Artisan Guild: Descent into the Hive!

Descent into the Hive of the All-Seeing! – February Trailer!

Dear Adventurers, Collectors, and Merchants,
I invite you to turn on the audio and press play on the trailer for our upcoming 3D-printable collection.

This month’s journey has been monumental, and I am thrilled to finally unveil our latest collection: „Descent into the Hive of the All-Seeing!“ After weeks of relentless work sculpting every detail, I’m proud to present this eldritch set, designed to ignite your imagination and elevate your gaming adventures.

 

Mythraxxis, the Epic Boss, in one of his many versions.

For years, I’ve wanted to create a set of these creatures, but I couldn’t find the perfect way to dedicate a collection entirely to them. Then, I realized that an Adventure Set, like the one we made for the Temple of Ifrit, was the ideal opportunity. It allowed me to focus on these monstrous creations while pairing them with a unique group of heroes to face the horrors within.

 

The concept for this set was born from a simple sketch (see above)—a doodle on a restaurant placemat while waiting for food. I started drawing eyeball monsters and fell in love with the designs. That’s when the vision for this collection truly began.

 

First concept for Pargus, the young scholar. I keep the concept simple so I can still have fun in Zbrush 😉

For the heroes, I wanted characters from Anphitria, the city-state of the west in Mundus, whose culture is inspired by both Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece. I created Pargus, a young scholar with a brave heart, who is still learning the ways of magic. He was inspired by my little son Gino, a 10-year-old blonde boy with a big imagination. To protect Pargus, I added Dracona, a shieldsworn guard skilled with scimitar and shield, who has devoted her life to safeguarding the noble family.

Thinking about their long journey to the Chasm of the All-Seeing, I realized they needed a guide. That’s when I created Arkos, a Minoc tracker and ranger. Minoc from Anphitria are wise and calm creatures, and Arkos is no exception. He is a skilled archer and explorer, perfectly suited for their perilous mission.

 

For the monsters, I wanted to create a secondary unit inspired by one of my favorite PC RPGs, Baldur’s Gate II. In its opening moments, you face an Otyugh—a monster I loved as a kid (and still do). Inspired by that, I sculpted the Maw Stalkers, aberrations with massive, tooth-filled mouths, writhing tentacles, and powerful short legs. Each one feels terrifyingly alive.

The set needed an epic centerpiece, so I poured all my knowledge and passion into creating Mythraxxis, the All-Seeing Tyrant Eye. I can confidently say that he is one of my favorite sculpts ever (easily in my top 5, which is no small feat considering I’ve made 500+ miniatures!). Sculpting him was both exhausting and inspiring in the best way possible, and I am beyond thrilled with the final result.

 

For our dear supporters pledging through Guildhall (did you know we always offer a little extra on our platform?), I’ve included a special Jeweled version of Mythraxxis, adorned with details befitting a fallen god.

I hope you enjoy this set as much as I do. It’s so different from what I usually create, and working on it has been an amazing experience. I can’t wait to see your prints!

Thank you as always for your incredible support,
Andrea