Peter sets down on Snow Lord's Peak, regretfully parting company with the charming Ms. Deneuve and Lady Sarah.
On his way to the Snow Lord's cave he examines two Roman shields that are set against a tree. He sniffs waspishly, wondering if the shields' motif have been hand-painted, or just another example of those repugnant decal jobs.
'Hi Pete.' The Snow Lord waves, emerging from his craggy home. 'I see you're admiring my new shields. Benito was here with his Roman friends and I asked if I could have a pair. They make absolutely terrific snowshoes.'
'They're very nice. Though I suspect the owners were not especially pleased to give them up.'
'Ah, well, once I found out that they were Salvini supporters I really didn't think they needed them. I went on to invite them to take the paragliding option for their mountain descent.' He nods pointedly towards one of the vertigo-inducing cliff edges ringing the summit.
'Oh cool, I didn't realize you had paragliding equipment up here.'
'We don't.' The Lord of Snow smiles brightly.
'Um, riiight. Well, I don't want to take too much of your valuable time, and so was wondering what you'd like me to do for my challenge.'
The Snow Lord puts his head back and thinks. After a moment he looks to Peter and snaps his fingers. 'I got it. You make no bones on how much you dislike sci-fi stuff, especially anything associated with 40K, but all the while you enjoy teasing others who are skittish regarding the nuances of historical figures. So, I think you need to paint up a 40K unit, any race, any faction, BUT they have to be in the colours and livery set out by their Games Workshop codex AND you have to explain the background of the unit.'
Peter sputtters, 'That's just plain evil. What if I refuse to do it?'
'No worries. The next Paragliding lesson starts in 5 minutes...'
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'Hi Pete.' The Snow Lord waves, emerging from his craggy home. 'I see you're admiring my new shields. Benito was here with his Roman friends and I asked if I could have a pair. They make absolutely terrific snowshoes.'
'They're very nice. Though I suspect the owners were not especially pleased to give them up.'
'Ah, well, once I found out that they were Salvini supporters I really didn't think they needed them. I went on to invite them to take the paragliding option for their mountain descent.' He nods pointedly towards one of the vertigo-inducing cliff edges ringing the summit.
'Oh cool, I didn't realize you had paragliding equipment up here.'
'We don't.' The Lord of Snow smiles brightly.
'Um, riiight. Well, I don't want to take too much of your valuable time, and so was wondering what you'd like me to do for my challenge.'
The Snow Lord puts his head back and thinks. After a moment he looks to Peter and snaps his fingers. 'I got it. You make no bones on how much you dislike sci-fi stuff, especially anything associated with 40K, but all the while you enjoy teasing others who are skittish regarding the nuances of historical figures. So, I think you need to paint up a 40K unit, any race, any faction, BUT they have to be in the colours and livery set out by their Games Workshop codex AND you have to explain the background of the unit.'
Peter sputtters, 'That's just plain evil. What if I refuse to do it?'
'No worries. The next Paragliding lesson starts in 5 minutes...'
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Good luck with your challenge Pete! Remember: 'The Emperor Protects'.
-Curt
That is a fiendishly nasty task. Good luck Peter! :)
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ReplyDeleteOh man...
I will point out that the Snowlord gave me options, and I opted for the one that made me stretch my limits (and maximized humour and public humiliation opportunities).
ReplyDeleteOfficial canon livery huh? Dang I was hoping I could do up a Gold Leaf Team Lotus, House of Sforza or Gabbiano Chianti Legion. I may ask for some help from the community 'cause I got nuttin' to work with here. Suggestions, pictures and resource links all appreciated.
Whats your favourite colour?
DeleteFavourite colour, that’s like picking a favourite child!
DeleteScarlet, blue and purple are all goo.
Blood Ravens (Scarlet and creme), 30k Emperor's Children or Ultramarines... All Space Marine options.
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DeleteAh if you paint any of the "minotaur" space marine chapters, you have the Borgia bull as livery! If you need any advise or help, you know where to find me!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sander I’ll look into the Minotaurs
DeleteLOL!
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeleteI think you should do Orks. Deffskulls ideally as they have blue faces :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jamie. Duly noted
DeleteGood luck Peter! I think you might need it!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain, I know I'll need it!
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