Japanese Inspired Warband Creation with Weird Witticism

Japanese inspired Forest Spirit 'The Weald' Model, kitbashed and sculpted with green stuff. This model is used as a Gnarl in the tabletop game 'The Weald'.

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.

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WEALDCON2023

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.

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