Tag: Blood Angels

Heroes of the Legions: Raldoron.

Amongst the ranks of the Importal Ninth Raldoron is one of the most legendary heroes of the chapter. Known as the Archien of Wisdom, Raldoron expressed Sanguinius’ genius at warfare. The first thing that catches the eye when looking at this miniature is the bright orange red color palette. The armor of Raldoron is painted…
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How do they fly? Forge World Lightning Commission

The Forge world Lightning is one of the coolest-looking models I’ve ever seen. It’s simple and elegant, but still has plenty of detail to take in. The model itself is obviously a flyer, but you can also use it as an aerial escort for your army. I finished the Lightning without a lot of fuss…
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Descent of Angels – Sanguinius Commission.

I can feel the groan go up from the gallery. I know I’ve painted a lot of Sanguinius! And no I’m not sick of it! I’m going to paint MORE! I finally feel at peace with the entire diorama. It’s such a complex piece. So many different light sources, textures, and volumes of exquisitely sculpted…
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A Tale of Heresy Gamers. Part 2: Best laid plans.

What is the Tale of Heresy Gamers challenge? This is the Warlord’s journey. The path of power, or of ruin. We’ll be charting army selection, choice of units, painting woes and victories! We’ll be capturing every triumph and misfortune of coming to grips with a new system and a new force. This will be a series…
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10 unexpected changes in Horus Heresy 2.0! WARHAMMER

Top 10 changes in Heresy 2.0. With a few games under our belts, we thought we’d jot down some of our favourite changes in this edition. Reactions   This is the biggest change to the fundamental structure of the game. I’ve lamented for years the inability to showcase the tactical nous of generals such as Horus,…
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Who was Aster Crohne, The Ghost of Saiph? HORUS HERESY

Aster Crohne, The Ghost of Saiph. Aster Crohne was a Centurion in the Blood Angels Legion’s 94th Company during the Great Crusade and earned a reputation for surviving the most hazardous of warzones. A veteran of the Blood Angels, Crohne served in the unnamed Legion in the days before the coming of Sanguinius. Recruited from the killing fields of Saiph as a child, Aster…
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CLASSIC 2nd edition Blood Angel and the Nostalgia Trap.

2nd edition Blood Angel Nostalgia is a seductive liar. George Ball. I managed to get my greasy mits on one of the new MKVI marines. I ran a giveaway for this miniature on my social media feeds – the winner being a Blood Angel enthusiast. Well, what dumb luck! Two of my buddies are starting…
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Who is Dominion Zephon? Blood Angel HORUS HERESY Commission

Dominion Zephon, The Paragon of Restoration, The Bringer of Sorrow. Zephon was a remnant of the Legion, left on Terra in a ceremonial role after his maiming during the Great Crusade. Unusually, the bionic replacements did not take, and Zephon was left to serve within the Crusader Host on Terra. You can find the story…
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Why you really need a Blood Angels Contemptor Dreadnought.

Blood Angels Contemptor Dreadnought – Throne Maelio. The Blood Angel project was a labour of love. A real labour of love. From researching the original background of the Chapter from Rogue Trader to tracking down old paint guides and refitting them for a modern palette – the IXth was my first major project as a…
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Blood Angel Praetor Belsarius

Blood Angel Praetor Belarius. The Encarmine Blade

Blood Angel Praetor Belarius. The Encarmine Blade. “Throughout history Angels are agents of wrath, or revelation.”Unknown.  Khalu Varrchio, Belarius 1:14, Seraph Sanguinary of the Fifth Host. “The Encarmine Blade”. “Charting the histories of the legions after the Fall of the Arch Traitor is a problematic endeavour. In an era rife with misinformation, falsifications, mass purging of…
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