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I started this in the Destruction forum, but I have now started painting the war host. First, some fluff:
From the depths of the Dracborough mountains, a new force was stirring in Hysh, the realm of light. These benighted orruks despised the light, having been forced from their home in Ulgu under the guidance of a trio of mysterious, deadly Fimir. In his travels, Balogog had gathered a ragtag band of followers, ogors, his savage kin, hulking orruks in heavy armour and heavier weapons, his own green-skinned tribe and even some grots, though they were wise enough to stay deep in the cave system or patrol the nearby mountains and passes for fear of being an ogors next meal.
The Fimir had told Balogog of the fantastical Realm Gates, a way for him to return to Ulgu and exact his vengeance on those that drove them out. He was strong now, with a strong hoard of warriors eager for battle. Much did the Fimir say, twisting his mind with ideas of glory and vengeance. To reach the Realm Gate, he would have to cut a bloody swathe through Hysh, culminating in the taking of the Realm Gate far to the south.
The time for action, had come...
Ok, so I am not a great fluff writer, but hopefully as this project progresses it will be added to and refined and it will make more sense. I intend to make a combined Destruction force with elements from big factions (orruks, ogors, grots and maybe a gargant (do have one...)) and basically tell the story of Balogog. I plan to have a few versions of Balogog depending on the scenario. I have the Orruk Warboss on Boar, I would like to use the Ironjawz Megaboss sometimes and so on. As they are a ragtag force and on the move, I am also trying to convert them with weapons from each kit (so my Savage Orruks have normal Orruk or Ironjawz weapons here and there, things like that). The Fimir are also key to this story, so they will turn up in most battle reports as I build this force up. They are great models too, although I screwed up when I built them so may have to do some conversion work to make them actually go together properly...
Anyway, here are some starter shots. First up is the test model, front and rear:
Next are the first five savage orruks. I have recently completed the standard bearer and am on to number 7:
If you got this far, thanks very much! In my collection so far I have:
Savage Warboss - Edit: name Ughaag (Oog Harg), painted
Wardokk (name undetermined) Edit: name Glurgob, painted
20 Savage Orruks - Edit: 20 painted, 10 more would help.
Balogog on Boar: Edit: painted as well.
Warboss standard bearer: Edit - got converted with the large axe version and to be an Ard Boy
10 Orruk Arrow Boyz - Edit: there are 20 now... Edit Edit (is that a thing???): 20 painted with warpaint to be counts as Savage Arrer Boyz
5 10 Orruk Boarboyz - Edit: all painted too...
Warchanter - Edit: name Shagrbash, painted
10 Hard Boyz- Edit: 10 painted, 5 in undercoat. need 15 more to get the bonuses... Edit Edit: So there are now 30 all up, 10 Orruk Boyz with some kitbashing, and 5 Orruk Nobz from 40K with some useful swaps
5 Brutes - Edit: 5 painted, but someone added 5 more to the collection...
3 Gruntas - Edit: painted, need 6 more I think...
3 Fimir - Edit: painted
1 Gargant - painted decidedly chaotic at the moment, but I suppose that doesn't matter
1 Chariot - painted, can't ever be used but hey, looks cool. would be fun to convert it to carry a shaman and make it a Maniak Weirdnob...
To add to the pile I think I want:
1 Ogor leader of some description
6 Leadbelchers
1 or 2 Ironlaunchers
10 Grot Wolf riders
1 Grot Shaman
More Arrow Boyz
More Savage Orruks
Oh, and who doesn't love the Mawkrusha... - Edit: see later, the big boy is done...
Balogog's War Host
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Posted · Edited by kaaras
Updating completed tasks
I started this in the Destruction forum, but I have now started painting the war host. First, some fluff:
From the depths of the Dracborough mountains, a new force was stirring in Hysh, the realm of light. These benighted orruks despised the light, having been forced from their home in Ulgu under the guidance of a trio of mysterious, deadly Fimir. In his travels, Balogog had gathered a ragtag band of followers, ogors, his savage kin, hulking orruks in heavy armour and heavier weapons, his own green-skinned tribe and even some grots, though they were wise enough to stay deep in the cave system or patrol the nearby mountains and passes for fear of being an ogors next meal.
The Fimir had told Balogog of the fantastical Realm Gates, a way for him to return to Ulgu and exact his vengeance on those that drove them out. He was strong now, with a strong hoard of warriors eager for battle. Much did the Fimir say, twisting his mind with ideas of glory and vengeance. To reach the Realm Gate, he would have to cut a bloody swathe through Hysh, culminating in the taking of the Realm Gate far to the south.
The time for action, had come...
Ok, so I am not a great fluff writer, but hopefully as this project progresses it will be added to and refined and it will make more sense. I intend to make a combined Destruction force with elements from big factions (orruks, ogors, grots and maybe a gargant (do have one...)) and basically tell the story of Balogog. I plan to have a few versions of Balogog depending on the scenario. I have the Orruk Warboss on Boar, I would like to use the Ironjawz Megaboss sometimes and so on. As they are a ragtag force and on the move, I am also trying to convert them with weapons from each kit (so my Savage Orruks have normal Orruk or Ironjawz weapons here and there, things like that). The Fimir are also key to this story, so they will turn up in most battle reports as I build this force up. They are great models too, although I screwed up when I built them so may have to do some conversion work to make them actually go together properly...
Anyway, here are some starter shots. First up is the test model, front and rear:
Next are the first five savage orruks. I have recently completed the standard bearer and am on to number 7:
If you got this far, thanks very much! In my collection so far I have:
Savage Warboss - Edit: name Ughaag (Oog Harg), painted
Wardokk (
name undetermined) Edit: name Glurgob, painted20 Savage Orruks - Edit: 20 painted, 10 more would help.
Balogog on Boar: Edit: painted as well.
Warboss standard bearer: Edit - got converted with the large axe version and to be an Ard Boy
10 Orruk Arrow Boyz - Edit: there are 20 now... Edit Edit (is that a thing???): 20 painted with warpaint to be counts as Savage Arrer Boyz
510 Orruk Boarboyz - Edit: all painted too...Warchanter - Edit: name Shagrbash, painted
10 Hard Boyz- Edit: 10 painted, 5 in undercoat. need 15 more to get the bonuses... Edit Edit: So there are now 30 all up, 10 Orruk Boyz with some kitbashing, and 5 Orruk Nobz from 40K with some useful swaps
5 Brutes - Edit: 5 painted, but someone added 5 more to the collection...
3 Gruntas - Edit: painted, need 6 more I think...
3 Fimir - Edit: painted
1 Gargant - painted decidedly chaotic at the moment, but I suppose that doesn't matter
1 Chariot - painted, can't ever be used but hey, looks cool. would be fun to convert it to carry a shaman and make it a Maniak Weirdnob...
To add to the pile I think I want:
1 Ogor leader of some description
6 Leadbelchers
1 or 2 Ironlaunchers
10 Grot Wolf riders
1 Grot Shaman
More Arrow Boyz
More Savage Orruks
Oh, and who doesn't love the Mawkrusha... - Edit: see later, the big boy is done...