The hill is carved from blue foamboard. The base of the hill, along with the stacked stone wall on top are made of kitty litter. The steps were inspired by a visit to a Thracian/Byzantine/Ottoman fort I visited near Plovdiv, Bulgaria in 2006. These were carved with an X-Acto knife. The whole thing was painted black then dry brushed with light browns and greys. The flocking at the base is Gale Force 9 "Autumn Mix".

The figures are conversions of an Essex Greek, an Old Glory archer, and a Xyston Thracian slinger. They are posed to suggest a desperate defense - throwing rocks, peering out from behind the wall (both the warrior and his shield), and turning back while ascending the steps for another shot.  I thought about putting a cart full of rocks on top, being pushed to the edge and ready to roll downhill on the enemy, but it simply took up too much room!
 

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