Burrows & Badgers: Necromancer Warband

[mikedemana]

Scotland and its Highlands were the number one destination on my bucket list.

In 1986, two friends and I spent five weeks traveling through the highlands. 100 countries later, I still call it my "greatest adventure"... 

Mike Demana

[Rick]

Did you ever go over the 'pass of the cattle' on Skye?

[Frugalmax]

Love those rats! Great painting!

I've never played Burrows and Badgers but I've always wanted to do something Skaven-y for our ongoing "Not Really Warhammer" campaign- I may have to check out those minis!

[Mr. White]

Thanks, all, for the kind words! I did want to go with something a little darker in theme than what was in the book, so glad that choice paid off! The blue/grey color I used, The Fang, is one of my two favorite Citadel colors.

I'm a fan of Skaven from way back. There's no chance I'm going to play a Warhammer game, nor do I want to paint up a bunch of rats, so a rat faction in B&B seemed a great alternative.

And who gets _five_weeks_ off to travel anywhere? Dang! I was only in the Highlands for a weekend and it wasn't nearly enough. Granted, we were also hobbled by a flat tire, but hey, I got to live like a local for a bit and do a mundane chore instead of live up the vacation. . Five weeks though.... seriously... was it five weeks of hiking or just generally staying in the area? I can't imagine how challenging it might have been to plan a five week trip in another country... in 1986!

[mikedemana]

And who gets _five_weeks_ off to travel anywhere? Five weeks though.... seriously... was it five weeks of hiking or just generally staying in the area?

I was on summer break from college back in 1986. I used guidebooks, and had read up and made notes on places I really wanted to see. My friends and I would discuss it and then take the train, bus, or hitchhike to the next place on our list. I was staying in youth hostels or B&Bs back then. We started in London, made a quick stop at Stonehenge, then headed north to Hadrian's Wall. After a day hiking the wall, we hitched into Scotland. We made a circuit north and west out to the islands and then circling down back to the east coast and south of Scotland. Took our time so much that I never made it to Edinburgh (until 30 years later or so...  ).

It was indeed a wonderful adventure. So many stories from those five weeks...I would tell my students for years about them. Sorry to threadjack here, but Scotland will always hold a special place in my heart.

Mike Demana

[Mr. White]

No worries on the threadjack, I don’t have any more minis to share for this project and I also appreciate Scotland. I’m jealous of your trip! Sounds amazing!

[hubbabubba]

I love that big at head honcho dude on page 1. Excellent.