Dr Mathias's Warhammer 40K Thread - Inquisition Kill Team

[Dr Mathias]

Thanks everybody. It's times like these I feel like I'm playing dollhouse or something

Another great scene. Love the background watchers & clerics.  Now what is the man doing in front of the heretic occupied stocks?

I'm not entirely sure, but he best not linger!

They are really nice - who are the figures by?

The expectant mother and two kids are mostly 3D printed, designed by Vae Victus. I've tweaked them a bit digitally and with good old fashioned conversion work.

Up next- the day preceding the Festival of Saint Christophorus, and the first official day, 'Gretchenacht'.

Excerpt from Esoteric Pilgrimage Destinations of the Gothic Sector, Volume 7, by Adept Matthias Laetorius.

"The rituals and observances associated with Saint Christophorus last twelve days, at least officially. However, centuries ago, the Ophatran Synod decreed that no relics may be sold, transferred, or bartered within the twelve day period honoring the patron Saint of the planet. As a result, the day preceding has become a boisterous market day in which hundreds of relics, books, and religious artifacts change hands. The multitudes of merchants and peddlers hawking their wares, many of dubious provenance, is a sight to behold- preferably from a balcony.”





“Saint Christophorus's twelve-day festival commences with the appointment of a devout Imperial citizen, usually a discharged Imperial Guard veteran, to don the costume of ‘The Gretch’. This loathsome character, usually green and festooned with relics, is a symbolic representation of the vile xenos creatures that seek to desecrate the cities of the Imperium. If the Gretch finds any relic unguarded, no matter how lofty or crude the shrine, the owners are chastised by Frateris Militia and often end up in the penitent cages.  Consequently, the vast majority of relics are faithfully ‘guarded’ for the entire festival period.” 

[commissarmoody]

Love the addition of trh Grinch. 

[Pattus Magnus]

That is simply awesome! The variety of figures in the crowd is great, I could look for an hour, soaking in the details!

[OSHIROmodels]

Brilliant 

[YPU]

Absolutely fantastic!

[has.been]

Wot dey all sed. 

[Vanvlak]

That is so incredibly cool - and fun 

[Daeothar]

Chorus!!

 

[Hammers]

Lots of character and wonderfully composed!

[NotifyGrout]

I think we've seen the Governor and his scribe up close already, but what about the other three figures on the landing in the center? Are there pics of those elsewhere in this thread?

[Storm Wolf]

All the above with christmas bells and tinsel on it 

[syrinx0]

Great new tale of the Gretch. 

[Dr Mathias]

I think we've seen the Governor and his scribe up close already, but what about the other three figures on the landing in the center? Are there pics of those elsewhere in this thread?

I thought I'd shown them all here before, maybe not though. Here they are:

[uti long smile]

Just wonderful stuff!

[Dr Mathias]

Excerpt from Esoteric Pilgrimage Destinations of the Gothic Sector, Volume 7, by Adept Matthias Laetorius.

"The second day of the Festival of Christophorus is spent in contemplation. Citizens without a special permit stay indoors, where they contemplate the life of The Emperor and Saint Christophorus. Workers in the Emperor's Manufactorums are given a special fifteen minute break during their shift for this purpose.

Many citizens, however, hold an unusual belief. It is said that Christophorus left the planet after it was claimed in the Emperor’s name, and ventured beyond the galactic edge in search of the fabled Second Legion of Adeptus Astartes. He will bring the Lost Legion back someday to vanquish all of the Holy Emperor’s foes. There are many books related to this topic and the tales are told behind closed doors.
 
Although not judged as heretical, this legend has caused some lively debates in the various branches of the Adeptus Ministorum and Adeptus Terra.”



The child is from Vae Victus (she was a troll or orc or something, I modified her) and the wheelchair is from Thingiverse. I'm not sure where I got the sitting librarian, printed him a while back and I can't find the file  Maybe the Inquisition got hold of it...