The Lumineth Realm-lords are high-fantasy aelves, and their painting reflects it: clean, elegant and bright, built on white and gold with pastel accents. They reward neat, controlled work over weathering - the opposite of a grimy Nurgle or Ork army.
The signature look
Pale gold/aether armour, crisp white cloth, and soft pastel accents (sky blue, mint, lilac) on robes and crests. The whole army should look refined and luminous - smooth colours, sharp edges, no grime.
Painting the gold and white
- Gold/aether armour - use the ramp above; a warm gold shaded with sepia and edge-highlighted reads as the precious, otherworldly metal of the realm of light.
- White cloth - shade with a thin cool grey or blue in the recesses and layer clean white on top, exactly as for any white scheme. Keep the shading subtle.
Pastel accents
The soft pastel robes and crests are what give Lumineth their serene character. Mix a little white into your accent colours so they stay gentle rather than saturated, and keep transitions smooth.
Tips and common mistakes
- Keep it clean. No weathering - Lumineth should look immaculate.
- Soft accents. Pastels, not primaries, suit the ethereal aelf aesthetic.
- Subtle white shading. A light cool wash in the recesses is enough; heavy shading dirties the look.