The boundaries surrounding human settlements are not perfect. Smaller beings often slip through tiny cracks and holes. These beings mainly cause mischief rather actual harm… unless they happen to be feeding off your crops, in which case border walkers are called in to deal with them. In cases of serious […]
Highstone
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The forests around Highstone are home to the fears, hopes, wishes, nightmares and random fever dreams lurking at the back of the mind. Normally, held back by the enchanted border, marked by hedges, rivers and in some places simple boundary stones, normal people don’t usually come into contact with these […]
The Red Mage doesn’t live in the territory of Highstone. He is one of those called outsiders or fragmen… Not only the impoverished, outcast, desperate and mad find their way into the endless forest – magic seems intenser the deeper into it you go, and therefore those interested in sorcerous […]
The threats of the forest areas of the world in which Highstone is situated are in many ways unlimited. Myths, fairy tales, monsters, nightmares… they all dwell there. From the benign to the outright hostile, from harmless sprites to the great powers whose names are whispered on dark nights… Baba […]
Having got back my first miniature in metal (the little doggy from my previous post – available here) I thought I’d quickly break out my paints and add him to my miniatures display cabinet. So… without further ado…. Mr Snuffles is one of the ‘community dogs’ in Highstone and its […]
Rayia is not orginally from Highstone. Rumor has it that she was an acolyte of a cult who fled her temple, far to the south-east of Highstone, after it was overrun by an incursion from the surrounding deep forests. After many adventures, she finally reached Highstone and realised that it offered her […]
Grak is a member of the race known as ogres. He is, despite is appearance, a sensitive soul who enjoys writing heroic ballads and surpising people with his deep yet melodic voice singing. Ogres are, however, rarely employed for their singing voices, and Grak works as a caravan guard, guarding […]
A new citizen of Highstone – can be found on the side of the defenders of Highstone – or at loggerheads with the city watch. The miniature is by Foundry and is ex-Citadel. Highstone, like any other town or village, has its share of thieves, villains, pimps and other scum. […]
Arlo Rundle is one of the border walkers who live along the walls, fences and hedges that mark the boundary of the farmlands and noble estates that spread out at the foot of Highstone. The border walkers are often huntsman or small farmers who receive an income from the city […]
Here are the first inhabitants of my fantasy town (provisonally named ‘Highstone’). The beginnings of the city watch. Sgt Darnan (a 90s Citadel halbardier) and his slavering friend, Nibbler (A Citadel ‘Mordheim’ dog). Stats for Advanced Song of Blades and Heroes. Rolan Harnan – age 35. Comes from a long […]