This stunning miniature depicts a stern, elderly noblewoman who is as sharp as the blade she carries. Dressed in a traditional 15th-century hennin and flowing gown, she is the perfect choice for a high-stakes NPC, a retired adventurer returning to the fray, or a royal mastermind.
A noblewoman or princess has drawn a concealed or unexpected blade, lifting her heavy skirts to move more freely as she faces an unseen threat.
A high-ranking noble NPC who can defend herself, a quest-giver with a secret combat past, or a social-encounter boss such as a treacherous duchess.
Artist: Vae Victis Miniatures
Type: HERO
Pose: Standing with a slight turn of the head, hands actively engaged with a weapon and dress.
Action: Standing/Idle
Mood: Determined
Action Category: Standing/Idle
Genre: Fantasy, Historical
Suitable Locations: Royal throne room, Castle hallway at night, Merchant's guild hall, Nobility's manor garden, Dungeon cell after a coup, Gothic city street, Banquet hall
Encounter Scenarios: An unexpected combatant during a royal assassination attempt, A quest-giver who is more dangerous than she appears, A high-value hostage who decides to fight her way out, A disguised noble encountered in a dangerous part of the city
Power Level: Medium (score 30/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (5e / general) (perfect): Excellent for a noble background character or an NPC Princess.; Pathfinder (1e / 2e) (perfect): ; Mordheim (good): Fits the grimdark medieval aesthetic of a fallen noble.; Frostgrave (good): Usable as an apprentice or noble soldier.; Mork Borg (good): The sharp features and aged face fit the bleak aesthetic well.
Race: Human, Sex: Female, Build: Slender, Size: Medium, Age: Elderly, Style: Stylized Realistic
Also suitable as: Half-Elf
Distinguishing Features: Wrinkled face, Twin hair buns at the sides of the head, Sharp, stern facial expression
Weapons: Shortsword: A straight-bladed shortsword or large dagger with a simple crossguard and pommel.
Clothing: Hennin, Gown, Belt
Accessories: Hennin and Veil, Belt
Character Classes: Noble (NPC) (high%), Rogue (Mastermind or Swashbuckler) (medium%), Bard (College of Swords) (low%)
NPC Role: Noblewoman, Quest-giver, or Assassination Target
Aesthetic: Elegant / Regal, Noble / Heroic, Intimidating / Imposing, Gritty / Realistic
Cultural Aesthetic: Western European Medieval
Hairstyle: Topknot/Bun
Similar to characters: Olenna Tyrell (Game of Thrones), Eleanor of Aquitaine (Historical), Lady Tremaine (Cinderella), Grandmother Duelist Archetype, Dowager Queen
Miniature Dimensions: 35.1mm H x 16.2mm W x 22.8mm D (base: 30.0mm)
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