It has been theorized that the Sheklesh, who are also mentioned by the Hittites, originated from Sicily.

However, as usual for things related to the Sea Peoples, there is little proof of this. 

In any event, they spelled trouble for Egypt and Ramses II. 

Meanwhile, they are ready for their appearance at Historicon!

In preparation for my Historicon game in July, I have added a few more Libyans to my forces. 

These are Foundry figures once again. 

They will be allied to the enigmatic Sea Peoples in their invasion of Egypt. 

In To the Strongest!, they most commonly fight as “Combined Light Infantry”. 

They evidently had chariots as well, but I’ve never seen any manufacturer that made them, so that arm will likely be supplied by some Canaanite allies. 

Bronze swords and javelins were their characteristic armament, with a few bows thrown in. 

They have been described as wearing a “towel and jockstrap”, for obvious reasons!

In any event, I have depicted them with deep tans!

They are certainly colorful enough!

Another Sea Peoples warband; Teresh this time. 

Foundry figures; those wire spears/javelins are SHARP!

Described as “wearing tight cloth turbans”.

Like all of the Sea Peoples. there origins are obscure. Current theories include origins on Crete, or the Tyrrhenian Sea, i.e., early Etruscans. 

Whatever the case, they were a threat to the Egyptians, and allied with the Libyans at times. 

The arms of Portugal – Napoleonic Portuguese dominated the painting production 

In preparation for my Historicon games, here’s the first of several new additions to my Sea Peoples army. 

These are Foundry figures.

I got them in late 2024, using their annual Christmas discounts. 

Between tariffs and a big shift in the exchange rate since then, that proved to be a judicious move!

They are mostly treated as Javelin armed Warbands in To the Strongest!