Ningen Uo by The Toadstool Weaver
Description
From the cold, lightless depths of folklore, the Ningen Uo drags itself ashore — part fish, part something far too human.
- ✔ 32mm scale resin miniature, printed fresh to order in the UK
- ✔ Supplied unpainted and ready to prime
- ✔ Compatible with D&D, Pathfinder, and all tabletop RPGs
- ✔ Equally at home on the gaming table or the display shelf
The Ningen Uo is a creature pulled straight from the unsettling edges of Japanese legend: a broad-shouldered, low-slung beast that moves on all fours with distinctly human hands and feet, its scaled body crested with dorsal fins and a sweeping tail. The sculpt captures the wrongness of it brilliantly — that disquieting mix of the aquatic and the humanoid that makes this creature so memorable. Wide-set eyes, a gaping mouth full of jagged teeth, and thick scales across its back give it a presence that demands attention on the tabletop, whether you're running a coastal horror campaign, an oceanic dungeon, or something drawing from East Asian myth.
This is a creature that works equally well as a wandering threat, a boss encounter, or a centrepiece on a display shelf. Dungeon Masters looking to bring something genuinely distinctive to their sessions will find plenty to build around here.
Perfect for adventurers who:
- Run coastal, nautical, or maritime campaigns with folkloric depth
- Want a creature that sits outside the standard Western fantasy bestiary
- Are building encounters inspired by Japanese mythology or kaidan horror
- Collect display miniatures with striking, unusual silhouettes
- Paint miniatures with complex texture work — those scales reward careful brushwork
Encounter Hook:
The fishing village's catch has dwindled for weeks, and the nets keep coming back torn — not frayed, but slashed. When the party investigates the shallows at low tide, something large is already watching them from the rocks, waiting to see if they're brave enough to step closer.
Details
Supplied at 32mm scale. Available with or without a plain black base — the base comes unattached and can be fixed with a small amount of glue. The model is pre-supported and arrives ready to prime and paint, or use straight from the box for your next session.
Sculpted by The Toadstool Weaver — visit their page to see more of their work.
We take miniatures seriously. The cats take naps seriously. Balance is achieved.
Pairs well with wilderness beasts — build out your aquatic encounters with more from The Toadstool Weaver.
Ready to add this adventurer to your collection? Order today and we'll print it fresh for you here in the UK. 🐾🐈⬛🎲
Shipping & Delivery
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