TheMadJester Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 The Root Kings: A Living City Army Hello everyone, Here is the start of my Root Kings Cities of Sigmar Army. I discovered the above art from Sometimes Minis blog last month and became fascinated by the concept of druidic dwarfs. After plenty of planning I've decided to aim for the below 1k army list.Lords: Warden King - 110pts (plan is to convert this chap up so he could also be used as Gotrekas well) Rune Lord - 90pts Battleline: Hammers-140pts Ironbreakers-130pts Irondrakes- 150pts Other: 2x Gyrobombers-160pts Kurnoth Hunters- 200pts I plan on doing plenty of conversions, so keep an eye out for them! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadJester Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 Stone Breaker Test Mini So here is my test mini for my Ironbreaker unit. You may of noticed the lack of armour, well metal armour felt wrong for them, so instead I've gone for a mix of stone armour and then arcane runes that make there skin as hard as stone. As for the weapon, the tiny bit of lore we have on the Root-Kings is that they can make weapons out of the seedpod of a devourer plant, so I'm painting up there blades like rose thorns. Originally I tried doing a basic dirt and grass basing but found that it made the model overall look quote dull. To combat this I gave it an Autumn theme instead which I think looks great against all the green. What do you all think? 6 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sttufe Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 1 hour ago, TheMadJester said: Stone Breaker Test Mini So here is my test mini for my Ironbreaker unit. You may of noticed the lack of armour, well metal armour felt wrong for them, so instead I've gone for a mix of stone armour and then arcane runes that make there skin as hard as stone. As for the weapon, the tiny bit of lore we have on the Root-Kings is that they can make weapons out of the seedpod of a devourer plant, so I'm painting up there blades like rose thorns. Originally I tried doing a basic dirt and grass basing but found that it made the model overall look quote dull. To combat this I gave it an Autumn theme instead which I think looks great against all the green. What do you all think? This is absolutely amazing, I love seeing more Duardin! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahriman Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Very cool! If this much thought goes into the entire army its going to look incredible! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimDork Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Love the concept, very well executed! Look forward to seeing more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NauticalSoup Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Consideration: it looks like you're using one of the 32mm bases the fyreslayer came with. Ironbreakers are just 1W models and are on 25s. Not sure what you're planning to use them army for, but that's a pretty big base size difference. Big enough to be... concerning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 very cool. And the basing is the right choice I feel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadJester Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 5 hours ago, NauticalSoup said: Consideration: it looks like you're using one of the 32mm bases the fyreslayer came with. Ironbreakers are just 1W models and are on 25s. Not sure what you're planning to use them army for, but that's a pretty big base size difference. Big enough to be... concerning. Ahhh didn't realise that, I play exclusively casually so I doubt it would be an issue but I'll have to look into getting the right base size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadJester Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 Vine-Lord Here is my Vine-Lord (Rune Lord) for the army. Really happy with how this chap has come out, feel I've been able to properly show the cross between the Dwarfs and Sylvaneth I wanted for the army. 4 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyriakin Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 I love the Stone Breaker and the overall concept, but the Vine Lord's visually dominant ethereal elements make him look a little bit less organic to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadJester Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Kyriakin said: I love the Stone Breaker and the overall concept, but the Vine Lord's visually dominant ethereal elements make him look a little bit less organic to me. Thanks! The idea with the Vine Lord is that, where most of them make use of the natural world around them, the Vine Lord has developed an magical kinship with it, giving him similar magics and style to that of the sylvaneth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadJester Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 Stone Shaper Warden (Gyrobomber) Here is my WIP Gyrobomber for the Dwarves. I had been struggling trying to work out how I wanted to model my gyrobombers, originally I was thinking of having dwarves ride eagles or some other creature but they all felt to big. Instead what I've gone for is a drudic dwarf using the earth round him as transport and projectiles. Very much inspired by earth benders in Avatar, I feel this fits the army well, but is also unique. What do you lot think? 3 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthelLoren Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 (edited) I love it! Believe it or not, I was going to post asking SOMEONE to use that art to convert nature Dwarves, when I found this blog. please keep feeding us glorious pictures, fellow druid! By root and stone! Edited May 11, 2020 by AthelLoren 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadJester Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Stone Shaper Warden #2 (Gyrobomber) And that's number 2 sorted, really happy with how they've turned out and I've already started thinking about other ways I can use this technique. what do you lot think? 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonnPhan Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Damn these guys are gorgeous! Are you also gonna add some monsters to the army? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadJester Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Current plan will be to have 3 Kurnoth Hunters in the 1k army, then I'll be adding treemen and some other stuff at higher point games. Plenty of conversions in mind ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sttufe Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Those guys are amazing, that shaped stone effect is absolutely stunning and very well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melcavuk Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Looking good, great vision and execution. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyriakin Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) (ignore) Edited May 14, 2020 by Kyriakin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyriakin Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, TheMadJester said: Current plan will be to have 3 Kurnoth Hunters in the 1k army, then I'll be adding treemen and some other stuff at higher point games. Plenty of conversions in mind ! Do you know that you can also run Sylvaneth as Ironbark Glade, and take Dispossessed/Fyreslayers as allies? Gives the opportunity to run something a bit different rules-wise occasionally. Edited May 14, 2020 by Kyriakin 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadJester Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 10 hours ago, Kyriakin said: Do you know that you can also run Sylvaneth as Ironbark Glade, and take Dispossessed/Fyreslayers as allies? Gives the opportunity to run something a bit different rules-wise occasionally. I wasn't aware! I might have a look into it. but for now Cities of Sigmar. I've recently re-worked my list as well to allow for more conversions.Lords Rune Lord - 90 Tree Lord Ancient - 260 Battleline Hammers - 140 Ironbreakers - 130 Irondrakes - 150 Others Gyrobombers x 3 - 210 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthelLoren Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Those Gyrobomber conversions are absolutely amazing! I enjoyed your reference to avatar the last Airbender, one of my favorite TV shows overall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadJester Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 The Stone Shaper Wardens Duardin well versed in earthly magics, they shape the ground around them, allowing them to move rapidly across the battlefield and launch rocks at incredible speeds towards those who seek to harm their realm. After battles they would seek to repair the damaged earth of the battlefield, by their or the enemies doing. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sttufe Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 20 hours ago, TheMadJester said: The Stone Shaper Wardens Duardin well versed in earthly magics, they shape the ground around them, allowing them to move rapidly across the battlefield and launch rocks at incredible speeds towards those who seek to harm their realm. After battles they would seek to repair the damaged earth of the battlefield, by their or the enemies doing. I really want to see these guys painted, they looks so amazing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadJester Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 World Shaper Lord Concept Currently i'm trying to work out how I want to model my Tree Lord, I currently have 2 concepts in mind. First idea is a dwarvish version of the tree lord, rather than a tall slim ent like creature, it would be a mix of stone and plant built up around a dwarf. It could blend the classic dwarf golem concept and sylvaneth look. Inspiration below. The 2nd idea would be more of a summoned nature spirit made of stone and plants, floating above a druidic dwarf. this would be a bit more difficult to sculpt but I could make use of techniques used to make the Stone Shapers. Inspiration below. What do you lot think? Any other ideas of how I could do it? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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