Mierce Miniatures Darklands Ongoing News and Rumors Thread! Darklands Rulebook ships on April 18!

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**alanmckenzie**

They were in this update from the first ks. Not sure if they're all there.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mierceminiatures/darklands-a-world-of-war/posts?page=2

**Alpharius**

alanmckenzie wrote:
They were in this update from the first ks. Not sure if they're all there.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mierceminiatures/darklands-a-world-of-war/posts?page=2

Nice - thank you very much for that!

**plastictrees**

Alpharius wrote:
alanmckenzie wrote:
They were in this update from the first ks. Not sure if they're all there.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mierceminiatures/darklands-a-world-of-war/posts?page=2

Nice - thank you very much for that!

Bear in mind that they've given "generic" names to some of the monsters, so matching up named beasts and characters to their profiles might require some digging.

We're also hovering around the $75k mark right now, which unlocks the "free to pledges over 150" sell-sword Danillo Cruz, and puts us only 5k from unlocking the Sorcerers!

Mierce have also strongly hinted (by outright saying) that the Norse infantry (Holumenn) stretch will be unveiled tomorrow.

**yxalitis**

barnacle111 wrote:
I really like these minis, some fantastic sculpts. Are any of you aus based lot in melbourne?
Do I join...?

I'm in Melbourne
But I'm not a gamer, sorry, this purely a painting hobby for me.

**zedmeister**

Kickstarter 1 update - new WIPs!

Gamla Bror, Vókkinak, Vaak!

It's that time of the week again!

This Friday we have the first work in progress images of our awesome Troll Gothi, Gamla Bror; more images of the Moraine-Beast called Vaak and images of the just-about-finished Krokodar Roarer, Vókkinak. So it's an awesome Friday, in other words!

Gamla Bror, Troll Gothi

Thanks to the incredible talents of Allan Carrasco we know Gamla Bror will be a fantastic addition to your Norse host...

Vaak, Moraine-Beast

Roberto Chaudon's amazing work-rate continues apace with more images of Vaak! He's really starting to take shape now and we don't think it will be long before he's done...

The Finished Angrislaug, Draiggoch of Eryri

Roberto's now completed Angrislaug. We think you will agree with us that it's one of the finest dragon miniatures there has ever been...

We also urge you all to vote on Roberto's frankly awesome dragon, Angrislaug, at Cool Mini or Not!

Vókkinak, Krokodar Roarer

Megálávra gets a friend! Vókkinak of course is our Krokodar banner bearer, joining Meggers in the Krokodar unit and whilst the other three in the unit aren't done yet we're sure it won't be long before they are...

But here's pictures of the almost complete Vókkinak before that occurs:

**Trodax**

That is some seriously awesome stuff. That dragon is just to die for, and I'm really loving Gamla Bror as well. What kindred does that Vaak beast belong to?

**zedmeister**

Trodax wrote:
That is some seriously awesome stuff. That dragon is just to die for, and I'm really loving Gamla Bror as well. What kindred does that Vaak beast belong to?

He's a Fomoraic Moraine construct - built of ice, rock and sorcery! I've also heard rumours of smaller versions of him...

**KoganStyle**

Are the Byzantii the Roman legion's faction? And are the Khthones an alliance of reptiles (in the game) or is each type a separate faction for gaming?

EDIT: I'd been trying to work things out from the mierce website, when the front page of the KS explains most of it!

So is there going to be a Bzyantii host? And Alantanes? I'm liking the Norse, Ysians but I'd like to see the other two before choosing. Also will the Baslisks get there own troops or are they destined to just be part of the Khthones alliance?

**Slinky**

Byzantii host should appear once their infantry is unlocked, I guess.

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

The Kthones represent an alliance of ex-atlantean slave races, all reptilian from what I gather

I suspect the infantry will end up looking like the lizardman type they're got as a foot general

They'll all work together regardless of species (in the same way the Tarvrax/Minotaurs and Sronax/Rhino men work together for the Formoric faction)

**zedmeister**

KoganStyle wrote:

So is there going to be a Bzyantii host? And Alantanes? I'm liking the Norse, Ysians but I'd like to see the other two before choosing. Also will the Baslisks get there own troops or are they destined to just be part of the Khthones alliance?

Yes, Byzantii will be Roman remnants with a Daemonic influence. Atalantes are ancient greeks based on Atlantis. A few rumours abound on how they'll have a lot of bronze constructs.

On the Basilisks (called Líska), yes they have their own troops, but they are part of the Khthones faction. Here's one of the concept art pieces produced for KS1 (he's holding the head of a Mesaíkolossi Warrior - a mini Talos apparently!):

The rest is yet to be seen...

**cincydooley**

The Atlantes and Albainn (Irish) haven't been shown a ton yet, unfortunately. I'm itching for some Albainn.

**judgedoug**

Oh my goodness, oh my dayum, oh my goodness... Mierce is going H.A.M.

**zedmeister**

Holumenn - longship crewmen! The first infantry unit

**highlord tamburlaine**

I really want to see the Liska. I love multi- limbed models. Almost as much as reptiles!

I doubt I'll ever get to play Darklands, but damn if they don't have some of the sweetest looking figures!

**cincydooley**

As they keep doing these awesome updates, I'm continually happy I have no interest in spending my money on some of the other active KSes.

**primalexile**

I am ordering that Dragon right now! That miniature is one of the best I have ever seen!

**RoninXiC**

I #2 that statement.
It's just an amazing miniature.. 99% of Mierce's Miniatures (haha) are absolutely stunning.

**cincydooley**

RoninXiC wrote:
I #2 that statement.
It's just an amazing miniature.. 99% of Mierce's Miniatures (haha) are absolutely stunning.

You sure it isn't 80% of the finished ones

**Alpharius**

I stayed out of KS1 here because, well, you know.

And of course I regret it!

BUt I'm in for this one - and probably in for a lot!

Loving the look of these minis, and the rules are certainly crunchy enough for me!

Can't wait to get these minis in - I'm starting to plan out my terrain already too...

Good times!

I just wish I could get Mierce's Forum Admin to respond to my lost password requests, as I'd love to get back on to their Official Forum too!

**Baragash**

Alpharius wrote:
I stayed out of KS1 here because, well, you know.

And of course I regret it!

Same here, though I suspect the way life has been since then means I'd just have a big box of unpainted resin in my loft

That being said, you can still get a 20% off RRP on the KS1 stuff (and anything else already made) post-KS2 and if you pledge that money in KS2 it counts towards stretch goals

£470 and counting......

**Looky Likey**

How do I get on the kick starter for the dragon, croc guy and some of the snake people? I had a look on kick starter but couldn't find it. I just want the minis not the rules.

**Mierce Miniatures**

@Alpharius - you have a PM :0)

Glad you like our miniatures guys - you can see we're well versed now at transforming fantastic concepts into fantastic sculpts - We're itching to show you some new and twisted stuff!

**cincydooley**

Looky Likey wrote:
How do I get on the kick starter for the dragon, croc guy and some of the snake people? I had a look on kick starter but couldn't find it. I just want the minis not the rules.

You can order the miniatures from their website right now, pretty much. This KS is for the rules with the ability to help fund some of the new miniatures. All of the ones from the first KS are available on the website.

**Azreal13**

Mierce Miniatures wrote:
@Alpharius - you have a PM :0)

Glad you like our miniatures guys - you can see we're well versed now at transforming fantastic concepts into fantastic sculpts - We're itching to show you some new and twisted stuff!

Well don't let us stop you!

I'm sure you could find a small something to share exclusively with Dakka?

**Mahrdol**

Looky Likey wrote:
How do I get on the kick starter for the dragon, croc guy and some of the snake people? I had a look on kick starter but couldn't find it. I just want the minis not the rules.

You can pledge I WANT SOME COOL MINIATURES. Then go to the site and find the miniatures you want(some maybe added later). Add up the RRP and take 20% off. Add that to the I WANT SOME COOL MINIATURES pledge. You just saved yourself 10% more and if the total pledge is over 150 you get a free miniature Danilo Cruz.

**JWBS**

No one has pledged for the skirmish host yet but I reckon we'll see a load of pledges at that level as the various hosts are revealed. All my purchases so far have been Tarvax stuff but I want some trolls, can't wait to see the Norse skirmish as I think that'll be my best option (depending on what's included I might just go for sweet spot + additions, or maybe I'll just stick with Darklands & Uhtred + addons) It's hard to see where best to put my money until all the options are visible, for now I'm keeping my £30+ pledge.

**highlord tamburlaine**

Yeah, I'm still in for a nominal fee until I see all the options.

If we can get some Liska with a unit of Khthones and a big nasty, I might have to subtract some money that was earmarked for Bones.

**Looky Likey**

Mahrdol wrote:
Looky Likey wrote:
How do I get on the kick starter for the dragon, croc guy and some of the snake people? I had a look on kick starter but couldn't find it. I just want the minis not the rules.
You can pledge I WANT SOME COOL MINIATURES. Then go to the site and find the miniatures you want(some maybe added later). Add up the RRP and take 20% off. Add that to the I WANT SOME COOL MINIATURES pledge. You just saved yourself 10% more and if the total pledge is over 150 you get a free miniature Danilo Cruz.

Excellent thank you!

**Azreal13**

Mahrdol wrote:
Looky Likey wrote:
How do I get on the kick starter for the dragon, croc guy and some of the snake people? I had a look on kick starter but couldn't find it. I just want the minis not the rules.
You can pledge I WANT SOME COOL MINIATURES. Then go to the site and find the miniatures you want(some maybe added later). Add up the RRP and take 20% off. Add that to the I WANT SOME COOL MINIATURES pledge. You just saved yourself 10% more and if the total pledge is over 150 you get a free miniature Danilo Cruz.

It didn't quite work like that in KS1.

I will leave it to Mierce or someone better acquainted with KS rules to explain, as I wouldn't want to say something out of turn and drop someone in it.