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2020/03/07 15:18:57
Subject: Age of Sigmar N & R. P.21 Seraphon and new SC boxes.
Scrub wrote: Nice vid, not heard of that channel before. Happy to be wrong about the pyramid, looks a lot better than in the photos.
Sticking it upside down and placing it in a hill would make an interesting "stairway to the Lizardmen lair" type of scenery for D&D and suchlike. A throne from a Slann Priest or any of the top bits (throne, engine etc) from the Stegadon kit would also look great at the pyramid's summit.
Nice and versatile. Sold!
If we consider that Seraphon are from Azyr, and Azyr is the realm of Heavens, I believe that makes a purchase of the new terrain box a literal 'buying the stairway to heaven.'
Scrub wrote: Nice vid, not heard of that channel before. Happy to be wrong about the pyramid, looks a lot better than in the photos.
Sticking it upside down and placing it in a hill would make an interesting "stairway to the Lizardmen lair" type of scenery for D&D and suchlike. A throne from a Slann Priest or any of the top bits (throne, engine etc) from the Stegadon kit would also look great at the pyramid's summit.
Nice and versatile. Sold!
If we consider that Seraphon are from Azyr, and Azyr is the realm of Heavens, I believe that makes a purchase of the new terrain box a literal 'buying the stairway to heaven.'
'Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings
2020/03/09 02:35:14
Subject: Age of Sigmar N & R. P.21 Seraphon and new SC boxes.
'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim
2020/03/09 03:35:18
Subject: Age of Sigmar N & R. P.21 Seraphon and new SC boxes.
(March, April, December? or Spring, Summer, Fall?)
Probably late spring/early summer.
Given they're doing bi-weekly articles and have barely hit half of the reveals from LVO, and they said in the LVO article that there would be more models revealed closer to release, before mid-April would be a shock.
I'd expect an article on the Hollow Knight tomorrow, Teclis on the 23rd and maybe they'll start previewing other models on the 6th of April. Though I suspect there will be more padding articles.
A May release would work. So would June, especially if they play with the pre-order date technicality.
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2020/03/09 16:58:37
Subject: Age of Sigmar N & R. P.21 Seraphon and new SC boxes.
I’d be surprised if we didn’t. I’m half expecting Tyrion to be shown off, given there’s clear mention here of both the twins being Gods to the Lumineth.
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To the Lumineth, runes are more than just a form of symbolism – they represent their way of life and are a fundamental part of their civilisation. In addition to serving as a type of language,* runes represent the higher forms of learning and enlightenment embodied by the Hyshian aelves. That the Vanari Auralan Wardens display runes so overtly on their shields only serves to reinforce that they are students of far more than just war.
Integral to this is the Runic Mandala, the Lumineth evolution of the Pantheonic Mandala which once depicted the aelven gods from the world-that-was. In addition to representing an amalgam of the runes of the four Hyshian geomantic spirits, the more elaborate versions incorporate the twin aspects of sun and moon, both separate yet intrinsically linked, just as with the godly twins that embody them.
Spoiler:
The 'mountain' rune seems to be associated with the Auralan Wardens, at least in conjunction with the 'river' rune.
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2020/03/09 17:20:04
Subject: Age of Sigmar N & R. P.21 Seraphon and new SC boxes.
Maybe a re roll to saves or something akin to the ethereal rule like a static save that doesn’t decrease due to rend. River rune more likely to be linked to movement. Maybe charging or running
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2020/03/09 18:06:02
Subject: Age of Sigmar N & R. P.21 Seraphon and new SC boxes.
Some really gorgeous sculpts there. The 'High Elf' aesthetic has never been my thing but even I am drawn to these.
Voss wrote: Its amazing how much ridiculously impractical headgear kills my enthusiasm.
So... giants?
It helps me to remember that the model is representative and many items like helmets, plates, weapons, etc. Are often thinner and have much less mass to them in the actual fluff (see artwork). In miniature form these details would be too flimsy and the visual effect would not be as clear if they were represented at the same ratio. Still leaves many things fully in the realm of ridiculous, but that's where artistic licence/rule of cool comes in.
YMMV of course, but it works for me... Most of the time.
The winged leonine beast that accompanies Teclis is Celennar, the living manifestation of the Hyshian moon spirit. Among the first things you’ll notice about the model is that Teclis is not riding Celennar as a mount. Unlike Alarielle the Everqueen, who stands imperious atop her subservient wardroth beetle, Teclis and Celennar are very much a partnership, having become inseparably bonded to one another. This is intrinsic to the relationship between the Lumineth and the geomantic spirits – it’s one of mutual trust and benefit as opposed to one of dominance.
Why would being willingly carried around by a massive creature companion automatically imply dominance? It's very little effort for said beasty, and obviously very practical for the rider. Continuously having to float around it seems far less logical on so many levels, and I'm not sure how it benefits either party involved compared to the alternative.
2020/03/09 19:24:31
Subject: Age of Sigmar N & R. P.21 Seraphon and new SC boxes.
Riding an animal typically represents dominance. Breaking the mount to be able to allow you to ride it. Floating together on the same level would show respect as equals rather than one being a packmule for the other.
2020/03/09 19:24:51
Subject: Re:Age of Sigmar N & R. P.21 Seraphon and new SC boxes.
The winged leonine beast that accompanies Teclis is Celennar, the living manifestation of the Hyshian moon spirit. Among the first things you’ll notice about the model is that Teclis is not riding Celennar as a mount. Unlike Alarielle the Everqueen, who stands imperious atop her subservient wardroth beetle, Teclis and Celennar are very much a partnership, having become inseparably bonded to one another. This is intrinsic to the relationship between the Lumineth and the geomantic spirits – it’s one of mutual trust and benefit as opposed to one of dominance.
Why would being willingly carried around by a massive creature companion automatically imply dominance? It's very little effort for said beasty, and obviously very practical for the rider. Continuously having to float around it seems far less logical on so many levels, and I'm not sure how it benefits either party involved compared to the alternative.
Probably because floating around isn't a big deal for a god like Teclis? That and the big beast is probably not keen on being ridden.
Who knows? It's not a huge deal honestly. Wouldn't like the model any more than I do now if Teclis was astride the creatures back.
PourSpelur wrote: It's fully within the rules for me to look up your Facebook page, find out your dear Mother Gladys is single, take her on a lovely date, and tell you all the details of our hot, sweaty, animal sex during your psychic phase.
I mean, fifty bucks is on the line.
There's no rule that says I can't.
Why would he need to ride his buddy's back at all? Teclis is a god and a magically-inclined one at that; flying around at sufficient speed is the least he can do.
Inquisitor Gideon also nails that in terms of model design it is a matter of symbolism. To go further one may note that for an army like Lumineth where they have clearly emphasized the importance of symbolism this is a rather more important than for other mount-is-a-partner characters.
According to Lady Atia from War of Sigmar these three are Endless Spells.
Spoiler:
'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim
2020/03/09 19:59:49
Subject: Age of Sigmar N & R. P.21 Seraphon and new SC boxes.
ImAGeek wrote: She might just mean ‘I’m worried they’re just endless spells’.
Her statement "These look cool but i am afraid these last 3 are in fact Endless spells..." sounds pretty definitive.
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'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim
2020/03/09 20:09:33
Subject: Age of Sigmar N & R. P.21 Seraphon and new SC boxes.
Sneak peek of some new Lumineth Realm-lords from the GAMA Trade Show...
Spears, horsemen, legendary warriors of yore – the Lumineth Realm-lords are shaping up to be a stunning army. And you’ve not even seen the whole range yet! Feast your eyes upon the Auralan Sentinels!
Providing long-ranged support to phalanxes of Auralan Wardens, Auralan Sentinels reimagine the classic High Elf Archer in stunning Warhammer Age of Sigmar fashion, featuring fantastic detail, great customisability and even fully strung bows – some of you might even recognise them from a previous Rumour Engine.
Of course, what would an aelven army be without some mages?
This is an Alarith Stonemage – an aelven wizard attuned to the power of the elements. This model isn’t just a brilliant example of what modern miniatures design technology can do (look how delicately they’re balanced!), it’s also a valuable battlefield unit that enhances nearby allies, as well as smiting enemies with gravity manipulating magic!
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'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim
2020/03/10 04:14:15
Subject: Re:Age of Sigmar N & R. P.21 Seraphon and new SC boxes.
The archers are... oh. Its the horrible triple stringed bow from a months ago rumor engine. Three strings of different lengths all tied to the same bottom anchor point. Nope.
The full shot of the stonemage makes me even more irritated
This model isn’t just a brilliant example of what modern miniatures design technology can do (look how delicately they’re balanced!)
No, this is bad, not brilliant. Delicate balance is a _problem_ in a game piece, not something to tout.
Kabal of the Slit Throat ~2000pts
Elect of the Plaguefather 4500pts
Hive Fleet Hercual - 6760pts
