{"product_id":"old-heretic-by-epic-miniatures","title":"Old Heretic by Epic Miniatures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe has long abandoned the comforts of doctrine — now he walks a darker path, his robes in tatters and a staff crowned with a leering skull raised high, the trophies of fallen rivals jangling at his belt.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ 32mm scale resin miniature, printed fresh to order in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Supplied unpainted and ready to prime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Compatible with D\u0026amp;D, Pathfinder, and all tabletop RPGs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Equally at home on the gaming table or the display shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Old Heretic is a gaunt, wiry figure mid-stride — one bare foot raised, tattered robes streaming behind him — the very image of a holy man who has crossed over into something far more dangerous. His skull-topped staff is raised aloft in one hand, whilst a bundle of javelins and spears is clutched in the other, their bladed tips fanned outward like a threat made manifest. Skulls and grim trophies dangle from his belt, and a spiked crown or circlet sits upon his brow. Every detail of the sculpt speaks to a character who has traded reverence for power and paid a considerable price for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpt is rich with storytelling potential. Those wrapped forearms, the bare and calloused feet, the collection of weapons far exceeding any single combatant's practical needs — this is a man who has fought his way to whatever corrupted enlightenment he now claims to possess. Whether he leads a fanatical cult, advises a warlord with dangerous wisdom, or simply wanders the wilderness performing rites best left unwitnessed, the Old Heretic brings genuine menace and character to any encounter or scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEqually compelling as a one-off villain encounter or as the ideological heart of a larger cult warband, he will read clearly across a gaming table whilst rewarding painters who take their time with his details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticularly well-suited for adventurers who:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed a corrupted priest, fallen prophet, or cult leader NPC for a dark-themed campaign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre running Ravenloft, Shadowfell, or any gothic horror arc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant a morally complex antagonist with a lived-in, haggard look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy painting weathered cloth, bone, and tarnished ritual regalia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre building an encounter group around a charismatic but dangerous spiritual leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEncounter Hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midway through a pilgrimage road, the party spots a lone figure standing motionless at a crossroads — robes dirty, staff planted in the earth, a crow perched on his crown of spikes. Locals won't approach him. He doesn't speak first. When he finally does, he knows each character's name and something they haven't told anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale: 32mm (medium base, 25.5mm). Supplied unassembled and unpainted. Sculpted by Epic Miniatures — one of the most prolific independent fantasy miniature designers, with a vast catalogue spanning creatures, characters, and terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSculpted by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/epic-miniatures\"\u003eEpic Miniatures\u003c\/a\u003e — visit their collection to explore the full range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePairs well with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fiends\"\u003efiendish cultists and dark ritual encounters\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ravenloft-gothic-horror\"\u003eRavenloft gothic horror campaigns\u003c\/a\u003e — or explore more from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/epic-miniatures\"\u003eEpic Miniatures\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cats rolled a 17 on Animal Handling — of the humans. The studio exists because of this roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to add this adventurer to your collection? Order today and we'll print it fresh for you here in the UK.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Epic Miniatures","offers":[{"title":"No Base","offer_id":57458198872446,"sku":"EPIC_3630_OldHeretic_NoBase","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plain Base","offer_id":57458198905214,"sku":"EPIC_3630_OldHeretic_PlainBase","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/2520\/5035\/files\/3630-OldHeretic_Medium_1.png?v=1779625434","url":"https:\/\/mitznsimz.com\/products\/old-heretic-by-epic-miniatures","provider":"MitzNSimz ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}