Mordheim - Zob Rockgut

Zob Rockgut always had a strong sense of wanderlust and once he'd come of age, he decided to go for a walk. A long walk. Zob kept on walking, attaching himself to various armies along the way to earn his food, and eventually found himself at Mordheim. Immediately Zob stopped walking - it seems he has found what he was looking for.

 

 

 

Zob's gutplate is probably the best metal effect I've ever painted!

Mordheim - Mario Idraulico

Known as the ‘Golden Brother’, since childhood Mario could do no wrong. Where his brother Luigi was scolded, he was praised; where Luigi practised his trade, Mario lounged around; when Luigi went to war, Mario courted eligible women. Through it all Mario was loved and cherished by his parents.

Mario recently married Maria Pesca, so what if she was his brother’s childhood sweetheart?

When Luigi left Tilea in a rage, Maria convinced Mario to follow him, to try to rebuild the shattered relationship between the Idraulico brothers.

 

 

I picked up two of these Tilean merc minis and couldn't resist a fun homage in their shared background!

Mordheim - La Spada

The Tilean known only as La Spada is a duellist of dark and dangerous repute. For years he plied his trade across the Old World, serving as a proxy in duels for wealthy merchants and effete nobles. Each time he won, typically cutting his opponents to ribbons in the process, and left with a pouch full of gold crowns.

La Spada thirsts for a greater challenge; the reputation of the Cursed City has attracted him, as has the stories of the skilled warriors that have gathered there. He now sells his services to whoever will pay his fee – as long as there are opponents to kill, La Spada is satisfied.

Yet another OOP Dog of War sculpt plying his trade in Mordheim!

Mordheim - Heimdall Frostcaller

Hailing from the frozen and harsh land of Norsca, Heimdall has both traded with and raided the coastal towns of the Empire and Bretonnia. Following a disastrous raid against one such town, Heimdall managed to escape into the surrounding countryside.

The Norscan joined up with a variety of Mercenary Armies, serving as a musician in one of the many Norse Berserker regiments that earn their coin fighting as Dogs of War. After proving his worth, his new leader presented him with an enchanted warhorn, the Frostcaller’s Horn. Heimdall decided not to return to Norsca with his new comrades, choosing instead to travel to the infamous city of Mordheim in search of adventure and the irresistible call of gold.

Another OOP Dog of War sculpt from GW.

Mordheim - Il Guerriero di Verezzo

The famed Champion of the fighting pits of Verezzo, master of the traditional curved sword combat style and beloved hero of hundreds of bouts. The man spoken of only as Il Guerriero is an enigma to most; he is said to never remove his helm while in the company of another.

The victim of a despicable plot within his own Pit Fighting School, Il Guerriero was sold to a wealthy traveller from the Empire to use in his own bloodsport. This traveller, an influential owner of a stable of pit fighters, has issued Il Guerriero with only one instruction; to carve a bloody path through all who stand against him. Most recently he has been pitched against the many different warriors of the Empire and beyond. These fights take place in ramshackle settlements and filthy flea-ridden pits that surround the ruins of a once-proud city, a far cry from Il Guerriero’s days in Verezzo.

Another OOP GW sculpt, this time a Chaos Thug.  The helmet style reminded me of Gladiators, so he became a Pit Fighter!

Mordheim - Fernando il Ghepardo

A Tilean mercenary pikeman, Fernando earnt his nickname from the exotic leopard skin he wears draped over his helm. He has fought in several of the famous pike regiments that serve in the many armies that wage war for the princes of his home country.

Fernando has plied his trade from Araby in the South all the way to Marienburg in the North. It was while in the port-city that Fernando was hired by a wealthy patron of a mercenary band that was headed to the city of Mordheim. Fernando, always willing to do the bidding of his paymaster, happily journeyed to that cursed place.

Fernando was one of the short-lived and sadly missed Dogs of War range.  I'm particularly proud of how his leopard fur decoration turned out.

Mordheim - Ernst Adler

The middle son of a minor noble family from Blutfurt in Ostermark, Ernst is a capable warrior who served faithfully in the bodyguard of his father for a number of years. The Adler family recently fell on hard times when their lands were attacked by a Waaagh! led by the Goblin Chief Mignob Zitnose. Waaagh! Zitnose was only repelled at great cost to the Adlers who were forced to hire a Mercenary army to assist with the defence of their lands. Ernst has become a sell-sword to help refill the family coffers, but he carries with him his hatred of the greenskins who devastated his home.

His full-plate armour, once resplendent and finely-kept, is tarnished, battered and scratched. His shield, once proudly marked with the Adler crest is gouged and scarred from countless desperate battles. Despite all this, Ernst carries himself with quiet nobility and a stoic determination.

You might not be able to make it out, but I added battle damage to poor old Ernst's armour and shield. He's really been in the wars!

Mordheim - Dieter of the Free Foresters

A member of the famed Free Foresters regiment from Stirland, Dieter is a straight-talking, straight-fighting, straight-drinking soldier of fortune. After a taxing campaign in the Southern provinces of the Empire, the Free Foresters were forced to seek worthy recruits. Dieter headed North, looking for trusty and capable men deserving of an offer to join the Free Foresters.

Dieter wields his double-handed axe with consummate ease, skill gained from many years serving as a mercenary. His gruff demeanour has gained him few friends, but he continues his search for able men to join his regiment.

 

 

OOP GW metal minis, especially from the Empire line, are perfect for Mordheim!

Workbench Wednesday - Privateer Press models

Working on reinforcements for my Khador - Widowmakers, Warcasters and Solos.

Mordheim - Abdul Kahar

Abdul Kahar is a famous sell-sword from the distant land of Araby. His skill with his finely crafted scimitar (known as Prophet's Will) is second to none and his ferocity in battle is matched only by his sense of honour and justice.

Such is Abdul’s tenacity and determination in battle that his comrades-in-arms are often inspired by his conduct, refusing to flee no matter how desperate the situation.

 

 

Abdul is a Reaper mini, and a really awesome, characterful sculpt! Mrs chose the colour scheme and I really like how it turned out.