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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 469

The Spectral Host of Kurdoss Valentian

October 2021·pp. 16–17

THE SHORT VERSION

Ben Johnson simplifies studio-inspired Nighthaunt methods into a fast army scheme that separates black cowls from spectral bodies. Pale foundations, greenish glazes and restricted red details preserve the ghosts’ readability, while extra attention on characters gives the host focal points without slowing every rank-and-file model.

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Abaddon BlackContrast MediumCorax WhiteDawnstoneEshin GreyLeadbelcherMechanicus Standard GreyMephiston RedMournfang BrownNihilakh OxideNuln OilRhinox HideStormhost SilverUlthuan GreyWarpstone GlowWhite Scar

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