Nick's Hobby Bloggy

Welcome back! Today I'm posting some hobby updates for one of my SAGA Age of Magic warband, The Great Kingdoms. I've been focusing on finishing this warband before returning to Lords of the Wild warband, which I've posted pictures of in earlier blogs. Tonight, I began basing my bipedal creatures, assembled a war machine, and started converting my griffin to act as a steed for my second warlord.

Welcome back for another game of SAGA Age of Magic. Today, I played an 8 pt game against my friend Matt. Matt's new to the game and hobby overall, but he's quickly learning how to roll the bones. Rather than complicate things via the Book of Battles, we chose to play a standard game of  Clash of Warlords . The Narrative: The Outlands are on fire. All along the horizon, columns of smoke herald the coming of unspeakable monstrosities. These are enemies without remorse, fear, or mercy. A cold, clammy dread seizes the heart of The Protectorate as wide eyed, blood soaked survivors spread tales of raids, massacres, and unearthly terror. Sworn to protect the meek, His Order of the Ebon Cross is roused and readied in the panoply of war. Prayers are spoken, oaths taken, and weapons anointed. Time is fleeting and the fate of the Outlands must be decided.  The Outlands are on fire. Below are our lists. THE GREAT KINGDOMS 8  pts Warlord -mounted: flying Sorcerer ...

Further updates on the pegasus knights! I spent a good portion of the day grinding on these guys and thankfully they are nearly done. Once the pumice on their bases dries overnight, I'll finish basing them with some Woodland Scenics Earth Undercoat, some drybrushing, and static grass. I can't wait to finally play my Great Kingdoms!

It's been a few busy days here, but here's a hobby update! So far, I've been grinding the warlord, lieutenant, paladins, hearthguard, and creatures from my Great Kingdoms (Age of Magic) warband. I started by combining parts from Mirliton Miniatures (riders and steeds) with wings from some Ral Partha pegasi. It took a bit of effort to get everything drilled, sanded, and glued, but I think it will be well worth it!

And...done! I'm glad these guys are finally ground out, 24 minis at once is no joke. Now, I've got 6 pts painted, effectively all of the infantry for my planned warband!

We're nearly there! 24 minis simultaneously is certainly punishing, but when they're all done at the same time, the effect is enormous. Tomorrow I'll finish adding pumice to the bases, use some earth tone wash on the base, add static grass, then seal with Testor's Dullcote.

Tonight, I finished the base coat for all 24 crossbowmen and got them inked. While they dry overnight, I'll dream of how to use them to the greatest tactical effect!

Just a brief update tonight on my crossbowmen slog. Tonight I got the leather done for all 24 minis, tomorrow I hope to finish the wood for 12, then the bow strings. After that, they'll all get an ink wash, followed by re-highlighting and further inking. Progress!

Welcome back to another rousing game of SAGA Age of Magic. Tonight, I once again played myself using my Undead Legion and Lords of the Wild warbands. I'd been hankering to try the legendary Undead warband, The Royal Dynasty of Nephren-Ka,  and take those characterful dynastic chariots for a spin. I wasn't sure how well they'd play, especially since I've never used cavalry with composite bows before, but how bad could it be? I created two warbands of six points, as listed below: THE UNDEAD LEGION  6 pts  (The Royal Dynasty of Nephren-Ka)

Here's a juicy diorama to rope you all in. It's composed of my Lords of the Wild (SAGA Age of Magic) warband and a hodge podge of human 15mm miniatures I've got (Kings of War & SAGA).

I finally found a worthy opponent...MYSELF! I was dying to play this weekend and since I had some free time (and two warbands) I decided to try a game of solo SAGA: AOM. I played 4 pts, Lords of the Wild vs The Undead Legion. LORDS OF THE WILD 4pts (Minotaurs of the Black Hills) Warlord Sorcerer 1 pt Creatures 2 pts Behemoth 1 pt