The armour and shield are so good that I'll let you have the red cloak It's quite a modern paint job with a slightly retro colour scheme, I really like it.
And actually, it reminds me of my Space Marines!
So go on then - is the free hand "simply" pale swirls on the armour and dark swirls on the shield, perhaps toned in with a final wash, or what? I'd like to try it out on something.
The swirls were a bit bad, my brush was failing me ,
i got some new detail brushes this morning , so the 2nd warrior will be an improved version
Regarding dark colours comments, i wat these to be Tzeeeeeecnthchch of however u sepll it !
I want the whole unit looking bright and magical, after all they get the 6+ ward save from a magical source