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Hell yes jackanory is in! I actually thought he'd already been invited and just hadn't replied yet

any ideas what you're planning yet jackanory? I can picture you doing something awesome for your scvvies with the tzeench sorcerer...


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Oooh, and baiyuan - did you pick the bigger familiar or the small one in the end?

Baiyuan wrote:That's him Remi, it's called "the duchess".

Awesome!! Now I'm really stoked! Thanks to both you and Peter for bringing this together! And now Jackanory too?

@Jackanory- you back from Japan? If so, how was it, you going back... etc.

I feel like I'm standing among titans. The feeling is like epic and really good vodka, plus some sort of juice you can drink all day long, mixed together.

-Remi (HF Iz)

Im eager to get started!!

While "The Duchess" is amazing, what i find more impressive is this (from Jakob's Gallery on his site):

JRN wrote:I take special pride in my Golden Demon entries which over the years have won me 17 Demon statues, 1 Open Competition Cup, and 2 Slayer Swords!

Truly a genius...

"If I have learnt any from this, and if I do anything of this nature again, think through the list of invitees thoroughly, invite them and then open the thread. It got opened quickly this time round because we were excited."

Hey jackanory -

HF Izanagi -

The feeling is like epic and really good vodka,

I wish I could afford an epic army. I'd probably prefer port to vodka whilst playing though.

As it turns out I believe that I will pick the model that I discarded first when seeing these new wizards: The DE sorceress.

Since I am not really the short-story-background-kind-of-guy, I will try and get some concept sketching done instead...

Ooh more competition on the sorceress! Can't wait what you're going to do.

That brings me to another thing, wouldn't it be nice to have a vague overview of who is converting which miniature?
So how about everybody posts again which wizard (he thinks) he is going to convert and I'll make a list of it and add it to the first post.

Sorceress for me too guys , she is exactly what i need

Soo, as far as (spontaneously) I recall:

Model unknown:
Beowulf
Migsula

Chaos Sorcerer:
PDH
CM Dante

Tzeentch Sorcerer:
HF Izanagi

Necromancer:
Scarper
Jackanory

DE Sorceress:
Baiyuan
Vitruvian
Neil
JRN
Cadaver

I wonder why so many are going for the sorceress and mostly with sinister plans... Must be the urge to defile something beautiful, you pervs.

Random ideas.



Think I will be going for the DE-sorceress/deathcult assassin-lady.
Also, quite fond of the idea of having a blind hunchback collecting servo skulls to aide him see...

You got it baiyuan. Im debating whether to have wires running into very *ahem* dubious places...

Wow, JRN! I wish i could draw... Those are some drool-inducing pics right there, very cool.

Both are cool ideas.

Whatever we decide not to do can still be done in a follow-up project. I'm having plans for all four models and I'm also going to buy them all. I like the idea of having them all four as 40k versions together, maybe even in one warband.

I'm glad Neil and Peter were wrong when they thought my Samarianne would be a deathcult assassin too. And to keep you guessing, here's the fourth chapter, which might give you a clue or two:

IV
Hope:
"Hope" was the name and hope was what it was.

She called it "Hope", because it was the only positive thing that had happened to her since her first conception. She couldn't understand why it worked and how it was different from the times she had attempted to create a bonding to another creature herself, but it was.

Tiberius would later explain to her, that it was in the genes. Far less than one in a billion would be born with that special gene, that had always defined her life. For other species the chance was even smaller or non-existant, that was why she had never felt a connection.
It was too rare a gift, Tiberius had said, and that she was too unique to swim with the other fishes. And so was Hope.

She had always been interested in other creatures that were like the orders familiars, but she had never seen or even heard of anything like this specimen. It was truly superior in almost every way. It was bigger, stronger, faster, tougher and even more importantly, smarter and meaner, than any other.

No worries about forgetting me, I know I haven't been active lately! Still not sure what to do but that's part of the fun!
@ Izanagi: yeah I got back in March. Was awesome and I'm missing it already but I prob won't be back for a while; they're still getting aftershocks!! :(

I already ordered the chaos Mage so I guess you can put me down for him.

Jakob, nice sketches mate, the chaos Mage isn't a million miles away from what I have planned to be honest! Would love to see your take on the death cult lady. Especially after witnessing the process behind Dutchess Death!

Cheers,

Dante

@JRN Cool concepts , nice and loose yep perfectly captures them

@Baiyuan , still no idea , but for some reason a EDIT Loxatle not Delineator sprang to mind and yes we all want to corrupt something pretty by the looks of it and i bet we all thought no one would go for her either



@Jackanory , Welcome aboard matey

@CMDante look forward to seeing your magic with the mage







So here goes my first teaser guys





the 1st of 5 reveals

By the way, thanks for all the warm welcomes!
Two things:
1. I've decided to go with the necromancer.
2. All the fluff you'll be getting until the model's finished:
"When? When will it happen? At what time? A great event, truly! We will all see. Yes, yes. Must be precise...must be exact...must be on time!"

Wow you guys have been busy! I'm not ordering mine. I'm actually looking forward to walking into my local GW as it opens on Saturday....with gift vouchers.

JRN - Thanks for the sketch. I love the hunchback collecting servo skulls. The death cultist will be lovely to see completed, her implant hand cannon looks rather uncomfortable!

Vitruvian XVII - Oh dear god. You mean her eyes and mouth don't you! Have you worked out how you're going to build her fluid tank yet?

Baiyuan - I've got plans for two of the four models. How did you know I was going for the chaos sorcerer ? Oh yeah its because I got dibs Mo

Its actually nice to see the break down list you've bunged up....we should have run a pimp my dark elf sorceress comp! As for your ladies background...she now comes across as an untouchable assassin....

CMDante - I'm going to ask Jakob to do me some concept art too . If your sorcerer is going to look a lot like that I'm rather happy, since that is not the route I'm going. I'm glad someone else is doing the chaos sorcerer, as it will be nice to compare the differences between our finished products/what can be done with it.

neil101 - Those pictures are just wow. Thank you. 1. That apple doesn't look very appealing. 2. Doesn't give much away but I like it.....how are you going to turn your sorcerer into a loyal dark angel? Seriously though I love the colour change in the spoiler, very clever stuff. Whenever I read about the Emperor's Tarot in the future it will be this image I have

jackanory - ..."Yes, yes. Must be precise...must be exact...must be on time!"... that's not fluff that's just what's going through my head with this modelling project Sound intriguing, I'm still suffering from writers block when it comes to my next fluff update. I'm looking forward to where you'll take the necromancer.


Peter






(Baiyuan - I'm still properly laughing at my own joke....I'm going to take a long walk on a short pier)

Nice graphics Neil, very evocative!

Peter: Erm yes, eyes...

I may not bother using the resin, depends how tests go. Im thinking a tinted plastic will perform the same job.


edit: Just read Panic's thread. Will be cool to see everyone elses efforts as well.

I would prefer having tubes or cables in any cavity over having them in the eyes tbh.

I also really like the idea of the hunchback skull collector, very grimdark.

Very nice, Neil! Looking forward to more reveal... makes me want to write my own today too... perhaps more today? Perhaps more tomorrow...

@Jackanory- very Alice in Wonderland, bro. Reminds me of the Rabbit... and I'm facing severe brainlock because I can't see how the two(figures conversion and AiW) relate... a weak relation at best... or a very well hidden one... or a decoy to lead away our roving eyes...

A few more days before we start- mine is already on preorder, too.

Yea... I'll be back after doing some work- next installment of the fluff.

-Remi

No preorder for me either, I'll go to my GW store and pick them up on saturday. Similar to PDH I haven't bought anything from GW directly in years, always had a friend pick it up and another thing is I don't want to take the risk of any trouble with the post. Worst case scenario, everybody has his wizard, starts converting and blogging and I can't get it before monday. Nonono, better to be safe, than to be sorry.

I had a little breakthrough with Samarianne's companion. I chopped up models for 40€ and have some bits to start with now, awesome! Just need to wake my inner techpriest now...

Awesome to see JRN has joined! I'm a huge fan of your work, JRN, so I really can't wait to see what you come up with. In fact I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. I haven't been this excited about anything hobby related in awhile.

@Peter , Cheers mate , i actually created 16 transitions for the gif , but, i had a problem saving it, so just the 3 now and you know i cant create anything without it being fluffy

@Vit i bet some good stuff comes out of Panics thread , with over 30 posters , thats a lot of conversions , GW should send ours for free as promotion

@Izanagi what happend to your fluff mate

Reveal 2

Cadaver wrote:Awesome to see JRN has joined! I'm a huge fan of your work, JRN, so I really can't wait to see what you come up with. In fact I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. I haven't been this excited about anything hobby related in awhile.

Thanks. But as you say the yourself the really great thing is that so many are involved - both here and in Panic's thread. Should ensure lots of very interesting looking miniatures.

Almost time to start the drumrolling guys!

My router seems to be broken, so I have to use my mobile.

Made a little progress on Hope, it's starting to take shape. If I just wasn't that busy...

JRN wrote:Random ideas.



Think I will be going for the DE-sorceress/deathcult assassin-lady.
Also, quite fond of the idea of having a blind hunchback collecting servo skulls to aide him see...

I'm really loving that hunchback. Yes I am. Mmm. That looks tasty.

I do so hope GW are sneaky and pull another round of plastic wizards out for August. I really do.

looking at neil's teaser pics i think he may have exactly the same idea for the sorceress as me.... We shall see...

Hey pekustin i did notice you were in Panics thread too , Well you kow what they say about great minds more likely their is only so much you can do with gw minis
I am pretty sure we will see doznes of the same idea by the time september comes . but just to keep us all in the know , here is my final reveal , i know i said 5 and this is number three , but hey hum











Lilitu

Chapter One “pick a card, any card”

The Psyker pulled a third card from the deck , the psychoactive liquid-crystal wafer glowed a deep blue before crackling into bright white... The Lost Child . Four Acolytes watched intently as the old man methodically arranged the incomprehensible pack in front of him. The Inquistorial training barely holding back their rampant probing thoughts. “ A mariner always checks the weather before he sets sail ” The Venerable Inquisitors Vendrakes words formed a collective memory amongst his disciples.

“Next card, hurry “ Uxley gibbed, as impatient as ever .

“Some things cannot be rushed child ” , the Primaris chastised .
“Would you rather I make some mistake , perhaps read the cards inverted?”

“No Primaris “ Please forgive our enthusiasm, we only wish to bring an end to this puzzle.....for the Emperors sake. “ added belatedly.

“I understand that you are anxious to complete your task, I even find you ambition refreshing, But overeagerness can lead to mistakes … And I wouldn’t want any of you to come to harm from an over zealous reading. Don’t hurry to your deaths so easily, You best serve the emperor in life.”

Now this is interesting... The Great Eye ! I haven’t seen that one in a while. The acolytes pallor dropped from pale to deathly white.

“Make no assumptions yet … the reading is far from over”

“And finally .. The daemon “

The room fell silent, You didn’t have to be a to be a Psyker to realise that this was not a good omen.

“The Great Eye signifier holds that , you will be facing one of the ruinous powers , the fallen angel and lost child indicate , an Astartes is involved .The seeded Chalice hmm.. of that I am not too sure. I presume the “beast with two backs” is at play. And finally the Deamon card. Well that is plainly obvious, alongside the Great Eye. “ The Primaris lowered his tone and turned to face the Acolytes, This is going to be very tough for you, I suggest extreme caution. The cards were not clear about which powers are involved, but you must assume it could be all four of them, although I sense a female is involved somehow. I suggest you hold prayer before descending into the hive.

May the Emperor have mercy on your souls.






Chapter Two succubus

Tears rolled down the old warriors cheek whilst silent sobs echoed forlornly in his stalwart heart.

“Their, their dear.. No need for the tears, this is a joyous occasion. “

Her silky words ran viscous sweet honey through his thoughts. Dripping warmth like a hot tap in a cold bath, whilst clouding his mind and beguiling his senses.

“But..”

“No need to think darling, just enjoy the fruits of our endeavours. Your a great man , and you will be a great father.

“Fa..ther...” the words seemed distant and yet still familiar....Patriarch...?

Look Samael we have a lovely baby girl, what shall we call her?

“G..i..rl...err..er..”

“Never mind dear. You rest yourself, you have worked hard. I shall do the thinking for both of us..
how about..... marilitu ?

Err....okay...if you think that's for the best...

“Lilitu always knows best”




Chapter Three “if you go down to the woods tonight your sure to get a surprise”


Uxley thumbed the Auspex, and watched as it flickered into life. The static green screen giving an ominous glow in the darkness of the under hive.

Uxley “Where are the Arbites?” The young Acolytes impatience getting the better of him again.

Sung “ They said they will be here , so they will be here. I doubt even Lord Helmawr would dare to incur the wrath of Vendrake.”

Loxez rubbed a mail gloved hand over his carbine, Clearing the dust and grime that had accumulated during the firefight.
“Where the feth , did those Escher spring from ? I knew we couldn’t trust Jerico.”

Socrates “We had no choice “. Their was no way of getting this far into their territory without his help, we would have ended up like those Goliaths we saw by the sump.”

Uxley “ Well , unless you were asleep these last ten minutes, you may have noticed we just nearly did!!”

Loxez “ Sung's right , all we have to do is wait , Uxley sent the vox, now we just sit on our hand and wait for back up.


Socrates “I don’t think waiting is an option.. look up there!”

The group turned to Socrates and strained their eyes into the gloom. Beyond the Waste and slag, where the ancient corroding plasteel struts gave way to pitch blackness , The group eyed movement. A feeling first, dark and unpleasant , like a nothing they felt before. Nausea washed over them and they did all they could not to turn their heads and scream! It came too fast for an Escher, too fast for a human! Baleful eyes peircing at their souls, through murky sub light world.

Socrates “Run or fight ? “

“RUN!”

That's ace Neil, it has everything I crave: inquisition-gak, necromunda, mysterious bad guy/girl.

I couldn't help to imagine her as something along these lines:


Does anyone else think that this project will be a wealth of insane miniatures/characters? The fluff we've got so far is so much fun already, to ultimately see the actual miniature for it and dive into the vision of the creator will be a unique thing, especially as a mutual work of several artists.

Great fiction neil! I am thinking perhaps our ideas are not the same afterall. I may PM you mine as i dont want to ruin the surprise just yet

Fantstic pic Baiyuan , perfect choice for reference , i hadnt seen her that dark , but now now i can .

i was thinking more along the lines of this


EDIT Thanks Perkustin , i eagerly await your reveal mate.

http://www.artsforge.com/agallery/barlowe2.html