the approximate location. Could it be the same castle?

The 3d printing saga comes to an end

After about a year or so that we purchased a 3d printer, it was still going nowhere fast, despite numerous improvements. But the final replacement part had arrived.

Blood Pact heretic militia finished

Painting Blood Pact heretic militia

Introduction

Having learned some lessons from the POC, I could finally start to paint the entire squad. According to the lore, these guys are not big on personal hygiene, so I went for a dirty look. They also scavenge their equipment from wherever they can, so I made them wear different colored clothes (with dirt being the uniting factor).

Painting eyes

M.A.G.U.S. - The final final battle

The adventurers caught their breath and continued exploring the villa. Fortunately at least one of them had previously been in a noble's mansion (possibly to rob it), and so they found their way to the owner's quarters. Also fortunately at least one of them can see in the dark, and so Felgrin looked through some keyholes to find the study room. Athosian picked the lock, and in they went - ignoring the sounds of battle now coming from outside.

M.A.G.U.S. - The final battle (Valentine's day special)

We got right down to the nitty-gritty. In true action movie fashion, the 'good guys' barged into the main hall. As they got to the center of the hall, the surrounding doors burst out and a bunch of  'bad guys' streamed out, surrounding them. After they were properly surrounded, the hostilities could commence.
Note that this was a Valentine's day special adventure. This means that all the enemies were wearing pink suits and ties instead of armor. They threw Valentine's day greeting cards instead of knifes and shuriken. They wielded long roses and other flowery implements instead of weapons. They danced and caressed instead of fighting. Yes, we kept it up all through the evening.

M.A.G.U.S. - Assembling an army

The new year kicked off with Shamil and Felgrin racing after the fleeing assassins. They caught up to them in no time, and the two villains decided to make a stand. Of course, one cannot stand for long against an invisible wizard and a prepped-up assassin.

Painting industrial bases

Introduction

After the proof-of-concept bases were complete, I decided to take the silvery route - with a few enhancements.

Storm King's part 18 - We love side quest even more...

“All good things start with a break”, that’s what a lazy man said once.

So before we go into another adventure we decide to get a good night's sleep and visit the Hunter the next day. At least this was the plan, but before the sleep the party seems to have different plans regarding the next day. Groin is going to the Harpers and request a special meeting, in the same time Samael goes to the Zentharim to have his own special meeting. This is how the party starts to split even before the story starts.[1]

Storm King's part 17 - What quest to do next???

While the party discusses what the next step will be, in the streets of Mirabar of course, a strange figure approaches the party. This new guy has a message delivered for Ren that he should report to the Zentharim council immediately. This is the time we meet Samael who will replace Ren[1] in the party. (This is the second time the player changed his character so don’t be surprised if another character will take the place of Samael in the future). It seems that “S named characters” are taking over the party.

Painting dirty cloth (proof of concept)

Introduction

The point of this proof of concept is to see how viable it is to do a dirty cloth paint scheme that I came up with.

Painting industrial bases (proof of concept)

Introduction

I intend to have these cool looking industrial bases for a future painting project. I had two paint schemes in mind, and I tried them out before committing to either.

Chaos vs Grey Knights/Custodes, 12.03.2019

The local Warhammer 40k community kickstarted a league of sorts. The rules are: play everybody using the ETC ruleset. This game kicks off my participation in this league.

Converting Blood Pact heretic militia

Introduction

In preparation for the following painting competition (painting a squad), I decided to convert up some Blood Pact heretic militia. I am a great fan of the Gaunt's Ghosts series, and I had previously bought a guardsmen kit just for this purpose.

M.A.G.U.S. - Assassins in the night

The adventurers consolidated their story - which wasn't all that much to go on - then decided to plow on forward.

M.A.G.U.S. - Socializing

For a change, the adventurers try their hand at socialite behavior.

Path to Glory: Trial of Champions, 05.03.2019

Introduction

Virulax coughed as he flailed around. He felt something solid strike his arms, and he grabbed on. He was overwhelmed by the sense of vertigo as the giant spoon lifted him out of the muck. He hang on, and waited for the flick of the spoon to deposit him onto solid ground. But it never came. Virulax opened his eyes, licking the slime off his eyelids first. He was hanging by his fingers above an ocean-sized pus-filled cauldron. And he was looking directly into the eyes of his Grandfather.

'Virulax, Virulax, my wayward child' - rumbled a distant thunder. The voice was not unkind, but it showed a measure of disapproval. 'It is twice now in as many days that I must lift you out of my cauldron again.'

'Grandfather!' - sputtered Virulax, spitting and gurgling to clear his throat. 'Give me more troops! I shall prove worthy of your approval once more!'

A giant red eye closed in the distance. Wind blew - tired exhaling.

'Very well. You will get your chance. Take the Drones of the Plague. They shall serve you well.'

Chaos Daemons vs Salamanders/Imperium, 01.03.2019

I haven't played regular matched play 40k since November. The occasion arose when my last opponent asked for a rematch - I just couldn't refuse. We tried something new by playing an Eternal War mission from Chapter Approved 2018.

Storm King's part 16 - Achievement unlocked

We continue our quest in finding more of the “Lost Giant Artifacts” and our destiny brings us to Beorunna’s Well. This is a big grotto that only adventurers with “S” in their name dare to explore, and so Selene, Solid and Szivem descend into the grotto to look for the artifact. At this time the old Ren decides that it is better to stay on the flying ship to plan the escape if necessary.[1]

Shades/ghosts

Introduction

I placed a sizeable order on Reaper Miniatures just on time for their Halloween special. I got some free stuff along my order, including candy, some paints, and free minis. These two shades/ghosts are made of some sort of translucent grey plastic (or resin?). As such, they don't need painting, only basing.

Green stuffing 3d printed giants (and more)

Introduction

A bit late for our DnD campaign, the giants were finally ready. Well, not quite. They looked quite bad. But I wanted to fix them up as much as possible. Here goes nothing.

3d printed giants

Introduction

We finally have something produced by the 3d printer!

Spoiler: it's not as good as I expected it to be.

Even more 3d printing adventures

Introduction

With the enhancements done last time, the printer was now working acceptably. However, "acceptable" levels of accuracy are note enough when printing, let's say, miniatures!

Uprising on Mane Primus - Mission #4 Game

Mission

Loosely based on Crucible of War - Meat Grinder. I continuously added ork reinforcements to the table, and had all dead squads put to the side and returning on 4+. This built up a good narrative, and the scouts were able to pick off their attackers at first, with them getting overwhelmed only by the end.
I modified the available stratagems to better fit our play, and gave the scouts the chance to put down two types of booby traps: either 3" range that kill models on 5+ or 6" range that kill on 6+. Either cost 1 CP.

Note that several Scouts - those that were never knocked unconscious - have yellow paint on them.

Uprising on Mane Primus - Mission #4 Story

Argus thumbed the activation rune as he swung the chainsword, and the overworked engine growled to life once more, just as the teeth came into contact with a thick, green neck. The ork's savage warcry was interrupted by an equally savage gurgling sound. Green life fluids splashed across Argus as he decapitated the beast. Shaking the viscera off his weapon, he looked around.

Path to Glory: Nurgle vs Beasts of Chaos, 07.02.2019

Introduction

For Virulax, the banishment inflicted by the Stormcast could not last long. He had a job to do. 

In the garden of Nurgle, he paused but for a minute - a moment? an eternity? - to admire the churning seas of filth, the putrid vegetation sprawling across the muck, and the toiling legions of the endlessly suffering. He took heart from their despair, and resolved to get back to his sacred tasks at once.

Visiting the Game Workshop store in München

Introduction

Last week I was on a business trip (as can be seen with the lacking of painting related posts). While there, I decided to visit an official Games Workshop store for the first time!

M.A.G.U.S. - Ambush in the square

Having secured their agenda with the council, the adventurers further pushed the newly elected leader, Kalad, to help them investigate Telicanthus' mansion. The man listened to their pleas and gave his acceptance. He also provided them with more muscle in case they ran into trouble. A new adventurer had joined the party: Cahir, the paladin of Uwel.

M.A.G.U.S. - Politics

After another hiatus, we ventured forth to find out what had happened to the brave adventuring party.

M.A.G.U.S. - the temple of the Filth King (2)

This session took place after a 5 month hiatus. We jumped straight into the action: the rope frayed, and the beggars threw open the doors, just as Biznard and Athosian came through the tunnels.

Path to Glory: Nurgle vs Stormcast Eternals, 17.01.2019

Introduction

Time for a guest post!

Uprising on Mane Primus - Mission #3 Game

Mission

Loosely based on Crucible of War - Ambush. With no shooting on the ork side, there was no need for them to apply any stratagems. The Scouts could apply a stratagem to seize the initiative on 4+, which they did. This time, their player was stringy with his command points, leaving 1 right to the end.

Note that one Scout - Sergeant Argus - is already painted.

Uprising on Mane Primus - Mission #3 Story

Argus ran. His breath came in ragged rasps. His side ached. His head pulsed, each step a muffled thump. But he ran.

Path to Glory: Nurgle vs Stormcast Eternals, 15.01.2019

Introduction

Virulax was on the move. His Plaguebearers, goaded ever forward by the Bringer of the Pox, trudged along his side, spreading the blessings of their Grandfather left and right. Virulax looked around with a smile, noticing one more Feculent Gnarlmaw sprouting from the diseased ground behind them.

But then, Virulax heard an unbearable sound: the sound of maggots crunching under armored boots. Looking ahead, he squinted. His cataract-ridden eyes focused on the host of golden warriors marching to meet him. Their armor shone in the sun. Light glinted off their polished weapons. Wings spread like white sails, pure and unsullied.

This... this simply would not do.

'Gather 'round, children' - chortled Virulax. 'We have blessings to spread.'