Vilnais the Ashen – Forsaken Paladin

Vilnais the Ashen – Forsaken Paladin

Human, Undead (Paladin)

This striking Artifact captures a corrupted holy warrior standing in an imposing, wide-set combat stance, gesturing menacingly with a raised fist while trailing a jagged, serrated broadsword. Outfitted in spiked, multi-layered full plate armor and crowned with a formidable horned helm, his silhouette projects absolute martial dominance. Keepers can deploy this miniature to command immediate table presence as a tragic fallen champion, a ruthless vanguard general, or an unyielding death knight leading an army from the shadows.

Tabletop Lore

A fallen Paladin who has served Myrothlir’s will for over a decade. Vilnais was a veteran of Duskweave, corrupted during the battle by dissonant whispers uttered from the moment he stepped foot on the cursed isle. By the time the battle had ended, Vilnais’ mind was lost. He slew many of his comrades under the cover of a thunderstorm. After he had raised them again as undead thralls, he left the isle, with his small army in tow. Since then he has waited until his lord called upon him, gathering his army until then.

Highlight

The standout feature of this sculpt is the jagged, serrated executioner blade trailing from his right hand, paired with the sweeping texturing across his heavy back cape to establish a balance of momentum and menace.

Encounter Insight

Introduce Vilnais as a high-tier martial boss commanding ranks of reanimated soldiers. His heavy plate and raised-fist posture suggest a defensive juggernaut who controls the flow of close-quarters engagements, challenging Keepers to maneuver around his considerable reach while managing his ability to raise fallen foes.

Features

• Menacing Combat Stance: Combines a rock-solid, forward-facing stance with a clenched, commanding gesture to project absolute control over the battlefield.
• Serrated Broadsword Sculpt: A distinctly jagged, oversized blade designed to emphasize heavy martial strikes and corruption.
• Spiked Heavy Armor: Meticulously models multi-layered protective plates, sharp pauldrons, and a distinctive curving horned helmet.

Designed For

• Climactic Boss Encounters: The quintessential choice for an elite death knight, fallen crusade general, or secondary campaign antagonist.
• Undead Incursions: Fits seamlessly as a primary commander for skeletal legions, unholy vanguard units, and desecrated temple nodes.
• Advanced Armor Painting: The contrasting surfaces between large armor plates, sharp spike trim, and the sweeping mesh textures of the cape offer an excellent canvas for practicing weathered steel or non-metallic metals.

Size Category

Occupies a 1×1 square (25mm base, Medium Undead)