The commission for the Blades of Khorne is a collection of characters, magical effects, and a skull altar that will surely please Khorne himself. These models were painted to our Level 3 Tabletop quality standard, bringing the fury and bloodlust of Khorne to the battlefield with striking visual impact.
Slaughterpriest – Fury Incarnate
The Slaughterpriest stands as a brutal exemplar of Khorne’s philosophy – a warrior priest who shuns sorcery in favor of direct bloodshed. This imposing figure was painted with the classic Khorne color palette – rich red armor plates accented with burnished gold trim. His massive axe received special attention with realistic blood effects, suggesting recent offerings to the Blood God. The contrasting elements of polished armor and visceral gore create a striking visual that captures the essence of Khorne’s brutal aesthetics.
Wrathmongers – Spreading the Rage
The trio of Wrathmongers were painted with black leather garments that provide a perfect backdrop for their gleaming gold armor pieces. Their tanned skin tones were carefully applied to suggest warriors hardened by countless battles, while their distinctive weapons feature realistic blood effects that tell the story of recent slaughter. These models embody the contagious rage that Wrathmongers spread across the battlefield, compelling allies and enemies alike to fight with greater fury.
Magical Manifestations
Though Khorne despises sorcery, his divine power manifests in various battlefield effects that we’ve captured in this commission:
Hexgorger Skulls – Devouring Magic
The Hexgorger Skulls received special treatment with clean white bone contrasted by glossy blood effects pouring from their eye sockets. This high-contrast approach ensures these spell-negating artifacts stand out on the battlefield. The blood trails extending onto the sandy bases have a dynamic effect, suggesting the skulls are actively consuming magic and converting it to blood— a process that would surely please Khorne himself.
Other Mystical Effects
I painted the Bleeding Icon and Wrathaxe spell effects to align with Games Workshop’s official scheme, guaranteeing their instant recognition on the battlefield. These elements received careful attention to their ethereal qualities, balancing between solid objects and supernatural manifestations.
Skull Altar – Khorne’s Throne
The centerpiece of this commission is the imposing Skull Altar, painted in the classic Khorne red and gold scheme that matches perfectly with the character models. The countless skulls that form this grisly tribute were given subtle variation in bone tones to suggest they were collected over many battles, while the brass and gold elements received appropriate highlighting to make them stand out.
I strategically applied blood effects to the altar, suggesting recent sacrifices and maintaining the piece’s visual interest without overpowering the intricate details of the sculpt. This imposing terrain piece serves both as a powerful gameplay element and as a striking visual centerpiece for any Khorne collection.
Level 3 Tabletop Quality
All models in this commission were completed to our Level 3 Tabletop standard, which includes
- Clean, smooth basecoats with consistent coverage
- Effective highlighting on edges and raised details
- Multiple washes to create depth and definition
- Special effects, including blood and ethereal elements
- Attention to iconic details that define Khorne’s aesthetic
- Cohesive basing that unifies the collection
This quality level delivers impressive results on the gaming table while maintaining reasonable costs for the client.
Ready for Slaughter
These Khorne models are now ready to bring blood and fury to the Mortal Realms. The cohesive color scheme and consistent basing tie the various elements together into a unified collection that will make a powerful statement on any battlefield.
If you’re interested in commissioning your own Age of Sigmar forces, don’t hesitate to reach out. Our Level 3 Tabletop standard offers an excellent balance of quality and value for gaming collections of any size.
