Well the Dumnonii are taking shape and just need flocking to finish them off. Carrying on the huntsman theme of the Dumnonii, I have given the some of the warriors animals designs on their shields. One even has a fishing scene....he must be proud of his fishing prowess! The others carry mostly wild boar and stags with hunting dogs appearing in a few.
Another touch to single them out on the battlefield, Is the blue war paint across the eyes, which does actually work and makes them a little scary to look at. I took this idea from an old episode of 'Robin of Sherwood', a big favourite of mine and my friends. This final touch helps link Kirk with his war band, because the episode was a favourite of his.
The black shields were inspired by the tales from King Arthur and the 'Black shield Irish'. By giving them all black shields, the unit has a real sense of unity on the field. Just what you need to keep your men together when facing the might of Rome face to face.
3 comments:
hi, celt fan here, good to see the artwork this last moonth - been meaning to comment blog.coz for ages! sorry its been so long!since its beltene this full moon, the armys will be able to see a little clearer in the light of this may blossom!? hopefully see u soon, with love to the expanded, smoke-free cabinet, stay cool and remember the romans are still here!!
Hi ya Emm, I hope you are well and wheather isn't getting you down over there. It took me a while then to work out the message, but I got there in the end...the moon comments helped. Yeah, hopefully see you when you're next over, in the mean time you've plenty of Celts of your own to worry about!
I might have to steel these ideas!!!
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