bluntblade Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 http://i.imgur.com/iuL4Sxy.jpg Before Raktra was discovered on Uran, the VIIth Legion were warriors of a very different kind. Dubbed the Shepherds of Eden, they were among the most virtuous of Mankind's heroes, fighting to protect human life wherever possible. In a cruel twist, however, upon being united with their gene-sire, both parties found each other abhorrent.The Shepherds endured a purgatorial existence, blackening their armour and having the name Berserkers of Uran thrust upon them. Miserably they trudged in the bloody footsteps of Raktra's true sons, watching their once beloved Legion become a byword for cruelty.Yet this did not last, due to the defiance of a Shepherd named Khârn. The circumstances are not spoken of outside the Legion, but the Shepherds broke away from the VIIth and, championed by a number of Raktra's brother Primarchs, were granted the status of a small, auxiliary Legion. Revitalised, they again carved themselves a place in the annals of the Great Crusade, though always wary of Raktra's hatred. However, they never guessed at the events that would split the Imperium asunder, and give the Ashen King the chance he yearned for, to crush his bastard sons once and for all.Tales of the Shepherds: Reunion Inwit Shepherd Marek Mechanised A Strange Knight Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raktra Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 A nice creamy white with very clean golds around the trims. Like the angels from Darksiders. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4466516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Captain Redd Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 A nice creamy white with very clean golds around the trims. Like the angels from Darksiders. OHHHH! I like the sound of that! very angelic in nature. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4466631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 Alas, regular painter doesn't do white, so I've done what I can: Gold = #bf9d04 http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/sm/bpe=e3d48f&bpj=BF9D04&bp=e3d48f&bpc=e3d48f&hdt=e3d48f&hdm=e3d48f&hdl=e3d48f&ey=071C85&er=e3d48f&pi=121111&nk=e3d48f&ch=E3D48F&eg=FFFFFF&sk=FFFFFF&abs=e3d48f&bt=BF9D04&cod=e3d48f&ull=e3d48f&lk=e3d48f&lll=e3d48f&lft=e3d48f&url=e3d48f&rk=e3d48f&lrl=e3d48f&rft=e3d48f&slt=BF9D04&sli=EBD98A&srt=BF9D04&sri=E3D48F&ula=e3d48f&lel=BF9D04&lla=e3d48f&lw=BF9D04&lh=e3d48f&ura=e3d48f&rel=BF9D04&rla=e3d48f&rw=BF9D04&rh=e3d48f&bg=FFFFFF&rb=0D0B0B&gr=292727&wg=true&lightshade=true&mk7=333333&chps=CC0000&devi=FFFFFF&pp=BF9D04&pfr=BF9D04&spr1=FCFCFC&/spacemarine.jpg I believe their alliances are thus: Battle Brothers with the Iron Bears, Halcyon Wardens, Scions Hospitalier, Wardens of Light and Imperial Army Fellow Warriors with the Crimson Lions, Godslayers, Lightning Bearers, Warbringers, Warriors of Peace and The Fire Keepers Distrusted Allies with the Grave Stalkers, Void Eagles, Stygian Jackals and The Drowned By Order! with the Berserkers of Uran Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4471198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphariusOmegon108 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 White is very easy, I did a squad of whitescar jetbikes in 30 minutes for the white, all shaded etc. Just gotta basecoat white, wash, clean, drybrrush white and donee Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4471239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikhalLeNoir Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 The creamy isn't that bad honestly. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4471258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 Came out nice and bone coloured, actually Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4471263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Perils Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 What do you mean it doesn't do white: that chest Imperialis is white! I'm afraid that white in light gold won't provide much contrast, I'd go with a much darker gold if I were you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4471605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Captain Redd Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I like the gold and bone combo I'd say keep it light; what if for contrast their markings were in a rich cobalt or ultramarine blue? That would really pop. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4471615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomus Sardauk Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I like the gold and bone combo I'd say keep it light; what if for contrast their markings were in a rich cobalt or ultramarine blue? That would really pop. How about a pale sky blue? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4471651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelborn Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 From what I remember, I would suggest that they were distrusted allies with the Predators as well. And well done. I like your color scheme. :tu: Only the dark blue eyes won't fit for me. Maybe ice blue? Or fenrisian blue? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4471657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raktra Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 That's exactly how I'd pictured them! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4471748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 What do you mean it doesn't do white: that chest Imperialis is white! I'm afraid that white in light gold won't provide much contrast, I'd go with a much darker gold if I were you. That same option just gives grey armour. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4472004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Perils Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 What do you mean it doesn't do white: that chest Imperialis is white! I'm afraid that white in light gold won't provide much contrast, I'd go with a much darker gold if I were you. That same option just gives grey armour. Well, it's shading :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4472069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 (headbutts the wall) Anyway... Raktra, do you have any rules for these guys? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4472077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raktra Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Not proper ones, unless you count the RoW I put in Vyrn's special rules. I'll screw around with some ideas at work tomorrow. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4472144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 "Eden is not a place. Eden is the promise that was wrenched from our hands by the Age of Strife, and it is what we have fought to build for humanity ever since. You laughed at that, and now you tear apart everything we fought for. All you have done is prove that you were never worthy to lead us, and even if you win, all that will be left for you is to languish in the ruins of Mankind's dreams, with nothing left to kill. The Ashen King indeed." -Last words of Hastur Sejanus, before his death at the hands of Raktra Akarro on Aureus Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4485103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Captain Redd Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I REALLY LIKE THAT. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4485128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomus Sardauk Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Reminds me of a line from Miracle of Sound's "Fires Fade." "And the World comes tumbling down Cold Kings clutch crumbling crowns..." Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4485283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 Does anyone have ideas for Legion rules? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4494669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikhalLeNoir Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Hmmm, it is a rule or better a rite of war for the Wardens, but maybe similar. No needless slaughter: If the Shepards decline a challenge, they don't suffer from any negative sideeffect. Maybe it could be something like that Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4494762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Drakzilla~ Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 That challenge idea is already a rule for the WoP Iron Monks unit, fyi. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4494881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikhalLeNoir Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Well the wardens exist longer ;) But it is for the whole wardens a rite of war limiting assault units. So that doesn't necessarily conflict with each other. Here is the rite of war: Paragonof peace/ peace of light/ light of peace: The Wardens of Light don't have to accept and challenger nor can they chLlenge an enemy unit/Character. They gain stubborn and don't suffer the negative side effects for declining a challenge. (For Every unit not involved in CC you gain a VP. For Every unit who was involved you lose 1vp) I thought of adding a restriction to assault units to give it some extra beef^^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4494890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raktra Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I'm gonna turn their old RoW into their Legion rules. I'll add more in a couple of hours. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4495147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 I'm gonna turn their old RoW into their Legion rules. I'll add more in a couple of hours. Awesome Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324697-ia-shepherds-of-eden/#findComment-4495383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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