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@Lion.Kanzen So you still need references? 

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HQ version of Taharqa

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Two extremes of Ancient Kushite phenotype, North Sudanes (Nubian), South and West Sudanese (Nuba, Dinka, Nuer). Harsiotef and Nastasen were probably more of the "Northern" Look. Arakamani and Amanirenas more towards the Southern look.

Southern (some stern looking fellows):

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South Sudanese model Anok Yai as Amanirenas?

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or Nykhor Paul

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Northern:

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Just now, stanislas69 said:

What did they do to their skin ? Hot iron markings ?

lol, I actually keep forgetting to mention it more in depth, but "scarification" was practiced by Kushites. Tribal markings, giving specific information about identity, or having spiritual/cultural significance.. The skin is literally cut open in a particular way, which heals in a particular way, and can be used to make markings or patterns in some cases. Extreme tattooing... Wasn't universal among Kushites, but was practiced extensively by some sub-groups, and can range from a simple, single cut, to full face and body patterns. It's a dying  practice...

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Kushite King, Meroitic period:

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Egyptian relief of Kushite captives

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Nigerian example

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In Ghana we keep it simple (mostly). Ashanti mark:

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On 3/7/2018 at 1:45 PM, stanislas69 said:

@wowgetoffyourcellphone icons are welcome :)

Make your final unit actor commits for this release and I'll make icons for them. Most of the Kushite portraits look to need updating.

 

So, a new tower for smaller elephants. Snake crowns for the heroes. The new tack accoutrements for the cavalry. 

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2 minutes ago, Nescio said:

Out of curiosity, how do you make those actor-based unit icons?

I have a very simple template Photoshop file. I take a large screenshot in Atlas with the ground texture set to purple or green, cut out the unit in Photoshop, then apply magic from the template file.

 

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On 09/03/2018 at 9:12 AM, wowgetoffyourcellphone said:

Make your final unit actor commits for this release and I'll make icons for them. Most of the Kushite portraits look to need updating.

 

So, a new tower for smaller elephants. Snake crowns for the heroes. The new tack accoutrements for the cavalry. 

Done :) Now your turn for icons :)

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