Out of the Drakwald and into the fire.

I've just finished reading Chris Wraight's sword of Justice (An extract from which is available HERE). Although the events of the book largely revolve around Averland it begins with an army fighting the Beastmen in the Drakwald forest. I really liked the idea of the men of the empire and the beasts rushing through the trees not knowing entirely where the enemy is, with short bloody encounters coming as a result.

And so.... I have begun an Empire army that will be themed around fighting the Beastmen deep in the Drakwald forest. The plan is to include scenic bases and unit fillers that will really set the scene.

And so to Start, I present the 27th Reikland Halberdiers out of OsBurg. Well the beginnings of them at least, I'm planning to build this unit up to a horde of 50 men. (Well 50 bases worth anyway probably around 35 men)

Part of the reason I've chosen Reikland for this regiment is the creams, whites and browns that are prevalent in the states colours, these should work well with the dark browns and greens of the forest and the Beastmen that will also be appearing on the unit fillers. Furthermore the creams and browns are more business like and less garish than some of the other state colours.

I'm thoroughly enjoying this so far and although there is plenty left to do to the above before they can be painted (State troops have an insane amount of mould lines) I should have the whole unit built in short order.

As always thank you for reading, happy gaming and good hunting!
Stu