Dark Descent Collection

Suspended mid-ritual on a slipstream of unholy energy, the Infernalist Wizard manipulates the thin barrier between Lowtown and the lower planes. A halo of volatile, runic fire orbits her form, answering the call of the forbidden geometry etched directly into her flesh. She is a picture of serene malice, ready to unleash a cascade of planar corruption upon anyone foolish enough to disrupt her incantations.

Highlight

For the Keeper, this Artifact delivers an incredible sense of dynamic motion while maintaining a structurally sound, balanced pose on the tabletop. The sweeping, circular spell effect frames the miniature beautifully, drawing the player’s eye directly to her sinister expression and precise hand gestures. This distinct silhouette makes her an instant focal point, acting as a clear indicator of high-tier arcane danger on the board.

Encounter Insight

Deploy the Infernalist Wizard as a corruptive “Planar Controller.” Use her orbiting ring of energy to mechanically represent an active Fire Shield or an automated area-denial aura that punishes melee attackers who venture too close to her position. In combat, she should exploit elevated positions, using her magic to reshape the battlefield through walls of hellfire or forced movement. For an exceptional finish, paint the swirling magic ring in a vivid, spectral crimson or a toxic sulfurous green, employing glaze techniques to project an eerie light across her face and flowing robes.

Features

• Orbital Spell Vortex: A beautifully rendered ring of churning arcane energy that wraps entirely around the model, providing an impressive 360-degree silhouette.
• Branded Flesh Textures: Finely etched occult runes along her arms and brow, providing clear recessed details for washes and precise micro-detail work.
• Flowing Ritual Garb: A striking combination of tightly bound leather strappings, a draped cowl, and an expansive, wind-swept skirt that conveys a levitating presence.
• The Conjurer’s Mudra: Captured with one hand forming a precise somatic gesture while the other guides the violent orbit of her conjured hellfire.

Ideal For

• Representing an Evocation Wizard, Fiend-Warlock, or an evil Sorcerer NPC.
• A high-ranking cult lieutenant, a corrupt academic antagonist, or a planar-summoning boss.
• Hobbyists looking to master circular composition, object source lighting (OSL), and intricate skin branding.

Size Category

Stands at 36mm Height on a 25mm Base (Medium Humanoid)

Tabletop Lore: The Price of the Ring

The magic of the Infernalists is not drawn from the weave, but extorted from the pit. The swirling halo that surrounds this wizard is a physical manifestation of a contract written in brimstone and blood. It protects her from mundane blades, yes, but every second she commands its power, the ring edges closer to her throat, waiting for the single misspoken syllable that will allow it to drag her soul downward.