DM Speaks:
Understanding how important these individuals are to drow society I felt it was important to look for minis to represent each of your houses. I understand you MAY move away from Menzoberranzan, but maybe not and either way if you do the Matron Mothers may still be involved. It has not been as easy as I thought as I wanted very specific design and details for the mini. For one I did not want it to be in a combat stance. As a Matron Mother I feel she should be in a regal state and not a combat action stance. I continue to look for 4 (at the least) minis of regal matron mother drow/elf status! Have found or bought none yet.
Would love to hear your thoughts and opinions
DM Speaks:
I must be honest and that is I'm hesitant to buy these minis. The reason is most picked are from different shops which drives up the shipping cost. I hate to feel ripped off for a mini or two with shipping cost.
For example, 1 of your chosen minis is $7.50 + $4.50 shipping. OK, $12 may not seem much but I hate paying that shipping.
In the end each one you chose has been bought and I am excited by that. All choices are great Matrons although I think some choices are better than others. Curious to know my opinion? Well, let me know here on the boards that you want them and maybe I'll share. Otherwise, I'll keep them, to myself 🤣.
Total Cost: $44. Not bad to be honest due to the significance of these minis.
I like # 3
I like #2 the best, for NinT'zar house. But I see that it has been chosen alresdy. My next choice would be #8.
I feel that #2 looks more like the image of the Matron Mother for Xar'Zin
O like #1 the best, looks most regal and formidable!
DM Speaks Again:
With that being said I thought it would be fun to allow you to choose what minis you like best for your Matron Mother. I'm going to offer many suggestions here but if you find something you like better, please post it here. In the end I want 4 Matron Mother minis for each of your houses at a minimum. In reality we could use more (6) in case you have some issue, battle or confrontation with others. Here are some options and post which you'd choose to represent your house.
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
These are the ones I found that look regal, powerful and like Matrons. If you find something you like better send it to me to look at. Keep in mind they are all unpainted here, but I will paint them. I will also rebase each of them and ensure they look like our typical minis.
I have favorites although I like them all (I picked them out so why wouldn't I like all).
However, I'm curious to see which you like and choose for your "Momma" as Linli says!