Eyetoad Challenge #13

Five years of community and creativity. In late 2020 the legendary Max opened the Weald Discord Server. Since then some 500 members have joined The Weald. A small number compared to other more hyped Indie game servers. But we are still alive and kicking...and thriving.  We invite you to a nostalgic trip into some highlights and milestones of The Weald as a game and as a creative community.

Although much that is reported to be happening in The Weald is uncertain, confused or simply inaccurate; it is known that there is growing unease and disturbance spreading from the North: a creeping terror casting a black shadow across the land and its people.

In late 2024, I had the privilege of collaborating with sculptor Will Thomas—better known as Weird Witticism—whose return to the hobby world brought fresh, uncanny energy to miniature crafting. Our shared love for Japanese folklore shaped a warband rooted in feudal mysticism and forest rot, blending Shinto symbols with eerie creatures of the Weald. From twisted bark-skinned Thralls to fungal-eyed toads and moss-covered beasts, each model felt like a sacred relic—equal parts haunting and heartfelt. When they arrived, it was like cracking open a memory from childhood, but filtered through years of passion and obsession.

WealdCon: Where Creativity and Community Meet WealdCon is more than a gaming event—it's a celebration of storytelling, friendship, and imagination. Set in Germany’s Black Forest, it brings players together for immersive narrative battles and creative collaboration. With attendees from across Europe, WealdCon is a unique space where games spark connection and stories come to life.

Eyetoad Challenge #12 By Pierre Berthier We’ve ran many Eyetoad challenges and I can’t believe we’re already on

In late August 2023, deep in the shadow of the Black Forest, WealdCon brought together hobbyists from across Europe for a weekend of dice, narrative, and dark fantasy. As fog rolled over the pines, players gathered around handcrafted terrain to breathe life into The Weald—a brutal, folklore-infused skirmish game rooted in 28-style creativity. At the heart of the event was The Siege of Mudmire, a collaborative campaign where twisted Gnarl warbands clashed with beleaguered Wardens in a desperate defense. It was more than just gaming—it was a celebration of community, storytelling, and the eerie magic of shared imagination.