This weary veteran stands as a testament to a lifetime of service and sorrow. Featuring heavy plate pauldrons, a tattered battle standard, and a face etched with the weight of his travels, this 50mm scale miniature is a perfect centerpiece for any party of battle-hardened adventurers.
A weary veteran or a mourning knight stands guard over a fallen comrade or a lost kingdom, holding a tattered standard in quiet reflection.
A retired legendary commander, a fallen paladin seeking redemption, or a grimdark 'Last Stand' encounter where he acts as an unmoving objective or buff-provider for his allies.
Artist: Vae Victis Miniatures
Type: HERO
Pose: Standing in a somber, sentinel-like position. The head is bowed slightly, eyes looking downward.
Action: Standing/Idle
Mood: sorrowful
Action Category: Standing/Idle
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Historical
Suitable Locations: A rain-slicked battlefield after the fight, A lonely watchtower in a dying kingdom, A royal crypt during a funeral, The ruins of a once-great castle, A misty graveyard at dawn, A pilgrimage trail in the mountains, A desolate border wall
Encounter Scenarios: An elderly quest-giver who was once a legendary hero, A ghostly knight guarding a forgotten tomb, A weary ally encountered in a dark fantasy setting, A solemn guard at a city gate during a time of plague
Power Level: Hard (score 55/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (perfect): Excellent for a Paladin, Fighter, or Cleric NPC.; Pathfinder (perfect): Fits the visual of a Cavalier or a follower of a somber deity.; Mork Borg (good): The 'Sad Knight' theme matches the game's bleak, doomed atmosphere.; Frostgrave (good): Works well as a Knight or Templar henchman.; Warhammer Fantasy / Age of Sigmar (usable): Could serve as an Empire Battle Standard Bearer or a Stormcast Eternal character.; Blades in the Dark (usable): Fits the gloom and Victorian-esque heavy layers of the setting.
Race: Human, Sex: Male, Build: Stocky, Size: Large, Age: Elderly, Style: Realistic
Also suitable as: Aasimar, Goliath
Distinguishing Features: Long, thick beard, Deeply lined face, Hooded head, Heavily layered shoulder armor
Weapons: Banner / Standard: A tall, segmented wooden or metal pole with a cloth banner attached at the top.; Longsword: A straight-bladed sword with a simple crossguard and rounded pommel, housed in a scabbard.
Armor: Pauldrons (Metal plates or heavy leather, Shoulders and upper back); Sabatons (Segmented metal, Feet)
Clothing: Hooded Cloak, Robe, Studded Belt
Equipment: Banner Pole, Scabbard
Accessories: Studded Belt
Character Classes: Fighter (Banneret / Standard Bearer) (high%), Paladin (Oath of Devotion or Vengeance) (high%), Cleric (Grave or War Domain) (medium%)
NPC Role: Quest-giver, Retired Veteran, or Mourning Noble
Aesthetic: Grimdark, Classic Fantasy, Gritty / Realistic, Noble / Heroic, Intimidating / Imposing
Cultural Aesthetic: Western European Medieval, Slavic / Eastern European, Generic Western Fantasy
Hairstyle: Hooded, Long Beard
Similar to characters: Slave Knight Gael (Dark Souls), Vagabond Class (Elden Ring), Old Man Logan-type Knight, Boromir (Lord of the Rings), Stannis Baratheon (Game of Thrones)
Miniature Dimensions: 50.0mm H x 24.8mm W x 20.1mm D (base: 30.0mm)
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