Tag: Abaddon

RETURN TO ISSTVAN Battle Report!

Breakthrough No one had uttered a word, barely dared draw breath for a full minute aboard the vengeful spirit’s grand stratageum.  Abaddon kept his focus on the pinpricks of light, troop dispositions and geographical relays of Choral city.  Angron. That dog Angron had run mad. Not only had he launched an unsanctioned assault, but was…
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Abaddon First Captain of the Sons of Horus.

“We were born for battle, Khayon. We were made to conquer the galaxy, not to rot in Hell and die upon our brothers’ blades… This is our Imperium. Built across the worlds we burned, over bones we broke, with the blood we shed. You see it too. You feel it now, don’t you? – A new war. One not born of bitterness nor…
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#returntoisstvan – Visual Library of Choral City, The Precentors Palace & Siren Hold.

Istvaan III had two primary battlefronts: The Precentor’s Palace and The Siren Hold within Choral City. The images have been gathered from the Forge World’s Betrayal and the Horus Heresy Trading Card game. Unfortunately, most images do not have a description of where they are set. I’ve used my best judgement based on the descriptions…
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#Returntoisstvan – Isstvan III project log 1. Blame it on Saul.

April 2020. The height of quarantine boredom. Saul Tarvitz is released and a member of our gaming group mentions something about always wanting to do an Emperors Children army. How great were the older black books? Always wanted to play through the scenarios. We should do it. We should totally open a bar!… ahem I…
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Abaddon the Despoiler, Warmaster of Chaos. Commission

“From Shame and Shadow recast, in Black and Gold reborn” Black Legion mantra. There are few characters who are as important Warhammer lore as Abaddon. He has been through several iterations, from the greatest threat to the Imperium to the ineffective armless general moniker meme culture bridled him with. Abaddon stands at the top of…
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Tutorial: Abaddon the Despoiler Masterclass Series

Abaddon the Despoiler, Warmaster of Chaos full masterclass tutorial series is available to view today. This miniature is a true centrepiece to any collection. From lore to the sculpt Abaddon transcends the moustache-twirling archetype into a character of pathos and strength of will. This comprehensive tutorial series covers: How to use a precoat to develop…
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