Command your troops with the authority of the 'Fantasy Cossack Leader.' This highly detailed miniature features a veteran officer in a traditional papakha and frogged tunic, holding a vital scroll as he issues orders to his regiment. Perfect as a high-ranking noble, a tactical fighter, or a military quest-giver for your next campaign.
A military commander or nobleman issuing a direct order or pointing out a target on the battlefield.
A mid-level military officer, a regional noble, or a quest-giving NPC who can hold his own in a skirmish.
Artist: Vae Victis Miniatures
Type: HERO
Pose: Standing with right arm extended forward and left hand at the hip.
Action: Talking/Gesturing
Mood: stoic
Action Category: Commanding
Genre: Fantasy, Historical
Suitable Locations: Military encampment on the steppes, Walled border fortress, Noble's court in a cold climate, Snow-covered forest trail, Royal war room, Tactical briefing in a tavern backroom
Encounter Scenarios: An allied commander briefing the party for a large-scale battle, A high-ranking enemy boss leading a group of mercenaries, A local lord encountered during a diplomatic mission
Power Level: Medium (score 38/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (5e) (perfect): Excellent for a Battle Master Fighter or a Noble NPC.; Saga (perfect): Ideal as a Warlord for Eastern European themed warbands.; Warhammer Fantasy / Age of Sigmar (good): Perfect proxy for a Kislevite leader or Empire commander.; Mordheim (good): Fits the Kislevite warband aesthetic.; Pathfinder (good): Works well for a Cavalier or Fighter in the Irrisen or Brevoy regions.
Race: Human, Sex: Male, Build: Average, Size: Medium, Age: Middle-aged, Style: Realistic
Also suitable as: Half-Elf
Distinguishing Features: Tall fur hat (papakha), Curled hair/wig ends visible under the hat, Determined facial expression
Weapons: Shashka: A curved, single-edged blade without a crossguard, held in a pointing gesture.
Armor: Padded Armor (Fabric, Torso)
Clothing: Fur Hat, Puffed Sleeves, Frogged Tunic
Equipment: Belt
Accessories: Fur Hat
Character Classes: Fighter (Battle Master) (high%), Bard (College of Swords) (medium%), Noble (NPC) (high%)
NPC Role: Military Commander
Aesthetic: Noble / Heroic, Elegant / Regal, Gritty / Realistic, Classic Fantasy, Intimidating / Imposing
Cultural Aesthetic: Slavic / Eastern European
Hairstyle: Short, Curly
Similar to characters: Taras Bulba, Kislev Boyar, Historical Cossack Ataman, Russian Napoleonic Officer, Hetman archetype
Miniature Dimensions: 35.7mm H x 37.2mm W x 12.6mm D (base: 50.0mm)
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