This stunning Moth Samurai miniature captures the perfect fusion of insectoid grace and feudal Japanese military tradition. Adorned in detailed O-yoroi armor with four magnificent wings and a classic katana, this figure stands as a majestic protector or a disciplined warrior for any tabletop campaign.
An elite moth-folk guardian stands at attention, hand on his blade, ready to draw in defense of his forest kingdom.
An elite aerial guard for a forest kingdom, a specialized 'moth-folk' samurai NPC, or a challenging mid-campaign boss for a party of level 5-8 adventurers.
Artist: Epic Miniatures
Type: HERO, MONSTER
Pose: Wide-legged standing stance, hands gripping a sheathed weapon at the hip.
Action: Standing/Idle
Mood: stoic
Action Category: Standing/Idle
Genre: Fantasy, Wuxia/Eastern
Suitable Locations: Misty bamboo forest, High mountain monastery, Shogun's court in a hidden insectoid city, Giant flower garden, Sacred cherry blossom grove, Floating island temple
Encounter Scenarios: An honorable duel with a wandering ronin, A disciplined guard blocking entry to a sacred hive, A quest-giver seeking help for his clan against a spider invasion, An elite mercenary encountered on a forest road
Power Level: Hard (score 62/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (5e / general) (perfect): Ideal for a Thri-kreen variant or a custom 'Mothfolk' race with a Samurai subclass.; Pathfinder (1e / 2e) (perfect): Fits well as a customized insect-themed humanoid.; Legend of the Five Rings (good): Excellent as a supernatural forest spirit or a member of a forgotten bug clan.; Fabula Ultima (perfect): The highly stylized, 'high-fantasy insect' look perfectly matches the JRPG aesthetic of this system.; Frostgrave (usable): Could serve as an exotic soldier or warband member.
Race: Moth-folk, Sex: Indeterminate, Build: Stocky, Size: Medium, Age: Adult, Style: Stylized
Also suitable as: Anthropomorphic Moth, Thri-kreen variant, Insectoid Fey
Distinguishing Features: Feathery antennae, Compound eyes, Four feathered wings, Insectoid abdomen, Proboscis-like mouth area
Weapons: Katana: A sheathed katana with a textured hilt and a simple round guard.
Armor: Full Plate (Metal and Lacquer, Full Body); Helmet (Metal, Head)
Clothing: Boots
Accessories: Ornamental Ropes
Character Classes: Fighter (Samurai) (high%), Paladin (medium%), Monk (Kensei) (low%)
NPC Role: Elite Guard / Clan Champion
Creature: Moth Samurai (Humanoid), Size: Medium
Body: A bipedal insectoid with two arms, two legs, and four large wings. The head features large compound eyes and two feathery antennae. A segmented abdomen is present.
Also known as: Mothfolk Warrior, Lepidopteran Knight, Butterfly Samurai
Related creatures: Spider Ninjas, Beetle Tank Warriors, Mantis Blademasters
Distinctive Features: Feathery moth antennae, Four large, overlapping feathered wings, Split-toe footwear
Monster Weapons & Attacks: type: Wings, description: Four large wings capable of flight or creating gust attacks., position: Back, type_ja: 翼, description_ja: 飛行、あるいは突風攻撃を繰り出すことが可能な4枚の大きな翼。, position_ja: 背中, type: Proboscis/Bite, description: Pointed insectoid mouthparts., position: Head, type_ja: 口吻/噛みつき, description_ja: 尖った昆虫の口器。, position_ja: 頭部, type: Katana, description: A long, curved steel blade (currently sheathed)., position: Held in hands
Defensive Features: Full Samurai plate armor, Chitinous exoskeleton
Mount: none, Size: none
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Elegant / Regal, Classic Fantasy, Majestic / Awe-inspiring, Intimidating / Imposing, Anime / Manga-style
Cultural Aesthetic: East Asian — Japanese
Hairstyle: Helmeted (hair hidden)
Similar to characters: Hollow Knight characters, Kamen Rider, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice NPCs, Bleach Arrancars, The Radiance (Hollow Knight), Mothman archetypes
Miniature Dimensions: 32.0mm H x 28.9mm W x 30.3mm D (base: 35.0mm)
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