Map of Malanor

Helmet WIP

Here is the helmet at the moment, it now just needs a neck guard and a paint job. I'll probably add a neck strap too.

WIP Buckle Plate

Well I managed to cast it in the end. It didn't turn out too badly, but I dont think I will attempt to cast anything else in metal until I get some proper equipment. This piece will still be used probably, once its had a coat of gold paint.

Whetstone and Buckle plate mould

Whetstone made from a piece of slate.








Here's the second attempt to make a buckle plate. The first got destroyed in a failed attempt at making a mould. I'll be pouring metal in when this is dry.

Belt implements

The two pieces at the top are belt ends.
The bottom piece is a buckle plate.

My plans for these are to make a mould and hopefully cast them in a cheap metal. This is an experiment currently but if it goes to plan then I'll probably use the same methodd to make some more complicated items like cloak pins and broaches.

Axe Belt loop and money pouch

Here's the belt loop and an extra shot with the axe to show that it actually works.
















Here's a money pouch that I threw together. I hope to make some of these with a more suitable material in the future.

Backstory - Factions and countries

Malanor - (This is where the film is set, Imperius is about a third of the way up from the bottom border.) Malanor used to be part of Sychenia but it was taken over by invaders from the north. Malanor is at war with Sychenia and Edamos.

Sychenia - This is the land where Sankami gets most of his mercenaries from. The Sychenians have been at war for many years since the Malanorians invaded their shores and therefore the Malanorians are a hated people in this country.

Edamos - This is Sankami's homeland. Edamos is expanding its borders and has been grinding away at Malanor for some years. The Edamosians are also at war with the Krynidosians, although Edamos has the biggest army of all of the factions.

Droskon- Droskon is allied with Edamos.

Concept Art: Edamos Guard/ soldiers and head on pike

Edamos Guard








Edamos Soldiers








Head on Pike

Concpet Art/ Locations: Exatio's House and Pyre

Just a bit of photoshopping to see how my locations work for two different scenes.

Funeral Pyre









Exatio's House

Exatio's Greaves

Both greaves are now finished, here is the right one. More pictures soon.

Concept Art: Mercenaries and Soldiers

Costumes: Soldiers and Mercenaries

The following costumes are mainly different varieties of same garments, but more will be made.


Soldier Costume with chainmail and cloak.

















Soldier costume with chainmail.















Soldier Costume with chainmail, military belt, cloak and shield.

















Mercenary Costume one.















Mercenary Costume two, with scavenged shoulder plates.

Storyboards: Prologue

Progress has begun on storyboarding. Currently I have finished scene one, two and the prologue.
(Click on the images for a closer look)


Prologue: Royal Blood (page 1)















A look at a few more pages

Another Draft of Script Finished

I've been through the script again and its really starting to come together. A new scene has been added in at the end and the whole plot is starting to make a lot more sense. I get really enthusiastic when working on this script and I cant wait to start filming some of this. Sorry to dissapoint, but there are no pictures in this update, but expect to see a lot after a few weeks, since I'm on holiday and usually find time to draw lots of concept art and maybe I'll even start storyboarding.

I'll also add that the project remains un-named at the moment, so that is another thing on my 'to do list.'

Props, and a first look at costumes

The picture shows three finished props. There's not much to say about them that the picture cant describe itself, but I think they all turned out nicely.






Kynaigos' costume. It also includes trousers and boots which aren't pictured.

Props (WIP): Shields, Sword, Axe

Sword, work in progress








Axe, work in progress








Shield, work in progress. The concept art for this design can be viewed below







Shield, work in progress. The concept art for this shield can also be seen below

Concept Art: Shield Designs

Concept Art: Sankami's Army Helmet, False Nose

A rough concept of the helmets worn by Sankami's army. The Personal Guard will have helmets similar to this with more decoration.













A rather unnusual concept that probably wont be used, but if it is it will only be on one of the guards to give a menacing appearance.

Props: WIP Sword

A work in progress sword, likely to be used by one of the outlaws. It may end up being used by a mercenary however, since the wood turned out to be softer than I expected and probably won't stand up to much damage, especially for closeups.

Props and Costume: Armour, quiver, shield

Shoulder and Breast Plates. This armour will probably be worn by Sankami's personal guard.







Body Armour. This belongs to the same set as the Shoulder and Breast plates.







Military Belt. Belongs to the same set as the Body Armour and Shoulder/ Breast plates.







Shield. This will probably be carried by either the mercenaries or the Imperius defenders.







Quiver. A quiver carried by one of the outlaws, most likely Tsekouri, Aetos or Kynaigos.

Concept Art: Sankami's Army, Masks

Sankami's Personal Guard: Mask










Mercenary: Mask

Locations: Wooded river, heath

A wooded forest in Ayott, perfect for a couple of scenes.








Different shot of the same river








A common in Wheathamstead, would be good for either/ both Exatio's house and Aetos' village.

Concept Art: Aetos, Tsekouri and Exatio

Aetos: Costume design












Exatio: Costume design














Tsekouri, Battle Outfit: Costume design