bluntblade Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 (edited) I'm now imagining the awkwardness when Niklaas has to remove his helmet and fiddle with his beard. (Alex and Icarion smoothly twist off helmets) Niklaas: ah, just give me a moment (Turns around, hands helmet to equerry, sounds of clearing throat and muted curses) (Hand snaps out, clicks fingers) Niklaas: comb. (Alex and Icarion shuffle awkwardly and take a sudden interest in their own boots) Niklaas: (turns around, beard resplendent) right, where were we? While we're on the subject of aesthetic, will the Fire Keepers be using that dwarven, round edge but sharp angles look generally? It's kinda fitting with the Hebrew names thing; it turns out Tolkien intended the Dwarves as very much a "Semitic" people. And (hopefully) one last thing... does the hammer have a name? If not, I humbly suggest Ebenahum, a jamming together of "stone" and "breaker". Edited July 27, 2016 by bluntblade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demus Ragnok Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 (edited) http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s565/nick_buchanan1/image.jpg1_zpszenpgtym.jpg This was the idea I had for Niks helmet. His armor is rather bland, unadorned and functional, it is simply primarch sized Cataphractii plate. He has heavy flamers build into his vambraces and he carries a revolver called "Peacemaker", that fires phosphex filled heavy bolter rounds. His hammer is called The Redeemer. It is in the shape of an actual war hammer. With a "toothed" striking face and a large curved spike on the reverse. It is made from material that has the appearance of flint or black glass. The helmets of Corinthian pattern armor would be similar. I intend to use grey knight helms if I ever convert any. The shoulder plates are also similar to grey knights. The only time I ever really described them was as being " hunched backed and thick limbed" or something like that. Think "up armored" Indomitus terminator plate. Any dwarfish aesthetic that finds its way into the Fire Keepers has my full support. Edited July 27, 2016 by Demus Ragnok Sete and Doctor Perils 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 (edited) He's a master smith, and Dwarven looking stuff would be good-looking but more utilitarian than what the Bears use (whilst also standing out from the Salamanders and Iron Hands). So not exactly ornate, but clearly the work of a man who takes pride in his craftsmanship. Maybe you could elements of the Gorgon pattern? Do we have a Legion warcry? Edited July 27, 2016 by bluntblade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikhalLeNoir Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 "Burn!!!" ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 (edited) "Burn!!!" ^^ If a bunch of Sisters players come after us screaming "burn the thieving heretics" I'm blaming you. Edited August 3, 2016 by bluntblade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikhalLeNoir Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I was possessed!!! "Burn!!!" ^^ If a bunch of Sisters players come after us screaming"burn the thriving heretics" I'm blaming you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 That will only get you purified. Maybe something like "Scorch and shatter!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demus Ragnok Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 I had forgotten about the Gorgons. They just don't get me there for some reason can't put a finger on it really. I must try to do a sketch of a Corinthian terminator. Not that there are many of them around. I like the idea of adding the dwarf styling to Mk III helms for the legion. A war cry. Ash and dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Having looked again, they have that hunched look but I agree. What it probably is is that they are the epitome of the Iron Hands look, whereas the Fire Keepers should be their own thing. I like that warcry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigismund229 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I love it! I can just imagine a stalwart line of Fire Keepers advancing slowly, unstoppably towards an ebemy fortification and shouting "ASH AND DUST!" as they scale the walls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelborn Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Sounds a bit like the 1K Sons All is Dust! How about: By His will be purged! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomus Sardauk Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 (edited) Do we have a Legion warcry? Wait, damnit, sorry I got "warcry" mixed with "standard tactics", my bad. Edited July 27, 2016 by SanguiniusReborn bluntblade 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Ah, Malal's Chosen strikes again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikhalLeNoir Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Hmmm .. Everything burns is a formidable warcry. Think of the sight when a squad with heavy flamers is advancing amd they shout "everything burns" i bet there will be alot of wet pants.^^ But "ash and dust" is evil as well. Somehow reminds me of "ashes to ashes, dust to dust" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomus Sardauk Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 (edited) I'm so sorry, but all this talk of burning has made me think of this: https://youtu.be/JBZGSacj7y0?t=32 Now just imagine Niklaas in Sandler's place. O.o Edited July 27, 2016 by SanguiniusReborn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigismund229 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I'm so sorry, but all this talk of burning has made me think of this: Now just imagine Niklaas in Sandler's place. O.o This is why you're our crazy old guy in the corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demus Ragnok Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 "...the people of this world have spurned our offer of brotherhood. They have called us thieves and brigands and my father a petty tyrant." "They do not see the wisdom that is a united humanity standing together against the horrors of the void." "Those that reject brotherhood with humanity are not worthy to be called human. And those that are not human are not worthy of existence." "Go forth my sons, where their is flesh on this world leave nought but ash and where any thing built by hands of men stands leave nought but dust." His legion answered, "ASH AND DUST, ASH AND DUST, ASH AND DUST." simison, Doctor Perils, Kelborn and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelborn Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 And now you made me loving ash and dust! Well done. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesh Kadesh Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 The irony of "Ash and Dust" and "All is Dust" and yet the Niklaas hates Magnus. Demus Ragnok 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Did we ever get Niklaas' views on Magnus, except that he's sad about the whole Death of Prospero thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demus Ragnok Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 Did we ever get Niklaas' views on Magnus, except that he's sad about the whole Death of Prospero thing? No. Never given it any thought really given that Magnus is "lost" in this universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 It'd probably be quite important to his worldview, now I think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) Do the Fire Keepers have lieutenants in their companies? I'm thinking if they combi anything to their bolters, they'll go for meltas Edited August 15, 2016 by bluntblade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demus Ragnok Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 No lieus. Veteran sergeants would be next below captains. Yes to melta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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