Most of us would imagine a troll as a guardian of a bridge. But Ańa‘s diorama puts a troll next to a waterfall. Maybe it’s not a troll but a cyclops, or maybe a cyclopean troll?

If you want to feel the atmosphere of the scene, why don’t you read on?

Troll at a waterfall – The story behind the diorama

In the shadow of the moonlit waterfall, a hulking troll chews the remains of a guard. Its yellow, reptilian eye darting about with feral caution. The clinking of chains mingles with the sound of rushing water — a stark reminder of the creature’s recent escape from captivity. Its hide, a patchwork of fresh wounds and the remnants of broken weapons, tells a tale of a fierce struggle for freedom.

The troll, now free but wary, seeks solace by the waterfall’s base, the rhythmic cascade providing a semblance of peace. As it tears into its unintended meal, there’s a palpable tension in its movements—a mix of fear and the instinct to survive. The night, usually silent and still, is alive with the troll’s heavy breaths and the wet sounds of its feast. It is a moment of respite, however fleeting, for a creature thrust back into the wilds, its single eye ever watchful for the next threat.

So the scene is built around the Blind Cyclops model by Alvaro Ribeiro, and it was created by Ańa in 2020. The creature was painted in the colors commonly used on Stone Trolls from Warhammer.

The rest of the story is told by the diorama – the waterfall, the moonlight, the whole ambience.

The miniature was created for Ańa’s private collection, but if somebody offers a good price, we may actually arrange a deal.

Interested in dioramas?

As dioramas are pretty time-consuming, they aren’t the thing that many hobbyists can make. If you are interested in getting a diorama built and painted for you by our team of experienced painters, just request an individual, free consultation and we may be able to help you!