Since the horrifying events of that fateful night the previous October, Dr. Wilton Hume had devoted his considerable intellect and resources to tracking down those responsible for the death of his grand-daughter, Susan. And, being one of the foremost eminences in the study of the Un-Natural, his network of contacts and associates extended far beyond the shores of Britain, to the darkest recesses of the Continent.
Based on the telegram he held in his trembling grasp, his dedication to this cause had borne fruit, at it appeared the Count had finally shown his hand… in Wisborg, of all places.
However, whilst his first instinct was to immediately depart for Germany, he knew from bitter experience that to venture unprepared into the maw of the beast was to court disaster. His grand-daughter’s neck snapping like so much kindling was not a sound he would soon forget and, in order to send the fiend responsible screaming back to whatever Hell had spawned it, he would require assistance.
Fortunately, there were people he could call upon…
Mr Lancelot Grimm, occasional consultant to that branch of the Metropolitan Police Service known colloquially as “The Black Museum.” His knowledge of the Un-Natural was extensive, both from painstaking research and practical experience, as was his ability to be prepared for almost every eventuality.
Miss Wilhelmina Murray, who had lost her fiancé to creatures of the night and, rather than losing her wits and been committed to Bedlam, had taken up arms against the Dark. Utilising her position at the British Museum, Miss Murray was able to gain access to certain legendary artefacts – that had proved most efficacious in their ongoing crusade. This, combined with her indomitable will, made her a valuable ally. 
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Ohhh…. A new cast of intriguing characters involved in the Un-Natural. Great figs, Jez. So many useful models are hiding in the catalogs arpund the world. Well, all across the Pond for me.
Can’t wait for more!
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Not completely new, Harry. Mr Grimm has appeared a couple of times before, associated with our favourite boys in blue. And whilst the Order of the White Rose may very well be operating on the continent when we next see them, I feel their actions may have repercussions in a certain London borough…
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Another intriguing post, Jez, and do I take it that you’re back to painting once again? I seem to recall you pointing out to me that Chrononaut Grandfather mini and its accompanying range.
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Thank you Simon. Yes, managed to get a small amount of painting done, so slowly building momentum back up.
And yes, I did make you aware of this rsnge and YOU kindly gifted ne with the top figure, along with My “Dalek Hunter”. However, I seem to recall they were about a quid cheaper per figure back then.
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Great looking characters Jez, and interesting backgrounds for them
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That’s a great looking ensemble cast Jez, looking forward to reading of their continued exploits.
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oO so much goodness {or badness, depending which side of `the laws of un-nature you`re standing on}.
I DO hope Dr. Hume finds satisfaction for the sad, untimely demise of Susan,
Fortunately, with Mr Grim, Miss Murray {yaaay I know that mini}, the Honourable Cholmondley-Warner, and the trusty Bateman at his side, things should take a turn for the macabre pretty soon, I`m thinking.
So many good names, with `Earl of Candlewick` taking the prize I feel. This promises to warm up to a crescendo of violence and action, easily on par with the exploits of The Black Museum.
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Thank you Tarot. Nice to see you commenting here. The next post should see the Order in action “Abroad” – as in an actual AAR. I have the figures, scenery and objectives all sorted, just need to find the time to set up and play.
And as this is set in the same world as our stalwart boys in blue, expect some intersections. After all, Miss Murray DOES have a brother… 😉
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I really like Miss Ava Peregrine – Clara, Victorian Witch – she has the right Victorian `feel` i.e. that authentic thing that makes the eye go “yeah, she could actually come from that era.” I find that a lot of Victorian-esque females have too much dynamic pose going on (combat pose.. arms waving, wielding a weapon etc) which is so out of character for the almost elegant nonchalance you expect from the gracefulness of a woman of those times. Interestingly I think female miniatures are most abundant in Victorian and steampunk era hobbying than practically any other genre out there (except for chainmail bikini fantasy of course), which is great. But yeah the more serene statuesque look does lend itself well to the right aesthetic IMHO..
Great stuff Jez. I look forward to seeing this unfold.
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I understand what you mean, Stevie. A lot of the figures that are designed for the Victorian or Steampunk genres do tend to be more of either the ‘adventuress’ or ‘soiled dove’ variety, but female Victorian civilians can be found. Wargames Foundry do some, as do Ironclad Miniatures. The two figures from the Bad Squiddo ‘Victorian Witches’ pack are pretty spot-on representations of Vanessa Ives and Mina Murray from Penny Dreadful. I got my Clara in a single pack, so haven’t got ‘Willow’, more’s the pity, as it’s a lovely figure.
And given your current WW2 project, you might want to take a look at Bad Squiddo’s female Soviets: https://badsquiddogames.com/shop#!/Soviets/c/36713221/offset=0&sort=addedTimeDesc
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Veeeery nice, I DO like those. Thanks for that, link saved. They`re now on my hot list.
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Good to see you back painting, I do like a post with a bit of eye candy! I especially like the Mina Harker figure, I would haver been “all over that” if I was still painting!!
Looking forward to seeing where you go with this,
Cheers Roger.
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Thanks for the visit and comment, Roger. I will be dropping you an email shortly, as I have a query, but hope all is going well with you.
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Don’t know if you have sent me anything yet, keep checking but nothing has “popped up” my end (ooer misses!)
Cheers Roger.
Oh and Keith, I could be doing a lot of things (but I’m actually doing bu**er all at present 🙂
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Sorry Roger. Other stuff had taken precedent. I’m assuming your email address is still the same?
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Bartholomew Cholmondley-Warner is officially my new favorite name of all time. Well done. And Wackford-brilliant. Reminds me of a human fighter in AD&D who named his mace “Honey”.
I love the Penny Dreadful-inspired miniatures and I can’t wait to return to the Tales From the Black Museum.
As an aside to Roger…you may not be painting now…but you COULD be.
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Thanks Keith. Being British “Cholmondley” is actually pronounced “Chumley”, similar to how “St. John” as a name is pronounced “Sinjin” – weird but true. As for ‘Wackford’… that’s a literary allusion, as I like to plant little ‘easter eggs’ in all my stuff, just to see if any one will spot them.
And the Penny Dreadful miniatures are lovely. I recently read that the creator of that series is doing another one, set in 1938 Los Angeles, which I’m quite keen to see once it gets released.
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Just googled it. That’s one Dickens novel I never read…but Wackford’s a swell name for a cricket bat, nonetheless.
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