Picked up this very interesting blog from writer Rachel Aaron this morning...
'Why fantasy armies can and should include women'
Since I have an interest in both epic fantasy and fantasy 'gaming (and I do a bit of writing myself, not fantasy though), I found it interesting.
GO RACHEL!!!
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Not just fantasy armies either. Where possible, or practical, I included women in most of the ancient wargames armies I did about 20-30 years ago. Not many, granted (but in 6mm, who knows), but more than zero :)
ReplyDeleteOne's fantasy army should consist of what one thinks the culture would have. My main issue for fantasy female figures is they are mostly dressed like exotic dancers.
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