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Tanith Uniforms, Markings and Iconography

February 2026·p. 37

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Practical camouflage matters more to the Tanith than identical uniforms. The guide examines cloaks, lascarbines, dwindling nalwood stocks, tattoos and regimental insignia; the two broken blades on many badges commemorate the two regiments lost with their world. New recruits adopt these customs, keeping Tanith’s identity alive beyond its original survivors.

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Paint Splatter: Night Lords Raptor

Amber demonstrates the Night Lords’ characteristic contrast between dark blue armour, warm metallic trim and sinister red details. The lightning is built as progressively thinner lines inside an initial pattern, with the brightest white reserved for forks and tips; practicing on a spare shoulder pad makes mistakes easier to correct before tackling the finished miniature.

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PaintingWD 521 · p. 8

Night Lords: Blue Armour

A dark blue foundation is shaded with black before a blue glaze restores the raised surfaces. Successively brighter edge highlights define the plates without sacrificing the deep shadows that make the lightning and metallic trim stand out.

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PaintingWD 521 · p. 8

Night Lords: Gold Trim

The trim begins as a pale brass and gains warmth through a brown Contrast wash. Additional recess shading separates it from the armour, while a restrained silver edge brings definition to the small raised details.

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