Bretonnians Highland Miniatures: Knights of the Realm Guide

The Highland Miniatures Bretonnians, known in the catalog as Knights of the Realm or Gallia, are one of the most chivalrous and thematically impeccable armies in the catalog. Inspired by idealized medieval France and Arthurian legend, they are the best Bretonnia proxy alternative for Warhammer The Old World available today. If you play a noble heavy cavalry army with a medieval tournament flavor, Highland Bretonnians are the most complete option on the market today. In this guide, we review the 32 miniatures available.

Who are the Highland Bretonnians?

Highland Miniatures, founded by a Spanish couple based in Edinburgh, has developed this army under the internal name of Gallia (ancient Roman Gaul, transmuted into a medieval fantasy kingdom). The feeling is extremely faithful to classic Bretonnia: Grail knights on their eternal quest, sorceress damsels channeling the magic of the Lady of the Lake, men-at-arms in medieval armor, Sherwood archers, fanatical pilgrims, and noble dukes with unique heraldry.

The catalog includes legendary characters such as Sir Lancelot, High Duke of Gallia, Sir Robert, Sir Jaume, and Robert of Gallia, recreating the feeling of the classic Arthurian court.

Equivalencies with wargame systems

• Warhammer The Old World – Kingdom of Bretonnia: total direct equivalence. Knights of Gallia = Knights of the Realm. Grail Knights = Grail Knights. Questing Knights = Questing Knights. Damsel = Damsel. Men-at-Arms = Men-at-Arms. Pegasus Knights = Pegasus Knights. Trebuchet = Trebuchet. Bombard = Field Trebuchet/Cannon.
• Age of Sigmar – Cities of Sigmar: compatible with Free Peoples, especially lists with heavy cavalry.
• Kings of War – Kingdoms of Men / Brotherhood: perfect equivalence for Brotherhood lists with Grail knights.
• OPR – Heritage Knight Order: 100% compatible standard list.
• Mordheim, Frostgrave, D&D: ideal for noble knight warbands.

The 32 Miniatures of the Bretonnian Army

Characters and Nobles (14 minis)

The Gallian army has a brutal concentration of unique characters, making it ideal for narrative lists. Sir Lancelot, High Duke of Gallia is the supreme knight: vanquisher of dragons and enemy kings, his name is the most feared in the realm. Sir Jaume, Duke of Gallia is the oriental hero, famous in a thousand tournaments. Sir Robert, Duke of Gallia is the northern duke, veteran of border wars. Robert of Gallia completes the quartet with a legendary knight of a hundred battles.

Other unique characters: Baroness of Gallia, Dismounted Duke of Gallia, Dismounted Questing Knight, Questing Knight Hero on Foot. The Battle Standard Bearer is the bearer of the royal standard, a presence that inspires sacred valor.

Sorceresses: Mounted Damsel, Damsel of Gallia on Foot, Damsel of Gallia on Horseback, Damsel of the Lady (supreme, directly anointed by the Lady of the Lake) and Damsel on Foot (variant). The five damsels allow recreating the entire mystical hierarchy of the kingdom.

The Cleric of Gallia with Relic is the priest bearing a sacred relic, repelling the profane and healing wounds with prayers.

Heavy Cavalry (7 minis)

The Grail Knights are the supreme elite: they have drunk from the sacred Grail and swear to defend the faith to the death. Each is worth ten normal knights. The Knights of Gallia are the standard heavy cavalry: leveled lances, cloaks with royal heraldry, devastating charges.

The Questing Knights are on their eternal quest for the Grail: they ride through every corner of the kingdom. The Royal Knights of Gallia are the king's personal guard: ornate armor with gold threads. The Young Knights of Gallia are the young cavalry on their first campaign: reckless but devastating.

The Pegasus Knights are the star piece: monstrous flying cavalry mounted on white pegasi of the realm, virtually unbreakable charges from the sky. The Mounted Men-at-Arms are the light cavalry of noble servants.

Royal Infantry (4 minis)

The Men-at-Arms of Gallia are the heavy infantry of the kingdom: chainmail, spear, heraldic square shield. The Knights of Gallia on Foot are the dismounted elite: full armor, two-handed sword, ideal when the terrain prevents riding.

The Pilgrims of Gallia are the fanatical multitude: staves, torches, minor relics, they advance singing psalms until they die or win.

Ranged Troop (3 minis)

The Archers of Gallia are the longbow archers: villagers by birth, legends by custom. They pierce full armor at a hundred paces. The Gallian Shooters are crossbow troops. The Sherwood Archers are the outlaws of the forest in the king's service: green cloaks for camouflage, ancestral knowledge of wooded terrain.

Artillery and beasts (3 minis)

The Trebuchet of Gallia is the siege artillery: it throws man-sized stones over walls. The Bombard of Gallia is the heavy cannon: slow but devastating shots with consecrated iron balls.

The Giant of Gallia is the colossal beast recruited by the nobles after an ancient pact: improvised armor of carts and carriages, wielding an entire tree as a club.

Legendary Ladies (1 mini)

The Lady of Gallia is the supreme priestess, a living manifestation of the Lady of the Lake in the kingdom. Her presence transforms cowards into heroes and terrifies the darkest hordes.

Why Drakholm for your Bretonnia Highland

• Official Highland Miniatures License.
• Saturn 4 Ultra 16K + Drakholm custom resin: each buckle