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Warmaster => [WM] Warmaster Fantasy Discussion => Topic started by: docdom on February 10, 2011, 12:56:31 PM

Title: phoenix guard
Post by: docdom on February 10, 2011, 12:56:31 PM

At the moment I'm painting a unit of high elf phoenix guard and was wondering what the box-like square thing under the right arm is supposed to be? You can see it from behind in the right arm pit.  ???

Title: Re: phoenix guard
Post by: BlackEd on February 10, 2011, 01:10:34 PM

I took it to be a belt pouch.  Before there were pockets, you might make a pouch you could hang from your belt to carry small items in.  Alternately, it could also be a ceremonial knot for the belt around the waist. 

For what it is worth, I went with the belt pouch interpretation.

Title: Re: phoenix guard
Post by: docdom on February 10, 2011, 01:25:16 PM

I think I'll also take it for a pouch. It was just hanging so high that made me wonder. Thanks.

Title: Re: phoenix guard
Post by: Guthwine on February 10, 2011, 09:17:28 PM

Hard to tell, but I would guess its the ceremonial knot for the belt as the spearmen have similar bits on them.
But I think its small enough to really be any of the 2, so it makes little difference. :)

Title: Re: phoenix guard
Post by: docdom on February 11, 2011, 05:13:44 PM

I took a look at the spearmen and saw the belt knot. Very good hint inspector Guthwine.  :) But since I didn't paint the belt on the front side (thought it's plate armour) I'll just leave it gold like the armour or if I'm bored paint it as a pouch.