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These make up 25 figures in a wide variety of poses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, most of these parts are compatible with our other plastic sets allowing you to mix and match almost endlessly!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBases not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gripping Beast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47923268714747,"sku":"GBP31","price":54.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6239\/6411\/files\/GBP31_Dark_Age_Irish_87567_0.jpg?v=1770177362"},{"product_id":"gbp-dark-age-welsh","title":"GBP - Dark Age Welsh","description":"\u003cp\u003eInside you will find parts to assemble 25 Dark Age Welsh warriors, enough to form a large warband in the Swordpoint game system. These figures represent the unarmoured majority of warriors in Welsh armies and raiding forces from early times to the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28mm Hard Plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied unpainted and unassembled. Some modelling skill required. Use plastic cement to glue the parts together, not super glue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBases not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gripping Beast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47923269992699,"sku":"GBP35","price":54.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6239\/6411\/files\/GBP35_Dark_Age_Welsh_43631jpeg.jpg?v=1770177451"},{"product_id":"gbp-dark-age-picts","title":"GBP - Dark Age Picts","description":"\u003cp\u003eInside you will find parts to assemble 25 Dark Age Pictish warriors, enough to form a large warband in the Swordpoint game system. These figures represent the unarmoured majority of warriors in Pictish armies and raiding forces from early times to the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28mm Hard Plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBases not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gripping Beast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47923270418683,"sku":"GBP36","price":54.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6239\/6411\/files\/GBP36_Dark_Age_Picts_70024jpeg.jpg?v=1770177507"},{"product_id":"victrix-miniatures-scots-picts-warriors","title":"Victrix Miniatures - Scots\/Picts Warriors","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e36 x Scots\/Picts Warriors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis versatile plastic set contains 6 sprues that represent unarmoured Pict warriors of the Late Roman period and Scots warriors of the Viking Age, covering two distinct and popular wargaming eras.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eArmed with long spears or javelins, plus swords and axes, the figures can be assembled as massed spear formations, skirmishers, or tight shield walls. Distinctively shaped Pict shields are included.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Picts, the “Painted People”, dominated northern Scotland from the 3rd century A.D., raiding by land and sea and threatening Roman and Romano-British frontiers. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eFighting in close order with long spears and light javelin support, they could even repel cavalry. From the 5th century, the Scots crossed from Ireland and founded the kingdom of Dál Riata in western Scotland. Over time they expanded, merged with the Picts, and unified the region under Kenneth MacAlpin in the 9th century.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victrix Miniatures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48987312750843,"sku":"VXDA019","price":108.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6239\/6411\/files\/VXDA019_ScotsPictsWarriors_01.webp?v=1781665738"},{"product_id":"victrix-miniatures-scots-picts-archers","title":"Victrix Miniatures - Scots\/Picts Archers","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 x Scots\/Picts Archers \u0026amp; Crossbowmen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003eThis versatile plastic set contains 6 sprues and represents Pict and Scots missile troops from the Late Roman period through to the Viking Age, covering two distinct and popular wargaming eras.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003eThe figures can be equipped with bows or crossbows, with options for every model. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003ePoses include shooting, loading, at rest and just loosed. A wide selection of heads, cloaks and hoods allows you to create varied and characterful skirmishers. The Picts, who dominated northern Scotland from the 3rd century A.D., used archers to support their massed spearmen and to launch sudden ambushes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003eFighting in rough terrain, they relied on concealment, mobility and surprise to unsettle their enemies. There is evidence that the Picts used an early form of crossbow similar to the late Roman arcuballista, though whether it was used primarily for hunting or warfare remains uncertain.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victrix Miniatures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48987329233147,"sku":"VXDA020","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6239\/6411\/files\/VXDA020_ScotsPictsArchers_01.webp?v=1781665865"},{"product_id":"victrix-miniatures-irish-warriors","title":"Victrix Miniatures - Irish Warriors","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e42 x Dark Age Irish \u0026amp; Dogs (34 Warriors + 8 Dogs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis set represents Irish warriors from the 4th to 11th centuries, a dynamic period of Dark Age warfare. Constantly in conflict, Irish warbands fought each other and raided across the sea against the Late Romans, Welsh, Picts and Romano-British. Later they faced Saxons and Vikings, while also settling in parts of Wales and Scotland. Irish warriors were typically lightly armed, using spears, javelins, swords and war clubs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWarfare focused on fast raids, ambushes and skirmishing, though they could also form close order shield walls when needed. A small elite of armoured nobles and chieftains, equipped with mail and helmets, led these warbands. The Irish were known to use dogs in hunting and warfare, able to chase down enemies and drag a man from his horse or chariot. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat's included? \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e42 Figures:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e• 28 Unarmoured Irish Warriors\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e• 4 Armoured Nobles and Chieftains\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e• 2 Dog Handlers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e• 8 Irish Wolfhounds\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e• A variety of weapons, shields and cloaks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victrix Miniatures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48987330969851,"sku":"VXDA021","price":114.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6239\/6411\/files\/VXDA021_IrishWarriors_01.webp?v=1781665927"}],"url":"https:\/\/warandpeacegames.com.au\/collections\/saxons-britannia-copy.oembed","provider":"War and Peace Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}