Damphyr (Vaelric Nocturne) Bust by Primal Collectibles

He was neither fully dead nor truly alive — and in that liminal dark, Vaelric Nocturne had learned that ambiguity was its own kind of power.

• ✔ Large-scale display bust — significantly bigger than standard 32mm
• ✔ Resin printed fresh to order in the UK
• ✔ Supplied unpainted — ideal as a centrepiece painting project
• ✔ Designed for display shelves and painting competitions

Vaelric Nocturne is a dhampir of commanding presence — half-mortal, half-vampire, wholly dangerous. From the Legacy of Blood collection by Primal Collectibles, this bust captures him mid-stance: one arm extended in an imperious gesture, a longsword held low in the other hand, his ornately embroidered capelet billowing around layered ruffled collar and vambrace-clad forearms. His expression is cold and deliberate — heavy brows, long flowing hair, the bearing of a man who has outlived everyone who ever doubted him. The sculpt rewards close attention: the filigree detail on his collar, the worn leather of his gauntlets, and the tension across his shoulders all speak to a character with a story far older than any one campaign.

As a bust rather than a full figure, Vaelric is crafted for showcasing painting technique and sculptural detail — the face, hair, and textured cloth offer a proper challenge for intermediate and advanced painters alike. He equally earns his place on a collector's shelf as a finished centrepiece, or as visual inspiration for a dhampir warlock, a cursed noble NPC, or the brooding lord of a gothic manor.

Perfect for adventurers who:

• Paint display busts and want a character with real expression and layered texture
• Are building a gothic horror or Ravenloft-themed collection
• Need a visual reference for a dhampir, vampire noble, or tragic antihero NPC
• Appreciate sculpts that reward careful brushwork on cloth, hair, and skin tones
• Collect pieces from independent fantasy sculptors

Encounter Hook:
The party has been summoned to the ancestral hall of House Nocturne — ostensibly to negotiate safe passage through the valley. Vaelric greets them alone, sword in hand but unhurried, one arm raised as if conducting an invisible orchestra. He already knows which of them carries the amulet. He has been waiting three centuries for this meeting. He does not intend to let it end quickly.

Details

Printed at 32mm scale. This is a display bust, not a standard tabletop combat miniature — it is scaled and posed to showcase painterly detail rather than sit on a combat grid. Each piece is printed to order and support marks are removed as part of our post-processing; minor surface variations are inherent to the medium and can be addressed during your paint prep.

Sculpted by Primal Collectibles — visit their Patreon page to see more of their work.

For Tabaxi adventurers especially — yes, the cats did purr when this one came through. We noticed too.

Works beautifully alongside undead hordes for complete Ravenloft campaigns — or explore more from Primal.

Ready to add this adventurer to your collection? Order today and we'll print it fresh for you here in the UK. 🐾🐈‍⬛🎲