Inspiration through majesty or strength

[Frater Cornelius]

I have arrived at the final stages of converting and the beginning of painting.

 

Right now I have to decide what style I go after. Will I use a noble and heroically idealised, white knight-ish setup with ligher and shining colour, majestic looking models and noble aesthetic. Always standing on the forefront, the last shimmering line before an endless tide of darkness.

A force that gives hope and inspires by its majestic presence.

 

Or do I go down the primal path. Rugged and a bit darker colours along with metallic elements. Burning weapons, lava coloured highlights, powerful and imposing models.

Never backing down and never giving up, with skill and steel they strike with hearts of fire and the valour of ancients.

A force that inspires through strength and the power of steel.

 

While both ideas coincide in many ways and both arrive at the same result, the asthetics and style differs. The noble idea to the peimal one is what a Knight riding a Gryphon is to a Warrior riding a Dragon.

 

I do not consider mixing them to be a good idea. So, which one of those do you find more appealing and why?

[Leif Bearclaw]

I think the latter, primal aesthetic would gel better with fantasy Chaos bits in the pics I've seen you post before.

[Frater Cornelius]

Do not take those into account. Ceteris Paribus. Consider all other things equal.

[Huggtand]

I would go for the latter theme. Mostly because its encompass The wild hunt go much better with the primal rugged path.

You can always have noble powerful poses just that it’s not the shining knight instead it’s the unsung forgotten heroes who holds the line without the thanks or glory (if you want them to be the good guys)

The Dúnedain rangers in LotR is an good but a bit boring example.

[Frater Cornelius]

I too feel that the second option is more interesting, although the conversions required a bit more complicated.

 

But how come everyone associates me with the Wild Hunt now? :D

 

Well, you are in for a surprise then ;)

[NightHowler]

I like the second version better as well.  We are the Vlka Fenryka!  Rugged, but honorable.  Savage, but noble.  We spit in the face of convention so that those who live by convention can go on living.  We howl and growl and fight to hold back the beast we know rages just below the surface.  We love the fact that our foes and allies alike underestimate us as mindless berserkers because we know this will give us advantage on the field of battle when our hunters spring their trap.  We aren't afraid to get dirty (we may even revel in it a little) in order to get the job done.  We love a good brawl, strong drink, loud song, and a worthy opponent.

 

I definitely like the second version better.

[tylerw]

I have arrived at the final stages of converting and the beginning of painting.

 

Right now I have to decide what style I go after. Will I use a noble and heroically idealised, white knight-ish setup with ligher and shining colour, majestic looking models and noble aesthetic. Always standing on the forefront, the last shimmering line before an endless tide of darkness.

A force that gives hope and inspires by its majestic presence.

 

Or do I go down the primal path. Rugged and a bit darker colours along with metallic elements. Burning weapons, lava coloured highlights, powerful and imposing models.

Never backing down and never giving up, with skill and steel they strike with hearts of fire and the valour of ancients.

A force that inspires through strength and the power of steel.

 

While both ideas coincide in many ways and both arrive at the same result, the asthetics and style differs. The noble idea to the peimal one is what a Knight riding a Gryphon is to a Warrior riding a Dragon.

 

I do not consider mixing them to be a good idea. So, which one of those do you find more appealing and why?

 

I'm not trying to push for mixing them, exactly, but what about a "worn down knight who has been on a quest for 5 years," look?  His armor is a bit beaten up, but still well cared for, his banner may have some rips (or repaired patches), scarring may be visible, and ornamental precious metals are not frequently seen.

Kind of like the different between a veteran in the military (where they're visibly older, may not be worried about every aspect of their uniform being perfect, just good/functional, and may have a slight limp, paunch, or other thing that shows physical flaws which they overcome).

[Frater Cornelius]

 

 

I have arrived at the final stages of converting and the beginning of painting.

 

Right now I have to decide what style I go after. Will I use a noble and heroically idealised, white knight-ish setup with ligher and shining colour, majestic looking models and noble aesthetic. Always standing on the forefront, the last shimmering line before an endless tide of darkness.

A force that gives hope and inspires by its majestic presence.

 

Or do I go down the primal path. Rugged and a bit darker colours along with metallic elements. Burning weapons, lava coloured highlights, powerful and imposing models.

Never backing down and never giving up, with skill and steel they strike with hearts of fire and the valour of ancients.

A force that inspires through strength and the power of steel.

 

While both ideas coincide in many ways and both arrive at the same result, the asthetics and style differs. The noble idea to the peimal one is what a Knight riding a Gryphon is to a Warrior riding a Dragon.

 

I do not consider mixing them to be a good idea. So, which one of those do you find more appealing and why?

I'm not trying to push for mixing them, exactly, but what about a "worn down knight who has been on a quest for 5 years," look? His armor is a bit beaten up, but still well cared for, his banner may have some rips (or repaired patches), scarring may be visible, and ornamental precious metals are not frequently seen.

Kind of like the different between a veteran in the military (where they're visibly older, may not be worried about every aspect of their uniform being perfect, just good/functional, and may have a slight limp, paunch, or other thing that shows physical flaws which they overcome).

I like that idea and I will use it, but with a different concept. The reason I do not want to mix is because they require different but equally expensive models.

 

Anyway. Your opinions match mine. It is decided that option two is the way to go.

 

Beware now, the Iron Wolves are on the rise! WITH SKILL AND STEEL, BROTHERS! *howl*