Frostgrave: A Sword and Sorcery Adventure – Part 6

"But Dino, you haven't even finished your other warband" I can hear you say and yes, of course you are right, but with the second warband I am able to meet a few more goals.

On the one hand I got these two ladies from Nick Eyre of North Star Military Figures, under the premise to paint them and leave the pictures to him. I am happy about that, because the female wizards' box is really snazzy and it was no problem to create a witch and her pupil from it.

On the other hand, I would like to have a second warband that is roughly equal to the Necromancer in terms of strength. I don't know if I'll be able to do that, but I'd like to play a small campaign and at home my wife is the most likely to get excited about fantasy. However, I have found it easier to persuade her to play a few games when the main characters are ladies and doesn't have to do any of the painting - in the end she's just a regular player of usually pretty regular games.

The theme of the second warband should come across a bit chivalrous, as if the witch is a court wizard and is hot on the heels of the necromancer and his motley crew with a well-equipped and disciplined troop. I guess necromancers have an even worse reputation than witches after all.

Overall I am satisfied with the appearance, although I will probably adjust the King's soldier with the broadsword again, because I don't like the slim part of the sword hilt. Because he has a very gruff face, I will probably give him one of the axes from the barbarians, like he is the executioner of the posse.

Gordula Wolkenbruch, court wizard of the king, and her retinue

Maybe I'll build another simple squire or two, or even a proper knight. Just something to complete the picture. How do you design your bands? Do you spin a little story in your mind, do you follow a certain theme, or do you just let yourself be carried away? Let us know!

Greetings from Felstad

Dino