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So, I'm too tired to write up a backstory for them, just be happy you're getting a middle-of-the-week update (though, if I didn't do ti this week, I never would, so...). Also, I've included a bunch of stuff I don't believe I've posted before, as well as some new acquisitions.

So, the dwarves, and their fortress (more like a keep, and it isn't done yet, so stop pestering me. Ideally, I'd like to have one more large tower in the middle, it looks kind of empty right now. Anyway, here's a bunch of pictures.

Dramatic Lighting!


Side view

Back view

Through the Dwarf-sized gate

better lighting


Army shots: Overall

First, we have the guardsmen. They are adept at controlling the space around them, and are notorious for their three day hold against the trolls and their furbeast allies outside the gates of the Great City, without reinforcements.

Next, we have our regular fighters. They carry heavy battleaxes, and small shields to deflect incoming attacks.

Their officer, a battle-hardened veteran. He has a slightly stronger and longer axe, and will eventually have some defining feature (once I get something fitting).

Now, we have the berserkers. They have huge double handed two-bladed heavy axes, built for one purpose. These dwarves prefer killing to self-preservation, and as a result, most don't die of old age . The dwarven army usually holds a small force of these in proportion to the whole force, as they are a last-resort kind of thing.

Currently, the dwarves are working on new weapons called 'Thundersticks' using a complex mix of natural ores. Unfortunately, funding has been somewhat cut form this project to strengthen borders before the undead hordes reach the gates to the Great City (so no pics)

instead, we get to see the fearless leader of this keep, Thorin Foehammer . the warhammer is a difficult weapon to use correctly, because of the great strength needed to move it quickly. As a result, most dwarves prefer battleaxes, but Thorin has opted for the more-powerful route.


So, on to the bad guys. After moving a bunch of stuff form my basement, I found a lot of Legos I believed to be lost in our move. So, without further ado, I present the living portion of the Scorpion Horde!

So, we have the officer on the left, the troops in the background, and, of course, we have the necromancer, (input name here, suggestions open ).


Next, we have my other recent acquisitions. These guys so far do not have any place in my world, so if any of you have any suggestions as to where they should be, feel free to tell me. Right now, I'm thinking a barbarian type that just ranges around in the mountains, but any better ideas would be welcome.



So, finally, we have arrived at our last point of interest. My sig-fig for the medieval time period. As yet unnamed (I'm terrible at naming stuff, which is why I end up ripping off games and books I like). He is an exiled fire mage form the time of the first uprising, against the Scorpion legions of old. Finding the secret to eternal life, he secluded himself in the caves, and have helped the dwarves on several occasions. He has returned to the side of the Empire to destroy the forbidden magic: necromancy.

An accomplished rider, marksman, and swordsman as well as mage, he is an incredibly versatile character on the battlefield. Flame on!



Did I mention he also has power over the holy light? Very useful against undead.

Very nice.

Perhaps the Spartan-Gladiators could be a mercenary force that came from a foreign land.

Loving this stuff, especially the dwarves. That fort is boss, much better than a bigger fort I made a while back.

I also see you've discovered the miracle that is the yellow Voldemort face. That's got to be one of the best sets I got before my dark ages, if only for its usefulness.

As for the Spartans/gladiators, I'm thinking that they could be indigenous people. Maybe their land was invaded by the dwarves and scorpions, and now they fight as a rebel force to try and get their land back. This could also explain why they have less armour and clothing, as they would probably be in a poor economic state if they were forced out of everything they had (see Aboriginal people in Canada).

Badass. 'nuff said.

This is all pretty awesome. Impressed.

The fort is especially nice. Simple enough for a Brikwar, but good building nonetheless.

Now I really want to see these super-srs dwarves with their super-srs grey fort get torn apart in battle by Arkbrik's tiny red castle and smiley soldiers.

Loving that sigfig, he's pretty awesome.

Awesome stuff.

...I kinda want to make that sigfig. His name is obviously Lord Ender of the Shadow, though. Heh.

Ross_Varn wrote:...I kinda want to make that sigfig. His name is obviously Lord Ender of the Shadow, though. Heh.

No way. It's obviously ________, the ender of shadows. He is trying to vanquish evil necromancy, after all.

Awesome fort! Perfect for the dwarf mind, short and sturdy.

Hot damn, awesome forces! I'm even a bit jelly

The fort is cool. The armies are great. But I like the SigFig the best. The shoulder armor and hood together works real well. I like it a lot.

Nice armies and excellent use of light, good pics in here.

Nice dwarf fortress.