Hello All and Happy New Year!!
We've had a huge meal and have just returned from taking the dogs out for a big romp in the snow.
Felix burning some energy. |
Oscar burning energy? Not so much. |
I'm
a big fan of Dan Abnett's writing, especially his 'Inquisitor' series
of books. This past autumn I ran a 'Dark Heresy' RPG campaign for a few
friends. In my 'world', the player characters begin as new recruits for an
Inquisitor they have never met. Her name is Esme Rochel-Perez. The players were facilitated through her large retinue of arcane and dangerous
specialists, who briefed them on the task at hand and provided them
with a modicum of support (but not so much to make them feel at ease).
Here are two members of Esme's retinue, Second Interrogator Roland Velasquez and Arch Adherer Barthalamaus Pinder.
Here are two members of Esme's retinue, Second Interrogator Roland Velasquez and Arch Adherer Barthalamaus Pinder.
These
are both older 28mm Games Workshop figures. I understand that the fellow with the hat is a bit rare - I picked him up at a Games Day in Toronto over 10 years ago. Anyway, they are
beautiful castings with loads of character and wonderful details to
tease out with a brush.
Arch Adherer Barthalamaus Pinder |
Not much to say here. I've used fairly subdued colours for these two, with lots of browns, blacks and dark greens. The brazier's coals and Pinder's banner were fun to work on as was Velasquez's bionic arm and plasma pistol.
Second Inquisitor Roland Velasquez |
Over the next few months I will be introducing some other members of Inquisitor Rochel-Prez's retinue, all the while (hopefully) keeping Juan on his toes with his own 'Rogue Stars' efforts.
Wish me luck!
Next Up: The 'Alt-right' from the Spanish Civil War.
What a beautiful painting work, Curt. The colours you have chosen are perfect for these poor servants of the God-Imperator. I have found that North Star miniatures are too simple for this background, too clean, so I am searching for good and solid GW models to form a Retinue or, better, an opponent Band.
ReplyDeleteThanks Juan! Yes, I think for the Inquisition in 40K you need fairly baroque-looking figures. It seems to fit the theme the best.
DeleteHappy New Year Curt and what a fabulous post, cracking work Sir.
ReplyDeleteThank you Michael!
DeleteHappy New Year to you both mate!
ReplyDeleteTo you and Jennifer as well!
DeleteVery impressive Curt and a Happy New Year to you and the SWMBO!
ReplyDeleteThanks Francis! And here's to a whole new year of obeying... ;)
DeleteA Happy New Year to lady Sarah and you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nick! And the same to you and your Missus!
DeleteHappy New Year, to the Snow Lord and Lady Sarah! ;)
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to even more eclectic as well as esoteric members of the band!
Happy New Years to you and yours, David!
DeleteThou shall not suffer the heretic to live!
ReplyDeleteThey totally look the business! I'd be scarpering down a side alley if I saw them coming my way!
DeleteThanks Tim! Yeah, I have the distinct feeling that the Holy Inquisition of Man isn't built around goodwill, fair play and optimism.
DeleteVery nice. Wow! so much snow! a contrast to the awesome monsoons here. Cheers and happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteI like the snow but a Monsoon (with proper drainage) would be a nice change.
DeleteExcellent work, I'm a big fan of 40K and Inquisitors, and these are very nice indeed!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kym! Yes, I really enjoy the whole 'look' of the Inquisitorial setting.
DeleteNice work, love that witch hunter inquisitor model.
ReplyDelete