Admiral:
The ancients liked colour. Dyes and paints were a luxury, especially so for the most vibrant ones. Rather much of the finer ancient stoneworks were decorated with at least some spots of colour in their heyday. I think we as wargaming hobbyists can sympathize with this: Would you rather have grey plastic or a painted army?
Here are some painted runestones (originals and replicas alike), to replicate how they might have looked like:
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�-lsta Stone
Jelling Stone
Uncovered in S:t Paul’s Churchyard, London
From a festival, check out IlmarinenKowal’s gallery
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Just something to keep in mind for scenery and Hold Guardian painting. 
