Erzatsolder

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 ERZATSOLDER


The most versatile of all the imperial soldiers, the humble swordsman.

They are led by Karl Raspe who is a distant relation of Count Halven.
A veteran of campaigns in Tilea he thinks himself a bit fancy and cultured.
He even claims to have visited Lustria and far off Cathay.
He is proud of his moustache.


The banner is carried by Adolphus and shows the crest of the Halven family who rule the village of Heiligsheld.
This banner is significant as when taken into battle, holy relics are hung from it.
They are the last remains of  Imre Jenz, the person from whom the village got its current name.
He died in 2155 defending what is now an old ruined shrine off in the forest from followers of chaos.

The unit has a couple of Martyn Hauer’s old mercenary lads in it, one of which has a brother in the Armbrustschutzen led by ‘Short’ Basil.

At the rear is Heinrich the units musician. When roused his pipes let forth a terrible wailing that puts fear into friend and foe alike.



Comments

  1. Ian20 April 2025 at 07:07

    Great looking unit those old sculps are packed full of character. I always try to put a story behind my armies so really like the idea of basing your blog around a developing their story.

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    1. Mike20 April 2025 at 09:35

      Thank you.

      They are such top models!!

      Stories make them come more alive and as such they feel more important and meaningful, at least I think so.

      I like world building and find it more engaging than games with no real setting.


      -Thanks for following too!

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