The Legions Reborn | Watchers of Akhet character portraits
Reposting this one as a single entry. This was a lovely collaboration in which I painted characters for The Legions Reborn, a Warhammer alternative universe that reimagines the Horus Heresy legions: https://www.facebook.com/TheLegionsReborn/
Thank you William!
Enjoy, and thank you!
Anukeps. I painted his face in a way that his upper lip shadows would resemble a skull's teeth.
Primarch Jacinto Borja — His armor design drew inspiration from 16th century Spanish armor - think Morion helmets and "conquistadores".
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Small story: Jacinto became legendary in my community of friends and viewers. I streamed part of his painting process and he was an instant hit — everyone loved him and his name.
First Captain Imothes. The Watchers of Akhet feature ancient Egypt iconography in their designs.
Anubis, feathers and heart vessels.
Dulanic and Lyp, former comrades, fighting.
Mekhit — We had terminator armors and bubble helmets as refs for him, and I added the signature Watchers’ ancient Egypt iconography.
Wodjen went for more medieval fantasy inspirations (a torse supposed to serve as padding for the ram helmet), and a dash of H. R. Giger in the organic armor and bones.
I liked balancing the heavily decorated details with ribcage or exoskeleton-resembling armor plates.
Aesculapius and his very Warhammer-Fantasy hammer
Hori-re — This character is supposed to be thinner than the average astartes, and a more scholarly type. A roll of parchment hangs from his gorget.
Petamn “Iyp” Mukhwana
Bonus space marine sketch. Ty!