Standing as an unbreakable wall of bronze and resolve, the Ancient Town Vanguard represents the elite citizen-soldiers of the sun-drenched city-states. This 9-piece Artifact set provides a complete phalanx formation for the tabletop, featuring disciplined warriors equipped with iconic crested helms, heavy round shields, and masterfully forged weaponry.
The Vanguard Roster
| Unit Designation | Combat Role | Equipment & Visual Key |
| Primus Centurion | High Commander | Wields a raised gladius and a heavy shield; features a unique horned and winged helmet. |
| Vanguard Striker (Spear) | Reach Skirmisher | Captured in a mid-lunge strike pose with a long-reach dory spear. |
| Vanguard Striker (Sword) | Frontline Duelist | Captured in a mid-strike pose with a curved gladius, shield held to the side. |
| Phalanx Guard (Braced Spear) | Heavy Defense | High-braced combat stance with a leveled spear, designed for the front row of a shield wall. |
| Phalanx Guard (Braced Sword) | Heavy Defense | High-braced combat stance with a drawn sword, ready to punish chargers. |
| Grounded Sentinel (Spear) | Point Defense | Low-center-of-gravity stance on architectural debris, spear leveled for an upward thrust. |
| Grounded Sentinel (Sword) | Point Defense | Low-center-of-gravity stance on architectural debris, shield raised high to deflect projectiles. |
| Charging Vanguard (Spear) | Shock Infantry | Running/charging pose atop a rocky perch, spear held in a dynamic forward lunge. |
| Charging Vanguard (Sword) | Shock Infantry | Running/charging pose atop a rocky perch, gladius drawn for a plunging strike. |
Highlight
For the Keeper, the Ancient Town Vanguard offers a perfect solution for representing organized military forces or legendary palace guards. The visual consistency—defined by the muscular anatomical plate, plumed helmets, and uniform shields—allows these units to function as a cohesive tactical unit that can hold a choke point indefinitely against superior numbers.
Encounter Insight
Utilize these defenders to test your players’ tactical positioning. Their “Shield Wall” capability should provide significant defensive bonuses when they stand base-to-base, forcing adventurers to seek flanking opportunities or use magical area-denial to break their formation. The Primus Centurion acts as the high-threat squad leader, providing morale buffs and coordinating precise thrusts.
Features
- Iconic Mythic Sculpting: Meticulously rendered crested helmets, detailed musculata breastplates, and ornate shield faces.
- Dynamic Martial Postures: Every model is captured in a distinct combat-ready stance, providing narrative variety within a unified squad.
- City-State Pavement Bases: Each figure is set upon a custom 32mm base featuring weathered stone-flagged or rocky textures.
Processing Time
Painted – 12 days
Unpainted – 5 days
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Tabletop Lore
They are the “Bronze Torrent,” the first to arrive and the last to leave the field. Bound by an oath to the Eternal Hearth, the Vanguard does not fight for gold or glory, but for the very stones of their home. It is said that their shields are so perfectly aligned that even a dragon’s breath cannot find a gap. When the sun glints off their plumes at the city gates, it is a message to every invader: you may find your way here, but you will never find your way out.
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