TRENCH CRUSADE: Heretic Legion Explained + Miniature Showcase

So what does it mean when a third of Humanity dives headfirst into hell and ENJOYS the fire? I take us into the abyss of Trench Crusade with stories that just might keep you up at night. A single sinister miniature has inspired me, and spiralled me into interviews with the artists behind Trench Crusade, a pilgrimage to London, and a firsthand look at the growing cult of fans rallying behind this grim new wargame. In this showcase, I unveil the horrors of the Heretic Legion — from troopers who earn damnation one blistered step at a time, to Choristers whose battlefield songs will make you want to double-check that your headphones are actually on. Along the way, I'll share personal memories, and a little too much glee at the thought of puppet-mastering enemy units off rooftops. Equal parts lore exploration and miniature showcase, this one is a must-watch for anyone who thinks the grimdark could use just a little more… hellfire. ==== CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - In This Video... 01:01 - Mike bursts out of Hell 01:42 - Mike's Morbidity is Unleashed 02:08 - What is Trench Crusade? 02:53 - Who are the Heretic Legions? 03:47 - HERETIC TROOPER 04:52 - A Burning Question for Mike 05:43 - ANOINTED HEAVY INFANTRY 06:52 - Nostalgia and Pain 07:59 - Viewer Advisory 08:11 - HERETIC CHORISTER 09:19 - DAMN, MIKE (and Tuomas) 09:27 - WAR WOLF ASSAULT BEAST 11:03 - HERETIC PRIEST 12:03 - Dave's Puppet Master 13:06 - WRETCHED 14:42 - HERETIC DEATH COMMANDO 15:29 - A Risky Action 16:42 - ARTILLERY WITCH 17:36 - Closing the Portal 17:52 - Once an artist... 18:13 - Outro ==== Special Thanks to our Sponsor, Wayland Games, where you can purchase the supplies Ted used to paint these models: https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/ Thank you to our friends at Trench Crusade for creating an amazing wargame and world! Check out the lore and rules here: https://www.trenchcrusade.com/ ==== Models Painted by Ted Bergen (  / ted.paints  ) Heretic Trooper Anointed Heavy Infantry Heretic Chorister War Wolf Assault Beast Heretic Priest Wretched Heretic Death Commando Artillery Witch Paint List Vallejo Chainmail Silver https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/game-c... AK Medium Rust https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/medium... AK Light Rust https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/light-... AK Rubber Black https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/rubber... AK Basalt Grey https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/basalt... AK Medium Grey https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/medium... AK Olive Green https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/olive-... AK Sand Yellow https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/sand-y... Vallejo Alien Purple https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/av-val... AK Salmon https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/salmon... AK Bordeaux Red https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/bordea... AK Basic Skin Tone https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/basic-... Citadel Carroburg Crimson (Shade) https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/citade... AK Sooty Black Ink AK Carbon Black Ink Citadel Blood for the Blood God https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/citade... Dirty Down Gore Effect Citadel XV-88 https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/citade... Vallejo Beasty Brown https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/game-a... Citadel Mordant Earth https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/citade... Citadel Lahmian Medium https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/citade... AK Diorama: Terrains Muddy Ground https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/ak-dio... Ted’s Paint Recipe Steel Base Vallejo Chainmail Silver Recess Wash and Stipple AK Medium Rust Recess Wash and Highlight with AK Light Rust Cloth Base AK Rubber Black Highlight AK Basalt Grey Stipple AK Medium Grey Pouches Basecoast AK Olive Green, blending 1:1 with AK Sand Yellow Puttee Wraps 3:1 AK Sand Yellow to AK Rubber Black, highlight AK Sand Yellow Corrupted Flesh Base 1:1 Vallejo Alien Purple / AK Salmon Recess and Highlight Scars with AK Bordeaux Red / AK Basic Skin Tone Wash with a 1:2 ratio of Carroburg Crimson and Lahmian Medium Stipple and Scratch Highlight with AK Basic Skin Tone / AK Medium Grey Blood Effect Dirty Down Gore Effect, highlight and coat with Blood For the Blood God Wolf Fur Base Vallejo Beasty Brown Overbrush fur with Citadel XV-88 Glaze Carroburg Crimson on flesh that connects to metal Burnt Flesh Paint Corrupted Flesh then cover with Mordant Earth and highlight with Bordeaux Red Base AK Muddy Ground Terrain paste Wash 1:1:1 AK Sooty Black, Carbon Black Ink, Lahmian Medium