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Hello all, my name is John Boyd and I have been working on a miniature line for over the past year. This is a home grown venture and has been a lot of fun to do. The miniatures were made for few reasons. First I wanted to continue to play fantasy battles, I wanted it affordable for new players, I wanted it easy to store and last I wanted it to be fun. So I created Chronicles of the Wayfarer. It is a 15 mm fantasy war game that is Epic scale. Figures are mounted 3 to a base because they are very small. Due to the detail and poses the figures are resin. Also these are expert level models because you will have to glue things like banners or weapon options.

I have started a Facebook page if you like what you see and would like to continue to follow the project's progress. Currently we have two armies completed and they will be available after the first of the year.
https://www.facebook.com/Chroniclesofthewayfarer/

The first preview here is of the Knights of the Kiln. The line has 44 figures in it including Cavalry, Heroes, Catapult, Chariot and coming soon Storm Towers and a Siege Fortress, Keep in mind these are 15mm figures they are smaller than a dime.

These are called the Shield Legion, these are preproduction models painted, with dime for scale


A Hero called a Lawgiver - He has two right arm options, a book or a severed head


The Knight of the Kiln - They have two right arm options, a sword or hammer


KotK heavy weapons


Warscreamers

The concept looks really nice. I would like to see them also in 28mm scale.

I hear what you are saying I am a fan of that scale myself and since the first two armies are done we have done a couple 28-30mm figures. Here is a sample of the Lawgiver Knight which you can see in the 15mm pictures as well.





The reason I decided to go 15mm is because I wanted to include some very large creatures at a physically manageable size and cost like below.


Keep asking question, I appreciate the input good or bad.

JB

These look fantastic, and big thumbs up on including big warbeasts. I'm usually a 6mm fantasy guy, but I'll definitely be buying these.

I would be all over some of that in 28mm. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on your stuff.

Try to get some shots of a full lineup of miniatures displayed on the table like how it would look playing a big game. That sells the idea better.

Shame you're not doing them in 6mm scale!

I actually did test at several sizes. Here is a picture of a 10mm vs 15mm.They both looked pretty good the 10mm just has less detail. I enjoy the painting part so even the 15mm can be a challenge some days. There are quite a few sets of good 15mm rules so I decided on 15mm it was a good compromise on size, cost and detail. 6mm is very small I will agree that it works well for modern or future war type of games.

As for game play pictures, They will be coming soon. I actually have a quick play set of rules done and created counters for people to play test with. I will update this with more information as we go.

JB

Those are terrific! Both in 15 and 28mm! Can't wait till they are available.

I find myself painting more and more in 15mm.

These guys give me a bit of a Chronopia vibe. In a good way too.

Would love to see that Lawgiver Knight with all that blinged out detail at just about any scale though. Very nice looking.

Definitely a Chronopia vibe, which to me is awesome.

Want to see more. Love smaller scale as its easier to paint and easy to field large units/massive battles.

 AegisGrimm wrote:
Definitely a Chronopia vibe, which to me is awesome.

This is exactly what I thought and since Fisrtborn miniatures are the ones I cannot find proxies for, these minis in 28mm would be an instant buy!!

The figures have quite a few influences and I hope everyone finds something that sparks their imagination. Keep in mind these are 15mm it is easy to forget and think they are larger.

Here is a unit of archers

Here is another picture for you guys. Here comes the cavalry. Remember 15mm...

Good job Sir!

Here are a couple more new pictures for you. All these models are currently in production and we hope to have the Knights of the Kiln figures available by the end of the year. Lots more to show in this army. Once we have this army out the second army will be shortly behind it.

War Chariot


Assassin

The chariot horses definitely need the detail that the cavalry has, but everything looks great! If the price is right, they'll make a great Kingdoms of Man army for my 15mm Kings of War collection.

Any idea how you will sell them in packages? I personally like how Splintered Light sells their forces in sets of 12, but only because I base my 15mm forces 3-wide on a 25x50mm base (as a KoW 'troop').

Barring conflicts with any setting tou are creating, you should also definitely make the lawgiver in 28mm, it would make a great "monster" for the 15mm forces.

This looks really cool so far.
Are you going to launch a Kickstarter for it?

Any idea how you will sell them in packages? I personally like how Splintered Light sells their forces in sets of 12, but only because I base my 15mm forces 3-wide on a 25x50mm base (as a KoW 'troop').

Barring conflicts with any setting tou are creating, you should also definitely make the lawgiver in 28mm, it would make a great "monster" for the 15mm forces.

Here are a couple more pictures for you. I will start posting some painted figure pictures shortly and we hope to have some play photos for you as well.

Catapult


Lancers

Barganrecon wrote:
Here are a couple more pictures for you. I will start posting some painted figure pictures shortly and we hope to have some play photos for you as well.

Catapult


Lancers

Any news?

Things are progressing well here are a few pictures of the figures in production.

So we are about to kick-off selling the Chronicles of the Wayfarer miniatures. Currently we are looking for about 15 blog painters who would like to do a friendly painting competition and figure review. Come and visit us at https://www.facebook.com/Chroniclesofthewayfarer/ if you think you might like to participate in a little friendly 15mm painting contest.

these look cool. Total Chronopia vibe.

These look great - have long wanted to try a 15mm range but with modern sculpts/not metal.

Will be looking forward to seeing what's coming - but so far very promising looking.

I'm very interested too, but would like to see a much more different looking faction at some point. Still, what is here is awesome!

These look very nice. Took a look at your FB page, and the Kindred look awesome.

There are two races completed and two more are currently being finalized and 3D rendered. We will be doing a release with the first two armies and a small full color beta rule book. We will also have print and play counters for people who what to play before they pick their figures.

Here are some pictures of the Kindred. We continue to release new pictures on the Facebook page and we still have to reveal 30% of this army. Enjoy!




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We are about to launch our 15mm line and we thought we would start with a painting contest. We are looking for about 20 blog painters that would like to try their hand at probably one of the most detailed 15mm lines ever done. If you think you might be interested you can send me a PM or come and visit us on Facebook at Chronicles of the Wayfarer.

FIRST PRIZE: $100 Credit for CotW Products or $100 Visa Gift Card
SECOND PRIZE: $75 Credit for CotW Products or $75 Visa Gift Card
THIRD PRIZE: $50 Credit for CotW Products or $50 Visa Gift Card

As a selected painter you will be provided the figures. You must have them painted by the due date and submit it with a short write up of your thoughts and post the pictures on your blog. We will be posting the pictures on our product site and allowing visitors to vote for the group they like the best.

These are the four figures we have selected for the contest.