Welcome to Eastern Empire, a hobby resource for the Greater Good and home to the collected works of Sebastian Stuart (Tael). Covering Tau, Warhammer Quest and fictional works set in the Warhammer universe.
Curated over 17 years, the site has become a favourite amongst fans and resource for Warhammer Quest and Tau conversions. Projects that have featured in White Dwarf (313, 316, 319 and Canadian Issue 1 and French WD).
My collection is most well known for the ‘Tael Helm’, an inline head design for XV8s, the Stealth XV8, Shea’Shi and Naga’la alien auxiliary as well as an Urban Cadre featuring an array of unique drone designs and objective markers.
You can download the Cityfight Tau Article here.
Let’s not forget Ryu, the spokesperson for Happy Tau Sushi either.
Despite a year (2015) of misguided, automated and vicious online attacks, the website has rebuilt anew – as much content was lost, it can be replaced or re-written.
Welcome to Eastern Empire.
– Sebastian.
Just stumbled across your website and couldn’t help but recognize your rather distinct style. It would be nice to catch up after far too long if you are still Brisbane based.
James, hey man 😀 Still remember taking on your Space Wolves with my Scythes back in the day. Even have the photos in my art folders haha.
I’m in New Zealand these days, so a catch up will be a bit difficult. Was thinking of a BrisVegas visit soon to catch up with friends; shall hit you up when I know dates in the new year 🙂
Hi Seb,
I’m following your blog(s) for several years now.
To the point, checking some old folders, I found your miniatures photograph prior to the attack on your site (like the lizardmen)
I can e-mail them, would you need them.
David (France)
Hi David,
Wow, thank you for your interest and glad you enjoyed what I have published over time 🙂
You have an archive? That is brilliant, please do! I really appreciate the help! 😀
Thanks David!
No prob. Just need an e-mail address where to .
Can you PM it to me ?
David.
Hello Seb,
I’m new here, I just found your blog and as T’auva faithfull servitor, I’m glad I did.
I did some conversions of auxiliaries and you gave me other ideas for ever more races rallying to the greater good.
Geoffrey (France)
Hey there,
So I am looking for a fire warrior schematic drawing to colour it for testing out paint schemes. I found your page, because you seem to have done some of those way in the past. With 8th edition rolling in, I’d love to start a kill team, maybe go up from there. Space Marines have a lot of supplements, chapter overviews with all symbols and armours available. I could not find a single overview like this for any other warhammer army… so now I want to start with tau and make one! Could you help me find a good schematic or lend me yours? This is the one I found: http://froglift.deviantart.com/art/Tau-Fire-Warrior-Color-Scheme-Test-v-3-563412148 please mail me 🙂
Hello Hendrik 🙂
I can do you one better, on the forum Advanced Tau Tactica you can find a full colour picker programme.
Here is the link, enjoy!
http://www.advancedtautactica.com/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=9666
– Sebastian aka Tael on ATT.
hi, just wanted to say that I’ve been a long time fan of your work for about 10 years. your army showcase in Canadian White Dwarf #1 got me interested in 40k (specifically painting/modelling) and absolutely love the look of your tau cadre.
Hi Iain! I just came in from a rough couple of meetings presenting design concepts; this made my day. Cheers man, truly appreciate the feedback today! 😀
Wow, great stuff. Have you ever thought about 40k floorplans for things like a tau base or necron pyramid?
Thank you Wayne 🙂
I have actually, but only a couple for experimenting – and on seeing the Necromunda, Horus Heresy and forthcoming Space Marine boardgames – might be worth my while producing more! 🙂
Hello Sebastian,
Congrats for your work to WQ titles. I search bogs textures for do a battle mat of 75 x 75 cm. Do you have this to your works?
Do you speak French?
Hi Dreadaxe! Thanks 🙂 Bog textures are pretty hard to come by, however; have a look at thetrove.net – there may be a tile in there 🙂
Sebastien, I an trying to reach you to talk about the status of Scrab Tomb. Please send me an email when you read this request. I have a bunch to ask about. I am 2/3rds finished making my WHQ Khemri expansion, and am desperate to complete it. Your work is amazing.
Thank you
Just stumbled upon your site and love your work Sebastian! I hope you’re not finished with the Greater Good! Regardless, you’re an artist and I appreciate all the love and lore you’ve directed toward the Tau!
Thanks for the comment! Appreciate the encouragement 😀
No – but on a bit of a hiatus; Real Life(tm) has taken up a lot of hobby time – but soon enough! 😉
Hey sebastian do you member painting my grey knight terminators in like 2006 or some year close too that? I sent you a PayPal
Hi Alejandro – phew, thats some time back! Paypal has ended their donation accounts – so I recently removed that from the website.
That would have likely been under my Artisan Studios label?
Hey remember me you painted my grey knight terminators alot of them trying too contact you but won’t go thre