Katana Samurai - The Roaring Tempest
While some masters find power in absolute stillness, others draw their strength from the storm. "The Roaring Tempest" captures an aging but ferociously powerful veteran in the very apex of a devastating, lunging strike. With a deafening war cry that could shatter the resolve of even the most hardened ashigaru, he leaps across the rocky terrain, his specialized, hooked blade raised high to deliver a skull-crushing downward blow.
The weapon he wields is a brutal, utilitarian variation of the traditional sword, forged with a heavy back-hook specifically designed to catch enemy blades, splinter wooden shields, or rip a mounted cavalryman right out of the saddle. His dynamic pose—torso twisted, lead foot planted firmly on the uneven stone, and off-hand resting near his scabbard—shows a warrior throwing his entire body weight and decades of combat experience into a single, unstoppable attack.
For tabletop gamers, this model represents the ultimate shock-trooper, a fearsome barbarian-retainer, or a fearless clan elder leading a desperate, bloody charge. Painters will find endless inspiration in the deep, flowing momentum of his azure and amber robes, which contrast beautifully with the rigid, heavy plates of his shoulder and hip armor.
Height (32 mm): 43 mm
Height (28 mm): 38 mm
Height (32 mm heroic): 47 mm
Heights are with base. Bases are about 4mm high.
Base size: 25 mm
Colour images are visual representations.
While they closely reflect the final model, minor variations in fine details may occur.
The final product is a physical 3D-printed item.
The unpainted renders show the exact sculpt that will be printed.
This Katana Samurai was designed by Forged Path Miniatures and made by Mad Miniatures under license. He comes unpainted and with a separate base as shown in the grey renders. That means some assembly is needed. The base was designed by Monolith Arts.
