Using the old Regiments of Renown format I present Ol'Lund Dartfinger and the Knuckledragger gang.
Cave Orcs-
The mountains surrounding Mordro Valley are filled with a particularly hardy breed of Orc often referred to as cave Orcs for their habit of residing in the shallow caves and abandoned Dwarf mines in the higher reaches of the mountains.
Years of cramped confinement through the harsh winter months
of the high peaks, these cave Orcs have developed a more pronounced stooped
stature with hands nearly reaching the ground. Its said they can bound down
their low ceiling-ed corridors on all fours as fast as a man can sprint.
Ol’Lund Dartfinger and the Knuckledragger gang-
Having perfected the art of chopping Dwarf limbs with their
great choppa’s, Ol’Lund and his Knuckledragger gang have made their way
down to the greater valley to try their hand in the raiding and pillaging
alongside rest of the boyz of the valley.
Though rumor has it they are actually fleeing the wrath of a young dwarf
captain Baelrik Tillurideson and his avenging troop of warrior miners.
Armament: In emulation
of their leader most of the Knuckledraggers carry great two handed choppas and
mix of crude bludgeoning weapons, axes and swords.
Dress: A mix of
dirty rags and furs to protect them from the cold mountain air.
Battlecry: The
usually cacophony of swearing, though when confronting stunties its usually a string
of insults regarding the length of their mothers beards.
Leader: Ol’Lund Dartfinger. Ol’Lund is a master with the two handed
Choppa and suffers no penalties for using a double-handed weopon.
Deeds: After several weeks of deadlocked siege
during the battle of Leadrock Mine, Through the use of some colorful verbal
abuse, Ol’Lund managed to persuade the Dwarf commander foremen Tilluride
Forkbeard from his barricades to a challenge in single combat. Ol’Lund duly split Tilluride in twain with
his great two handed choppa. The
Knuckledragger gang made short work of flushing the now demoralized Dwarfs from
their mine.
A few examples of minor conversion, mostly head gear, to help break up the monotony.
I like the way the Orcs have turned out.
ReplyDeleteGood to see you have created the unit with all Nick Lund miniatures, and therefore giving them a coherent feel and identity. They do have that hunched over feel about them.
The conversions are great, and I especally like the choice of colour for the base edges.
The 1st/2nd edition regiment of Renown style background is a wonderful touch too.
This unit looks fantastic! Nick Lund!! All they need are some Nick Lund Dwarves to fight against. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteDamn right! I've got a couple dozen Nick Lund dwarfs tucked away somewhere... one of these days...
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteYour blog is really very interesting. I am an enthusiast of old CITADEL miniatures and old GAMES WORKSHOP products.
Bravo!
Sir Roland
http://jeux-de-plateaux-et-roles.blogspot.fr/
Great stuff! I have some of these guys but they haven't seen the light of day for many years...this makes me want to get them out again and maybe try to re-paint them. A wonderful looking unit! Love the fine detail on the shields!
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