This time I had the chance to work on something a bit more refined-but no less deadly. A commission featuring Lahmian vampires for a Warhammer: The Old World player, including both a mounted and a foot version of the model.

If you know Warhammer lore, you’ll know the Lahmians are a very different breed of vampire. Originating from the ancient city of Lahmia, they’re less about brute force and more about manipulation, beauty, and subtle control. These vampires operate from the shadows, pulling strings in courts and noble houses, using charm and deceit as their primary weapons. Within the Vampire Counts, they play a unique role-more schemers than warriors, but no less dangerous when it comes to the battlefield.

I leaned heavily into a strong, moody color scheme for these models. Everything is built around deep, blood-red tones, contrasted with a cold, bluish tint of the skin. I wanted that striking visual tension-warm, rich fabrics against an almost lifeless, icy complexion.

One of my main goals was to achieve a satin-like finish on the dress. I spent quite a bit of time building smooth transitions and subtle highlights to give the fabric that soft sheen, catching the light just right without going too glossy.

The mounted version has a really special detail that deserves a shoutout. The cloth draped over the mount features hand-painted skulls done by my partner, and they add so much character to the piece. It’s one of those elements that immediately draws the eye and gives the whole model a darker, more ominous storytelling vibe.

Both versions were a pleasure to paint, each offering slightly different opportunities to explore the character of these elegant but terrifying creatures. It’s always fun to step into the more aristocratic side of the Vampire Counts-where everything is beautiful, calculated… and absolutely lethal.

Another awesome project for the Old World, and definitely one I won’t forget anytime soon.