The Nightmares of Ylia – Art and Tutorial Book (315 pages paperback) is the second major publication in the Asteria universe. If you loved Fate of Asteria, this volume expands the narrative and visual world you already know—this time plunging into the haunting and evocative realm of vampires.
This Nightmares of Ylia art tutorial book explores darker themes and introduces new creature designs, offering a rich variety of concepts and styles that remain visually consistent with the first volume, yet go deeper into gothic and horror fantasy territory. From the eerie to the majestic, each page is filled with high-quality illustrations, original miniature concepts, and professional painting guides.
The book isn’t just a visual journey—it’s a resource. You’ll find exclusive painting tutorials by some of the miniature painting world’s top artists, including:
– Moroi by Massimiliano Richiero
– Grigore by Marc Masclans
– Galen & Luna by Francesco Farabi
– Nyx by Massimiliano Richiero
– Galen by Erik Swinson
– Helkhard by Riccardo Agostini
– Mathias by Danilo Cartacci
You’ll also find a behind-the-scenes article on how our miniatures are created—from concept art to sculpture—providing deeper insight into the creative and artisanal process behind the models you love.
This Nightmares of Ylia art tutorial book is more than just a collection of pages: it’s a tribute to the community that made it possible. Without our loyal supporters, this dark dream would have never come to life.
🔹 What’s inside?
– 315 full-color pages
– Softcover paperback edition
– 8 Painting tutorials by 6 world-class artists
– Original art and creature design
– Miniature gallery and concept illustrations
– Exclusive article on the sculpting process
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Pretorian Tribune, I c. B.C.
Captain Jean-Baptiste Isidore Martin, 1805
Medieval Door – 54mm medieval doorway scenery
''2nd Regiment Light Cavalry'' Lancer of the Imperial Guard, 1811-1815
Celtiberian Warrior
Living Corpse: Templar Banner
The cossack
Chasseur a cheval of the imperial guard, 1814
Medieval Castle Corner – 54mm medieval stone scenery
Bashibuzuk
Alexander the Great, 75mm
"Burgundian War” Swiss Captain 1450-85
Grenadiers of the guard, Sergeant Second Eagle Bearer, 1810.
Knight, XIV Century
Castle Corner – 54mm medieval interior scenery
Grenadier Guard of Hanover, Borch Regiment, Minden 1759
Knight Hospitaller XII Century
Tarathiel - Wood Elf
Venetian Admiral
Officer in Campaign Uniform, 1808
Standard bearer of the Grenadier Guards, 1814
German Tiger Commander, Normandy 1944
Captain Gaetan Joseph Prosper - adc of Bessières
Aiko - Shaolin Wardancer
Living Corpse: Rising
Zapotec
Roman Gladiator Secutor
Castle Section – 54mm castle wall scenery
Samnite Heavy Infantryman 4th c. B.C.
Fox Warrior
Medieval Knight with Falchion - XIV Cen.
Krom - Barbarian
Livonian Knight XIII century
Northern Wandering Knight XIV Century
Coffee Break Machine Gunner - Stalingrad 42-43 





