Description

Narrative Beat

The Defenders of the Swan Citadel hold their ground with such dignified stubbornness that even the universe hesitates to interrupt them.

⭐ Lore

The Defenders of the Swan Citadel are the sworn guardians of the Ivory Boughs’ most sacred stronghold — a marble bastion perched above the pale forests and ancient oath‑roads of the realm. Drawn from families whose service stretches back centuries, these soldiers embody the citadel’s ideals of discipline, honor, and unwavering resolve.

Their armor is pale‑lacquered and reinforced with swan‑crest plating, designed to withstand siege fire, monster claws, and the crushing force of enemy formations. Each Defender trains in the citadel’s inner courts, mastering shield‑wall discipline, spear‑line cohesion, and the ritualized combat forms that define the Ivory Boughs’ martial tradition. When they march, their formation moves like a single, unbroken line — a living wall of oath‑bound steel.

The Defenders are not merely soldiers; they are the citadel’s living promise. Their presence on the battlefield signals that the Ivory Boughs have chosen the ground upon which the enemy will fail.

⭐ Tactical Role

Defenders serve as elite heavy infantry, anchoring shield‑walls, holding breach points, and reinforcing critical lines where collapse is unacceptable. Their discipline allows them to absorb shock charges, counter elite units, and maintain formation integrity under overwhelming pressure. Commanders field them when the battle requires a line that will not break — the kind of steadfast presence that turns a contested front into a fortified one.

⚙️ Options & Scale Selection

Choose your preferred scale and pack size using the dropdown menus above. All Filamentresinhunter kits follow the standardized multi‑scale system:

Available Scales: 10mm True and Heroic Scale, 15mm True and Heroic scale, 20mm, 25mm, and 28mm
Native Sculpt Scale: 10mm True
Scaling Method: Band B professional scaling
Pose Consistency: Identical poses and silhouettes across all scales
Kit Size Options: Small, Standard, Large (contents vary by scale)
Strip Options: Available for 10mm True, 10mm Heroic, 15mm True, and 15mm Heroic Standard kits
Price Adjustment: Automatically updates based on scale and kit size
Material: Resin, print to order

Kit Contents by Scale

10mm (True and Heroic)
Small Kit: 15 models
Standard Kit: 20 models
Large Kit: 25 models
Strip Kit: 5 infantry strips + 1 command strip and 3 bases
Brigade Option: 3 Standard kits

15mm (True and Heroic)
Small Kit: 15 models
Standard Kit: 20 models
Large Kit: 25 models
Strip Kit: 5 infantry strips + 1 command strip
Brigade Option: 3 Standard kits

20mm
Small Kit: 8 models
Standard Kit: 12 models
Large Kit: 15 models
Brigade Option: 3 Standard kits

25mm
Small Kit: 5 models
Standard Kit: 8 models
Large Kit: 10 models

28mm
Small Kit: 5 models
Standard Kit: 8 models
Large Kit: 10 models

What’s Included

Material: Resin
Contents: See scale and kit chart for contents.
Assembly: Mono-pose, requires NO glue
Compatibility: Works with most fantasy systems
Artist: Varus Miniatures
Faction: Ivory Boughs
Role: Elite Infantry

Scenario Hook

The enemy’s advance echoes through the pale forest, shaking dust from ancient branches. At the citadel’s outer gate, the Defenders lock shields, their swan‑crested helms gleaming beneath the dawn. As the first impact crashes against their line, the formation does not waver — it tightens, steadies, and answers with a disciplined counter‑push that sends the attackers reeling. The citadel stands, because its Defenders do.

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