Looks like it's time to change hobby gears, and prepare for another rush like last September with The Unclean Chaos Space Marines. With Doc, Iskazri, and Khairul flying off to lands afar, our Flames of War campaign kinda imploded. Better luck next time, I guess! With that, I'm putting aside my SS and getting on to the new contest.
Getting a predominantly yellow army done in six weeks with decent paint jobs will not be easy by any stretch. However, I've got some basic ideas that I think will help the appearance of my army.
I'm going to cast my own resin bases for the entire army. Have a look at the first two:
I know it's hard to see the detail thanks to the white plasticard. The general idea is to follow the theme of the cool GW Wraithlord base (the black one in the pic). Crumbled, ancient stonework from some kind of Eldar warp gate- non concentric curves and whatnot. I'll do up a couple more 40mm masters, and then do a few 25mm versions for the Guardians and characters. In case you're wondering, I've decided to put the Wraithguard on 40mm bases. They look weedy on 25mm bases in my opinion. If anyone I play against objects to the bigger bases... well, I probably wouldn't have enjoyed the game anyway!
Now, the contest rules require an army list. Here's mine- the submission I made according to contest guidelines on 40KMalaysia
Craftworld Iyanden Eldar 1750 Points
Hear me, sons and daughters of Asuryan.
Much have we lost these last centuries. The Great Devourer has taken our children and cast them upon the Empyrean, forever lost to us. Ruin and death stalk our every step. Slim are the cracks that we may slip through in the future of Iyanden. Despite all of this, we cannot turn our face from injustice. Despite all that we've lost, our duty remains. The maiden world Elliadesh must be saved.
In their ignorance, those who would despoil this world call it "Amman Secundus". They see only rapine plunder. In their atavistic fumbling they have set upon a path that left unchecked, will see Elliadesh ruined for all time.
We cannot let this be.
Join with me, children of Iyanden. Let us sing the call of mourning, and bring forth the spirits of our greatest warriors to answer the call of battle once more. Let us cleanse Elliadesh of the mon-keigh filth that dare to alight upon Her. War is the only thing these savages understand.
Eldar Farseer Eldean Iyandenesh
The List
HQ
Farseer Eldean Iyandenesh
Ghosthelm
Shuriken Pistol
Witchblade
Psychic Power: Fortune
Prince Yriel
TROOPS
10x Wraithguard
Spiritseer Valdanoch
Witchblade
Shuriken Pistol
Warlock Power: Conceal
10x Wraithguard
Spiritseer Hegemesh
Witchblade
Shuriken Pistol
Warlock Power: Conceal
10x Wraithguard
Spiritseer A'luin
Witchblade
Shuriken Pistol
Warlock Power: Conceal
10x Guardians "Defenders of the Sacred Flame"
Scatter Laser Platform
HEAVY SUPPORT
Wraithlord
2x Flamer
Eldar Missile Launcher
Wraithlord
2x Flamer
Eldar Scatter Laser
Now, I realize that this list is going to be VERY difficult to play and win games with. Saying the list is light in long range firepower and mobility is certainly an understatement. However, I'm doing this for the theme and to have the core of the army painted in six weeks. After all, I can always come back later and paint up Falcons, Aspect Warriors, Fire Prism, etc...
I can't start painting until June 14th, but I am allowed to assemble my army and prime it. I shall take full advantage of this and have everything ready for paint by then.
Any fans of Adeptus Malaysia participating in this contest? What are your plans for absolute victory...?
Stay Tuned
why don't you add another Wraithlord to the mix?..gives you more flair while still keeping to the fluff..I, for one, would be very excited to see a wraithguard-heavy army across the board coz I like their looks..
ReplyDeleteas for me, I'm joining with Nurgle-themed daemons..still considering whether I should include Epidemius in..
Cool bases Jeff.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the army.
I might just enter with my Tyranids for fun :)
I'm joining (obviously haha).
ReplyDeleteGonna see if I can put my skills to the test by painting high quality stuff in a low amount of time.
Go with the theme dude! Don't worry so much about their performance..i'm sure it will be an awesome looking Eldar army!
ReplyDeleteFrom what I gather....you have always been a painter/handicraftman than a gamer. Your painting is awesome and you pay a lot of attention to the minute details, down to the facial expressions. But on the down side, your army list....not a winning type. I think you should talk to Khairul and/or Azlan for ideas about a kick-ass army list. Or maybe it is just your 40K army, coz your Fantasy army list on the other hand, rocks.
ReplyDeleteI remember playing against Khairul's Eldar and he had walkers with some 16-24 shots or so. Dude, this will bring any mob of Orks or Tyranids to thier knees....battered and bloodied.
Did I mention, battered and bloodied?
ReplyDelete@Faizal- Many thanks dude, and good to hear from you! How are things?
ReplyDelete@Doc- Yeah, this is just the start of the Iyanden army. I want a lot of constructs in it. War Walkers is definitely something I'm looking at adding, along with a Fire Prism and Support Weapons...