I have always been a huge fan of Special Characters. It doesn't matter which Army Book they come from, there is just something about them, which appeals to me. They just perfectly encapsulate the essence of the army they represent, and this - to me, at least - is what Warhammer Fantasy is all about. Now, I know many people don't like them, and many people tend to steer clear of playing opponents who field them - often claiming they aren't balanced or intended for standard play - but to this, I say bollocks! I like fluffy games, and whilst I can field a cheesy, WAAC list, I also love the fluff and background to a game.
On that note, I have been doing my damnedest to put together a model for as many SC as I can... This is my kitbash Valkia from the Warriors of Chaos range. Unlike most of my Special Character conversions, which are started before GW release an official version, this one didn't. When I saw their attempt at Valkia, whilst I wasn't totally horrified, I felt that I could do as good (if not better) for a damn sight less money... The parts are rather obvious, and drawn from only three plastic kits; Dark Eldar Scourges, Warriors of Chaos Knights, and the Daemons of Chaos Exalted Chariot of Slaanesh...
I don't think she looks too shabby, although I am ashamed to say, she hasn't been painted yet... Oops!
Whilst on the topic of characters, here's another, this time not necessarily an "official" one. He has appeared in plenty of fluff pieces, and been mentioned for at least two Editions, but has never had rules. Which, of course I had to rectify. Then, what good were rules without a model to represent them? So, here he is, Lord Morskittar of Clan Skyryre!
What do you all think?
JJ
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