Sunday, 28 February 2021

From SidneyR: Shrine (25 points)


I've enjoyed the chance in this Challenge to sort out some of the older figures in the Lead Mountain, and get them onto the painting table.  Arriving at the Shrine, is a strange pilgrim.  Dressed in rags, with two battered brass bells and a pilgrim's cross, is a solitary leper - a victim of a terrible and terrifying disease, seeking a miracle and the blessings of the patron saint of the Shrine.


I've had the figure for ..... well, a long time.  So long that I don't remember where I found this solitary pilgrim.  And the figure is perfect for all kinds of scenarios.  

Maybe he, or she, is truly the sufferer of disease, looking for salvation.  Or maybe, under those rags, there's a spy or an infiltrating hero.  Or maybe this is a scout for an army, invisible and able to pass through any blockade without anyone asking too many questions. 

So many uses for a single figure... I can't believe it's taken me so long to get some paint on this miniature.


And the points - just 5 for our solitary Shrine visitor, plus the 20 points for the Shrine Chamber - totalling 25 points in total. 

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18 comments:

  1. This is a great figure Sidney with a ton of character, nice entry.

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    1. Thanks so much, Byron! A figure set to cause havoc in the local wargames club. ("...Oh no, the leper character! He's *certain* to be a spy....", etc.) :)

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  2. A very fine figure indeed Sidney!

    Christopher

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  3. Great work as always Sidney!

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  4. Very nice work on a very useful figure.

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  5. I love the idea of a detested spy!

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    1. I know... it's just asking to cause chaos, isn't it...!

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  6. Smart and useful figure, delightfully painted as always!
    Best Iain

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  7. Now that's a nice one Sidney!

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