From SteveG: Eumenes of Cardia v Neoptolemus of Macedon. in 28mm metals. (10 points)

  G’Day all.    I’m very excited to get underway in this excellent competition.  A perfect way to make a dent in my “pile of shame”. Some of which have been with me for 10 years!   First up are a few colourful protagonists from the turbulent years soon after the death of Alexander the Great.   In what became known as the Wars of the Diadochi (  Successors), multiple Macedonian and Greek Generals fought it out in a complex web of intrigue and scheming, for the carcass of the recently conquered empire.   These two,  Eumenes of Cardia and Neoptolemus, had particular animosity.    

  

Eumenes was a Greek  whilst Neoptolemus was Macedonian and as such suffered from his culture’s customary xenophobia towards his southern brethren.   Alexander, however, has always held Eumenes in high regard due to his proven aptitude and sound counsel.  

Figures are 28mm metal by Aventine Miniatures.  Modified with head swap for Neoptolemus- from a Victrix set.   

Eumenes

They sought each other out at the Battle of  the Hellespont  in  321 BC    with Eumenes coming away with significant wound  but killing his enemy in one on one combat.   

Neoptolemus

1.     Steve G 

From Millsy:

Welcome the the madness Steve! It's great to have another Antipodean in the Challenge, especially if this is the kind of thing we can expect from you mate.

These are both absolutely wonderful, and I love that you've provided the backstory as well. The brushwork is top notch but the basing is absolutely next level! Where did you get the bushes and flowers, they are really convincing?

10 points to kick start your Challenge journey!

Cheers,
Millsy