The Goblin Diaries: Chapter Update!

Night goblins with moderation issues

The Night Goblins, known for their mischievous ways, wasted no time in ransacking the town's supply of beer and wine. 

Amidst the chaos, an unexpected turn unfolded. A Night Goblin, notorious for his flatulent prowess, found himself appointed as the group's musician. With each cheeky fart, his flatulence served as an oddly satisfying musical backdrop to the raid. 

Our inspired farting music to the left

Meanwhile, the perpetually frustrated group boss struggled to impose any semblance of order. Goblins guzzled beer straight from casks, danced in wild abandon, and stumbled upon a particularly potent weed that turned their mischief into fits of giggles. As expected, a drinking competition ensued, goblins collapsing in a chaotic contest of resilience and inebriation.

Booze for everybody!

The night became a canvas of disorder, painted by the broken Spearz tribe with the echoes of flatulence and childish giggles. Zenres, once a tranquil haven, now echoed with the chaotic laughter of goblins on a rampage.

As the Bloody Spears drank their fill and revelled in their conquest, Skilka cast a mischievous glance back at the now-desolate Zenres. His heart swelled with the satisfaction of having orchestrated mayhem. The Night Goblins stumbled away, pockets clinking with stolen loot, leaving behind a town forever scarred by the invasion of the Bloody Spears. 

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Happy New Year!

Reflecting on 2023: 

Games Workshop, despite the rather clumsy conclusion of the Old World during the End Times, officially rekindled its support of the game, reigniting the passion of both seasoned veterans like me and newcomers eager to delve into the rich lore of the classic Warhammer fantasy battles. This resurgence bodes well for all enthusiasts, promising exciting times ahead.

I particularly love the Warhammer Reforged initiative and won’t be rushing back to whatever Games Workshop does-I will keep a very close eye on them, but it is thanks to people like 9^th age or Reforged  (Facebook Group) that Warhammer Fantasy has been kept alive since they blew up the world in 2014. Therefore, I am keeping my options open! 

 

2023 achievements

At the outset of 2023, I set my sights on expanding my Orcs and Goblin army. 

While a unit of Night Goblins and an Orc Warboss mounted on a Wyvern joined the ranks (coming soon to the Goblin Diaries) , the planned unit of Orc warriors and Goblin Wolf Riders were left languishing in the infamous "pile of shame."

 

Below were my 2023 hobby goals:
 

1. 5 Goblin Wolf Riders - Failed

1. Unit of Orc Warriors-Failed

1. Write 30 Blog posts- Failed.

1. Orc Warboss Mounted on Wyvern- Completed

1. Unit of Night Goblins- Completed

 Note to self: Dream big but schedule realistically!

 

Favourite Releases of the year

Despite the battle to control the ever growing pile of shame, there were 2 new additions to my collection:

 

MOM Miniatures Orc Warriors-Perfect for my unit of Big 'Uns

Avatars of War Iron Orcs, obvious reference to the Black orcs

Challenges Faced: 

 

The trials of 2023 extended beyond the painting desk. The quest for motivation to write for the blog led  to a lull, but fear not! The Goblin Diaries series and carefully crafted articles have been brewing behind the scenes. The era of low-effort posts is over, making way for a new chapter with bi-weekly blog updates, proof of the passion that fuels this pet-project.

 

Future Plans:

Competitions like Monte San Sabino Show, Scale Model Challenge, and Salute in London beckon. A new unit of Black Orcs is poised to join the greenskin horde, and in a spectacular twist, a grand battle diorama featuring Dwarfs clashing with vampires is envisioned. Will I manage to pull it though? Only time will tell.

 

But enough about my hobby exploits! I'm eager to hear about your plans for the coming year. What are your hobby goals for 2024? What armies will grace your painting table? 

 

Until next time, may your brushes be steady, your dice be kind, and your victories be sweet.

 

Best regards

Gimnir