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“It is better to fall in battle than to live in shame.” — The Battle of Maldon, line 85 (paraphrased from Byrhtnoth’s speech) When the enemy approached and smoke rose above the villages, it was not the king who stood in their way—it was the ealdorman. The ealdorman was the king’s appointed warleader in each region, responsible for mustering the fyrd : a levy of free men— ceorls and thegns —summoned in times of war. He was not a distant commander; he fought beside his men. His authority was built on presence, not distance. Leofwine is depicted here in the act of forming the shieldwall. His sword points forward—not to strike, but to place and direct. Beside him, the standard is driven into the soil, marking the center of the line, and the horn calls out across the field, summoning the last to take their place. There is no grandeur here. Only duty, coordination, and tension. Useful links: Scale Guide | STL Licence Terms | LastSword Tribes on MyMiniFactory | Buy printed physical products from LastSword. This external link is specifically for buying printed physical products; the digital STL files are sold here on MyMiniFactory. What's Included: Anglo-Saxons Ealdorman Leofwine STL files Compressed archive: 10-EaldormanLeofwine.rar Pre-supported files included Clean unsupported STL files for custom support workflows where included in the archive Technical Information: All our miniatures are provided as STL files. Files come pre-supported and include the project/support files provided in the archive. Rigorously test-printed to ensure perfect quality and detail. Scale: designed for 30 mm tabletop ranges and compatible with 28-32 mm fantasy gaming tables. See the LastSword Scale Guide. Delivery: compressed RAR archive. Use WinRAR or 7-Zip to extract the files. A 3D printer is required. Prefer Physical Miniatures?If you do not own a 3D printer, use the physical-products link above to buy the related physical miniature from LastSword. Legal Note: LastSword Miniatures is an independent company not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Games Workshop Group PLC. Games Workshop titles and trademarks (e.g. Warhammer) are referenced solely for descriptive and thematic inspiration. LastSword's miniatures are original designs and are not copies or derivatives of any Games Workshop product.