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Who are the new Wiglaf characters?
From Dan Mersey, author and owner of Wiglaf Miniatures:
carried for three days and three nights at the Battle of Badon. He is a legendary hero wearing an
antique helmet (the Roman Ribchester helmet) that disguises his historical identity or lack
thereof, riding his horse Llamrei, and wielding his sword Caledfwlch. We had some fun with
Arthur, wanting to make him stand out and be a little bit mythical and mystical (read my books!).
• Beowulf the Dragon-Slayer was the most famous hero of early English literature. This model’s
armour makes him usable as a Vendel Culture warlord in addition to being the slayer of mythical
monsters. Historically grounded fantasy inspired our model of this fictional hero.
• The Eponymous Wiglaf is Mark Copplestone’s interpretation of my Wiglaf Miniatures logo
(which is based on one of the Torslunda plates from the Vendel period) and the model is usable
as a Vendel Culture warlord or as Beowulf’s brave companion. As with Beowulf, this model is a
bit of speculative fun for a fictional hero.
• The Harpole Lady was a real person, unlike many characters in this set. I believe this is the first
time she has been represented in miniature. More speculatively this model could represent the
wife of Raedwald, telling him to go forth and protect Edwin. Find out more about the Harpole
• The Chastising Celtic Saint’s crozier is based on the earliest-known Irish examples, and his hair is
our interpretation of the much-debated Celtic tonsure. This model could be one of many fire and
brimstone types from Welsh and Irish literature, and he might well be admonishing Arthur.
• The Hooded Monk can be used as a standard bearer for Christian warlords such as Oswald or
Cadwallon. Wearing the hood up means he can be Roman Church, Celtic Church, or something
far more mysterious. He could carry a standard using the flag-topper cross from PEN07.
• The Welsh-styled Performing Bard cradles a crwth or lyre, and is singing or proclaiming with a
heroic gesture. The lyre is based on the Sutton Hoo reconstruction; at this date, the crwth did
not have a fingerboard and was plucked rather than played with a bow. He could represent
Aneirin, the legendary Taliesin, or any number of lesser performers.
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