This time its one of the European Field ones, of which there are 4 different ones in the series.
They give off a distinct fantasy world vibe, to me at least.
Not exactly the same as old Bakshi Lord of the Rings 80s movie, but somewhere along those lines.
Which is a great fit for this Oldhammer Middle Earth Imagi-Nations Campaign!
Now on to the latest fluff!
When last we left, the Shire defenders reached Moria.
But they arent the only ones heading to Khazad-Dum.
Several days journey north of Moria, another force of Dwarves are marching towards the call of battle...
Thorin Oakenshield has awoken from his slumber beneath the Lonely Mountain!
The Runesmiths of Erebor with guidance from their Adeptus Mechanicus allies have combined archeotechnology with Runesmith-ery to keep Thorin Oakenshield alive from his much publicized (false news!) death during the Battle of the Five Armies.
For more info on this and Thorin's true lineage, see this previous post: http://mars-miniatures.blogspot.com/2017/10/pulp-fictional-slice-of-middle-earthian.html
So the truth has come out at last - The Arkenstone is a stasis healing device that can create a medically induced healing coma, which is good for Primarchs and Sons of Durin alike who need recovery from ouchies received in battle.
Apparently its quite useful for a galaxy spanning grimdark
Back to the present... (or is it the past? Im so confused!)
But Thorin and his Runesmith posse are not the only Stunties looking for a fight!
Queen Helgar of the Norse Dwarves have come to escort Thorin to Moria.
Some say she might have the hots for the bearer of the Oakenshield, if ya know what I mean...
Thats right, she must be after Thorin's family recipe for "The King's Spicy Rhinoxen Hasenpfeffer in Athelas Leaf Stew" (Oh, what did you think I meant?)
That recipe's name has references to Warhammer, Lord of the Rings... and Bugs Bunny too!
This smaller version of the Argonath is just north of Moria on a small stream feeding into the Anduin river.
While the Big Argonath, south of Lothlorien, are massive statues of the 2 Kings Isildur and Anarion, this one is just one king from the northern kingdom.
No one remembers which king's or chieftain's likeness it is.
Either Arvedui, Araval, or maybe even Arveleg.
Its some distant ancestor of Aragorn's, at any rate.
There are winding stone stairs cut into the rock leading up to a promontory at the peak.
Good place for some Thunderers, or a Wizard.
This terrain piece is from Ziterdes.
In the center is Thorin himself.
Thorin II Oakenshield, son of Thráin, son of Thrór, King under the Mountain.
Im sure everyone is anxious to see if his views on Elves and Humies have changed any...
At least Halflings are on his good side, thanks to that Hobbit thief extraordinaire Bilbo Baggins.
Never trust an elf.
Be wary of humies too!
They are just short lived, round eared Elves after all.
Thorin is a proper 80s Oldhammer metal mini.
His code is ME-82 The Hobbit Personalities, Thorin Oakenshield
Queen Helgar comes from 5th Edition and the Grudge of Drong campaign.
She is a hefty and stout Dwarf Lady!
These Norse Dwarves are vintage Oldhammer and are coded as C06 Northern Dwarves.
Notice their iconic horned helmets.
Riding upon the Anvil is Runelord Vulkanor of Erebor.
Vulkanor is the senior Runesmith in Erebor who supervised the powering of the Arkenstone.
He has served Thorin Oakenshield well and has been honored with riding the Anvil of Doom wherever Thorin goes.
He learned from the greatest Runesmith of the era - Kragg The Grim, who is currently serving High King Thorgrim Grudgebearer in Moria.
Vulkanor hopes to impress his teacher with tales of the Arkenstone and also to show off his new fancy free-wheeling Anvil of Doom!
From the back of the box set:
Only in times of great need will a Dwarf Runesmith bring an Anvil of Doom into battle.
With a mighty blow from his hammer, the Runesmith releases the Anvil's power, sending billowing clouds of multi-coloured magical energy and terrifying blasts of lightning high into the air.
A Bolt Thrower is ready to loose destruction on the enemy.
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So even more Dwarves are on their way to Moria.
Will Thorin outrank High King Thorgrim?
Also, will Thorin be happy to see his old friend Balin, even though he is now a Chaos Dwarf?
Im pretty sure Thorin wont like Legolas, especially since his dad Thranduil was the one who locked them up in Mirkwood Prison for a bit.
If Thorin takes power over the Dwarves, I wonder how his extreme racial views will affect Dwarven diplomacy with the other allied nations of Middle Earth.
Remember in the Battle of the Five Armies, that the Dwarves were about to go to war with the Humies and the Elves!
News flash, this just in!
Thorin has just tweeted #MakeMoriaGreatAgain
Oh, boy.
Well, from the very beginning, it was all in the fluff wasnt it... about Dwarves...
They love gold and precious stones and metals, they are stubborn, and they are isolationist.
There was a certain wise Half Elf who warned Gandalf about the Dwarves...
Elrond: They hide in their mountains seeking riches... they care nothing for the troubles of others.
But what do these Elves, and Half-Elves and Wizards know?
I love me some beer drinking, gold mining, axe wielding Stunties!
Let's just hope the Dwarven Lords can get Thorin to take things down a notch or two for the sake of the (2nd) Last Alliance.
Stay tuned for more Cigar Box mats and terrain posts.
Cheers,
Mar
A fantastic characterful collection you got there. Both the terrain all the dwarfs are looking good.
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