This past weekend I tried out part of my Wood Elf Host against the might of an Empire army. We decided to play at a smaller point level than usual - 1500 points each - which actually makes for an enjoyable little battle, while still giving off a feel of two actual armies engaging. I definitely felt more comfortable with my MSU army at slightly less points.
I had brought a Lifeweaver with a Dispel Scroll and a Noble BSB with the Hail of Doom Arrows and Asyendi's Bane. They would run with ten Glade Guards, while two units of five Glade Riders made out the vanguard. 8 Dryads went into my forest, while three Treekins and a Treeman made out the Forest Spirits. Finally, a Great Eagle was flying above the battlefield. My spells were Awakening of the Woods, Flesh to Stone, Regrowth and Shield of Thorns. Not my most effective spellbook, for certain.
The Empire forces were led by an Archlector on foot, a Captain with the Banner of Eternal Flame imbued on the Battle Standard, possibly imbued by the Bright Wizard who was walking by their side. All three of them joined up with a grizzly unit of around 20 Greatswords, while a unit of around 30 Swordsmen marched next to them and 10 Flagellants were howling from their side. On the far flank, five Knights awaited next to a regiment of 10 Crossbowmen, protecting the artillery train consisting of a Great Cannon, a Mortar and a Rocket Battery. A Master Engineer stood nearby with a Hochland Long Rifle. The Bright Wizard knew the spells of Fireball and Fulminating Flame Cage.
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
New blog project - For the Empire!
It seems a lot of local players have started up their own blogs lately! Might Troll Tales have served as inspiration? We hope so! This time it's my good friend Jim who's decided it was time to chronicle his own painting and gaming adventures with his upcoming Empire army, themed around the province of Stirland, poor and dirty sods as they are.
I'm really impressed by the quality of not only his painting, but in particular his photos! Gosh, I wish my own photos turned out half as good as his. I'm sure you'll agree once you head over there.
Onwards to Faith, Steel and Gunpowder!
I'm really impressed by the quality of not only his painting, but in particular his photos! Gosh, I wish my own photos turned out half as good as his. I'm sure you'll agree once you head over there.
Onwards to Faith, Steel and Gunpowder!