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Title: Voodoo Queen
Post by: area23 on 09 July 2017, 01:47:36 PM

The voodoo queen and worshippers of the congregation.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4215/35004334913_d58ed176a3_b.jpg)

Inspired by Dracula's America I finally decided how to paint these Darkest Africa figures I've had for ages. Real Voudon practicers would probably have dresses with their shoulders covered, but I think they still look realistic enough.

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: carlos marighela on 09 July 2017, 02:03:38 PM

Voudon practicers would probably have dresses with their shoulders covered, but I think they still look realistic enough.

Not necessarily. Voudou, like Santeria, is a close cousin of Candomblé and those channelling the orixás may well have bare shoulders but then they would likely be costumed as such.

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: mweaver on 09 July 2017, 02:32:21 PM

Very cool group.   

-Michael

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: LeadAsbestos on 09 July 2017, 03:32:41 PM

Saw these on FB, glad to make the connection as to the artist!

Lovely work! And praise from Kevin Dallimore too! I'm a bit jealous... ;)

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: area23 on 09 July 2017, 05:12:47 PM

In fact, I'm still recovering from the shock!  :o

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: redzed on 09 July 2017, 05:35:47 PM

nice one dude 8)

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: Fenrir on 09 July 2017, 06:29:37 PM

Really nice work, there! Funnily enough, I'm currently working on some unique Arcane Powers for the Congregation (to be included in a future book) as we speak!  ;)

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: dinohunterpoa on 09 July 2017, 11:17:13 PM

AWESOME, CONGRATULATIONS!  :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Those Copplestone African princesses are PRICELESS!!!  lol

And I liked very much the idea of using a Darkest Africa Victorian Lady as the Queen, GREAT JOB!!!  :D

West Wind also have very nice figures in their Gothic Horror - Zombies line to add to your Queen's group of followers, check them out!  ;)   

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: Kommando_J on 10 July 2017, 01:19:53 AM

I could make for a very interesting narrative, missionary's wife possessed by African spirit.

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: dinohunterpoa on 10 July 2017, 05:38:14 AM

Quote from: Fenrir on 09 July 2017, 06:29:37 PM

Funnily enough, I'm currently working on some unique Arcane Powers for the Congregation (to be included in a future book) as we speak!  ;)

Fenrir, take a look at Chaosium's Call of Cthulhu - Secrets of New Orleans for some very nice ideas on the subject! ;)

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: area23 on 10 July 2017, 11:01:27 PM

thank you guys, really appreciate your comments.

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: Smokeyrone on 10 July 2017, 11:35:17 PM

What are you using them for?  Game, scenario, rules, etc?

And....very nice work!

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: LeadAsbestos on 11 July 2017, 12:07:16 AM

Quote from: Smokeyrone on 10 July 2017, 11:35:17 PM

What are you using them for? 

http://nstarmagazine.com/DRACULA_SHADOWS_OF_THE_WEST.htm

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=98959.0

If I'm not mistaken! For the Congregation faction.

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: area23 on 11 July 2017, 09:23:03 AM

yes, for Dracula's America.
These will probably just be non combatant bystanders, unless there will be rules for chanting worshippers!

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: Fenrir on 11 July 2017, 07:21:40 PM

That's an interesting idea!...  :D

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: dinohunterpoa on 11 July 2017, 07:49:25 PM

Quote from: area23 on 11 July 2017, 09:23:03 AM

yes, for Dracula's America.
These will probably just be non combatant bystanders, unless there will be rules for chanting worshippers!

Maybe a "n" number of chanting worshippers doing nothing but chanting during "n" turns add "n" dice to the Queen's actions?  ;D

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: Smokeyrone on 13 July 2017, 06:16:10 AM

Why do I get the urge to whip out my Kolchak figure, a Brigade Haitian Zombie,   mafia thugs, some pool hall type pimps, and your Voodoo gals, and game the second episode of the Night Stalker?

:)  :)  :)

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: Kommando_J on 13 July 2017, 06:29:41 AM

Kolchak was a great show.

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: dartfrog on 13 July 2017, 09:14:30 AM

Nice group there. It was the Congregation that got me to get in to the Nickstarter for this. Such an interesting group to play and not as bad guys for once, huzzah!

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: dinohunterpoa on 14 July 2017, 09:56:08 AM

Quote from: dartfrog on 13 July 2017, 09:14:30 AM

Nice group there. It was the Congregation that got me to get in to the Nickstarter for this. Such an interesting group to play and not as bad guys for once, huzzah!

Dartfrog, take a look at West Wind's Vampire Wars - Zombies very nice line of Voodoo miniatures!

http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=70_119 (http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=70_119)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EKkCS_bCfJo/V_d-5WJb8LI/AAAAAAAAD94/00yiABOh7FU8XUWUsgyh6foz8vdtvfsRACLcB/s640/PA060014.JPG)

Picture from here: http://flashman14.blogspot.com.br/search/label/Caribbean (http://flashman14.blogspot.com.br/search/label/Caribbean)


Also BLACK CAT BASES Voodoo Queen:

(https://i0.wp.com/blackcatbases.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/bcbvoqp1-3-1.jpg?resize=262%2C373)

http://blackcatbases.com/shop/figures/figures-pirates-of-the-skeleton-seas/voodoo-queen/ (http://blackcatbases.com/shop/figures/figures-pirates-of-the-skeleton-seas/voodoo-queen/)


 ;)

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: dartfrog on 14 July 2017, 10:21:39 AM

Cool. Thanks again!! Looks like I'm off the West wind to take a gander.

Cheers.

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: area23 on 14 July 2017, 11:16:07 AM

Hey, I totally forgot about those! West Wind miniatures are quite compatible with Copplestone sculpts, even if moore cartoony.

Title: Re: Voodoo Queen
Post by: LeadAsbestos on 15 July 2017, 01:22:43 AM

Those will come in handy! Definitely need a few more figs for my Congregation