The basic premise of the game has 2-4 competing factions battling each other over a 3' x 3' playing surface to dig up valuable moonstones which, true to their name, can only be found at night. The factions, or 'Troupes', are 3-6 figures strong, and are composed of humans, faeries, goblins, fauns, giants, etc. The scenarios last only 4 turns, which makes for a rollicking, fast-paced game.
The figures for the game are cast in very fine resin and are amazing in their over-the-top character. Charming, silly and sometimes grotesque, the figures definitely tap into the visual style of Brian Froud, Arthur Rackham and Jim Henson. When you look at them you can't help but think of creatures featured in Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal and Legend.
That being said, being a bit of a mutton-head, I'm debuting this project with the rather boring human faction first, whereas I should have kicked off with the much more whacky goblins. Oh well, you should be able to get a visual sense of what the figures have to offer, and hopefully it sparks you to visit me again over the next few weeks to see some of the other factions.
The humans largely compose the Commonwealth faction. They have a very Grimm's Fairy Tale, Renaissance German look about them. The four characters I present here are:
Baron Von Fancyhat
Eric the Squire
Friar Flavius
Excellent brushwork Curt!
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DeleteThey look just lovely Curt! Wonderful!
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Cheers Christopher!
DeleteGreat looking bunch of characters Curt
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter!
DeleteGreat work. The minis look really nice and full of character.
ReplyDeleteCheers Stuart.
DeleteWhat lovely figures and the painting suits them absolutely perfectly! I certainly haven’t been checking out the figures on their website, or YouTube how to play videos or anything......
ReplyDeleteThanks Jamie. If you want a very good, well-produced play-through, check out Guerrilla Miniatures on YouTube.
DeleteWonderful figures and top-notch painting! How you seem to be continuously digging these great figures out of I don't know where never ceases to amaze me, but these are very fine additions to your collection. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThanks Martijn, it's all part of being a hopeless hobby squirrel.
DeleteNow that's something I can relate to! ;-)
DeleteGreat brushwork on these excellent sculpts dude! Such character, and the game itself sounds like a hoot.
ReplyDeleteThanks Greg! We'll have to give the game a try next time we're together.
DeleteMarvelous and very evocative work my friend! You're THE definition of a hobby Squirrel ;-)
ReplyDeleteYour paintskills surely make their quirkyness come to life!
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