Edward Ironhook Drake Bust by Great Grimoire

They say no harbour master will meet Edward Ironhook Drake's eye — not because of his reputation, but because once you do, you find yourself agreeing to things you never intended.

• ✔ 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

Edward Ironhook Drake is the kind of sea captain who doesn't need to raise his voice. His authority is carved into every weathered line of his face — the braided beard adorned with rope knots and bone beads, the salt-stiffened dreadlocks tucked beneath a worn bandana, the heavy belted sash and frogged captain's coat that speak to decades of command on open water. This bust captures him from the shoulders up, mounted on a classical plinth base, presenting the full drama of his character to any painter who wants a genuinely rewarding display project.

The sculpt rewards close attention — braided rope detailing along the collar, layered fabric texture across the coat, and a face full of hard-won experience. Whether you're building a gallery of painted busts, looking for a showcase centrepiece, or hunting for the face of your campaign's most dangerous patron-turned-antagonist, Edward delivers. He suits gaming and display collecting equally well, and he'll dominate a shelf or a paint station with equal confidence.

Perfect for adventurers who:

• Want a detailed display bust to showcase their best brushwork
• Are building a pirate or nautical-themed TTRPG campaign and need a compelling NPC face
• Paint for competition or personal collection and want a sculpt with real character depth
• Need a memorable villain, patron, or grey-area ally for their next D&D session

Encounter Hook:
The party receives a sealed letter bearing a black wax anchor — Edward Ironhook Drake requests their presence aboard his flagship at the edge of the harbour. He has a job that pays generously and asks only one thing: don't ask what's in the hold. The bust sits at the centre of the table as the DM describes him leaning back in his captain's chair, entirely unconcerned by whether the adventurers say yes or no.

Details

This is a display bust, not a standard combat miniature — it's sculpted for painters and collectors seeking expressive detail and surface texture. Printed at high resolution and supplied unpainted and unprimed, ready for your brush. Supports are removed before dispatch, though minor marks are occasionally possible and easily tidied up with a file or craft knife.

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