Launching around mid-October 2025, Tales of the Old World: The Faith Awakens is the next chapter in the popular line of dark fantasy warbands from Axia Painting Studio— this time bringing the Blinded Guardians to the tabletop, a hauntingly reimagined warband inspired by the Sisters of Sigmar.

Tales Of The Old World: The Faith Awakens // Axia Painting Studio

Set in a city overwhelmed by spiritual corruption — a blight that steel and flame alone cannot purge — this Kickstarter introduces a warband forged in fire and faith. Emerging from the shattered ruins of a once-sacred Abbey, the Blinded Guardians are scarred by the horrors they’ve endured and reborn with a purpose.

The Blinded Guardians Clash With A Vampire's Retinue // Axia Painting Studio

Their presence brings righteous fury to the ruined streets of the Old World, making them a perfect addition to any narrative skirmish campaign.

What’s in the Campaign?

Backers can choose between resin physical miniatures or STL digital files for 3D printing. The core warband includes 12 detailed miniatures, with up to 6 additional free models unlockable through stretch goals as the campaign progresses. On top of that, six paid add-ons are planned, featuring new heroes, flavorful characters, and upgrades to expand your warband even further.

The Blinded Guardians Warband // Axia Painting Studio

For collectors and completionists, the GOLDEN WARBANDS Tier is a standout option. This limited tier gives you everything — core warband, all free unlocks, and every paid add-on — with a single pledge, no tracking or upgrades needed. It’s a true “Fire and Forget” pledge built for convenience.

Early Bird Exclusive Miniature

The campaign will also feature an Early Bird offer: backers who pledge within the first twenty-four hours will receive a discounted price and an exclusive free model — a great incentive to jump in straight away.

The Guardians Can Be Joined With Witch Hunters & Exiled Knights

Looking to catch up? Packs from previous warbands will be available as discounted add-ons, offering a great opportunity to complete your collection at prices lower than retail. There's also an ALL-IN pledge for those wanting the full range — past and present — in one go.

Newsletter Subscribers: Three Additional Miniatures

As a bonus, backers will receive free digital miniatures from friendly collaborating creators, further adding value to every pledge. And if you subscribe to the campaign’s newsletter before launch, you’ll unlock three additional free digital models, perfect for testing your printer or painting skills before the warband arrives.

Size Comparison For Age of Sigmar & The Old World

All miniatures are designed in heroic 28mm scale, making them ideal for narrative skirmish games like Age of Fantasy, Mordheim,  or any dark fantasy system you prefer.

With its mix of haunting lore, high-quality minis, generous rewards, and flexible formats, The Faith Awakens is shaping up to be another must-back project for fans of narrative wargaming. Whether you're a returning supporter or new to the world of Tales of the Old World, the Blinded Guardians are ready to take their place on your battlefield.

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