This stout warrior is a bastion of defense, clad in heavy plate armor and brandishing a reliable heater shield. With a classic great helm and a ready blade, this miniature is perfect for representing a steadfast dwarven paladin or a battle-hardened medieval crusader.
A stout knight stands ready at their post, guarding a doorway or awaiting orders.
A veteran front-line defender, an elite dwarven guard, or a player character Paladin/Fighter in the mid-levels of progression.
Artist: Duncan Shadow
Type: HERO
Pose: The figure is in a neutral, wide-legged standing pose with arms held out from the sides.
Action: Standing/Idle
Mood: stoic
Action Category: Standing/Idle
Genre: Fantasy, Historical
Suitable Locations: Cathedral entrance, Castle courtyard, Holy Land battlefield, Dungeon hallway, Royal guard room, Mountain fortress, Temple of a war deity, Village crossroads
Encounter Scenarios: A stalwart guard blocking the players' path, A knightly ally joining a crusade, A lone survivor in a desecrated temple, A spectral guardian in an ancient tomb
Power Level: Medium (score 42/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (perfect): Ideal as a Paladin, Cleric, or Fighter.; Pathfinder (perfect): Fits perfectly as a tanky martial character.; Warhammer Fantasy / Age of Sigmar (good): Could serve as a Bretonnian knight or a Cities of Sigmar soldier.; Frostgrave (perfect): Perfect for a Templar or Knight henchman.; Kings of War (good): Works well in human or dwarf infantry units.
Race: Dwarf, Sex: Indeterminate, Build: Stocky, Size: Small, Age: Adult, Style: Stylized
Also suitable as: Human
Distinguishing Features: Extremely broad shoulders, Short, squat legs, Heavy-set torso
Weapons: shortsword: A thick, straight blade with a rounded tip and a simple crossguard with spherical finials.
Armor: great helm (metal plate, head); pauldrons (metal plate, shoulders); full plate (metal plate, limbs and torso)
Clothing: tabard, cloak
Equipment: belt
Character Classes: Paladin (high%), Fighter (high%), Cleric (medium%)
NPC Role: City Guard or Holy Knight
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Noble / Heroic, Grimdark, Classic Fantasy, Intimidating / Imposing, Gritty / Realistic
Cultural Aesthetic: Western European Medieval
Hairstyle: Helmeted (hair hidden)
Similar to characters: Warhammer Ironbreaker, Dark Souls Elite Knight, Gimli in heavy plate, World of Warcraft Mountain King, Solaire of Astora (great helm archetype)
Miniature Dimensions: 19.3mm H x 29.2mm W x 10.0mm D (base: 35.0mm)
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