{"product_id":"zarka-oakbreaker-human-archer","title":"Zarka Oakbreaker - Human Archer","description":"\u003cp\u003eForgotten Champions rise from the dust of broken civilisations, and Zarka Oakbreaker stands as one of their most ferocious. This high-detail 32mm resin miniature depicts a battle-hardened human archer, her wild braided mane cascading over spiked shoulder armour as she leans against a shattered stone pillar. Sculpted by Haito, every muscle, wrap, and feral adornment tells the story of a survivor forged in brutality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZarka carries a curved bow at her side, arrows scattered at her feet like a warning left for those who came before. Her fur-wrapped greaves, spiked gauntlets, and minimal armour reflect a warrior who trusts raw power over protection. The base captures cracked, unforgiving terrain, giving the model an immediate battlefield presence the moment it hits your tabletop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for collectors and skirmish gamers who want Forgotten Champions with genuine character, Zarka Oakbreaker is equally at home leading a warband or standing as a centrepiece on display. The sculpt ships unpainted and unassembled, supplied with a round display base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are building a savage warband or hunting the perfect character model, Zarka delivers the raw, untamed energy that defines the Forgotten Champions range. Sculpted by Haito with exceptional anatomical precision and barbarian-inspired detailing, she is a model worth every hour at the painting desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePainting Guide: Zarka Oakbreaker - Human Archer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide walks you through a grimdark barbarian palette that brings out the savage detail Haito has packed into every surface of this Forgotten Champions miniature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Prime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eApply a zenithal prime using black from below and bone white from above to establish instant depth across the braids, musculature, and base rubble.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Armour Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasecoat the spiked gauntlets and shoulder guards with dark leather brown, then layer up with a warm tan highlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a dark sepia wash into all recesses to push grime and shadow deep into the spiked details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Trim and Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint the braided hair with a mid-brown base, then drybrush progressively lighter blondes toward the tips for sun-bleached contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick out the fur wraps on the greaves with an off-white, shaded with thin grey washes for a matted, worn texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Weapons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasecoat the bow and arrow shafts in aged wood tones, using a dark brown wash followed by fine grain highlights along the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetallic tips on the arrows can be done in a desaturated gunmetal, finished with a rust-effect stipple using a torn sponge and orange-brown paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Weathering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply chipping effects to the armour edges using a small sponge and dark brown to simulate battle damage across the gauntlets and shoulder spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd streaking grime down the stone pillar using thinned dark grey in long vertical lines to sell the age and decay of the environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Bases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDrybrush the cracked rocky base with successive layers of grey, light stone, and a final bone-white edge highlight, then add tufts of dry grass for a desolate wasteland feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Artifex Fabricatum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57716827062604,"sku":"HAITOZARKA","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/9259\/1180\/files\/Zarka_Oakbreaker_32mm.jpg?v=1780672024","url":"https:\/\/artifexfabricatum.co.uk\/products\/zarka-oakbreaker-human-archer","provider":"Artifex Fabricatum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}