Here are some Pagan Rus Varjazi or Varangians that I've just finished painting. The figures are the very detailed resin kits by V&V Miniatures. The banner and one of the shield transfers are by LBM/Victrix, the other three shield transfers are by Wargames Foundry. The figure in white clothes is Sviatoslav I Igorevich, Prince of Kiev (942-972), based on the Angus McBride's illustration in David Nicolle's Armies of Medieval Russia 750-1250 Osprey book. Sviatoslav had a short career as Prince of Kiev, I found this really interesting online article about him:
https://deremilitari.org/2014/05/the-infamous-svjatoslav-master-of-duplicity-in-war-and-peace/
Great looking minis sir!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michal, the V&V figures are so detailed.
DeleteLovely painting, great looking figures. A really enjoyable read on a character I know nothing about, very interesting and a rather gruesome end too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Donnie, he’s an interesting character but a gruesome end for sure.
DeleteGreat looking figures, Mike. The Victor using the vanquished's skull as a drinking vessel is something society cannot appreciate these days. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Dean, yes well it was probably pretty common among steppe nomads.
DeleteLovely figures, not so keen on the drinking vessel!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain, no it’s pretty gruesome.
DeleteGreat stuff mate
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt.
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