The Silver Bayonet – Count Monterosso & Thralls
Behind the elegant masks of Venice lurks a terrifying secret.
Bring aristocratic intrigue and supernatural horror to your tabletop with The Silver Bayonet – Count Monterosso & Thralls, a collection of 28mm metal miniatures featuring a mysterious Venetian nobleman and his sinister undead guards.
Count Monterosso has recently arrived in Venice, claiming descent from an ancient noble family whose lands once stretched across the Alpine territories of the terraferma. Accompanied by a small entourage of loyal guards, the Count has purchased an abandoned mansion and announced his arrival with a lavish ball for the city's aristocracy.
Yet whispers of suspicion follow the mysterious nobleman.
Why is the Count never seen walking the streets during daylight? What explains the strange odour surrounding him? Why do visitors enter his mansion only to disappear without a trace? And perhaps most unsettling of all, why does he never remove his Venetian mask?
The truth is far darker than the city's nobility could imagine.
Count Monterosso is a powerful Vampire lord, and his personal guards are undead thralls bound to his service through blood.
Designed for The Silver Bayonet: Venice, these characterful miniatures are ideal for adding dangerous supernatural adversaries to your Napoleonic gothic horror adventures.
Features
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Miniatures for The Silver Bayonet: Venice
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Features Count Monterosso, a mysterious Vampire lord
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Includes his sinister Thrall Guards
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28mm scale metal miniatures
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Inspired by Venetian gothic horror
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Distinctive Venetian masks and aristocratic themes
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Suitable for supernatural skirmish scenarios
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Ideal for narrative campaigns and encounters
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Great for historical fantasy and horror miniature collections
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Figures supplied unpainted
Count Monterosso – The Mysterious Nobleman
Count Monterosso is an enigmatic figure who has recently established himself among the aristocracy of Venice.
Claiming noble ancestry from former terraferma landholdings in the Alps, he arrived in the city accompanied by a small group of personal guards.
After purchasing an abandoned mansion, the Count announced his presence with an extravagant ball, inviting the city's wealthy and influential citizens to celebrate.
But his sudden arrival has raised troubling questions.
Few people know anything about his past, and those outside his inner circle find him difficult to understand.
His unusual habits have become the subject of increasingly disturbing rumours.
Secrets Behind the Venetian Mask
The Count is rarely seen during the day.
Those who encounter him speak of an unsettling odour, while others whisper about people entering his mansion and never returning.
Perhaps most suspicious is his insistence on wearing a Venetian mask.
What initially appears to be an eccentric aristocratic fashion choice conceals a much darker truth.
The Count is no ordinary nobleman, and his mansion hides secrets that could place the people of Venice in terrible danger.
A Vampire Lord in Venice
Behind his carefully maintained aristocratic identity, Count Monterosso is a Vampire lord.
His wealth, influence, and mysterious behaviour allow him to move among Venetian society while concealing his supernatural nature.
The Count's presence creates an atmospheric threat for investigators attempting to uncover the truth behind the disappearances surrounding his mansion.
For players of The Silver Bayonet, Monterosso provides a memorable antagonist for gothic horror adventures.
Thrall Guards – Undead Servants
The Count's personal guards are far more dangerous than they initially appear.
Known as Thrall Guards, these servants are undead creatures bound to their Vampire master through blood.
They serve Monterosso faithfully, protecting his interests and maintaining the secrecy surrounding his activities.
Although they possess certain advantages associated with their undead condition, they are considerably less powerful than the Count himself.
They also share the supernatural weaknesses of their master.
The Bauta – Concealing the Undead
The Thrall Guards wear the distinctive bauta, a traditional Venetian mask, to conceal their cursed faces.
These masks allow them to maintain an appearance of normality while moving through the city.
The combination of Venetian clothing, concealed identities, and supernatural horror gives the Thrall Guards a distinctive appearance.
Their masked forms make them particularly atmospheric miniatures for adventures set in Venice.
Supernatural Enemies for The Silver Bayonet
The Silver Bayonet combines Napoleonic-era military adventure with gothic horror and supernatural investigation.
Players command small groups of soldiers and specialists who confront mysterious creatures and dangerous enemies.
Count Monterosso and his Thrall Guards provide a thematic addition to this setting.
Their background offers opportunities for scenarios involving:
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Mysterious disappearances
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Haunted Venetian mansions
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Aristocratic conspiracies
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Vampire investigations
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Undead guards
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Secret societies
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Masked supernatural enemies
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Dangerous encounters after dark
These themes make the figures suitable for narrative campaigns and character-focused tabletop adventures.
The Silver Bayonet: Venice
Venice provides a distinctive setting for supernatural investigations.
Its winding canals, historic palaces, narrow streets, and elaborate masquerade traditions create an atmosphere of mystery and danger.
Count Monterosso and his undead entourage fit naturally into this environment.
Their story combines the elegance of Venetian aristocratic society with the terrifying reality of supernatural creatures hiding among ordinary citizens.
28mm Metal Miniatures
The figures are produced in 28mm scale and cast in metal.
Their gothic appearance and Venetian-inspired details make them suitable for both tabletop gaming and miniature painting collections.
The miniatures are supplied unpainted, allowing hobbyists to create their own interpretation of the Count and his undead servants.
Miniature Painting & Customization
Count Monterosso & Thralls offer an enjoyable painting project for hobbyists interested in gothic horror and historical fantasy.
The combination of aristocratic clothing, Venetian masks, and undead features provides opportunities to experiment with atmospheric painting techniques.
Consider effects such as:
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Venetian masquerade masks
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Dark aristocratic clothing
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Pale undead skin tones
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Weathered fabrics
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Ornamental gold detailing
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Bloodstained clothing
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Leather accessories
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Gothic colour schemes
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Cobblestone scenic bases
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Venetian mansion-inspired environments
The figures are particularly suitable for painters who enjoy creating distinctive characters and supernatural villains.
Perfect for Historical Horror Wargamers
The Silver Bayonet Count Monterosso & Thralls set is particularly appealing to hobbyists interested in:
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The Silver Bayonet
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The Silver Bayonet: Venice
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Gothic horror miniature gaming
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Vampire miniatures
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Undead thralls
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Napoleonic supernatural adventures
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Venetian masquerade themes
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Historical fantasy miniatures
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28mm metal figures
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Narrative tabletop campaigns
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Miniature painting and collecting
What's Included?
The Silver Bayonet – Count Monterosso & Thralls set features:
Miniature Specifications:
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Scale: 28mm
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Material: Metal
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Condition: Supplied Unpainted
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Game System: The Silver Bayonet
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Setting: The Silver Bayonet: Venice
The exact number of Thrall Guard miniatures is not specified in the supplied product information.
Assembly & Painting
All figures are supplied unpainted. Some assembly or preparation may be required before painting.
Paints, glue, hobby tools, and gaming accessories are sold separately. Rulebooks and supplements are not included unless otherwise specified.
