While many of Fakkhavens original inhabitants have not survived, either from the pestilential presence of Father Wormtastes carnival or Cohaagens fanatical zeal, the village still has quite a substantial population for its size. Some of the original inhabitants immediately took to the worship of chaos, people like "Old Yurt", the village rat catcher, whose deformities made him a subject of cruel ridicule from the rest of Fakkhaven now finds unconditional love and acceptance in the new order of things. Brigands from the woods, once driven off with bow fire and halberd, now dwell in the shacks left abandoned in the culls, most are unconcerned entirely with the horrors that walk among them, happy to coexist as long as their business isn't pried into. Indeed, some have made a business of the occupation, and teams of thugs armed with clubs and mancatchers have begun to waylay travelers on the woodland tracks, dragging them back to Fakkhaven to "participate" in the vile festivities. For this they are richly rewarded, both in coin and favour in the eyes of Wormtaste, whose generous rewards are starting to manifest themselves amongst them. However, , the spike in disappearances in the area is starting to draw attention from the local patrols and it's only a matter of time before there will be a reckoning, at which time the rabble of Fakkhaven are ready and willing to stand with Cohaagen in defence of the village.
Loving the old villager types you have shared here. How do you achieve that signature pale look of yours Rochie? White undercoat with white in the highlight mix? I would love to know!
ReplyDeleteThanks James! Yup, white undercoat followed by a black ink wash, then I add white to the base colour for highlights, it gives a really nice finish to my eye. I avoid the chalky issue you can get by glazing the highlights on
DeleteAnother belter of a post there, matey! A great bunch of unruly coves. Man, I love those striped trousers! Always nice to add some quirk too with that rat catcher. Effing marvellous!
ReplyDeleteTop of the shelf stuff mate. Works really well.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing the GUO amongst those peasant militia. Sweet.
ReplyDeletePeasants are lovely, just right for your well written backstory.
ReplyDeleteAnd wow, those old GUO's were tiny.... Am sure I still have one farting about in my bits box somewhere?