This kit includes:
- 8 separate bodies (6 have empty hands, 2 have the weapons attached)
- 1 separate halberd
- 1 separate spear
- 1 separate curved sword
- 5 separate shields (eagle, lion, striped and 2 empty)
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All models are supplied both Pre-Supported and Unsupported in 28mm scale STLs and LYS files.
15th century Vlach Boyars on foot -
In the 15th century, Vlach (Wallachian) boyars—noble landowners in Wallachia—held significant social and political influence, especially during the reign of Vlad Țepeș (Vlad the Impaler). These boyars owned large estates and had control over local peasantry, which often put them at odds with rulers who sought centralized power. Their wealth came from vast landholdings, and they often exercised considerable autonomy, sometimes challenging the authority of the ruling voivode (prince). The boyars played a critical role in Wallachian politics, as they could support or oppose rulers, and their shifting loyalties often determined the stability of the principality.
Vlad Țepeș, known for his strict, often brutal rule, clashed with the boyars, who had a history of undermining princely authority by shifting allegiances or supporting rival claimants to the throne. To curb their power, Vlad imposed strict loyalty measures and even used executions to eliminate opposition, famously impaling boyars who he deemed disloyal or corrupt. His actions were part of his broader effort to consolidate power and reform Wallachia, ensuring that boyar influence was weakened and that Wallachia was protected against both internal disloyalty and external threats, particularly from the Ottoman Empire.
Beyond their political influence, the boyars were also formidable warriors who contributed to Wallachia's defense. Equipped with quality arms and armor, adopting plate armor as Western European styles began to influence their equipment, the boyars wielded swords, spears, and shields, and archery—especially with composite bows—played a significant role in their martial style, reflecting interactions with Turkic and Tatar groups. They typically fought as heavy cavalry, combining powerful charges with close-combat techniques. Skilled and highly mobile, the boyars and their retinues could adapt to different combat scenarios, excelling in both direct confrontations and guerrilla tactics in Wallachia’s rugged terrain. This adaptability made them effective in both defensive campaigns and raids into enemy territory, particularly during Vlad’s campaigns against the Ottoman Empire. Vlad’s efforts to centralize power, discipline his forces, and secure Wallachian sovereignty, while brutal, helped shape Wallachia’s complex social and military structure during a period of intense external pressure
