The Final Curtain of Mist Descends
Well, well, well... look what the spectral cat dragged in! Just when you thought your nightmares couldn't get any more hauntingly beautiful, Fleshcraft Studios delivers the third and final act of their ghastly masterpiece: The Shroud's Maw. If Part 1 gave us military might and Part 2 brought psychological horror, then Part 3 is pure, unbridled hunger – the very essence of the Shroud's all-consuming nature.
This final collection completes the Shroudborn saga with what might be the most terrifying models yet. These aren't just spooky ghosts or eerie specters – these are the apex predators of the Shroud's ecosystem, entities that exist solely to devour, consume, and incorporate everything they encounter. Even other Shroudborne fear these monstrosities!
The Final Five: Appetite for Destruction
The Shroud's Maw introduces five new terrors to complete your collection. Let's meet the entities that will have your gaming group sending their regrets for game night:
Gravemaw, The Eternal Hunter
The crown jewel of the collection, this nightmare on a massive 130mm base is what happens when two Shroudeaters get too hungry and decide to become one terrifying entity. With twin skull-like heads and a hunchback bristling with the weapons of its countless victims, Gravemaw is the physical manifestation of ravenous hunger given monstrous form.
Its chaotic, unpredictable nature is captured perfectly in this model – the twin heads acting independently, often focusing on separate prey or shifting targets mid-attack. When this figure hits your table, your players won't be asking "What's the DC?" but rather "Is my will prepared?"
The Black Host
Have you ever looked at a massive executioner and thought, "This would be better if it were a ghost dragging countless tormented souls behind it"? Fleshcraft Studios clearly has, and the result is The Black Host – a lumbering behemoth of malice and despair mounted on an enormous 170x105mm oval base.
This harbinger of annihilation wields a colossal scythe-like weapon shaped like the jaws of a ravenous beast. Its inward-folding blade doesn't cut but smashes, pulverizing all in its path. The detail on the chained Shroudlings wailing in eternal torment around it is worth the price of admission alone. It's the perfect centerpiece for any "TPK Tuesday" you might be planning.
The Soulwarden
Every good ghost story needs a lantern-bearer, and The Soulwarden delivers with spectral style. This imposing figure on an 80mm base serves as both lure and doom, its glowing lantern a prison for countless souls whose anguish fuels its power.
The Soulwarden's cold, unwavering light draws lesser Shroudborne to its side, magnifying their hunger into a violent frenzy. The detailed lantern is a painter's dream, offering endless possibilities for ethereal lighting effects. Place this model on your table, and watch your players debate whether to attack or just appreciate its soul-ful aesthetic. (Sorry, couldn't resist!)
Shroudeaters
These three distinctive predators represent what happens when a Shroudling feeds on enough lost souls to evolve into something more ravenous. Mounted on 50mm bases, these ghostly hunters are larger, more vicious, and more cunning than their weaker kin.
Their translucent forms pulse with that signature sickly, green-teal glow as they radiate hunger and malice. Each model captures their constant state of starvation – reaching claws, elongated maws, and predatory postures that suggest they're about to pounce. As the saying goes, "Once a Shroudeater begins its hunt, no amount of hiding or running will prevent its relentless pursuit." Not exactly a comforting bedtime story!
Shroudling Host
Every apex predator needs prey, and that's where this set of 10 unique Shroudlings comes in. The most common yet pitiable inhabitants of the Shroud, these once-mortal souls wandered too far into the mists and succumbed to the realm's unrelenting hunger.
Each 25mm-based figure has a distinct pose, capturing different aspects of their eternal starvation. Their gaunt, spectral forms cling to faint echoes of life, their hollow eyes and wailing cries a testament to their suffering. Perfect for creating atmosphere, overwhelming your players with numbers, or just making that one friend who always shows up late feel really, really uncomfortable.
Completing the Ecosystem of Fear
With The Shroud's Maw, Fleshcraft Studios has created a complete spectral ecosystem. From the lowly Shroudlings to the apex predator Gravemaw, from the military hierarchy of The Forgotten Crusade to the psychological terrors of The Sorrowful Lament, the Shroudborn collection tells a complete story of an afterlife gone horribly wrong.
What makes these models special isn't just their individual quality—it's how they work together to create a cohesive narrative. Each piece has its place in the Shroud's twisted hierarchy, and collecting them all allows you to tell stories that span the entire spectrum of spectral horror.
Painting the Hunger
The Shroud's Maw continues the distinctive aesthetic that defines the Shroudborn collection. The ethereal teal energy, the flowing spectral forms, the mix of solid and translucent elements—all these create opportunities for painters to push their skills to new levels:
- Experiment with contrast between solid bone and ethereal wisps
- Create the illusion of depth within ghostly forms
- Play with different textures—from skeletal structures to flowing spectral energy
- Add rusted metal effects to chains and weapons
- Practice OSL (Object Source Lighting) techniques with the Soulwarden's lantern
These models reward both beginners looking to try new techniques and veterans pushing the boundaries of what's possible with brush and paint.
The Final Call of the Shroud
With the release of The Shroud's Maw, the Shroudborn saga reaches its conclusion. The complete collection represents the most comprehensive and cohesive spectral army ever created for tabletop gaming—a triumph of design, storytelling, and technical execution.
[ANSWER THE FINAL CALL OF THE SHROUD]
The Complete Collection Awaits
For a limited time, we're also offering a special Shroudborn Complete Collection display case for those who purchase all three parts. This custom-designed case features atmospheric lighting effects and tiered display levels to showcase your entire Shroudborn army in spine-tingling style.
Remember, unlike the eternal torment of the Shroud itself, these limited-edition figures won't be around forever. Once they fade into the mist, only the wails of those who missed out will remain.
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