Song of Blades: Hammer and Forge

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A range of highly detailed 28mm fantasy miniatures and supporting gaming rules by Andrea Sfiligoi, creator of Song of Blades and Heroes
Backers: 480
Average Pledge Per Backer: $82

Funded: $39,551 of $9,800
Dates: Aug 18th -> Sep 17th (30 days)
Project By: Damon Richardson
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Latest News

12 Hour Reminder

September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
This update is just to remind everybody we have about 12 hours left on the HAMMER and FORGE Kickstarter.  If you are undecided or wanted to add on some more miniatures, now is the time to consider it. We are very near to unlocking the Hobgoblin... (Read More)

More pictures of the miniatures..

September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Ganesha is getting ready to turn the miner master sculpts into metal over the next few weeks.   But I thought I would show off a few of the warriors compared to a scimitar monster.   The pictures on the main page do not do justice to the size of... (Read More)

Samples of miniatures in metal

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We have our first batch of miniatures cast in metal.   I thought some backers may be interested to see what they look like.   I have 'inked' the metal so the detail comes out better in the photos.   We think the metal shows off the detail of... (Read More)

HOBGOBLIN CHARACTERS UNLOCKED TO ALL BACKERS

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
The steppes echo with the cackling sound of laughter as the Hobgoblin heroes officially join HAMMER and FORGE. Although already available to collector’s pledges, the Hobgoblin Characters may now be chosen as set selection for all pledges. Heroine:... (Read More)

48 hours and more FREE miniatures unlocked

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
As we head into the last 48 hours HAMMER and FORGE, I have been reminded that many people may not have been able to have access to the special rewards offered this past weekend and may only receive a final 48 hour notification. At the end of the day,... (Read More)

Important update for new backers.

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
we have had many new backer in the past 3 days and I wanted to make sure all our new backers are aware of the bonus rewards you are entitled to.  If you are receiving this update, it means it is not too late to receive the bonus rewards for your... (Read More)

TIME SENSITIVE BONUS MINIATURES (BACKERS PLEASE READ :) )

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We are now heading into the final week of HAMMER and FORGE and I would like to thank all of our backers who have jumped on before the last 3 days of the campaign. As a special thank you to our early backers, we will be giving you all some extra... (Read More)

Jontil the Beardless joins our cast of Dragonslayers

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
One of our amazing supporters has backed a version of himself as a dwarf dragonslayer. Here is a preview artwork for Jontil the Beardless. Jontil is clean shaven because the dying curse of a witch he killed on a mountain pass prevents his beard from... (Read More)

Painted Preview of Koylak

September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We are starting to get in some of the metal casting of the early unlocked sets.   Our target is to exceed expectations on delivery date by getting a bit of an early start. Damon has been dabbling with his paint brush and  thought some of our... (Read More)

UNDEAD CAVALRY UNLOCKED

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
The clacking of bone hooves on the stone can be heard as the mounted forces of the LICH KING relentlessly advance towards their foes. Thanks to our backers, we have now unlocked the undead ram cavalry and the unstoppable Dwarf Wight Wight Axeman: a... (Read More)

FREE!! LABOR DAY DWARF HEAVY COMMAND SET UNLOCK

September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hope everyone is having a good weekend. As promised, we have another free set unlocking today to celebrate the Labor Day holiday in the US. The heavy infantry command set allows you to field heavily armored dwarf leaders, standards, and musicians in... (Read More)

Labor Day Free Bonus Miniatures

September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We are approaching the Labor Day weekend in the U.S. and backers of HAMMER and FORGE are getting a reward for the holiday. We crunched the numbers and decided that we could squeeze a few extra bonuses into some of our reward tiers. LABOR DAY BONUS... (Read More)

The curse of undeath grows, skeletal troops join the Lich King

September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
The mighty magic scepter of the Lich King has been used and now his thralls have arisen to the call. The thrall skeletal troops have now been unlocked. Heavy Infantry Scytheman: an undead protected by the best armor and armed with two sharp scythes.... (Read More)

HAMMER and FORGE now EURO FRIENDLY

September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
NOTICE TO UK AND EU BACKERS - Now Euro Friendly Our UK and EU backers will be very happy to know, that we have just made an arrangement with ALTERNATIVE ARMIES in Scotland to manufacture and fulfill all our UK and EU pledges for Song of Blades:... (Read More)

Free PDF: Basic vs Advanced Song of Blades

August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8-5xUv2ZVE-RS1MbXJNcWVldFk/view?usp=sharingAndrea here. This link should let you download a free PDF that outlines all the differences between Basic Song of Blades and Heroes and the Advanced ruleset that we are... (Read More)

Layout preview

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick preview from Andrea to show you what the pages of Hammer and Forge look like. ASOBH will have a similar layout but will not have the "stone" theme.  These screencaps from our layout software include things that will not be there in the... (Read More)

DWARF COMMAND MINIATURES NOW AVAILABLE

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to the great support of our backers, we have reached another important milestone. We have now officially exceeded the funding of our first miniature project, FIGHTIN FUNGI. We want to give a big THANK YOU to our backers.   So today we are... (Read More)

The UNDEAD have been unleashed

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Although all the forces of good have been trying to prevent it. We finally made it! The dwarven halls are full of the charnel smell coming from uncovered sarcophagi. Darran Dur has come back from the grave and turned the good people of Malegund into... (Read More)

Our World has a name. And the name is...

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We have a winner on the names list! Other names got a lot of votes too, so we will be using them for other locations, and the entrants will be given credit in our books.  One name stood out and got over 20% of preferences: NORINDAAL. The closest... (Read More)

Final round of the survey. Pick your name for our game world.

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6V5SS8SPlease hit the link and pick a name. We originally planned to have only 5 but several names received the same number of votes so the short-list is not so short! In other news, Andrea will show a few pages from... (Read More)

Vote for your favorite world name!

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/N667SG8Backers and Ganesha Games fans have sent in their very creative and exciting names for our Game World. Now you can vote your favorite at the link above. The name will be used in all Advanced Song of Blades and... (Read More)

300 BACKERS and MORE FREE DWARF MINIATURES!!

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We just reached another milestone in the HAMMER and FORGE Project. We now have 300 backers.   Thank you!!! It’s now time to let our backers get a chance at more FREE MINIATURES… Help spread the word and recruit more backers for HAMMER and FORGE... (Read More)

MORE FREE MINIATURES JUST FOR LIKING GANESHA GAMES

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Do you like free miniatures? Would you like more free miniatures with your HAMMER and FORGE pledge? I always love an opportunity to give away a FREE miniatures to our backers. So now we have another reason…. Ganesha Games has just created their... (Read More)

The PELTERS just got more powerful.

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Looks like we just made another stretch goal.   The second set of PELTERS has now been unlocked and ready for you to add to your collection. This time we have three more great dwarf miniatures. Raven Twinblades perform the Seden Kaan ritual with... (Read More)

MORE ‘ALMOST EARLY BIRD’ PLEDGE LEVELS ADDED

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
MORE ‘ALMOST EARLY BIRD’ PLEDGE LEVELS ADDED I realized we had a few backers who had hoped to get in on the Early Bird Collectors pledges and did not have a chance because there was limited slots. I do believe that people who support a... (Read More)

Competition time! Name the ASOBH game world.

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Competition time!  We need a name for the Advanced Song of Blades and Heroes game world.  The name must be original and suggestive. It can be a made-up word, a portmanteau, or a word in a long-dead language that sounds cool.  Each entry should be... (Read More)

Better hide your gold....

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to our newest backers, everybody who has pledged at least $55 on HAMMER and FORGE gets a real STEAL of a deal... As a special thank you for getting us to this important milestone in the campaign, the DWARF THIEF is now included as a FREE... (Read More)

Who let the animals out?

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
The call of the wild has been heard and answered. Thanks to our new backers, the PELTER CLAN has made an appearance on the battlefield. In this set we have some very interesting models to add to your collection: BEARWOLF ARCHERS : Females of the... (Read More)

Woe unto all foes of the GRIMSTONE KING

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
The MINER HEAVY INFANTRY has now been UNLOCKED and ready to crush the weaklings who stand before the GRIMSTONE CLAN. KING THUMAS VEN is pleased at your offering. Now we move from the mines to the wilderness and head for an encounter with more... (Read More)

BARBARIANS IN THE HOUSE :)

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it again! The OUTCAST BARBARIANS are ready to be UNLEASHED on your gaming table and painting desks. Another BIG THANK YOU!! Next we have the hotly anticipated HEAVY INFANTRY for the MINER CLAN. Will King Thumas Ven get his fearsome heavy... (Read More)

FUNDED!!!!!! In less than 3.5 hours! REALLY?!!!

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
What an amazing start to this project!!! I am truly overwhelmed and humbled by the support you have given in such a short amount of time. I see many familiar faces on the backer list.   This means a great deal to me as it shows we have made you... (Read More)

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