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Miniatures Adventure => Fantasy Adventures => Topic started by: Jevenkah on 20 May 2013, 02:50:21 AM
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My husband, Teshub, and I have spent the last 2 weeks building a table top and terrain pieces to play Fantasy Warriors on. We still have to mod and paint some minis to be able to field our armies for that game, so our monthly Saturday RPG group got to break in the new pieces this weekend.
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Holy Cow what a night! First, we had to defend the last of the human survivors as that cavalry tried to escape the annihilation of the swamp outpost of Skara:
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Then we had to politic with the King and the Jarls who hold power in the south, and try to convince them to stay and fight. A goblin attack on the boats in concert with a Nil-ith Horn assassination attempt on the King helped sway some support towards our Jarl, Kvig.
During the attack the King was grievously wounded, and left half-senseless. Kvig urged King Magnus to name a champion. In his injured state, the King whispered urgently to the lovely Wynston, then fell unconscious.
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Wynston then told the assembled Jarls that the King had named Kvig Champion and Marshall, and to send the King by boat with 50 men back to his Keep.
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Now we have hundreds of men at our backs, and hundreds more orcs in the front. The Challenge for next adventure: how to use them!
More details and pics up on the blog:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/game-nights/sagas-of-the-gautrian-kings-39/
Jevenkah
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Im-pre-ssive!!
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FANTASTIC! You've attained the finest parts of Table Top & RPG with your games...I was going to say I was deeply envious, but nostalgic seem closer to the mark. WONDERFUL STUFF...may your Games go on forever!
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That first shot on your blog was like looking at the opening of a film. The way you stage the figures and photograph them gives a sense of realism that I don't see very often. :-* :-*
It looks like you guys had a wonderful night :D
I envy you your wooden floors :-* :-*
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Looks like a great time was had by all!
I like your trees and the tents.
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Im-pre-ssive!!
Thanks Suber! We have such a blast on our game nights, it's no wonder there is so much glee on the guys' faces. Admittedly, I'm pretty gleeful as well. :D
FANTASTIC! You've attained the finest parts of Table Top & RPG with your games...I was going to say I was deeply envious, but nostalgic seem closer to the mark. WONDERFUL STUFF...may your Games go on forever!
Thanks DeafNala, we plan to keep them going and going! These players always bring it to the table when we get together. They've been inspiration as well; they get like kids the day after Xmas playing with everything.
Looks like a great time was had by all!
I like your trees and the tents.
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Thanks Aggro! A tree man after my own heart ;) The tents are fun to make too.
That first shot on your blog was like looking at the opening of a film. The way you stage the figures and photograph them gives a sense of realism that I don't see very often. :-* :-*
It looks like you guys had a wonderful night :D
I envy you your wooden floors :-* :-*
Thanks Anne! One little trick I like to use when photographing is to first put myself in a character's position, maybe even kneeling down next to the board to get eye level with the action. I think it might be a way of role-playing with the minis themselves, if that makes any sense.
And the floors are laminate. I've mentioned the kids before, right? lol It's not just the kids, though. One can drop an exacto knife point down and the tip will blunt, but the floor is fine.
I would love real wood, someday...if only we could carve it out of balsa...
Glad you all liked the fun,
Jevenkah
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WOW! I just checked out you web page and I am very impressed! Not only do you have a great place to game, but you have a great bunch of friends to game with. I'm very impressed with your cartography skills too! I'm hoping that the folks I game with can come up with something as consistent as you folks have. By the way, I'm envious of the fact that you and your spouse build terrain together! Keep up the most excellent work!
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WOW! I just checked out you web page and I am very impressed! Not only do you have a great place to game, but you have a great bunch of friends to game with. I'm very impressed with your cartography skills too! I'm hoping that the folks I game with can come up with something as consistent as you folks have. By the way, I'm envious of the fact that you and your spouse build terrain together! Keep up the most excellent work!
Thanks for the many compliments. For me the most enjoyable aspect of the hobby is my wife, she's a fantastic player, painter, modeller and photographer! What more could I ask for? :-*
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I was just about to say you must have done something right in your last life to be so much rewarded in this one... :D
I'm happy for you guys, looking at your pics and the fun you have together gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. And that's not because I'm stoned (which I am not).
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Coolio! :)
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WOW! I just checked out you web page and I am very impressed! Not only do you have a great place to game, but you have a great bunch of friends to game with. I'm very impressed with your cartography skills too! I'm hoping that the folks I game with can come up with something as consistent as you folks have. By the way, I'm envious of the fact that you and your spouse build terrain together! Keep up the most excellent work!
Thank you very much! The mapping program we use is an old version of Campaign Cartographer Pro by ProFantasy (new version: http://www.profantasy.com/products/cc3.asp ) I'm glad you checked out and enjoyed the blog! We're hoping it will be a great tool for new players to learn the lore when they're not at our house getting their pre-gaming lectures. :)
We have an awesome core group of players, and we've all been grateful to play for so long together: my husband's cousin has been involved in this game for 20 years, and our other friend in the pix started with us more than 10 years ago. I wish you luck in finding as much fun with your folks!
The fantastic gaming space is a direct product of building terrain together. Can you imagine one spouse trying to convince the other to spend all this space in such a manner if they both didn't game/build/paint? lol It's a great hobby that allows us lots of time together, and produces things other people take joy from too. "Gleeful" is a word I'd use to describe the guys when they come in on Saturday night.
I was just about to say you must have done something right in your last life to be so much rewarded in this one... :D
I'm happy for you guys, looking at your pics and the fun you have together gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. And that's not because I'm stoned (which I am not).
My warm fuzzy feeling came from swallowing too much almond butter at once o_o Thank you for your happy vibes. I feel very fortunate to have found both a hobby and a man that bring me so much joy. I feel fortunate too that we found this forum and discovered we're not alone...
I'll be sure to keep you all posted,
Jevenkah
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Thanks for posting again with more of your lovely stories, terrain and miniatures. I went straight back to your blog and read the whole lot again. I never tire of the inspiration it invokes. Please do keep it up as it is a joy to read and view.
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Thanks for posting again with more of your lovely stories, terrain and miniatures. I went straight back to your blog and read the whole lot again. I never tire of the inspiration it invokes. Please do keep it up as it is a joy to read and view.
I'm glad the blog is such an inspiration for you! It's a wild world we game and craft in, I love that others who can't be here in person can glean enjoyment from it. I've found I have a fun time presenting the world in blog format. I will be expanding it consistently; there's lots more lore to post!
The other interesting thing we've found is people don't laugh at us as quite as hard once they see all of the environment up on the web. lol
So Thank You, it's great to hear folks are interested in the stories that go with the minis too!
Jevenkah
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Holy cow all! Our monthly group met on Saturday night and fought an epic battle against the Vangen orc army and their king, Valden the Ruthless. It was so epic, that's the only word one of our players could think of to describe the sunrise he was seeing on his way home Sunday morning. So far, I've gotten the pre-battle scouting report/pictures on the website:
Valden holding council with his urogs and Ursio Erembald, the high priest of the One God who converted Valden.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/SGK_40_0064-600x450.jpg)
The League of Nil-ith Horn lent troops to the cause to support the work of their priests:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/SGK_40_0010-600x450.jpg)
Full battle report on the way soon, until then:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/game-nights/sagas-of-the-gautrian-kings-40-preview-2/
Jevenkah
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It's always a joy seeing your battlereports and pictures of your games - thankyou for sharing it with us.
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GREAT STUFF! Appropriately for an Epic Battle you've created an Engaging Prologue. You've created a WONDROUS gaming environment. I'm looking forward to the next installment popcorn in hand.
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All this is wonderful and I enjoyed the read tremedously. The pics are great and the battles really come to Life. I have had some experience with "Another ruleset" where all the minis move in squares and it slowly killed of my interest. But this set of rules seems much more...how should I put it...living.
As I said I really enjoyed your site. So much infact I dug out some of my unused fantasy miniatures and started constructing a World and some easy rules. Time for my oldest daughter to try wargaming on a table top. :)
I´ll see if I can get my wife interested since she is an old RPG and LARP fan. But some how she seems unimpressed by tabletop gaming.
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All this is wonderful and I enjoyed the read tremedously. The pics are great and the battles really come to Life. I have had some experience with "Another ruleset" where all the minis move in squares and it slowly killed of my interest. But this set of rules seems much more...how should I put it...living.
As I said I really enjoyed your site. So much infact I dug out some of my unused fantasy miniatures and started constructing a World and some easy rules. Time for my oldest daughter to try wargaming on a table top. :)
I´ll see if I can get my wife interested since she is an old RPG and LARP fan. But some how she seems unimpressed by tabletop gaming.
Thanks very much! I think what helps make our game fluid and "living" (I like that description!) is the way we play to tell a story. Even in the midst of the battle, there is always time to stop and act out just how that last die roll slashed into my enemy.
It sounds like your wife might be very good at role-playing-wargaming. Challenge her to bring her improv skills to the battle. You all might find a new definition of family fun night! Please keep us up to date. Our family would love to hear how your games go!
Our oldest son begged to be taught the rules, so he and I battled after dinner last night:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/FantasyWarriorsDarius_01_0070.jpg)
It's always a joy seeing your battlereports and pictures of your games - thankyou for sharing it with us.
You're very welcome! I'm happy you have fun reading them!
GREAT STUFF! Appropriately for an Epic Battle you've created an Engaging Prologue. You've created a WONDROUS gaming environment. I'm looking forward to the next installment popcorn in hand.
Thank you! And get the butter ready, because the beginnings of the epic Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #40 (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/game-nights/sagas-of-the-gautrian-kings-40-preview-2/) "Battle of Skarken River" (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/game-nights/sagas-of-the-gautrian-kings-40-preview-2/) is online now!
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Jevenkah
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COOL STUFF! Scouting out The Enemy was a SPLENDID sequel to Big Show. I'm, once more, impressed with The Campaign.
By the way your Son looks like a natural. I hope he's enjoying the experience.
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Hi. Those tents you have look reasonably cheap and easy to do a few. Have you got time to make a small tutorial on how to make them and what materials you have choosen to use?
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Simply awesome as always! Are some of those orc minis from Vendel/Sgt Major Miniatures? They look nice mixed in with all the others.
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Those tents look great! I second the call for a tutorial or how-to article...
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Simply awesome as always! Are some of those orc minis from Vendel/Sgt Major Miniatures? They look nice mixed in with all the others.
Thank you! Yes, the Nil-ith Horn Orcs in the green and black livery are Vendel/Sgt Major Miniatures. They seemed very human-like to us. In our setting the League of Nil-ith Horn is made up of 3 major cities, 2 belonging to orcs and Grunevald which is human. Even though they don't interbreed, the orcs in the League are referred to as half-orcs because of their relationship with the Grunevaldians. Likewise, the humans call the Grunevaldians half-orc. No matter who uses the term, it is surely derogatory. Thus we loved the minis.
Hi. Those tents you have look reasonably cheap and easy to do a few. Have you got time to make a small tutorial on how to make them and what materials you have choosen to use?
lol I'm laughing because Teshub just started construction of some Great Northern Orc settlement pieces which I photographed him doing for the website. As for the tents, I can certainly take some close-up pictures of their construction with a description of what we did. Which tents in particular were you referring to? We have a few different styles out.
COOL STUFF! Scouting out The Enemy was a SPLENDID sequel to Big Show. I'm, once more, impressed with The Campaign.
By the way your Son looks like a natural. I hope he's enjoying the experience.
Thanks, he had a blast! As did we during this epic adventure!
Jevenkah
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The Vangen orc camp awakens to their scouts' news of an impending Gautrian attack. The orcs begin to array their forces on the hill. The humans spread opposite them on the battlefield.
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An urog champion emerges from the Vangen camp. The Gautrians cry for Kvig's champion, Bleddyn Yorath, to fight for them.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/SGK_40_0102.jpg)
Will Bleddyn conquer the urog challenge? Come to the site and see:
Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #40 "Battle of Skarken River (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk40-the-battle-of-skarken-river/)
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Jevenkah
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HOORAY! Bleddyn is THE MAN! The Troops look WONDERFUL in their mass formations...GREAT STUFF!
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All of them. ;)
but if you are forcing me to choose I would like a description of those triangular tents you used for the Gautrian camp.
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Looking forward to this report! Epic stories are what this hobby is for!
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Thanks all! Bleddyn was definitely the man that night! It started with him bringing us bags of plastic bits he had cast in the week leading up to our game. He carried that excitement through the play of the next 9 hours as we battled til the sun came up!
I will get descriptions of *all* the tents up eventually for the folks who are asking, I just wanted an idea of which ones to start with. The Gautrian camp tents are easy and inexpensive to make, with the most exotic element being packing paper from Amazon orders. I'll get the pix up soon. :)
Jevenkah
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The Gautrian Camp Tent Tutorial is up on the Workbench: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=56066.0 and our website: http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/workshop/ .
More to follow!
Jevenkah
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Can you talk a little bit about how you set up the big set piece battles for play? Does the DM set it up ahead of time and reveal it at the appropriate moment, or set it up while the players are taking a break?
Very interesting site, thanks.
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Can you talk a little bit about how you set up the big set piece battles for play? Does the DM set it up ahead of time and reveal it at the appropriate moment, or set it up while the players are taking a break?
Very interesting site, thanks.
Sure! Even though we have epic battles up on the website, our RPG focuses on politics, intrigue and our characters' ambition. Having said that, we like to play true to feudal societies and the old tales where many of these elements can lead one to the edge of a blade. >:D
In the case of huge set-ups, that is done ahead of time. For example, in #40 "The Battle of Skarken River" (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/game-nights/sagas-of-the-gautrian-kings-40-preview-2/) we had ended the previous adventure with the intention of bringing our army to bear on Valden and his orcs. The day before we played, Teshub set out the orc encampment on our 4 X 4 ft table and populated it with about 140 orc & urog miniatures that would be used in the battle as Valden's forces. It looked a living camp, with the most of the units vaguely grouped so when our players walked into the gaming space they could see what their characters might observe on a successful, basic scouting sortie (no infiltration into the camp). If we had chosen to, we could have run any kind of mission into the camp as well, and Teshub would have taken a few minutes to re-arrange minis while we players made a plan. Once it came time for the battle, we deployed our forces on the 6x 4 ft table as per the wargaming rules we use (Fantasy Warriors) while GM Teshub marched his units into formation rather theatrically.
For a non-battlefield major set-up check out our Made With Minis comic "Lords of Timlin" (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/comics/lords-of-timlin/) which tells the tale of the Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #12. (I know it's big but those are the only pix I have posted for that adventure, sorry.) On page 1 we have the North Gautrian army being escorted into the outer fences of Timlin Town. A segment of the town itself filled the left side of the 4x4 ft table and the right side of the table had the refugee camp that our forces marched through. On game night, we had the Keep set up on another table.
We're always willing to wait and plot for 5 or 10 minutes when specific minis or models come out and need to be arranged. It's worth it :)
Jevenkah
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Very cool, thanks. So it sounds like when you anticipate a big battle you use multiple tables, potentially a normal rpg small(ish) table, a big wargame table, and potentially a small(er) set piece table if a specific mission is required. I was intrigued by the web comic about the PC's heading into the walled town and a few of them getting captured by the bastard guy who ruled it. I wasn't sure if that town was set up for the game or if it were merely set up to stage photographs after the fact. It sounds like your DM will sometimes set up a sort of diorama that the individual PC's can play through (like the orc camp you described...if the PC's tried to disguise themselves and infiltrate it, for example) the way that some DM's will set up dwarven forge dungeon scenery for a more "typical" dungeon delve. But you also have a regular table so the game can go on if/when the PC"s take the game in an unexpected direction. Is that a (fairly) accurate description?
I'm interested in adding big wargame style battles to my D&D game with my kids, so that's why I'm asking so many questions =)
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Every time I read your blog and the entries here on LAF my jaw drops further to the floor in awe. Absolutely stunning stuff - keep up the good work. :-*
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Very cool, thanks. So it sounds like when you anticipate a big battle you use multiple tables, potentially a normal rpg small(ish) table, a big wargame table, and potentially a small(er) set piece table if a specific mission is required. I was intrigued by the web comic about the PC's heading into the walled town and a few of them getting captured by the bastard guy who ruled it. I wasn't sure if that town was set up for the game or if it were merely set up to stage photographs after the fact. It sounds like your DM will sometimes set up a sort of diorama that the individual PC's can play through (like the orc camp you described...if the PC's tried to disguise themselves and infiltrate it, for example) the way that some DM's will set up dwarven forge dungeon scenery for a more "typical" dungeon delve. But you also have a regular table so the game can go on if/when the PC"s take the game in an unexpected direction. Is that a (fairly) accurate description?
I'm interested in adding big wargame style battles to my D&D game with my kids, so that's why I'm asking so many questions =)
lol I'm laughing cause my husband has said for years, "Think of the diorama as my dungeon." You have very accurately described our game-night set-up. We tend to wrap up our adventure nights late, so we talk during the month to determine where we want to go to start off the next game. Many times we'll have scenes set up that we never get to, it was simply a likely place to go and looked really cool on the counter. My husband will often use the models to think story elements through and spend some time before an adventure putting out a scene as well as just terrain and buildings.
In our comic that you mention, there were a couple of scenes involving the residents of Timlin that were photographed game night and used as-is. There were shots like those of the face-off between Kvig and Reinhard that were taken on game night and just weren't quite right so we re-staged the shot. We ordered new knights, so when those were done, we re-shot the scene again. Then Teshub finished the wooden roofs for the stone buildings so we shot it one more time. And one of the re-shoots had to be scrapped in the middle and begun again because I forgot to put the impaled guys back in the scene. (We take them off the table when our kids have friends over.)
Have fun with the kids, our 13-yr-old just got her group scheduled for August (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/adventures-of-the-offspring/) and they are excited! Keep the questions coming, and pictures as well would be great!
Every time I read your blog and the entries here on LAF my jaw drops further to the floor in awe. Absolutely stunning stuff - keep up the good work. :-*
Thanks so much! It's your encouragement that keeps me blogging away!
Jevenkah
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Very inspiring stuff! I love the diorama approach.
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Very inspiring stuff! I love the diorama approach.
You have so accurately described how I structure my game and gaming world I only wish you could come over and play some with us. It is great fun for me as the DM because the players are the ones responsible for 'driving' the story with their intentions and interactions, this leaves me free to roleplay the various diorama 'encounters'. It does take alot of preparation but that is something I have a great deal of help with from all my brilliant players.
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I only wish you could come over and play some with us.
You're not the only one! :)
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The long awaited, epic conclusion to Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #40 "The Battle of Skarken River" (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sagas-of-the-gautrian-kings-40-the-battle-of-skarken-river-conclusion/) has been told on the website.
Our story left off with Bleddyn Yorath in single combat with an urog champion.
The orcs formed up on the hill to watch the event.
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And when it had ended, the humans marched.
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We all were on the edge of our seats, even at 4:13 am, when this photo was taken.
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Come witness the battle in its full glory:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/game-nights/sagas-of-the-gautrian-kings-40-preview-2/
Jevenkah
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Another inspiring read. Thanks!
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WONDERFUL STUFF! I even overcame my early morning tendency to merely stare at all the pretty pictures. That is the way War Gaming should be. VERY WELL DONE!
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Nice!
It looks like you all had a great time!
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Thank you again for this thread. It is so fun and inspiring reading it and the blog.Keep it up.
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I love this thread and your website. It's one of my favourites on the LAF because you can really tell you all love your hobby and enjoy the story telling it can bring. Inspirational stuff!
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Man, I can't remember the last time I stayed up until 4 a.m. playing wargames! Great stuff!
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Great Stuff! My wife and I are doing similar things with our sci-fi setting. We have also started an epic Conan project recently. Lots of inspiring stuff on your page!
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Thank you, everybody!
That was one heck-of-a evening. The last die actually dropped into a box at 5 am. The pictures of us from that time of the "night" weren't so pretty. We don't make a habit of it o_o
The minis held up better after all that gaming. Kvig's Retinue was ready to battle on:
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but we needed sleep.
It was so epic, we played again last Saturday Night, only 3 weeks later. AAR of that to come soon to the website.
I love seeing everyone else's gaming groups too! I'm excited to hear about your families playing as well.
Keep having fun!
Jevenkah
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You make it all come to life, it's simply lovely.
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You make it all come to life, it's simply lovely.
I couldn't agree more! :-*
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I think the cool part is actually seeing the players involved, watching their in-game scheming and strategizing, etc. It helps put faces to the games, you know?
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Stunning table and game and miniatures, i wish i had a room that size to game in you are very very lucky, wonderful thank you for the pics and AAR.
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Thank you again all! You want scheming and strategizing? You got it!
After the defeat of the Vangen orc army at the Battle of Skarken River (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/game-nights/sagas-of-the-gautrian-kings-40-preview-2/), peace and safety should be on the horizon. However, tensions are high between the bonders and the thanes:
Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #41- The Crows of Skarken (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-41/)
Upon their victorious return to Timlin, Kvig and the other jarls feasted at the Keep, while Kvig's champion Bleddyn hosted a great party at his inn.
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As the festivities ran their course, the bonders spread word of a Bonder's Thing. Bleddyn was asked to bring Jarl Kvig to the Thing at Alnar, the site of his first victory over the orcs (Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #10- The Battle of Alnar (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/comics/battle-of-alnar-comic/)).
There, the bonders declared Kvig Melgarson should be their king!
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Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #42- King of the Bonders (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk_42/)
Kvig and Bleddyn were willing to winter before furthering their cause, but Wynston argued they should garner support now while their victory at Skarken River was fresh.
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Wynston set about making plans and things got really interesting.
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Come read all about it on the website! Catch up from the (sort of) beginning: http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/the-campaign/
Jevenkah
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I admit that through the early morning brain haze I haven't read all the words...there are a lot of them you know. HOWEVER, I did enjoy all the photos. That Village on the Hill is BEAUTIFUL, & the Crew reminds me of Friends long absent from my life. GREAT STUFF!
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Last Saturday we held an all-day BIG WARGAMING EVENT (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/the-campaign/lnh_invasion/). We used our tweaks of the Fantasy Warrior ruleset (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/fantasy-warriors/) and held 2 skirmishes and then a 3 on 2 battle. We wanted to see how events were unfolding north of one of our main character groups, and get our friends together for some fun! I even cooked bread and beef stew for everyone.
The first encounter was an orc raid on the coastal village of Larbro. Our daughter played the humans whose objective was to get a unit of women and children out of the village.
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She had 3 light infantry units and a leader. Our long-time friend and player took her on with 3 units of orcs and 2 urog heroes.
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He had two rounds to row in and land his troops.
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The women had to get from the sod huts across the 4ft x 4ft "shore" and through a gap in the rock wall at camera left. It was about 10 rounds of movement for them.
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Our youngest son helped her with the movement and rolling. They moved 2 of the units onto the beach to greet the orcs as they disembarked. The veteran bondi unit stayed a bit behind to screen the women.
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The battle hero also wound up a bit behind, as he stood alone in the field awaiting the charging urog heroes.
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Our youngest won a key initiative to allow a unit to join the battle leader.
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But the rolling did not go our daughter's way, as her units were decimated and routed.
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The humans fought bravely, but their losses were too great.
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The League of Nil-ith Horn orcs get loots and a beachhead from the first skirmish of the afternoon.
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Jevenkah
More pix on the website: http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/raid-on-larbro/
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Great looking terrain and miniatures. Looks like a very cool campaign.
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I LOVE the photos. They bring to mind people I haven't seen in long years & the games we played...the after effect of day(s) long battles are somewhat less painful when remembered than when the experience was fresh.
If I was that type of person I'd be envious, but I rejoice in your good fortune...you richly deserve these SPLENDID moments.
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I LOVE the photos. They bring to mind people I haven't seen in long years & the games we played...the after effect of day(s) long battles are somewhat less painful when remembered than when the experience was fresh.
If I was that type of person I'd be envious, but I rejoice in your good fortune...you richly deserve these SPLENDID moments.
Thank you very much, DeafNala! As I look at everyone's smiling faces, I can't wait to do it again! The only thing I might do differently is to try a smaller big battle in the middle of the day so the kids can get in on that action. (Tough call though, as total on-gaming-table time was already close to 8 hours!) I'm glad you can share the joy. To paraphrase Bill Parcells, American football coach, "This is what we paint all them minis for!"
The day after was a bit staggering. I had every intention of getting the pix rated, resized and uploaded but I wound up half-catatonic in front of the football games all day. Good thing it was a long weekend for us o_o
Great looking terrain and miniatures. Looks like a very cool campaign.
Thanks! This campaign has been so much fun to play in. I still have the end of summer adventures to get up on the website. It's a source of constant creative inspiration for me.
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The second battle in our BIG WARGAMING EVENT was a Skirmish on the Northern Plains (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/skirmish/). Some of the League of Nil-ith Horn troops crossed over the mouth of the Torgova river and marched overland in an attempt to link up with the landing parties. King Gorm’s outriders caught one such band as the orcs left the cover of the forest.
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Bleddyn ran the human forces as another of our 20+year players commanded the League of Nil-ith Horn orcs.
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Alarun looks on while awaiting the final battle.
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Bleddyn's light infantry flew through the woods to pin the veteran League of Nil-ith Horn orc division in the woods, while orcs, urogs and cavlary crashed together in the middle of the field.
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The losses were heavy on both sides.
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In the end it was the ulfhednar against the Elite League of Nil-ith Horn battle leader.
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The Orc Battle Leader and human bannerman each got a save.
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And only the bannerman survived!
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A well-fought game down to the last throw!
Jevenkah
more on the website: http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/skirmish/
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That was a TRUE last-man-standing blood bath. GREAT REPORT & PHOTOS!
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And the final battle (#3) of the evening waaaay back in November was the Battle of Turlin. (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/battle-of-turlin/)
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For this battle, my husband did double duty as referee and bad guy. He joined the League of Nil-ith Horn side and played on the black team, while Bleddyn and I shared command of the North Gautrian army (Jarl Kvig was unable to game, but was there for some moral support.)
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The League of Nil-ith Horn raiding forces massed outside the village of Turlin. King Gorm of North Gautria brought his cavalry and heavy infantry from the west. Jarl Skalla Grimmson (our jarl Kvig's uncle) rode from his wooden keep Jarlin, in the south. And Baron Athelston answered the call with his elite Kildarian cavalry.
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Deployment was meticulous...
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But the battle was fast and bloody!
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In the end, our day of Fantasy Warrior battles culminated with the destruction of a large part of the North Gautrian army, the retreat of Jarl Skalla, and the slaying of King Gorm!
More Pix and reports on the website:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/battle-of-turlin/
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/the-campaign/lnh_invasion/
Jevenkah
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That looked like a WONDERFUL evening's entertainment! You have INCREDIBLY photogenic games...GREAT STUFF!
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You guys sure look like you have a great time!
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It looks great. I was just thinking the other day that it'd be a while since I seen or heard anything from you guys. As always great to see your stuff in action.
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Thanks all! It's great to be posting again. :-*
dijit- I must have heard you thinking. We've been busy painting and modelling and playing, and taking pictures of it all. I actually have 8 adventures from 3 different groups to post on the website! I have 4 from the Sagas of the Gautrian Kings, 1 from a group of our daughter and her 14 year-old friends, and the first 3 adventures of the newly launched on-going tale the League of Nil-ith Horn Chronicles. In addition, the website needs a bit of tightening up, and completely new sections on the factions so our newer players can use the site to understand the bigger political picture. Wow! I'd better get to work! ;)
aggro- We do have a blast. Folks can't keep away, and we have players asking how other peoples' adventures went and what the outcomes would be on their stories. My husband's cousin Bleddyn is now all-in with his side to our hobby- plastic casting. He's done lots of things we've used so far, especially my personal favorite, a huge campfire that Teshub carved. There are some other nifty gifts from him, including our Christmas present of 5 professionally printed maps of our world!
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Maps_0010crop.jpg)
DeafNala- Thanks for the photography compliments. I've used Canon Powershots (G2, then the SX20is) for the last 11 years. They are a great compromise between photo quality, creative control (awesome macro abilities on both) and price. But I am now getting ready to take the BIG CAMERA PLUNGE and get a DSLR camera. I've spent the last month or so pretending I'm shooting with a fixed lens in the focal lengths I'm researching and looking in on photography groups. I am a science geek at heart, so I've been eating up all the charts and ratios and numbers, and learning that what I want to do is challenging.
This new camera idea came about as we once again organized the storage room and hurt ourselves moving comic boxes. I pulled off the index cards and thought, "What else do I have in here?" Turns out my OCD was good for something and I am evil-baying my 1990's comic and graphic novel collection to fund my camera body purchase. It started last February when I sold my Hellblazers for an order to Mirliton. :) Then when Foundry had those great deals I sold my Star Frontiers stuff to fill out our vikings. :D Recently, I saw a great price on a macro lens and decided I don't need every comic I ever had Neil Gaiman sign. lol I like the thought of clearing out space and funding our hobby at the same time.
Much more to come, we've an urog hall in the works as I type. Typing is what's keeping my hands out of its plaster, as a matter of fact.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/uroghallweb001.jpg)
Jevenkah
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The map is COOL! AND the new Hall has a potentially WONDERFUL look to it. Have FUN with the plaster (if you haven't tried it yet, Woodland Scenics Foam Putty works GREAT) & paint!
While it's a shame you'll be selling off your comics collection, you'll be passing along all the pleasure they gave you to other Folks...the camera is a reward for being SUCH A GOOD person.
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Don't feel too badly for me; I'm keeping the most inspirational gems of my lot. I fit all the stories I wanted to keep into 2 boxes which I'll be able to get to and actually read again. I'm not selling any books that I consistently get enjoyment out of. That's what I bought them for to begin with. :)
Like you said, it's about passing on these stories to folks that will read them (or maybe they'll keep them in a box for another 20 years, but that's their call). I was going to donate some of the graphic novels to my library system, but the "Sin City"s are always getting stolen. I suspect offended parents more than hard-up teens since there are still lots of Batman on the shelves. ???
My tastes have changed a bit too. Most of my collection I would describe as "gritty", if I couldn't use the word mature. Even if one is not familiar with the titles, they say it for themselves: "Stray Bullets" "Murder Me Dead" "Preacher". OK, I guess "Preacher" might sound innocuous enough, and I was going to keep those because I loved Garth Ennis' writing, until I tried to read it again and the blood and guts turned me off. :-X
*sigh* I'm starting to sound like somebody's mother...
So thank you for the uplifting comments, and you all will be the first to know when the new camera is acquired and debuts. As my husband keeps reminding me, this is a patient man's hobby, including the ebaying for hobby money, so there will be plenty of pictures in the near future with my current gear! :o
Jevenkah
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*sigh* I'm starting to sound like somebody's mother...
I would be willing to wager that the comments from your daughter's friends are: "Your Mom is SOOOO COOL!".
I'll look forward to the WONDROUS photos you & the new camera produce.
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Thanks again for the kind words all! The Sagas of the Gautrian Kings (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/the-campaign/) continues with episode #43 "Fit For a King" (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/game-nights/sgk-43/).
After Kvig Melgarson announced himself King to the bonders of Timlin, King Magnus declared him outlaw and Kvig's eldest brother Hegg took Kvig into custody. Bleddyn and Wynston botched a rescue attempt which left Bleddyn in the dungeon as well. Our adventure this evening began with Wynston as the only free character.
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She ran to the tent of Kvig's loyal priest and warned him of the trouble. Then she climbed the tower wall to free her companions. She found two soldiers atop the dungeon entrance. Relying on her speed and strength, she bull-rushed the closest guard and knocked him off the wall. He fell with a thud by the barred window of the cell Kvig and Bleddyn were in.
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Eyes wide, the second soldier backed away as Wynston threw open the hatch. Kvig and Bleddyn emerged and more guards responded to the fighting.
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Wynston took to the catwalk and fixed a rope down. The keep was in a clamor at the escape.
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The three heroes climbed down and sprinted toward the camp. Hegg’s knights came close behind to threaten Kvig’s troops. It would be a bloody battle to win free with Kvig’s retinue. There was no choice but for Kvig, Bleddyn, and Wynston to take to the night and sneak away.
It was an all-action, almost all-Wynston show, and another fun night of RPGing!
Jevenkah
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one of those mornings...sorry...
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HOORAY, WYNSTON! Yet another cool report!
Sorry about the morning. The whole problem with mornings is they start too early in the day.
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Sorry about the morning. The whole problem with mornings is they start too early in the day.
I'll second that! This past Saturday Night we did some Fantasy Warriors wargaming. After the guys left I stayed up late and uploaded about half the pictures I intended to use while I watched the SuperBowl the next day. When I got up Sunday morning, I couldn't get any more photos to upload correctly. I didn't "fix" the problem until late Sunday night, and blame the entire event on the fact that I tried to start before 10am on a weekend. ;D
Here is a LAF-exclusive behind-the-scene shot from Saturday where you can see my shiny new Christmas present- a really cool Vanguard Alta Pro tripod! The center column can come all the way out and there is an articulated mechanism to angle it. Combined with the ball-head I can get pretty much any picture I want. The only tricky part is that my camera plus flash gets heavy and I have to remember to position the legs right to avoid the whole thing tipping over when I've got it fully extended over the table top. The pic was taken with my powershot G2 on my old tripod.
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And here is an action shot to hold you over 'til the full post:
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Jevenkah
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What fun!
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CONGRATULATIONS! The new tripod is SO sexy.
AND the game looks cool!
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Your stuff is really old school wargaming done perfectly. Waiting patiently.
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Teshub and the family and I had a lovely day Wednesday. While the schools were closed and the snow piled up, we played Fantasy Warriors! We wanted to play-test some special abilities we've been researching/developing to bring mass combat wargaming in line with the Conan D20 rules for RPGing, so we took to the table. We replayed the battle from Saturday night, with Teshub fighting as the League of Nil-ith horn (mostly) orc forces and myself as the Free Jarls of Gautria.
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We each picked 2 special abilities (from a list of about 15 that Teshub will type up for me later). Teshub assigned “Last man standing” to his warlord, making the warlord the last figure removed in a unit, and “Bloodlust” which allowed him to put a unit into bloodlust. I chose “Diehard” for my leader, adding a +2 to his save, and applied “Legendary Unit” to my berserkers which added +1 attack die for every 3 figures in the unit.
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The League of Nil-ith Horn warlord arrayed his 3 units of heavy infantry in the open, with a unit of medium armored Vangen orc mercenaries on his left, and 4 orc heroes to his right.
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The Gautrian Jarl attempted to use the terrain to the advantage of his more mobile light ulfhednar and berserk units on his flanks, while his 2 slower infantry units kept to the center. The men of Gautria were bolstered by 2 enormous sword thane heroes and one giant champion.
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Both leaders looked to stir their troops to victory.
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As the League forces began their steady march toward the Gautrian lines, the LNH Warlord drew his 2 Orc spear units together to fight in 2 ranks. The Gautrian Jarl moved his spearmen into like formation.
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The ulfhednar spread out on his right, and the berserks with their giant hero snuck through the trees on his left.
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When they emerged from the woods, they saw the opposing phalanxes about to clash.
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The spear units closed for attack and the bloodshed began.
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The heavy armor and mighty heroes at the center of the battle proved the difference for the LNH as the Gautrians crumbled.
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Unable to get his berserks into attack orders, the Jarl took his remaining heroes and plunged into the fray. Seeing the fierce human berserks confused and holding their ground, the LNH Warlord refused battle there. The Ulfhednar moved in to strike so the Vangen mercenaries were thrown into Bloodlust by their unit leader.
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Enraged, the orcs savage the Ulfhednar and annihilate the men in a single round. Now blood drunk, the crazed orcs slammed into the Gautrians finest unit, the Berserks!
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On both sides there was great carnage and loss of life as the two units annihilated each other in the flash of two handed weapons.
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Alone and outnumbered the Gautrian had no choice but to surrender to the League of Nil-ith Horn.
Jevenkah
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As always a FINE Battle Report with FANTASTIC photos! It's nice some good came from that God awful snow stuff.
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Great battle report and I like the table set-up. The new tripod looks like it can offer all sorts of great angles for your photos. It looks so hi-tec, are you sure it isn't part of an invasion force from Mars? ;)
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Thanks all!
We'd better not be getting invaded, I don't have any more 25mm space-farers to protect me!
The new tripod has been great for getting what we've been calling the "coach's camera angle", the overhead shot where you can see the troop movements easily from one round to the next. Awesome for pointing out "This is what I should have done here..."
Jevenkah
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Another of the games we've been running in this campaign is the "League of Nil-ith Horn Chronicles". This storyline features our friend and player of 20+ years as an elite infantry orc assigned under the first command of a human officer, played by another friend and long-time gamer. I joined in the fun as a huge urog warrior with an even huger sword.
This adventure was set to feature the new Orc Hall (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=56151.45) but instead 2 damning rolls in a row by the GM found our party's wagon mired in swampy ground in the perfect place to be ambushed.
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As the orcs worked to free the wagon, the party was attacked by javelins from above, and wild orcs fell on the rear of the column.
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A great Wild Urog showed himself and his standard, and my Urog warrior charged him.
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We had a smashing row, which was mainly myself and our orcs getting smashed by that giant hammer the beast was wielding, and then had to wrap up after that battle for the night.
The Orc Hall was on the table for the evening, and got lots of love in real life too. Hope to show you action shots of that soon!
Jevenkah
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That is an UBERCOOL LOOKING game. The terrain & minis are SPECTACULAR; the cliffs, water effects (ponds), forests, et al are WONDERFUL...AND I love the oxen powered wagon. GREAT STUFF!
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Thanks! Bleddyn made the swampy pieces and brought them a few weeks ago. They still need a bit of detailing, but we put them into use right away for SGK #47, and every night thereafter so far.
Mud, muck everywhere!
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Jevenkah
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In preparation for the next League of Nil-ith Horn Chronicles later tonight, Teshub set up a League of Nil-ith Horn trade caravan.
As they were about to arrive at a Great Northern village, they were ambushed by wild Kromgaard orcs:
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Jevenkah
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OOH but that looks UBERCOOL...have FUN at the game!
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In preparation for the next League of Nil-ith Horn Chronicles later tonight, Teshub set up a League of Nil-ith Horn trade caravan.
As they were about to arrive at a Great Northern village, they were ambushed by wild Kromgaard orcs:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/LNHCaravan2014_0044web.jpg)
Jevenkah
What a gorgeous table. Absolutely love it. Great job.
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In preparation for the next League of Nil-ith Horn Chronicles later tonight, Teshub set up a League of Nil-ith Horn trade caravan.
As they were about to arrive at a Great Northern village, they were ambushed by wild Kromgaard orcs:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/LNHCaravan2014_0044web.jpg)
Jevenkah
This is why I wargame. When it all clicks and creates something this evocative and pretty. Ive always had a weakness for dramatic cliffsides, so this setup is particularly awesome to me.
I do need to make some elevated terrain for my own board.
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Your group has really pulled it of and created a whole world with a wonderful storyline to go along. That's what I call dedication. I almost feel humbled being allowed to glance at it from time to time.
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Great table set-up and the trade caravan is amazing.
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Yep, that's amazing. :o
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Completely blown away :o...your terrain and minis are fantastic and whats more, functional. I've only recently got into fantasy gaming after decades of historical stuff and if my collection reaches 10% of the quality and dedication you have achieved then i will be happy. My fave is the orc ambush, love the mountains and the impression of height given which is always difficult to reproduce on the tabletop...fantastic, love it :-*
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Sterling! 8)
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Great god a mighty, that is amazing. The caravan, the orc hoards, the temple, the empty wine rack, it all tells a great story. I love how much time and effort you put into your gaming.
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Thank you all so much for the positive encouragement! :-*
We had a fantastic night of gaming on Saturday. Our players were ready to see the Orc Hall ingame after seeing it on the table for a few weeks now, and the roleplay that took place there did not disappoint.
Great god a mighty, that is amazing. The caravan, the orc hoards, the temple, the empty wine rack, it all tells a great story. I love how much time and effort you put into your gaming.
Thanks Michka! Some decades ago we discovered our gaming was our lifeblood. We like to play, craft, model, paint, write, photograph, map and discuss it all waaaaaaaaaay more than we like to do anything else (except walking, but we usually talk game when we walk ;) ). I find it so freeing to create. Also we stopped watching television with any regularity some years ago and I've enjoyed spending the time one would discuss the most recent episode of insert_popular_show_here instead discussing the last episode that we played. Still a geek-out, simply a shift in focus.
Completely blown away :o...your terrain and minis are fantastic and whats more, functional. I've only recently got into fantasy gaming after decades of historical stuff and if my collection reaches 10% of the quality and dedication you have achieved then i will be happy. My fave is the orc ambush, love the mountains and the impression of height given which is always difficult to reproduce on the tabletop...fantastic, love it :-*
I'm very enthused to be such an inspiration, Stavros! I wish you great luck in your collecting and crafting. This hobby has been a wonderful outlet for us and our friends and that's made it easy to dedicate our time to it.
You've hit the nail on the head with the description "functional"; that's perfect and I'd like to use it liberally from now on :) . When we started to make terrain we knew it had to work in many settings, make various types of landforms, store well (I never had much luck with Woodland Scenics lichen :P , long term), and let miniatures stand on top. Fully functional!
Your group has really pulled it of and created a whole world with a wonderful storyline to go along. That's what I call dedication. I almost feel humbled being allowed to glance at it from time to time.
It is all about the crew on this one. We have a fantastic group of friends and family that are our players. When people come to play, they leave it all on the table. There is a glow that seems to linger around the miniatures for a day or so after we play. Thanks for basking in it too.
This is why I wargame. When it all clicks and creates something this evocative and pretty. Ive always had a weakness for dramatic cliffsides, so this setup is particularly awesome to me.
I do need to make some elevated terrain for my own board.
Thanks affun! Glad this vignette struck a chord.
Vertical space is intriguing on the tabletop. Realistic or functional, it adds dramatic potential to the game.
Thank you Argonor, Elbows, manic_miner, Legion1963 and DeafNala. Your compliments keep me snapping and sharing!
Jevenkah
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After some preliminary wargaming, we had the privilege of starting two long-time players and friends in a new storyline. One plays Gazzi-Ura, an elite orc warrior in the League of Nil-ith Horn (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/populations/nil-ith-horn/) military. The other is a human officer. A bastard son in a powerful family, Eskander Toshe was given the command of 2 units by his father and ordered to open the road from the League of Nil-ith Horn fortress of Kisevald to Rostok Hold. The League of Nil-ith Horn orcs stationed in Kisevald had been raiding the tumultuous North Gautrian kingdom west across the lake, rather than support Rostok Hold in the north.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/LNHC_01_Map_0001.jpg)
Humans from the Upplands have preyed on the League caravans and now controlled the road between Rostok Hold and Kisevald.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/LNHC_01_0037.jpg)
The road was filled with certain danger from humans and savage orcs, and potential danger from any orc tribe that might not honor their alliance with the League of Nil-ith Horn.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/LNHC_01-web.jpg)
Eskander and Gazzi-Ura were wary when they encountered boulders obstructing the road. As they moved the rocks, a band of Upplanders burst from the trees with volleys of arrows and javelins. Men set upon the caravan from both sides. The Upplanders inflicted what damage they could against the heavy League armor.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/LNHC_01_0048.jpg)
It was a tough road to travel for our new players. Bigger report and more pix on the website:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/lnhc1/
Jevenkah
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Another great post from Jevenkah. I love the shot of the caravan stopped by the boulder. I zoomed in to it to get a good look at the figures and it holds up at bigger sizes. Well done once again.
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YET ANOTHER EXCITING EPISODE! I could stare happily at your photos as the battle scenes played through my mind for hours...I think I might just do that. WONDERFUL STUFF!
It just occurred to me what looks different about you games; it's the location. I'm used to war games being played out in unfinished basements whereas yours take place in a pleasant living room.
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Great feel. I like the caravan. How you made it?
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Wow :o :o :o
First time I have looked at this thread, some amazing stuff here,and very inspirational as I have just recently started a Hyborian Project, will be nicking some of your ideas when I get to the scenery building stage.
Will be following this topic closely now.
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Thanks Michka! It's fun and a bit of a challenge shooting those scenes through the trees. I've not made up my mind how big to post the pix on the website. I've been reducing them to 1000 or 1200 pixels wide so one can still get a good glimpse. I could post them at about 3 times the resolution, but I don't know if it would be beneficial or a strain on folks' bandwidth. So thanks for letting me know it worked well for you!
Speaking of shooting and challenges, I was re-reading this thread and saw my personal challenge to myself regarding comics and a new camera. I'm pleased as punch to tell you I'm the new owner of my first DSLR camera! Buyers were good to me, and I was able to fund a body AND lenses. Since April, I've had all my gear and been shooting with abandon! The shots above are pre-DSLR, those with the swamp pieces and the Fantasy Warriors battles from April vacation (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=54368.msg800263#msg800263) are new camera pix.
Thank you again DeafNala! Please keep staring and don't blink. You never know what might happen. :o
We knew when building our home that we wanted space to play. We had pretty tight parameters for the footprint, so my father-in-law got creative with everything on the inside. The playroom is designed to be adaptable so that the next morning our kids can be building a hot wheels layout from the low table you see the snacks spread upon to the floor where we were pacing the night before. The counter we sit behind and craft at has a locking door to the side where the shelves are located, though the kids are all big enough to unlock it now :) . And of course, the recessed eyeball spots are located over the first game board we built in the 1990s from saved building materials left over when my father-in-law built his house way back when.
@ The Rock- Thanks, I'm glad you can feel the atmosphere! Teshub built the caravan mostly from balsa wood. Click on this link for a higher-resolution picture of the large caravan which has good angles of the open wagons: http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/LNHCaravan2014_0044web.jpg (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/LNHCaravan2014_0044web.jpg) They are flat beds of wood with assorted minis of boxes and barrels, and twigs as rails. The wagons are being led by two yak which are plastic and were purchased en masse from a bin at the zoo (you should have seen the look on the cashier's face as she watched us meticulously dig through armfuls of plastic animals to pick out EVERY yak they had). They are not attached to the wagons, the yoke is carved balsa that just rests on their necks. The closed wagons are a bit more complex and involved piecing together the bars in a cage shape without the top, then smoothing glue-dipped paper along the inside of the cage, then covering with carved balsa wood.
Thank you, elysium! Nick freely and frequently, and post pictures when you can. We are hugely influenced by Robert E. Howard and his writings. Hyboria is a brutal world. I love it!
Jevenkah
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All I know is I can't wait for "The Vangen Wars" to start in earnest.
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The last of the puny humans, attempting to regain past glory before their ultimate slaughter. The clock is ticking, and the fall of the humans in the Gautrian Kingdoms is a foregone conclusion!
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Always a joy to read and view , superb al of it , thank you
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All I know is I can't wait for "The Vangen Wars" to start in earnest.
I too am excited to get this storyline going again!
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Thanks shadowking! Glad to hear you're enjoying it so much!
And welcome gazzi-ura and Voshob! Nice to see you here.
Sagas of the Gautrian Kings continued with #44, "Winter Wolves" (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-44/). Wynston freed Kvig and Bleddyn from the dungeons of the keep at Timlin Town. But they needed to get to their horses and ride away from the reach of Kvig's brother Hegg, the jarl of Timlin Town. There was cavalry searching for the fugitives in the dark.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/SGK_44_0018web.jpg)
Kvig stepped out of hiding and confronted the cavalry. Honor-bound to capture Kvig, the riders asked Kvig to yield. Kvig was unwilling to attack the men, but refused to return. The riders were equally unwilling to join Kvig’s cause and one charged him. Kvig dashed into cover of the trees. Wynston was willing, and waiting, and grappled the rider from his saddle.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/SGK_44_0009.jpg)
Meanwhile Bleddyn had gotten their horses ready and the trio mounted. They spurred their horses through the huts and past the cavalry but couldn’t outdistance them. More Kildarian cavalry joined the chase. Capture seemed imminent when a wolf’s howl was heard.
Bleddyn’s ulfhednar screamed over a hill and engaged the cavalry.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/SGK_44_0031cropweb.jpg)
They knocked a few riders from their horses, while the other riders broke and raced for reinforcments. Kvig ordered the injured cavalry tended to and left tied up.
The ulfhednar escorted Kvig, Bleddyn and Wynston to a place of relative safety in the hills. There Halvdan, their leader, told Kvig of a haunted ruins where the trio could winter. They had less fear of ghosts than of Hegg, so decided to wait there for the spring season.
But something evil lurked there...
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/SGK_44_0045web1.jpg)
More pix on the website at:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-44/
and the campaign since last spring:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/the-campaign/
Jevenkah
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WONDERFUL! The report & especially the photos are INSPIRING! The thing about your games that is most appealing to moi isn't that they remind me of games long gone; it's that they are games as I wished they would have been. May your passion go on forever.
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Love the latest installment. Your game world is an inspiration and you've got a great eye for a shot; it doesn't hurt that we enjoy similar historical periods!
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Love the latest installment. Your game world is an inspiration and you've got a great eye for a shot; it doesn't hurt that we enjoy similar historical periods!
Thanks Garanhir! I'm taking a photography class at the local public library and so spent a couple hours going through files of my mini photos to see what has changed or improved in my photos over the years. That was fun!
WONDERFUL! The report & especially the photos are INSPIRING! The thing about your games that is most appealing to moi isn't that they remind me of games long gone; it's that they are games as I wished they would have been. May your passion go on forever.(http://)
Now I need the teary-eyed smilie :) . Teshub and I are truly blessed to have such a great group of family and friends that enjoy this craziness with us. Thanks so much.
And here are a couple of pix circa 2004, the summer after the playroom was finished:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/TrollSurpriseweb.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/TaxTrainweb.jpg)
Eerily similar subject matter, eh?
Jevenkah
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It's been this WONDERFUL for quite some time. COOL PHOTOS!
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That's simply remarkable. So you've been playing games at this level of detail for ten years now. I'm lucky enough to play with other miniatures fanatics too, but we never reached this quality for our weekly games. Bravo! You have raised the bar.
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That's simply remarkable. So you've been playing games at this level of detail for ten years now. I'm lucky enough to play with other miniatures fanatics too, but we never reached this quality for our weekly games. Bravo! You have raised the bar.
Thanks again Michka! One of the factors in our excess of miniature/tabletop riches is that we always explored the world that Teshub created to woo me 23 years ago (my story here: http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/about-the-site/about-the-author/ ). I've been intrigued by others who paint and model for different games and genres and that looks like fun too, but we have had a singular vision all these years. That helped put many a cool mini back on the rack instead of in our shopping cart, so all our hobby money and crafting time has gone to fill this world.
Since we started our Sagas of the Gautrian Kings (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/the-campaign/) about 4 years ago, we have had a gaming revolution. The group chemistry and tabletop play begged for more involved storytelling. So Teshub provided more complete miniature representations for us to play with. And that made for great pictures!
I was so happy with the way the world looked in photographs that I was inspired to write a comic of one of our rocking adventures.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/LoTall00011.jpg) (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/comics/lords-of-timlin/)
Teshub loved the idea, but felt there were key miniatures and buildings we needed to do it right. He came through for me week after week with new models, re-based minis, and blocking suggestions. The comic put fuel on our players' creative fires, and as a result the roleplaying, plotting, and crafting has exploded and brought life to so many places "over the horizon".
I'm grateful we have so many players now who get to share in the fun, and that you all are enjoying the ride too!
Jevenkah
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I love the cartoon format AND the story telling aspect of your games. WONDERFULLY IMAGINATIVE WORK!
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It really is a wonder being in this world. When a new structure is revealed, the sense of excitement as you approach is palpable. The terrain is almost a character of itself.
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Hello all! The next installment of the League of Nil-ith Horn Chronicles is up on the website. LNHC #2, "Bothvar's Wolves" (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/lnhc02/) found Eskander, Gazzi-Ura and their troops on the road regrouping after an ambush. They cleared the debris blocking the road and continued on towards the outpost fort of Rostok Hold.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/LNHC_02_0004web.jpg)
Gazzi-Ura and his scouts heard howls from the woods. Eskander gave quick chase, but only rode down and slew one wolf-skin clad human. There were signs of many more, but no further sightings.
Near dark Eskander had his men and orcs set up camp with heavy guard.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/LNHC_02_0074web.jpg)
There passed a tense few hours until wolf howls were heard again and the wild men burst from the darkness. Several of the wild ulfhednar went for the command tent. Eskander quickly responded and slew his attackers.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/LNHC_02_0065web.jpg)
Gazzi-Ura charged at the shaman on the hill, but was kept from his target by 2 axe-wielding savages.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/LNHC_02_0104web.jpg)
The combat was fierce in the dark night. How would our heroes fare? More pictures of it are on the website:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/lnhc02/
And for background of the League of Nil-ith Horn:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/populations/nil-ith-horn/
And Player-Character info:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/about-the-site/main-characters/
Enjoy!
Jevenkah
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Once more a WONDERFUL report & BEAUTIFUL photos...you, your new camera, & that sexy tripod are a winning trio. This is what war gaming was meant to be...H.G. Wells would have been proud of you!
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Once again, you've done some really great photography. I'm still fascinated by the depth of field you get on those caravan shots. Very impressive. :D
It doesn't hurt that the miniatures are painted so well either.
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Once again, you've done some really great photography. I'm still fascinated by the depth of field you get on those caravan shots. Very impressive. :D
It doesn't hurt that the miniatures are painted so well either.
Thanks again Michka! For the depth of field, a tripod is a must. On these I shots used an f-stop of at least 11. (That means not as much light gets in, so a slower shutter speed is needed.) I don't have the original file in front of me, but I think that had an exposure time of 1/10 of a second, maybe slower; at any account, too slow to hand-hold. I LOVE digital photography because so much of my ability has simply come from taking tons of pictures and experimenting. Not having to develop film and forget what the settings were by the time the pictures came back has greatly helped my learning. And Teshub gives me tons of material to work with :)
This is what war gaming was meant to be...H.G. Wells would have been proud of you!
Thanks Nala! Since reading up on H.G. and his wargaming, I love the man even more. A grand compliment!
you, your new camera, & that sex tripod are a winning trio.
Is a sex tripod what one suspends one's sex swing from?
Jevenkah
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Is a sex tripod what one suspends one's sex swing from?
Jevenkah
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Actually it's what you get when you leave the "y" off of sexy. Spending a moment or two longer proof reading my posts might pay dividends.
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Counting down the hours to episode 50. I'm more excited to play the longer the game goes on.
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Thanks Kvig! Teshub has the primary model table set up and I've been taking pictures all week to prepare for the next game, Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #50 tomorrow night!
Here's a LAF-exclusive sneak peak:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/061314_0036web.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/061314_0127web.jpg)
Come see adventures #38-#44 on the website (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/the-campaign/)
Jevenkah
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This is pretty sure the DREAM of all wargamers :-*
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SGK #50 tomorrow night and only one more week of school before summer break! ;)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/061314_0075web.jpg)
Looks like trouble is brewing for our heroes on the streets of Mosvel, capital city of the North Gautrian Kingdom.
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That does look WONDERFUL! Have FUN storming the castle!
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Thanks Katsuhiko and DeafNala! The best part is the adventure could go either way, siege or celebration. Kvig has made some promises that we'll have to see if he can keep. ;)
Bystanders watch from a distance:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/061314_0111web.jpg)
Jevenkah
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Hope the kid didn't fall in the well... ;D
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That board is mouth-watering. :o
I am well and truly jealous.
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I promise to make the worst possible choice at the most critical time…and to drink anything that's put in front of me!
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More eye-candy as usual! It's the sort of gameboard you would expect to see in a convention and you have it to play with every week!
Well, at least we get to see the pics.... thanks for posting!
By the way, have you considered to upload your comic in CBR format somewhere? All you need to do is compress all the images in one RAR format file and then change the extension to CBR. It would be easier to read.
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Thanks all for the positive feedback! We were up very late again for the epic adventure #50, and won a kingdom! It's pretty muddy, but it's ours.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/SGK_50_0049web.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/SGK_50_0084web.jpg)
Thanks for the comic advice, Arthadan. Presenting the comic on the web is something I've been trying to figure out since I first made it. I'll look into that. Later today. When I wake up in a few hours :)
Jevenkah
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Hello all! I'm never going to get caught up on my battle reports this way but- Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #37 (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-37/) is up on the website. We played this adventure in the spring of 2013, right before I started writing AARs. It was relevant to post now, since we started another new group last month whose story told a bit of this story.
The urog king, Valden the Ruthless, marched his massive army north on Kednvald Road, intent on destroying the human outpost at Skara and claiming the northern peninsula for the Vangen Orc Kingdom. Kvig Melgarson and his retinue harried the western flank of the orc army to keep the orcs from the Gautrian lands west of Skarken River, but had too few forces to inflict serious damage. Kvig, Wynston and Bleddyn decided they had to cut the flow of relief forces and supplies from Kednvald to effectively stop Valden. The surest way to accomplish that was to destroy Kednvald Bridge.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/SGK_37_web005.jpg)
When Kvig and his followers arrived at the bridge, Wynston spied through the gloom across the river. On the other side of the ravine was a column of League of Nil-ith Horn orcs. They were held from crossing by the Vangen urog in command of the forces at the bridge.
Kvig took advantage of the disorder to strike the orc camp on his side. Wynston climbed along the cliff face and under the bridge, a cask of cinder sand tied to her back.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/SGK_37_web001.jpg)
The weather was damp and the fighting was fierce. Could Wynston set the cinder sand ablaze and destroy Kednvald bridge?
Come to the website and see:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-37/
Jevenkah
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YET ANOTHER EXCITING BATTLE REPORT...love those photos! WELL DONE, Wynston!
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More Vangen Wars!!!!!! Can't wait for Friday to see where things go. Hopefully I will be able to survive the experience.
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Thanks again all!
Teshub and I are getting ready to start summer vacation tonight with some RPG fun! So on the afternoon of Vangen Wars #2, I introduce Vangen Wars #1 (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/vw_01/)!
We started a third RPG group last month in the southern orc lands of the Vangen Kingdom. Their story begins prior to Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #37: Kednvald Bridge (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-37/)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/webVangen_003.jpg)
Voshob was a shrewd orc born to the streets of King Valden's capital city of Kednvald. He survived by learning to gather the valuable herbs in the nearby wilderness. The natural materials were sought after by the wealthy and powerful League of Nil-ith Horn alchemists living in Kednvald. In trade for these herbs, Voshob was taught some alchemy, numbers and letters by the foreign orcs.
Lock was a young urog who suffered the razing of her village at the hands of rebellious Vangen Orcs. She proved herself in that battle and so Lock was taken in by a marauding Kromgaard urog named Grushnag.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/webVangen_005.jpg)
What effect would the war waged by Valden the Ruthless have on his Vangen Kingdom, and on the lives of these two young orcs who have yet to meet?
Come to the website for a full report and many more pictures:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/vw_01/
Jevenkah
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Love what you have been doing with all this Jevenkah and have spent quite some time looking through the blog- very inspiring! :-*
Your terrain and miniatures have a distinctive look I'm finding very appealing.
Could I be so bold, Jevenkah, to ask a favor. I am looking at purchasing some Vendel orcs and goblins myself, but I'm wondering how they compare with Crusader minis, which I believe some of which you use for your human forces. Could you possibly do some comparison shots side be side please if you could manage? I think the Vendels look great (a little wooden), but are concerned they are too small or big. Thanks in advance and keep up he great work.
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SPLENDID STUFF! Enjoy your Summer Vacation!
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Thank you Nala! It's always nice to read your compliments. You frequently come to mind when a really great picture works for me, as in "Ooo, Nala's going to like that one!"
Thank you very much Furt! I'm glad you've been enjoying the website. It started last spring as a small blog to put some pictures in one place. lol
I believe these can help your purchase:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/LAF_0014.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/LAF_0015.jpg)
I think of the Vendel orcs more as determined, and set against the charge. One thing we really liked about them was the fact they come in large and small size.
Jevenkah
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Well on my way to my goal to document all our games for the website, Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #45: "The Outlaws" (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-45/)has been posted!
Kvig Melgarson struggled to rebuild his forces and his reputation in his quest to become king of a united Gautria. The former Jarl of Strek, Kvig was now declared outlaw by King Magnus. Kvig looked to leave the southern lands and head for Helvik, his ancestral home in North Gautria.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sgk45map.jpg)
Orcs from the League of Nil-ith Horn had landed on the eastern shore and ravaged the villages there. King Gorm called his men and Jarls to defend the lands.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/War_0303_4x6.jpg) (Several of our players battled each other during a day-long wargaming event at our house to determine whose forces would hold the shores) (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/the-campaign/lnh_invasion/)
While Kvig, Bleddyn and Wynston hid away in the hills during winter, the loyal bonders from the coastal village of Alnar secretly built 2 warships, and gathered 2 units of men to crew them.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/SGK_45_0004web.jpg)
Wynston, Bleddyn and Kvig were en route to that village when one of the ulfhednar intercepted them with a warning. Two units of heavy cavalry under Sir Reinhard had taken over Alnar. They terrorized the population and brought hostages with them from the nearby village of Strek: Kvig’s village-wife and her father. It was the perfect trap for Jarl Kvig and his companions.
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Could Master Spy Wynston turn the tables on Kvig's long-time rival and win free the hostages? Would Kvig be able to rally the brow-beaten bonders to him? Will Bleddyn's ulfhednar get anywhere in time?
Come to the website to see:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-45/
Jevenkah
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Thank you very much Furt! I'm glad you've been enjoying the website. It started last spring as a small blog to put some pictures in one place. lol
I believe these can help your purchase:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/LAF_0014.jpg)
I think of the Vendel orcs more as determined, and set against the charge. One thing we really liked about them was the fact they come in large and small size.
Thank you for that; very kind of you and helps a lot.
BTW am i right in thinking their shields and spears are separate?
Again, keep up the great work.
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I really love following your thread every weekend! May I ask, I didnt see if you already mentioned, but is this a dedicated space?
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WONDERFUL STUFF! The photos are, I admit, what draw me to your stories & hold my attention, poor as that may at time s be, but it's style of play that I find most attractive; i.e., you are creating the story through your games rather than playing parts in another author's tale. To my mind this is what fantasy gaming, RPG or table top, is meant to be. VERY WELL DONE!
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There are quite a few threads on this forum that are delightful to keep up with. Yours is one of the best. I always look forward to seeing what you've added, and occasionally enjoy going back through for another viewing. I've mentioned before how impressive your photography is. This last batch of posts is just as good.
Tell Teshub his painting is marvelous. I don't know if I've complimented him for his painting before, which would be a shame. I'm a sucker for the older style fantasy miniatures, like the Nick Lund Grenadier orks. He has done them proud.
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Thanks very much for the kind words everybody!
Furt: yes, the spears and shields are separate from the bodies.
Too Bo Coo: This is a dedicated space that was built to be a playroom/hobby counter/computer lab. Functional at its core, the gaming space can take us from Vangen Wars #2 Friday night:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Vangen_Wars_02_laf0004.jpg)
to staging for a four-day family backpacking trip 12 hours later Saturday afternoon:
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to playing Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #51 tonight 25 hours after we got home and unpacked in the space:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/IMG_9102LAF.jpg)
More to follow,
Jevenkah
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always good to see a family enjoying being together. Keep up the great posts.
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And the gaming space served us well tonight (and into this morning) for Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #51:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/SGK_51_0138LAF.jpg)
More fights against orcs, with AAR soon to follow:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/SGK_51_0113LAF.jpg)
Jevenkah
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I love this thread!
Your collection of minis and scenery is awe inspiring nothing less. The way all your games are tied into an ongoing story is so cool. Sadly my gaming buddies and myself have the attention span of a butterfly and would never be able to pull of something like it. But we often dream of it.
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What a wonderful space you guys have. Sadly my tiny flat in Amsterdam does not permit such extravagances, but I live in my 'future game home' through your pictures at this moment :D
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At the risk of going soppy, your lifestyle is idyllic; the sustance of which my dreams were made. It couldn't happen to a nicer family.
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Thanks so much, Nala! I am truly blessed with a wonderful family, and an environment that lets us all have fun together. I often pinch myself. It's not every woman whose man really does give her a world. :-*
Too Bo Coo: Teshub and his father built our house on weekends and nights, with the helping hands of many family and friends, some of whom now get to game in this space 13 years later. The best part about our dedicated gaming space is that also works for birthday parties, Lego layouts, Hot Wheels courses (with those orange tracks that Hot Wheels has made since we were kids, I swear we have enough for a 1/4 mile track), marble runs, candy stores, and any kind of crafting project you can imagine. Yet everybody here understands when it's game night, that's what the space is for. It's made a little easier on the kids since they get to eat whatever snacks are left over the next day.
I'm thrilled that so many of you enjoy our games. It's exciting to show our fun in photos!
I'm not the only one who likes recording our adventures in pictures:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/SGK_51_0064laf.jpg)
Jevenkah
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I'm thrilled that so many of you enjoy our games. It's exciting to show our fun in photos!
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I for one have certainly enjoyed following your ongoing adventures and thanks for the info on your space. Just fantastic! :D
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I love this thread!
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This thread is a real inspiration. It's made me look at those old Grenadier orcs in a new way; I've even dug out an old Grenadier/ Mirliton troll and painted it up.
Keep up the great posts.
RMZ
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Thanks again for the encouragement all! We'll keep the reports coming!
Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #46- "Dark Days in Helvik" (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-46/) began in the field in North Gautria. The surrounding land was scarred from the League of Nil-ith Horn orc invasion (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/the-campaign/lnh_invasion/). Villagers had fled west to the stone fortress of Mosveld, or been slain by the marauders.
Kvig Melgarson led three units of faithful men into his ancestral home of Helvik.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/SGK_46_0017web.jpg)
There he found his brother Olaf Melgarson slumped in a large wooden chair, drink in hand. His beautiful wife Ragna sat in a matched chair by his side. Casks and barrels lined the side of the hall between Kvig and Olaf.
Kvig berated Olaf for letting their father's lands fall to ruin. Heated words were exchanged between brothers.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sgk_46_HelvikHall_0028web.jpg)
“Bleddyn,” Kvig said at last “The casks.”
With just a slight hesitation, Bleddyn hacked into a barrel. The floor grew dark as Bleddyn slashed cask after cask.
Olaf only shuddered and let his sword drop. Ragna shrieked and ran from the hall.
“You will see what you have done, brother,” said Olaf hopelessly.
Will Olaf and Kvig join forces in the fight to rid North Gautria of the League of Nil-ith Horn orcs? Read the whole report on the website at:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-46/
Jevenkah
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A great story, worthy of the old sagas!
What a beautiful looking game, especially the hall. :-*
Tell me Jevenkah, how much of your game is roleplaying as opposed to wargaming?
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Thanks for that compliment Furt! The old sagas are a top choice of mine for Teshub to read aloud while I'm cooking.
Tell me Jevenkah, how much of your game is roleplaying as opposed to wargaming?
That has a bit of an unsatisfactory answer: it varies depending on the adventure. SGK #46 (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-46/) was almost entirely roleplay, SGK #40 (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sagas-of-the-gautrian-kings-40-prologue/) was a huge wargame, and SGK #42 (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk_42/) was political maneuvering, then some mass combat, then more politicking, followed by skill checks which rapidly degenerated into hand-to-hand combat. :D Sometimes, there will be 120 minis on the table and the roleplay brings about no mass conflict.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SGK_51_0013web.jpg)
In general, the game is heavily role-play oriented. Even in a wargame scenario during the larger gaming evening, we're playing our part in the story. Most of the evening is filled with improvisation by players, and we're always encouraged to give speeches, make deals, engage the NPCs and each other in character.
RPGing forever,
Jevenkah
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I do envy this campaign of yours. I believe it to be the greatest achievement in a roleplaying game, if kingdom ruling and adventuring can be brought together, along with a healthy dose of wargaming. Seems you have achieved all of that here.
BTW - looks like a pretty serious standoff in that last pic! >:(
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More eye-candy as usual! It's the sort of gameboard you would expect to see in a convention and you have it to play with every week!
Well, at least we get to see the pics.... thanks for posting!
By the way, have you considered to upload your comic in CBR format somewhere? All you need to do is compress all the images in one RAR format file and then change the extension to CBR. It would be easier to read.
Thanks and you're welcome, Arthadan. We're lucky to have players with the enthusiasm of convention-goers show up here to game every week!
Thanks for the advice about the comic. I was unable to successfully turn it into a .cbr file, but could put it into .cbz format.
The entire 24-page comic is available for download here (11 MB, help!):
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/LordsOfTimlin.cbz
or the original 3 8-page installments (3.6 MB each):
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/LoTall00021.jpg) (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/LordsOfTimlinPart1.cbz)
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/LordsOfTimlinPart1.cbz
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/LoTall0009.jpg) (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/LordsOfTimlinPart2.cbz)
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/LordsOfTimlinPart2.cbz
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/LoTall0017.jpg) (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/LordsOfTimlinPart3.cbz)
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/LordsOfTimlinPart3.cbz
and you can still view the jpgs on the website:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/comics/lords-of-timlin/
Jevenkah
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The report from Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #47: "Orc Slayers" (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-47/) is up on our website!
Following the death of his brother Olaf, Kvig Melgarson took possession of his ancestral home of Helvik. Olaf’s widow Ragna fled with a few women, leaving the fighting men to grumble their suspicions of witchcraft. Jarl Kvig had ordered all the casks smashed, which added further to the grumbling.
However, spirits were lightened when Herigar Kolson, the huscarl of Helvik, and his cavalry patrol arrived at the fort. They led a column of men and supplies from Queen Svala at Mosveld, the recently widowed ruler of North Gautria (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/battle-of-turlin/). Also escorting the men from Mosveld was Baron Valliard and his elite cavalry unit.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SGK_47_HelvikEst_web.jpg)
Baron Valliard offered the veteran bonder unit as a gift of goodwill from Queen Svala to Kvig Melgarson, rightful Jarl of Helvik. The Queen was anxious to provide Kvig with more supplies and reinforcements, in return she asked only for an oath of cooperation, and potential alliance. Kvig accepted, and demanded the bonders swear their oaths to him. Herigar Kolson and all the thanes of Helvik swore to serve Jarl Kvig as well. Baron Valliard took his leave, with promise to return shortly.
The goods from Mosveld fortunately included mead, and Kvig was generous with these casks. The warriors celebrated into the night. Kvig, Bleddyn and Wynston left the mead hall and gathered to discuss Queen Svala’s terms.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/040514_0075_web.jpg)
“There’s only one thing for you to do Kvig,” said Wynston.
“I know. I have to marry her,” said Kvig.
The stunned silence surrounding the group made it easy for Wynston to hear something out of place.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SGK_47_0191_web.jpg)
She looked towards the sound and saw orc valgrafs from the League of Nil-ith Horn scaling the palisade fence. Wynston pointed the orcs out to Kvig and Bleddyn, then ran across the bridge, climbed the fence and a roof and gained the high ground on an unsuspecting orc.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SGK_47_0071_web.jpg)
Kvig and Bleddyn engaged the enemy slightly less theatrically.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SGK_47_0079_web.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SGK_47_0066web.jpg)
Kvig and his companions were in good position to handle the orc marauders and were able to defeat them with minimal casualties. This was fortunate, as just a few days later Baron Valliard and his knights returned with news of a large band of urogs within striking distance of the cavalry at Helvik.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SGK_47_0150web.jpg)
Kvig had Herigar Kolson and the Helvik cavalry ready, and Bleddyn took command of the highly mobile ulfhednar. Wynston rode along with the Helvik men, and Baron Valliard’s knights led the way.
How would our heroes fare against several enraged urogs? Would the cavalry be enough of an advantage for the humans?
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SGK_47_0235_web.jpg)
Come see more pictures and read the full report at:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-47/
Jevenkah
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I candownload the comics but... "Safari can’t open the file “<snip>.cbz” because no available application can open it." means I lack the ability to read them afterwards. lol
I enjoy reading your gaming activities so the limitations of my very old MacBook Air are not that big a deal. :)
Gracias,
Glenn
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Although today staring at all the PRETTY PHOTOS is reaching the heights on my mental functions, it is still a SPLENDID way to start the day.
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Thanks for the CBZ format comic! Looking forward to the next one.
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I candownload the comics but... "Safari can’t open the file “<snip>.cbz” because no available application can open it." means I lack the ability to read them afterwards. lol
I enjoy reading your gaming activities so the limitations of my very old MacBook Air are not that big a deal. :)
Gracias,
Glenn
Glad you're enjoying the fun. Thanks for taking the time to tell me of your troubles. I don't know much about online comics, I made the comic for print. I used my ereader organizer, calibre (http://calibre-ebook.com/)to test the .cbz file. When I get the .cbr file working, I'll let you know.
Jevenkah
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I use this free comic reader: http://www.cbrreader.com/ (http://www.cbrreader.com/) but it's or Windows.
I've found this for Mac, looks good: http://download.cnet.com/Simple-Comic/3000-18488_4-127536.html (http://download.cnet.com/Simple-Comic/3000-18488_4-127536.html)
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Starting on Saturday night and running through Tuesday, we hosted 3 wargames and 2 Role-playing sessions. Of the 10 players (including Teshub and myself), 7 belong to the "next generation" of gamers.
We began with a couple of Fantasy Warriors wargames between our niece and her boyfriend:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Katie_0145web.jpg)
Followed the next day by a massive Fantasy Warrior battle between myself and Voshob:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMG_9820web.jpg)
Then our 14-year-old daughter and her 2 friends played their RPG adventure in the Upplands in North Gautria:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/CM_04_0101web.jpg)
The 4-day festival finished with our eldest son, 11, and his friend running a good-ol'-fashioned, low-level tomb raid:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Kilasaar_0099web.jpg)
That was a blast! Sort of like having a convention right in one's own home!
Battle reports to follow,
Jevenkah
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Our eldest son asked Teshub to run a game for him. The previous day our son had set up a Gautrian encampment:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/CM_04_0051web.jpg)
and put the decor in the tomb for his sister’s adventure. It seemed only right that he and his friend should get to explore the depths of Freya’s Tomb.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Kilasaar_0037web.jpg)
They were given character sheets, and a tablefull of minis to choose from. Our son played Kilasaar, a heavy infantry soldier with sword, shield, armor, and helm. His friend played Wulv, a bearskin-clad barbarian wielding a two-handed axe.
The clans were troubled by a band of orcs who had taken up residence in the sacred tomb of Freya. They decided to pick two of the bravest, strongest warriors to slay the orcs. Kilasaar and Wulv had to prove themselves in combat against each other before they could receive the priest’s blessing for their journey.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Kilasaar_0001web.jpg)
The young men faced each other with wooden weapons and no armor. They set about beating each other up for several rounds. Once they had gotten the hang of the combat mechanics :D the lads traveled to Freya's tomb. There were a few orcs to overcome at the entrance. The warriors handled them easily, then were joined by the clan priest. He came along to aid Kilasaar and Wulv, and proved his worth by healing them to full. He then bid them enter the Tomb.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Kilasaar_0048web.jpg)
The boys traveled down many corridors and defeated several monsters:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Kilasaar_0056web.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Kilasaar_0087web.jpg)
before they came to a large cavern at the heart of the tomb:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Kilasaar_0099web.jpg)
Would our heroes prevail against so many orcs?
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Kilasaar_0106web.jpg)
Come see more pictures and read the report:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/kilasaar-01/
Jevenkah
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Splendid - I love it.
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Love the Tomb Exploration game. Looked like lots of fun. You even used my favorite Otherworlds miniature, the Demon Idol.
Killasaar has to be the greatest name for a fantasy character ever. I will be stealing that.
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Hello all
Now this is a thread... :-* :-*
I gave up wargaming fantasy games some years ago but i do love well painted miniatures of all types so when i stumbled on your post i just got marvelled.
This is the exact spirit of wargamers.
I just love all the stuff you have presented to us.
The mix of vikings, normans and orcs its well succeeded on your games. :o
Well done.
Keep it coming. ;)
Cheers
Rui
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YET ANOTHER EXCITING adventure with WONDERFUL photos! You created some memories for your son & his friend that will last them a life time. VERY WELL DONE!
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Thank you very much Nala! The excitement from the boys was palpable for the 2 1/2 hours they adventured. Our son ran a game last year for this friend and our youngest and they had a blast. (http://mydndsite.wordpress.com/2013/04/29/adventure-1-the-adventure-begins/) The boys had no problems playing pretend with us grown-ups around.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Kilasaar_0112web.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Kilasaar_0113web.jpg)
Welcome and thank you Rui! We're lucky to have such a wonderful group of family and friends to game with us. I'm glad to hear you like the racial mix we've put together for our miniature selection.
Thanks Michka! I think we picked that idol up very shortly after it was brought to our attention on the LAF. It's just too cool. And the name was great, our son's idea.
Thanks Dr. Zombie! Happy you like what you've seen!
More reports to come!
Jevenkah
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Great stuff. Looks like everyone was having too much fun. Thanks for sharing more awesome adventures.
For CBZ files: just rename the extension from .cbz to.zip and extract with whatever zip program you prefer. You can then individually view each page as a normal image.
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These kids are the coolest kids in the realm! Seriously, I'm so glad to see this sort of gaming going on. I hope to do the same with my own young'uns one day!
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Thank you, Patrick! We're really grateful that our kids think we're cool enough to play with. The young man who played Wulv was here today and I got to show his mom the website. She gave permission to use his pix too, so his smiling face will join the player list soon.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Kilasaar_0077web.jpg)
And if his countenance wasn't reason enough to be happy Wulv played, Teshub made a point of mentioning to his mom all the random math that is done in a game.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Kilasaar_0116web.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Kilasaar_0097web.jpg)
Great stuff. Looks like everyone was having too much fun. Thanks for sharing more awesome adventures.
The boys were all smiles, and still talking the next day about their adventure.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Kilasaar_0074web.jpg)
We'll be sharing more soon!
Jevenkah
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That does bring back a few pleasant memories. GREAT STUFF!
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Hi all!
What a wonderful summer! It ended all too quickly for us, but the start of school has given me the chance to post a new adventure!
Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #48- "Right To Rule" (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-48/) began with Jarl Kvig Melgarson contemplating his mission to unite Gautria under one king, himself.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SGK_48_0105web.jpg)
There were orcs ready to attack him from his own razed villages to his east. The entire South Gautrian army was massed for the wedding of the actual king of the south, King Magnus, to the daughter of Kvig's most powerful ally. Since King Magnus had declared Kvig an outlaw and traitor, Kvig, Bleddyn and Wynston weren't even invited to the feast. Times were dark for the inhabitants of Helvik.
When scouts returned to Helvik with reports of several units of League of Nil-ith Horn infantry coming from Larbro, Kvig and his champion Bleddyn readied their men for a siege.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SGK_48_0101web.jpg)
The inhabitants of Helvik were inspired by their new Jarl’s confidence. The soldiers and bonders steeled themselves at their posts when the League of Nil-ith Horn army arrived. Unit after unit lined up for battle.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SGK_48_0129web.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SGK_48_0156web.jpg)
The League forces were led by Graf Shalmenasar, a black-robed priest. He dispatched a messenger to the Gautrians. Instead of listening to his terms, Kvig challenged their 3 largest urogs to fight Bleddyn, Wynston and himself.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SGK_48_0132web.jpg)
Graf Shalmanesar agreed at first, but as the trio fought, he decried Wynston’s slippery tactics as trickery. He responded in kind with a blast from his mage’s staff. The humans retreated inside the pallisade, flames and lightning bolts slamming into the wooden gate behind them. Graf Shalmanesar then flung his fire magicks at the bridge leading to the great hall where the women and children were sheltered. Wynston jumped across the gap to defend the hall side while men worked to put out the fire.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SGK_48_0144web.jpg)
The men inside the wooden palisade felt their situation grow more desperate. It seemed a matter of time until the orcs destroyed the front gate.
Just then, a horn sounded in the distance. It was a Gautrian horn! King Magnus had arrived from South Gautria with his professional army. The hearts of Helvik were buoyed as Graf Shalmanesar ordered his forces to retreat.
King Magnus arrayed his troops outside Helvik.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/SGK_48_Magnus0273web.jpg)
Kvig rode out to parlay with Bleddyn by his side, and his heavy cavalry and the ulfhednar behind him.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SGK_48_0164web.jpg)
King Magnus had his new bride Inga Storolfdottir with him. Inga had taken a liking to the handsome champion Bleddyn when she first saw him in her father’s village, and heard the tales of his prowess in battle. Now a married sword sister, she gave Bleddyn a lingering look as the pairs came together.
How would Magnus react to Kvig's new position as Jarl of Helvik? Could the King of the South and Kvig the so-called Bandit King co-exist? Come find out on the website: http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-48/
And the story so far:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk_overview/
Enjoy!
Jevenkah
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Awesome! Just awesome! I bet you're all really invested in the story by now - every battle must be really tense!
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A new installment, just in time. I was beginning to feel the pangs of withdrawal! It's always a pleasure to read the latest tale poor, beleaguered Gautria's tribulations.
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WELCOME BACK! You & your GRAND Adventures have been missed.
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Thanks all!
Yes, the battles do get pretty intense. We often roll early into the morning with those since folks don't like to leave with enemies on the table!
Thanks Nala! It's fun to be back, and Garanhir, I'll be sharing more adventures soon.
Jevenkah
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Welcome back Jevenkah - great battle report. I've really missed the regular journeys into your deeply immersive world.
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Thanks Little Odo! It's always nice to hear others enjoy the ride!
So in an effort to get you all more stories, Adventure #49 of Sagas of the Gautrian Kings, "Siege on Larbro" (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-49/) is up on the website.
With the threat of a large force of League of Nil-ith Horn orcs looming from their fort at Larbro, Jarl Kvig Melgarson reluctantly accepted the presence of King Magnus and his South Gautrian army. King Magnus however called a Thing to have the people of Gautria agree for his army to lead the attack on Larbro, vanquish the orcs, and declare him King of all Gautria. Kvig hoped enough of the bonders who had named him King Kvig last year remained to gather at the Thing in his support.
Kvig and Magnus each tried to garner support from the people at the Thing. Kvig seemed to be swaying the crowd his way when the one of the three priests presiding over the Thing stopped the men from arguing. He demanded to speak priests to leaders privately.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMG_2735web.jpg)
The old bone woman spoke, “The orcs will slay our warriors and make slaves of the rest if man cannot help man! Magnus, Kvig, put your feud aside.”
Before Kvig or Magnus could respond, the first priest said, “You will take a sacred oath. There shall be no quarrel between you until all the greenskins are gone! Let the gods decide each man’s fate but if any of you breaks this oath he shall be called blasphemer and cast out from this country.”
The men agreed and plotted to take Larbro together. Kvig convinced Magnus to allow the master infiltrator, Wynston, lead the siege.
The village of Larbro was located on the shore of Lake Kisilev. The League of Nil-ith Horn landed their first forces there in the spring, then slaved the inhabitants and razed the village.
On the ruins the soldiers constructed a fortified camp and docks surrounded by 15-feet-high palisade fence. It was well-built, manned by disciplined troops. Guarding the gate was a wooden tower, undoubtedly where the orc priest Graf Shalmenasar and his acolyte would be.
Wynston spoke to the assembled crowd and told them her plans for taking the gate: "I will slip inside Larbro and gain entrance to the tower. Once there, I’ll slay the priests.”
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/SGK_49_0014web.jpg)
“While the tower is in confusion, Magnus will have the heavy infantry rush the gate.”
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“Bleddyn, you and your ulfhednar will swim through the lake and take the docks. Burn the boats if you have to, and let none escape.”
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/SGK_49Hand_0006web.jpg)
“And Kvig himself will lead the picked men over the wall on the left and open the gate.”
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“We will show them how true Gautrians fight. The League of Nil-ith Horn will face warriors now at Larbro instead of women and children!”
A mighty roar engulfed the tent. All were ready to march on Larbro.
Would the siege go according to plan? Would Kvig or Magnus emerge from the battle with the glory?
Come to the website to find out and see many more pictures:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-49/
Jevenkah
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HOORAY! The OH-SO-COOL Battle Reports & GORGEOUS Photos have returned! GREAT STUFF!
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A belting great game report, and the photography just gets better each time. Love the temple!
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I've missed your great battle reports, great to have you back!
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Oh how I have missed these reports! Awesome stuff as always!
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I have to remind myself that you are NOT professional diorama makers every time you post another big batch of pictures. That's because it's hard to believe anyone has talent, time and passion enough to assemble such a fantastic looking game. I've seen many museum displays that couldn't hold a candle to your work. Once again, Bravo!!!
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I SO want to come and play at your house! :D Great stuff as always!
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Thank you for the well-wishes everyone!
We had a full summer, with plenty of role-playing, wargaming, building and painting to post. I am busy compiling words and pictures for several battle reports to bring the website up-to-date. (Our daughter has been asking when her game reports will be up there and when a 15-yo wants pictures of playing with her parents and friends online, I want to oblige!) The poor crew from the League of Nil-ith Horn Chronicles (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/lnhchronicles/) is definately getting the short end of the AAR stick, with 9 sessions played and only 2 reports posted. That will be remedied soon, as they are on the verge of adventure #10 and we like to go big for games that end in "0".
All of your feedback is super encouragement to keep the reports rolling, so thank you again!
Jevenkah
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Hi again all! Before we get to the climactic Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #50, I'd like to introduce you to our daughter's gaming group. You may recognize a couple of faces from our Fantasy Warriors (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/fantasy-warriors/) gaming (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=54368.msg800263#msg800263). The group has played a few times over the last year, all the players are re-enactors/ junior docents at a local historic house.
This adventure was just the girls. Our daughter's character is Meav, a potential druid. Her friends play Alanna and Maria Modrak, sisters whose older brother marched off to campaign with Kvig Melgarson several years ago. (They don't like Kvig for enticing so many of the young men away.)
They began with a little swordplay practice, then they were off to the Upplands Althing.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ClanModrak_04_0233web.jpg)
Alanna and Maria participated in the traditional games.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ClanModrak_04_0240web.jpg)
They played at combat with wooden weapons, and were the last ones standing!
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Meav waited for nightfall, when the priests would gather the new hopefuls.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/CM_04_0153web.jpg)
She showed promise in the ways of plants and animals. The creepy old Bone Woman showed strange interest in Meav, but the other priests sent her away.
Later that night, Uttar, the priest of snakes came to meet Meav.
“You have much potential, young one,” he said to Meav. ” For your magickssss to blosssssssssssom you need your own Mana Sssssssstone. You musssssssst travel to the Tomb of Freya to find it. Take only thossssssssssse you trussssssssssssssssst.”
Uttar held a bag towards Meav. A small snake uncurled itself from Uttar’s wrist, slithered along the bag and up Meav’s outstretched arm. “Follow thisssssssssss inssssssside.”
“A warning for you before you go: the old Bone Woman fearsssssss you, and what you could become. Beware her and her followerssssssssss; they are dangerousssssssssssssssss folk.” Then Uttar slipped away into the night.
Meav and her friends set off right away. The full moon made it easy to find their way to the Tomb of Freya.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/CM_04_0156web.jpg)
Uttar's snake led them inside.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/CM_04_0158web.jpg)
What dangers await our young adventurers in the Tomb of Freya? Can Meav find her Mana Stone?
Come to the website to see more pictures and read the full report:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/clanmodrak-04/
Jevenkah
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YET ANOTHER FINE story backed up by LOVELY photos, but the really outstanding thing is seeing the next generation carry on a pastime & a way of life that we've come to love. VERY WELL DONE on all counts!
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Are those tents scratch-built?
I think I need me some - and also some corner-, and edge hills. Such nice features (and it's about time I apply my expensive thermo-cutter to some gaming stuff)
Actually, on these lines, I am also thinking of making a Mordor-Orodrúin board with a slope leading up towards the back edge, and then have a large picture of Mount Doom as back-drop. Project for later this winter, methinks. I still have the barbarian/orc hall project pending. ::)
Wery well choice of name for that priest btw.; Uttar is phonetically close to adder (at least in Old Norse) :)
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Thank you Nala! It's been lots of fun gaming with the next generation. It's great to see the excitement on their faces, and the play that they give, all with the toys and stories we make. And all playing a pasttime many thought computers would kill. I've found that the more popular computer RPGs, Skyrim in particular, have groomed these folks for something bigger- tabletop gaming!
Argonor- the tents are in fact scratch-built. You can find a tutorial on our website:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/workshop/tents/
or there is a thread on the workbench too if you prefer:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=56066.0
Break out that thermo-cutter and hobby knife! It's funny how much foam we cut in the winter too. Just the weather for ample ventilation.
Model on!
Jevenkah
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Thank you - I'll definitely have to look through all your pages for inspiration when I start my endeavours to bring my scenery up to par with my miniatures collection.
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Adopt me! :D
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Indeed a lovelly adventure report and the scenery is very inspirational. :-* :-*
Its good to see the next generations wargaming painting and making scenery. It really push forward our imagination.
Keep it coming Jevenkah.
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Another engaging game report on your inspirational set up. As the Small Faces once said, it's all too beautiful.
I've also developed a habit of trying to identify the models in your reports. Is that snake one of the Dark Eye ones? The wolf's got me beaten, though.
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I really do enjoy all of your set ups. Especially the verticallity of your terrain - Those cliffs are excellent!
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I really do enjoy all of your setups. Especially the verticallity of your terrain - Those cliffs are excellent!
Now that you mention, the rugged terrain matches the combatants perfectly...in addition to being BEAUTIFULLY modeled & painted.
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Adopt me! :D
Only if you come with your own auto insurance lol
Indeed a lovelly adventure report and the scenery is very inspirational. :-* :-*
Its good to see the next generations wargaming painting and making scenery. It really push forward our imagination.
Keep it coming Jevenkah.
Thanks rumacara! The scenery is lots of fun to make, a real get-your-hands-in-it project:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/workshop/hills/
Another engaging game report on your inspirational set up. As the Small Faces once said, it's all too beautiful.
I've also developed a habit of trying to identify the models in your reports. Is that snake one of the Dark Eye ones? The wolf's got me beaten, though.
Ahh, that's because it's an old Ral Partha from one of the ElfQuest box sets. It's a very slight sculpt, even by the old 25mm standards. Small Faces indeed! A beautiful series of minis, by Julie Guthrie. The Old Bone Woman and the priest with the gray hair are from that series too.
I think the snake is also Partha, again an old set, this one "Familiars". I'll check with the big guy later, he's deep in prep right now.
I really do enjoy all of your set ups. Especially the verticallity of your terrain - Those cliffs are excellent!
Now that you mention, the rugged terrain matches the combatants perfectly...in addition to being BEAUTIFULLY modeled & painted.
Thanks guys. I'll try to get a series of pictures together to show just how functional the cliff pieces are. Teshub set up "hidden" areas in this tomb that were revealed by shifting the large landscape pieces little bits at a time, then removing entire layers. I have lots of pictures and 2 great battlereports from this set-up and I still didn't do it justice. It was great on game night.
Speaking of game night, the SGK crew is due here in about an hour! Game on!
Jevenkah
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Jevenkah, thanks for the link.
Indeed lots of fun specially when we make it in group.
Its giving me some ideas but unfortunatelly space is not what i have available at the moment or else i would loose my head and make lots of scenery for its one of the hobby parts that i enjoy most.
Keep it coming.
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Jevenkah, thanks for the link.
Indeed lots of fun specially when we make it in group.
Its giving me some ideas but unfortunatelly space is not what i have available at the moment or else i would loose my head and make lots of scenery for its one of the hobby parts that i enjoy most.
Keep it coming.
We are most blessed with great space in and around our house. We do have storage right under the game table, but that's mostly filled with buildings now. The scenic pieces are surprisingly easy to store, if one has a place to put mid-to-fair sized plastic boxes. The hills are no more than a couple inches tall so they can fit on top of each other in a box. The cliff pieces are long and thin and they sandwich in a smaller box nicely as well. We constructed roughly regular shapes for versatility in modelling and storing.
So this:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_3854.jpg)
is actually this:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_3849.jpg)
Our figure collection, however, is getting harder to store. We have all the good spots on the walls filled with curio cases, so Teshub recently made troop trays for armies that fit into a glass-front cupboard behind the counter. 8 trays fit inside allowing Teshub to set up armies and keep some hidden until the proper reveal time in game. Recently (in episode #48 (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-48/)) our scouting patrols had gone something like this:
Bleddyn: (makes his scouting roll) "How big is their force?"
Teshub: "You think there could be 8 units marching through."
Me: (walks over to the counter where King Magnus' troops are ready to be deployed and starts counting) "I put it at more like seven."
We were losing a little of the drama. Now there are entire units Teshub can "hide" in there that we won't notice on game night.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_3845.jpg)
Can you spot the new unit of ulfhednar? Our players couldn't and were surprised when Teshub brought them out freshly painted after Bleddyn had given them to him the session before this one.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_3857.jpg)
Rumacara, I know what you mean about getting carried away. We have a habit of building first and finding storage later.
Thanks for all the positive encouragement!
Jevenkah
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Wow... :o
Nice collection.
Well done. What a roll of figures.
Sorry for abuse of your thread but when i mean lack of space i really do mean that unfortunatelly.
Appart from the plastic boxes full of scenery and plastic sprues i also have 4 smaller boxes full of 20mm and 28mm metal figures plus a lot of boxes of plastic kits.
This is the organized area. The one in complete chaos is not pictured for the sake of minds. ;)
Thousands of minis and a single person to paint them.
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No worries here about your pictures. :) That is a very well organized area. I can see where the scenery would take up a lot of that space.
We are lucky that in addition to having all this space to use, both of us are gamers. I can only imagine the "conversations" about how all our space was being used if I wanted dishes there (I've heard that's what some people put in their glass cabinets) or he wanted a CD/DVD collection on the shelves. >:D
Thousands of minis by one person=lots of quality time.
Jevenkah
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We are lucky that in addition to having all this space to use, both of us are gamers. I can only imagine the "conversations" about how all our space was being used if I wanted dishes there (I've heard that's what some people put in their glass cabinets) or he wanted a CD/DVD collection on the shelves.
lol lol
Those are my other shelves. ;)
Appart from this i´m finishing some bretonians and fireforge foot sergeants for historical/fantasy games thanks to your posts so keep them coming for indeed they are a great inspiration. :)
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Always fantastic , always a joy to view thank you
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Great stuff in this thread :)
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Always fantastic , always a joy to view thank you
Thanks shadowking, and you're welcome!
Great stuff in this thread :)
Thanks warburton, I'm so glad you enjoy it!
Appart from this i´m finishing some bretonians and fireforge foot sergeants for historical/fantasy games thanks to your posts so keep them coming for indeed they are a great inspiration. :)
Happy to help! I was so excited when Teshub found the LAF and introduced me. The inspiration on these boards is never-ending. I have a mental catalog of different projects that have sparked ideas here, and I find I get lost in the pages! It's neat to hear the fantasy bug biting you again.
More adventures to follow!
Jevenkah
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The Saturday following our Thanksgiving Fantasy Warriors game (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/be-thankful/) we had an RPG adventure in which our party had to lead an assault into an orc stronghold:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/SGK_54_137.jpg)
and since I've spoken of the versatility of our terrain before, I thought you'd like a LAF-exclusive, behind the scenes view of the setup of this Great Northern Orc fortress.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Building_Langar_004.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Building_Langar_003.jpg)
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(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Building_Langar_001.jpg)
Jevenkah
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LOOKIN' GOOD! Now that is the way to celebrate!
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Love that orcish architecture; a spectacular setup.
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Wow... :-*
Nice scenario.
That orc vilage would also suit for ancient iberian vilage for example.
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I just came across your thread.
What wonderful stories and adventures.
The coolest thing is your family and friends play.
Thanks for sharing and letting us on this forum, enjoy your world.
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Thank you for sharing all of this with us. It's a strong personal take on 'wargaming', and goes to show that it doesn't always has to be for 'boys' only.
Also, loving the orc stronghold!
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Glad you found the thread, Marine0846, and thanks for your kind words.
You're welcome, CaptainHaddonCollider! It's been wild to see that there are folks who like to read about our gaming!
I'm doing some updating on the website and had some new pictures of the Gautrian armies of our hero, Kvig Melgarson, and his ally/nemesis, King Mangus Volsung.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_6787.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_6729.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_6792.jpg)
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/populations/gautrians/
Enjoy!
Jevenkah
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COOL STUFF! You have more of a variety of mins than I initially thought; AND they all work together WONDERFULLY!
I love this photo:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_6729.jpg)
The Big Dude with matching sword second from the right is one of the first Reaper minis I painted...I think mine was a redhead. GREAT PHOTO & GREAT MINIS!
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Thanks for the photography compliments, Nala! And that Reaper figure you mention is, in fact, a muted redhead. Great minds again!
The collection is fueled by many different lines and manufacturers. If the mini fits our vision, we make it work. The gorgeous redhead shield maiden is a Bronze Age that at 32mm we never would have picked up, but were gifted him from a LAFfer and she makes a perfect Big Girl with Sword.
Jevenkah
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Love those photos, particularly the chap in the first picture, next to the redhead. The one studiously avoiding the camera.
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Great collection of miniatures. :-*
The forces look great.
The mix of several manufacturers is a most for it gives more variety in the armies.
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Those pictures of massed ranks of infantry work so well - a great feeling of a horde of warriors about to fight toe-to-toe in a shield wall, or descend upon an unsuspecting foe in screaming fury. Each warrior is an individual but they all fit into a cohesively themed army - great work and imagination to get them all to match up so well.
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Love those photos, particularly the chap in the first picture, next to the redhead. The one studiously avoiding the camera.
Thanks Garanhir! That fighter is apparently superstitious. lol . He's from a mounted and on foot set from Crusader.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_6615.jpg)
Those pictures of massed ranks of infantry work so well - a great feeling of a horde of warriors about to fight toe-to-toe in a shield wall, or descend upon an unsuspecting foe in screaming fury. Each warrior is an individual but they all fit into a cohesively themed army - great work and imagination to get them all to match up so well.
Thanks Little Odo! Our berserker heroes are ready to lead their warriors:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_6635.jpg)
Great collection of miniatures. :-*
The forces look great.
The mix of several manufacturers is a most for it gives more variety in the armies.
Thanks rumacara! Our specialty light infantry are mostly Foundry with some Gripping Beast, and that Reaper fellow as a hero.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_6626.jpg)
I'm working on all the population pages on the website, so there will be orc army shots in the near future too!
Jevenkah
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You can also get many more from Artizan and Crusader miniatures. They mix well with Foundry and GB.
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Thanks rumacara, I'll keep that in mind. Also, which castle were you interested in more pictures of?
Jevenkah
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This lovelly one please.
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OOH! MORE GROUP PORTRAITS...OH BABY! There that about says it all. Well...I LOVE the Berserker Heroes. FANTASTICALLY WELL DONE!
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Ask at the LAF...
Ah, that would be DeGrance Keep, that features prominently in Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #12- Lords of Timlin (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/comics/lords-of-timlin/), the comic adventure!
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_3757.jpg)
DeGrance Keep was actually built by a character (funded by a deck of many things draw, but that is another story for another post) in the summer of 1992, if my memory serves me. It was then constructed in modular cardboard pieces in the mid 1990s. Time passed quickly to the spring of 2011 (!) and our storyline brought us back to DeGrance Keep, this time to free it from the evil clutches of a usurper baron.
We had so much fun that night, I really wanted to catch the fleeting essence that is Role-Play Gaming and settled on a comic format to do it in. Right away Teshub said we couldn't do it without a proper keep. Not coincidentally, Teshub had become a member of this fantastic forum right around the same time. So Teshub built me the towers and walls and gate to construct DeGrance Keep.
inside:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_3743.jpg)
front:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_3709.jpg)
And interior shots of Wynston prowling about:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_3753.jpg)
Tower with prison:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_3309.jpg)
Rooftop clash:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_3724.jpg)
Teshub also painted dozens of figures, constructed new rooftops and structures, and patiently staged 24 magazine-size pages with me. In case you missed it, the comic was printed this Christmas for presents:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=54941.msg917327#msg917327
Happy to share this model some more!
Jevenkah
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Jevenkah, many thanks for the extra photos of the DeGrance Keep. :-* :-*
Lovelly keep and its giving me lots of ideas for extras on mine.
The comics are very nice. :-*
Another manufacturer that its word check is Black Tree Design. They are always making discounts of 35% that its a must to complete forces. If you go to the dark ages ranges check the saxons and normans. Great minis in there but beware with the vikings for they are awfull sculps.
They have also fantasy figures that might suit your forces and accessories to give life for any keep or village.
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INSPIRING STUFF! Your BEAUTIFUL terrain, especially when it's packed with miniature denizens, is a WONDROUS source of ideas. GREAT WORK!
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Happy to inspire Nala!
I will put Black Tree accessories on the browse list rumacara, thanks for the tips.
In the daylight hours, I found some more photos of DeGrance Keep with part of the town set up.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/SGK_43_0006.jpg)
This is from Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #43- Fit for a King (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk_43/). Our aspiring Kvig and his faithful champion Bleddyn had been thrown in the Keep prison by his brother Hegg in SGK #42-King of the Bonders (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk_42/).
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/SGK_43_0014.jpg)
It was up to Wynston to get them out.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/SGK_43_0028.jpg)
There is a very cool bedroom set up on the left tower, but it never came into play that night, and I don't have any close-ups of it. It happens sometimes.
Enjoy!
Jevenkah
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LOOKIN' GOOD!
By the way, since yo mentioned Black Tree, they have a US shop here:
http://www.blacktreedesign.com/northamerica/home.php
...it might be easier than doing business with their European site.
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Wow, Jevenkah more lovelly pictures.
The keep and the town are great.
Many thanks.
I have 1 complete and half more casttle from Games Workshop and i was thinking on adding some internal structures and yours are an inspiration.
Also a separate tower with interiors is also in my building plans.
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Indeed. All very nice and interesting photos. And deeply inspiring. Thanks for sharing that. ;-)
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Thanks again all!
We like to play big for adventures that end in the numeral zero (as seen in the epic all-nighter SGK#40- The Battle of Skarken River (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/game-nights/sagas-of-the-gautrian-kings-40-preview-2/)) so in that spirit, our Jarl Kvig Melgarson made his play for the kingdom in Sagas of The Gautrian Kings #50- Sword & Sorcery (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-50/).
After Kvig and King Magnus destroyed the League of Nil-ith Horn orc force at Larbro, King Magnus took possession of that lakeside fortification, while Kvig quickly took his troops west for the capital city of North Gautria.
He stopped at his ancestral home fort of Helvik only briefly. He gathered all the troops loyal to himself into his retinue, left a skeleton crew in control of the wooden fort, and announced they were going to a wedding.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Helvik_crop_01.jpg)
Three days later, Kvig Melgarson and his army arrived at Mosveld to the sight of sparsely manned walls and wary citizens.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/061314_0036web.jpg)
Kvig and his companions Bleddyn and Wynston were immediately ushered into the Queen’s keep by the lawgiver, Rig Steinarson. They were met by two huge scowling men, one a beardless young warrior in fine clothes and the other a bearskin clad berserker who towered over Kvig and Bleddyn.
This is to be our King?” spoke the barbarian angrily. “He is not half the man I am!”
“If our Queen wills it, we will abide her choice, Bjorn,” said the young man. He met Kvig’s gaze. “I am Thrand, son of Vester Vastarson who now holds Sigivald for Queen Svala. I have long heard the tales of your victories over the orcs, Kvig.”
With a dismissive grunt, the giant Bjorn shoved through Kvig and Thrand and left the castle.
“The Queen waits within,” the lawgiver said to Kvig. “She will have audience with you only.”
Wynston was nervous to leave Kvig alone with a woman of such power, and Queen Svala had a reputation for witchcraft. But it would be Kvig who took the wedding oaths with her, so into her chambers he went.
A bleary-eyed Kvig eventually came out from the audience chamber and announced his wedding in five days. “Start the feasting tonight!”
Rig Steinarson put the chamberlain in motion and had the tower set for a feast. The castle staff hurried to make the keep seem festive. More food and drink were brought in. Even Bjorn returned and joined glumly in the nightly meals Queen Svala hosted.
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By the time the ceremonies were to begin on the fifth night, Kvig had eyes only for his Queen. In fact, Wynston and Bleddyn were concerned at the doting stares Kvig fixed on his wife-to-be. He seemed a bit smitten for a warlord whose eastern borders were occupied by a rival king.
However distracted, Kvig spoke his oaths true, and Queen Svala said the same, and the Lawgiver announced them man and wife. Wynston and Bleddyn were overjoyed.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/SGK_50_0024.jpg)
They feasted long into the night. Impatiently, Wynston and Bleddyn got the couple off to the marriage bed, and began to bring Kvig’s men into the city in support of the Mosveld troops.
Their timing was fortuitous, as the next day before King Kvig was out of the marriage bed, riders brought news that King Magnus had taken control of Helvik, and would be at Mosveld within three days.
Kvig ordered his entire camp, followers and all, into the city. King Kvig Melgarson’s soldiers took to the walls and streets.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SGK_50_0039.jpg)
The city gates were closed. Two tense days passed. Then Magnus’ force was spotted.
King Magnus arrayed his professional army for battle.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SGK_50_0059.jpg)
Units of blue-and-yellow Kildarian elite heavy cavalry, including those led by Kvig’s ally Baron Vulmar, bolstered the Gautrian heavy fighting forces. Also under Magnus’ banner was Kvig’s cousin Bolverk Skalason, and the elite warriors which had earned him much fame at the Battle of Skarken River.
King Magnus called for Kvig to come out and surrender Mosveld. Kvig laughed. Magnus ordered his troops forward.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SGK_50_0068.jpg)
Kvig and Bleddyn responded. Bleddyn deployed his ulfhednar in the courtyard. Kvig readied the heavy cavalry.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SGK_50_0102.jpg)
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Then from the gatehouse, Bjorn the Mighty bellowed:
“Now men! Death to the witch-queen of Mosveld!” And the bear-skin warriors threw open the gate.
The Kildarian cavalry thundered through the tunnel.
A stunned Kvig was mounted there to meet them.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/SGK_50_0084web.jpg)
It was mayhem within the walls.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/SGK_50_0129.jpg)
Would Kvig remain King for long? Or would Magnus make Kvig's the shortest reign in recent memory?
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SGK_50_0099.jpg)
Come to the website to see the full report and many more pictures:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-50/
Jevenkah
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There are a handful of people on LAF that I find inspirational. You and yours are right there in that group Jevenkah. I don't have any concrete plans, or even a serious group at this time, but every time I read one of these reports and hear about how much fun you all have, I remember why I keep my miniatures. Tomorrow I will break out the paints and get something accomplished on the hobby front. Thanks for that.
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Once more a FANTASTIC story backed up by GLORIOUS photos...DONE IN EPIC STYLE!
This how war games were meant to be..H.G. WELLS would be proud!
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Agreed! I very much enjoy these reports, though I read them more than a little green with envy that you have a dedicated team, and such a lovely set-up! :-*
Keep up the good work! I'm excited to see how it turns out!
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Well done Jevenkah and team. :-* :-*
Nice battle on a very nice scenario.
That was close to Kvig.
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There are a handful of people on LAF that I find inspirational. You and yours are right there in that group Jevenkah. I don't have any concrete plans, or even a serious group at this time, but every time I read one of these reports and hear about how much fun you all have, I remember why I keep my miniatures. Tomorrow I will break out the paints and get something accomplished on the hobby front. Thanks for that.
You're very welcome! Hope you enjoy your hobby time today! We have both found the LAF to be hugely inspirational for our game, terrain and minis. All the positive feedback is a wonderful way to see that others get a kick out of our game too.
Agreed! I very much enjoy these reports, though I read them more than a little green with envy that you have a dedicated team, and such a lovely set-up! :-*
Keep up the good work! I'm excited to see how it turns out!
Thanks!
We are super-fortunate to have great folks show up on game day. There is a lot of pretend play asked of them to make these games come out so fun for all of us.
Our niece was made jarl of a very small village and the first thing she decided to spend silver on was fortifications. So Teshub brought out a tower and some palisade and had her plan the improvements.
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(It was at this exact moment when inspiration finally struck for the LAF "Build Something 2015" Contest as I realized they would need a forge and smithy for the village, 6 hours before the entry deadline while we were playing. I went to bed and forgot about it til I read the final sign-up sheet next day. Maybe next time!)
Once more a FANTASTIC story backed up by GLORIOUS photos...DONE IN EPIC STYLE!
This how war games were meant to be..H.G. WELLS would be proud!
Thanks, I'm blushing again! I love the pictures of Wells with his strings. And I think I read he would melt and make the soldiers on the spot sometimes. A man dedicated to his hobby!
Well done Jevenkah and team. :-* :-*
Nice battle on a very nice scenario.
That was close to Kvig.
It was a very close call for Kvig. There were a couple of moments where I was convinced he was going from king to captive before the night was done! It was a rocking adventure!
Thanks for reading!
Jevenkah
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An extraordinary tale of reverses within reverses. Gripping stuff.
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I must say, most of the inspiration for starting a fantasy viking D&D RPG campaign with my daughters (for which minis are to be painted, and a settlement to be built) comes from watching the pics, and reading the reports of your games.
And, of course, the wish to get some minis done for dark age gaming (SAGA and the likes) ;) .
Work and chores around the house/in the garden has prevented me from sitting down with the girls the last couple of weeks, but now that I have landed a job with fixed hours, I can start planning again, and all these wonderful pics of in-game action, and people enjoying a good time, keeps the spark ignited :)
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I can only agree with all the comments above. I find your gaming world a true inspiration. It is great that everyone is represented by their own figure - I really like 1:1 figure to character/warrior ratios, as I feel it gives a more epic scale to gaming.
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Thanks so much!
Argonor- I saw the pix of your viking maidens barefoot at the fair, and rolling up some characters. Too awesome! They look like they'll enjoy gaming (and even painting) with you! Looking forward to reports of that.
Garanhir- I was nervously rattling dice in my hand for most of the latter part of the evening. (btw- Gobstoppers and gaming do not mix. The hard round colorful candies that used to be super-ball sized in my youth are now regrettably close in size to a d10. They don't taste anything like a d10 though. o_o )
Little Odo- Epic is a feeling I would agree with. I don't think I quite knew what I was asking for when we set our sights beyond using the imagination to fill in the hordes and fixed the idea of a 1 to 1 representation firmly in our heads. There is no turning back from epic.
Thanks again for the inspiring feedback, all!
Jevenkah
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One of the very cool effects of having played for 20+ years together is watching certain children grow up around our game. Our nieces and nephews are some of those unique people who recall our first apartment and the miniatures that inhabited it way back then with great fondness.
This summer, we had the pleasure of starting one of those "kids" in her first storyline. Our niece, now in her 20's, and her boyfriend had wargamed with us and we decided they were ready to come play with the big boys.
First episodes with us are usually started with a dramatic (or traumatic) episode in a PC's childhood that speaks to the themes or characters that will be relevant in the night's adventure.
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We begin with a young boy, called to the King's Court at Loland Keep.
This boy was almost seven, and had been brought up all his life in a rather well-to-do-manner in the wealthy town of Timlin. His mother was Gautrian, but his father was a Kildarian knight. The boy never knew he had a grandfather until this day that his family went to King Ulrik to settle a suit, and his grandfather won.
There he heard his grandfather demand to foster him in his lands at South Hold, away from Timlin Town and the boy's home.
“I’ve already given my judgement, so no arguing,” said the king, “and no crying either. This is your grandfather. He holds many lands in South Gautria. Under his watch, you will learn how to be a Gautrian. He’ll teach you the meaning of honor, and sacrifice for your shield-brothers. Jarl Gudmar Volsung will bring you up to be a fine warrior.
“But all men should know their lineage, and remember their parents’ names. I put it to you, boy, how will you be known? Take the Kildarian’s name, or embrace your Volsung blood?”
The boy looked to his father, then to the king. He spoke surely in the great hall with a voice larger than his seven years, so all present could hear him.
“I am Melkor Voclain, Your Highness. And I will keep my father’s name.”
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Aedelfrid Volsung traveled in the wagon with the other women as her brother Thorgils had insisted. Thorgils had surprised her by allowing her to go to the spring Thing this year. He then resumed his commanding ways and refused to let her ride her horse.
When their wagon rolled to a stop, Aedelfrid stood up and saw a group of riders in red livery approach.
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“Hail, Ottar Gudmarson!” shouted Thorgils to the lead rider.
“Thorgils, good to see you at last!” said Ottar as the cavalry surrounded the wagon.
“May I present my sister, Aedelfrid Volsung? Aedelfrid, this is Ottar, son of Gudmar Volsung.”
“We thank you for your escort,” said Aedelfrid.
Ottar flashed a bright smile. “You are most welcome, fine lady.” Aedelfrid smiled politely in return, and turned her attention to Ottar’s retinue. There her gaze was held by a handsome young warrior riding behind Ottar. He sat tall and proud in his saddle, and his eyes shone over his blonde beard. Aedelfrid was so lost staring at his visage that she barely heard the shouts of alarm.
“Orcs! Orcs!”
Ottar spun his horse away and led his cavalry for a group of orcs emerging from the trees.
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Thorgils ordered his infantry to surround the wagon.
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As her infantry started to take losses, Aedelfrid decided she and her ladies would be safer in the hills, so she led them from the wagon.
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A huge urog burst from the woods behind them and was stopped by Thorgils’ brave men.
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Aedelfrid and the women had almost reached the cover of the treeline when an orc shaman appeared in front of them.
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As Aedelfrid defended her ladies against the orc shaman, the cavalry under Ottar’s command engaged a cluster of nearly naked orcs.
There was one rider amongst Ottar’s thanes who distinguished himself in the melee. The blonde rider who had stared so at Aedelfrid fought valiantly. He hewed down the biggest orc, and protected his wounded comrades as the fight grew bloody.
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The cavalry at last overcame the orcs and rode to the women in time to witness Aedelfrid slay the shaman. The handsome young rider was most impressed with Aedelfrid’s mettle.
The group took to the road and traveled only a few hours more before they arrived at South Hold.
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South Hold was held by Ottar’s father, Jarl Gudmar Volsung. The wooden fortification stood guard over the crossing of the Lugnan River on the road to Timlin Town. Jarl Gudmar kept safe the south-western corner of South Gautria, defending the lands from the marauding wild orcs.
Many folk were gathered inside the palisade to meet Aedelfrid’s entourage. The handsome young warrior dismounted and quickly extended his hand to help Aedelfrid from the wagon. As their fingers met, a long glance passed between them.
“At your service, My Lady,” the young man said. “I am Melkor Voclain.”
Aedelfrid was about to reply when Melkor’s thane brothers crowded around him.
“Help the horses instead, bastard,” one chided Melkor. “This lady is your better!”
Servants offered to escort Aedelfrid to the great hall.
Jarl Gudmar was prepared for their arrival. Tables were laden with food, and many well-dressed folks filled the hall.
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What did the rest of the evening hold for our young star-crossed players?
Come to the website to read about the feast, and see more pictures:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/lotv_01/
Jevenkah
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Love all of this. Please keep doing these write ups.
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While star crossed is generally lost on moi...I like going straight to the happily ever after, I can appreciate the depth role playing can add to a war game. Humanizing the action adds to what otherwise in rather two dimensional...losing a miniature with a name & a background has an emotional impact that the normal taking off the casualty lacks. All that aside, WONDERFUL PHOTOS ONCE MORE!
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Another very interesting adventure. :-*
Its good to see that no matter how many years pass, the interest in wargaming/roleplaying is still there. :)
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I have to say, your version of fantasy gaming dovetails perfectly with my fantasy ideal: windswept Scandinavian-inspired vistas full of hard men and women, struggling to protect their families and build a legacy even as darkness and evil nips at their heels. I doff my cap to you!
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Since I've recently come back to the forum after a long break, and had previously stuck to some of the historical sections, I'm still catching up on a lot of the fantasy adventures. Just wanted to say that I've made it most of the way through your ongoing epic, and really love it all.... the, figures, the terrain, the battles, the narrative/storytelling, and especially the fact that so many people seem to be involved in (and enjoying) it all.
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Thanks all!
Hi ZeroTwentythree, I'm glad you've enjoyed the tale so far! We've had a blast sharing it, both with the cast of players we've been able to bring together, and with the folks here who have been hugely inspirational.
Patrick, I curtsy in return. I love that our game has intrigued and engaged your imagination.
Thanks Rui! It's been pretty crazy watching these "kids" who have grown up around our models finally get to touch the pieces. :D
Thanks for the photo compliments, Alan. Melkor and Aedelfrid are working on the happy ever after part. Where they take it from here we'll see soon...
Thank you kaiser, I will keep the adventures coming!
Jevenkah
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Hello All!
The adventures continue in our war-torn land of Gautria.
Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #51- The Warbringer (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-51/) follows King Kvig's successful defense of his newly-gained-through-marriage capital city. Two of Magnus’ units abandoned him during the battle and declared loyalty to King Kvig (see SGK#50, Sword and Sorcery (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-50/)). Kvig demanded oaths from the men and their leaders: Kvig’s cousin the mighty soldier Bolverk Skallason, and Baron Vulmar Voclain, the Kildarian knight, pledged themselves and their elite units to King Kvig.
Kvig gathered his forces the next day and set on a march to chase Magnus from North Gautria. King Kvig pursued Magnus to the river dividing North from South.
There the two kings were met by the third most powerful man in Gautria, Kvig’s uncle Skalla Grimson. Jarl Grimson had crossed the river from his home of Jarlin with troops to rival either of the kings’ forces.
Tense negotiations ensued.
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Skalla wanted the warring kings to understand their fight would cripple Gautria and leave her open to orc invasion. At last, Kvig and Magnus made peace and agreed to each keep to his own side of the river. Kvig went North, while Skalla Grimson escorted Magnus south.
Kvig and his army returned to his capital city of Mosveld. The tall, handsome Thrand Vesterson was waiting for Kvig in the Queen’s keep there.
“My father is in desperate need against the orcs,” Thrand said to Kvig. “The foul creatures have inhabited the old stone fortress of Dakagog and from that place of strength they threaten Sigivald and all your lands west over Lake Tagova. Sail with me, King Kvig, Orc-Slayer, and I will land your boats at Dakagog and join your men in the slaughter of those wretched orcs!”
“Agreed, young Thrand,” replied Kvig heartily. “We will take you from here and do what your father can not!”
King Kvig assembled a small force made up of his own veteran shield bearers, a unit of unarmored but highly mobile picked men commanded by Wynston, and a unit of ulfhednar loyal to Bleddyn. Kvig also chose the newly-sworn unit of elite Kildarian knights to accompany them.
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Thrand Vesterson confidently steered the boats across Lake Tagova, and brought them without event to the shores of the orc fortress of Dakagog.
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Thrand put in at the landing. Kvig led the charge up the hill, with Thrand and Baron Vulmar at his side.
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Bleddyn and Wynston brought their men scrambling up the rocks on the flank.
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The wild orcs put up a vicious defense. Wynston’s picked men were whittled down as they tried to climb the hill. Bleddyn and his ulfhednar slowly pushed the orcs back.
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The orcs held strong at the top of the stone staircase against Kvig’s well-armored forces. The narrow steps left no room for Kvig to bring his numbers to bear.
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Kvig and his heroes hewed down orc after orc, slowly opening the space to gain a foothold on the crest of the hill.
Bleddyn’s unit broke the orcs on the flank and manuevered behind the orcs pinning Kvig and the heavy infantry on the hillltop.
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Halvdan the hero smashed throught the line to attack one of the two urogs threatening Kvig. Wynston left her dwindling unit and ran across the cliffs to join the melee. She picked out the other urog attacking Kvig and hacked into its back. The three heroes quickly finished the two urogs.
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Bleddyn and the ulfhednar engaged the remaining orcs.
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Outnumbered, the orcs were soon slaughtered by the human invaders.
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King Kvig called to the orcs that had barricaded themselves in the fortress to offer terms, but there was only silence from the stones. The humans set to opening the gates with force. Even unopposed, it was several hours before the humans cracked the fortress and Kvig stood inside the empty hall of Dakagog.
King Kvig had removed a good-size orc force from his western lands, but Thrand Vesterson said many large groups of wild orcs still populated these hills. Can Kvig and his forces reclaim the lands from the orcs? And how would Kvig deal with his vassal, Vester Vaster, and his inability to defend his property?
More pictures to see at: http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-51/
Thanks for reading!
Jevenkah
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A fine way to enjoy a Sunday morning. A good, hot cuppa and the latest instalment of the Sagas. Splendid!
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How wonderful again the pictures the minis all of it superb , your collection is of the highest quality, a joy to view as always
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Wonderfull. I love following your adventures.
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WONDERFUL! That is the way I always imagined war gaming could be. FANTASTIC STUFF once more!
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Fine story and a fine battle. :-* :-*
Well done King Kvig.
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I've missed your adventures! Reading them is like reading a good Fantasy novel :)
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Thank you all! The adventures keep rolling!
We are getting an Epic Wargame set up for my birthday this weekend. There are representatives coming from every storyline we're running. It will be another battle that everyone's factions have interest in the outcome, but no player characters will be present. Check out http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/the-campaign/lnh_invasion/ for how we did this before.
Nine players including myself will be in on it this time. Saturday Night Fun Continues!
Jevenkah
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Very much looking forward to the write up for that! I love this thread and yours and Teshub's world!
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What a Saturday Night Wargame! Ten of us gathered around the gaming tables to celebrate my birthday with a 5 on 4 battle. All our players from 3 storylines, plus Bleddyn's wife, came for the fun.
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This battle was for control of the Hedemark, the penninsula to the east of Gautria. The Free Jarls, who swear to no king, call these lands theirs but the League of Nil-ith Horn orcs looked to firmly entrench themselves on this side of Lake Kisilev. King Magnus of South Gautria had camped the previous winter here with intent to crush the orcs early in the campaign season.
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Teshub set up the troops ahead of time. He assigned units and/or heroes, and primary and secondary objectives to each player. There were 3 points of intrinsic value: the circle of stones (nearest to the camera), the ford, (which is behind the ridge where the flags are) and the slave wagons (on the hill furthest away from the camera).
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None of our player characters were actually present, but we played pieces with similar interests to our own. Bleddyn's wife debuted in her first wargame with several urog heroes on the hill guarding the slave wagons. The
League of Nil-ith Horn Chronicles (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/lnhchronicles/) fellows played the orcs. Two players held the ford, one with units of Great Northern Orc mercenaries, and the other with League troops. Eskander had a mage with 2 units of valdgrafs, and a large unit of smerdi to hold the stone circle.
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The humans had Bleddyn playing as ulfhednar who were tasked with freeing the slaves from the urogs. Aedelfrid played as Queen Inga and her cavalry unit, and 2 units of footmen. Melkor represented the Kildarians. Their cavalry and sargents had pledged to support the Queen as she took the ford. Kvig played his brother Hegg, commanding Hegg's cavalry, a unit of bonders, and Kvig's own heroic unit of thanes (left behind in
SGK #43 (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk_43/)). And I played as Jevenkah, who is currently lording over the northern-most village on the Hedemark and brought with her a with a unit of berserks and a handful of heroes. Her primary objective was to gain the stone circle.
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The units quickly moved to contact. The ulfhednar raced up the hill to engage the urogs.
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Inga's troops plus one unit of Kildarian knights crashed into the shield wall of the spear-wielding smerdi holding the ford.
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But the other Kildarians were swayed by Hegg to lend their troops to the fight for the stone circle. The Kildarian knights galloped to get behind the enemy line.
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Hegg lined his forces up against the orcs and attacked while Jevenkah sprinted up the left flank for the stone circle.
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There was heard then a great clash of hard plastic in polished wood boxes as battle was joined. There were fights up and down the table, and figures came off the board rapidly.
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The League of Nil-ith Horn at the stone circle were whittled down first by Hegg's infantry, then by Jevenkah's acid arrows and finally her berserk warriors came upon the rear of the smerdi and eliminated them.
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The League mage with his valdgraf guards lasted a little longer, before being stamped out in the same manner by Hegg's men and the Kildarian knights.
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The urogs on the hill took few losses and dealt out major damage, but were overcome by the numbers of attacking ulfhednar. The battle for the ford swung back and forth.
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Once the left flank was won, Jevenkah, Hegg and the Kildarian Baron brought their units to the ford. They joined Inga and sent the remaining orc forces sprinting for the trees.
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It was a great game and super birthday party! Come see a few more pictures at:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/birthday-battle/
Jevenkah
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Looks fantastic as usual.
Happy Birthday to you !
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Happy Birthday Jevenkah.
What a battle. :-* :-*
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! That is a WONDERFUL looking game & an equally attractive group of players. GREAT STUFF!
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WOW! This looks like so much fun. :-*
Oh! I almost forget ::). Happy birthday!!
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Must have been big fun! I never played in a multi-player battle this size - what a way to celebrate a birthday.
Tillykke med fødselsdagen!
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Looks like Good times!
I love the way you guys game with your friends and family.
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Happy Birthday! I always enjoy your game coverage. Such a cool family.
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Thank you all for the warm and wonderful birthday wishes! It was truly a great birthday weekend.
And into my backlog of adventures to write about, I bring out the League of Nil-ith Horn Chronicles #3- "Mines of Rostok" (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/lnhc03/).
Eskander Toshe was sent on his first command by the League of Nil-ith Horn to re-establish control of their road to Rostok Hold. After two adventures, he and his elite orc commander Gazzi-ura finally came to the wooden tower of Rostok.
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Boyar Thonkrik looked Eskander over disapprovingly. “You’re another of Theovald’s bastards, aren’t you? Well, at least you got my troops here. Haven’t seen any relief in a long time now.”
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Thonkrik went to a hutch in the corner of the room. There he opened a small chest and drew out an envelope. He tossed it on the table by Eskander.
“Your new orders, placing you here under my command. We need more men here of good calibre, Eskander. Show me yours and deal with these Drimgaard orcs. I had one of their local urog leaders in charge of working the mine."
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“Now he’s stopped bringing the silver here. Fix this.”
Eskander nodded and left the tower. He paused outside the palisade and surveyed the compound.
A group of Drimgaard orcs appeared from the forest. They were led by a huge female urog wearing a huge iron sword.
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She demanded audience with the man in charge and instead was met by Eskander. Gazzi-Ura spoke the urog woman’s tongue.
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Vaak Akarya was here at Rostok on behalf of her urog king, Hertog Torkag. She pledged to lead the attack on the traitorous urog holding the mines.
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In return, she asked for lands and a two-handed steel sword made for her. Eskander agreed, and they made plans to raid Rostok mines.
The next day Eskander marched his units on the road for a frontal assault on the mines. But he, Gazzi, Vaak and a handful of picked orcs entered the mines from an entrance in the nearby woods. They crept quietly through the mine tunnels, coming at last to a hall right below the hertog.
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Vaak led the way, leaping with no difficulty to the floor above. By the time all the others had followed her up, the enemy orcs had responded to the noise.
Vaak hacked through the orc guard and engaged the hertog.
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Vaak was the more determined of the urogs and with a mighty blow removed the traitor hertog’s head.
She held it aloft for all the orcs to see and commanded them to join her. Cowed by the defeat of their leader, and the presence of the League of Nil-ith Horn forces, the renegade orcs surrendered.
Vaak Akarya had fulfilled her oath and opened Rostok Mines.
Come see more pictures and read the whole story at:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/lnhc03/
First two adventures at:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/lnhchronicles/
Enjoy!
Jevenkah
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Nice cave terrain! Feeling inspired now...
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HOORAY for the Girl in Green...yet another GREAT ADVENTURE!
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Another adventure to read and follow. :-* :-*
Very nice Jevenkah.
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Another great story. Inspirational stuff.
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Hi all! From deep in my Summer Project I bring you the League of Nil-ith Horn Chronicles#4- Ottarson's Ambush (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/lnhc04/).
Eskander Toshe secured another victory for the League of Nil-ith Horn and reclaimed control over the Mines of Rostok. His urog ally Vaak Akarya insisted she and her orcs accompany them back to Rostok Hold to protect against the humans from the Upplands who frequently attacked the caravans and troops on the Silver Road.
Eskander agreed and they marched together for Rostok Hold. Very shortly, the scouts brought Eskander word of significant enemies ahead. The Upplanders awaited their army.
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Valgar Ottarson made brave boasts to his warriors they would crush the League of Nil-ith Horn forces in their ambush on the Silver Road.
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The League of Nil-ith Horn forces deployed ready for a fierce fight through the pass.
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Valgar Ottarson gave orders for the Upplanders to take position.
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Valgar’s bonders positioned themselves up the cliffside above the route of march the heavily armored Nil-ith Horn infantry would have to take.
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The utvalt men hurled insults at the orcs while Valgar Ottarson summoned a unit of elite berserk warriors from out of hiding.
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Vaak Akarya brought her units up the left flank. The smerdi led the way for the League forces, followed by the League’s Gautrain Guardsmen.
Gazzi and his elite valdgrafs climbed along the ridge while the League of Nil-ith Horn infantry marched into the pass. Eskander and his officer Selibek held their horses to the rear.
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The League shields proved strong against the javelin fire as the infantry entered the pass. Though the bonders had the advantage of height, their javelins failed to drop any League orcs.
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The ulfhednar passed through the wooded terrain and attacked the rear of the League infantry.
The berserks jumped down to slay the smerdi.
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The smerdi fell in numbers to Valgar Ottarson and the berserks.
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While the stoic League smerdi pinned the berserks, the Gautrian Guardsmen fought the ulfhedanr, and the valdgrafs destroyed the utvalt men.
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The last smerdi was slain, and Vaak’s orcs crashed into the melee against Valgar.
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As all seemed lost for the Upplanders, the bonders leapt into the fray.
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The orc reavers overpowered the lightly armored bonders, while the Gautrian Guardsmen stepped over the fallen orcs and hewed at Valgar and the berserks.
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Finally, Eskander and Vaak closed with Valgar Ottarson, and the heroes slew the mighty Upplander.
Believe it or not, there are some more pictures on the website:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/lnhc04/
Thanks for looking!
Jevenkah
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Now that is Fantasy War Gaming at its VERY BEST! WONDERFUL REPORT & LOVELY PHOTOS!
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Great stuff as always, and cheered up a miserable day for me
Thanks muchly :)
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Great write-up as usual, and tons of glorious photos showing off your great collection of minis and terrain. What a great way to start the weekend. :-*
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A bloody day in the Chronicles. Thanks for posting another great episode.
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Thanks all! Glad I could share some fun!
The tales have continued! Here is the first of two short-ish adventures from the League of Nil-ith Horn Chronicles (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/lnhchronicles/).
After his victories, Eskander Toshe returned to Rostok Hold.
“Well done!” Thonkrik congratulated Eskander. “You’re the one I need to take our considerations to Hertog Torkag at his fortress of Dalthu. We’ve got two towers on the road to Kisevald that need to be rebuilt and manned against Bothvar Helgeson and his miserable Upplanders. I need you to convince Torkag to send three units for our final push to rid our side of the river of these savages.
I can only trust a man of your background with this, Eskander. So, no other officers can go, instead take that orc Gazzi you like so much. His valgrafs and Vaak’s orcs will see you through to Dalthu.
And Eskander- leave your horse here.”
The next morning, crates, casks and goods were piled on the wagon for the northern journey to Dalthu. Eskander saw jugs of Grunevaldian wine among the offerings. Boyar Thonkrik was lavishing gifts on this Hertog Torkag.
As promised for Vaak Akarya’s service in slaying the renegade urog at Rostok Mines, a two-handed steel sword was waiting in the armory for her. Eskander gave her the sword, and the news that she would be the urog to hold the silver mines.
Gazzi and his valdgrafs took postition about the yak-drawn cart and the party left. The weather was bad and the roads were worse. The scouts could find no easy way through the swampy trail.
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Shapes moved in the trees. Savage orc screeches were heard from the high rocks. Vaak Akarya’s orc captain spotted something amiss off the road.
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Several wild orcs appeared in the ruins on the cliffs above and hurled javelins at the stopped groups of orcs.
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A giant urog dropped from the cliffs into the road in front of them. Vaak ordered her orcs to be ready for the ground attack while she went to the wagon.
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The steel weapons of the League forces were too mighty for the unarmored wild orcs.
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The wild urog smashed Vaak to the ground with his massive hammer. As she fell, Gazzi’s valdgrafs stepped into the battle and surrounded the urog. After trading many blows with him, the valdgrafs at last overcame the giant.
With the death of their leader, the remaining savage orcs scattered into the woods. The caravan regrouped and continued the march to Dalthu.
Come see a few more pix at:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/lnhc05/
Thanks!
Jevenkah
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YET ANOTHER VERY COOL REPORT! Most of the larger scale war games I've played from way back when have had rather minimal terrain, which only makes your BEAUTIFUL battle fields all the cooler. The uniform high quality of the miniatures is another plus. VERY WELL DONE all around!
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Nice. :-* :-*
A caravan ambush. Always a good scenario to play.
Keep it coming.
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A great skirmish, and with Copplestone half-orcs! Love 'em.
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Totally love your narrative battle reports and your miniatures. Keep posting more, please !
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Thanks all! It's incredibly inspiring to read how much you enjoy the glimpse of our game night.
We've been busy painting and playing and writing.
Legend of the Volsung (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/lotv/) is a storyline we began with our niece and her fiancee. She is one of those kids who grew up around our model table and was pretty excited to join the campaign.
Experience their introduction at http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/lotv_01/
Legend of the Volsung #2- Wolves in the Hills (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/lotv_02/)
The days before the Allthing were a blur for Aedelfrid Volsung in her betrothed’s home of South Hold. Her husband-to-be Ottar and the other cavalry were busy on patrol. The servants and bonders in the village gathered provisions for the imminent campaign against the Varak orcs. Aedelfrid’s brother Jarl Thorgils kept a close eye on her and on the young rider Melkor who had shown such interest in Aedelfrid.
Aedelfrid was relieved when at last they left South Hold and traveled to the Allthing.
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As soon as Jarl Gudmar’s people set up his tent, an angry Jarl Gunnkel demanded audience with Gudmar. Jarl Gunnkel was furious, and ranted that his daughter had long ago been pledged to Gudmar’s son Ottar.
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Aedelfrid and Melkor listen to the slighted Jarl Gunnkel protest Ottar’s engagement.
“There is a forest full of orcs ready to descend on our homes and holdings,” answered Jarl Gudmar. “That concerns me much more than your daughter’s wounded pride.”
“My men are here to fight the orcs,” said Jarl Gunnkel. “But I will not forget this slight against my family.” Gunnkel stormed out of the tent.
Later that night the Gautrian priests summoned the people to the foot of the ancient stone temple. The jarls who called the Allthing, Gudmar and Thorgils, climbed the hill and presented Ottar and Aedelfrid to the holy ones.
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The old man gave consent and there were muted cheers in the crowd.
Later that night during the drinking, Melkor was approached by Frodi and Gudlaug, two bondi from the village of Rathus. Rathus was the holding of Melkor’s father, Baron Vulmar Voclain, but Baron Vulmar had sent no men to the village for a year.
“There are bandits in the mountain stronghold of Aigist that raid us. Our women are being taken, our livestock and crops stolen! Help us deal with these men, young Voclain.”
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“I ride together with my shield-brothers from South Hold, but I will see that you have aid,” Melkor quickly decided.
Melkor found Ottar drinking by a huge fire, and told him of the bandits plaguing Rathus.
“Father has ordered our cavalry to return home,” said Ottar sourly. “We are to guard South Hold. Father and the other Jarls are headed to battle with the orcs in Sudskog Forest and he expects me to cower in the palisade!”
“Rathus is almost in your father’s lands,” said Melkor. “A threat to that village could be a threat to us…”
“It’s our duty!” shouted Ottar.
When Aedelfrid heard the plight of the people of Rathus, she was in full support of the plan. “My fighters from Var will join your cavalry to aid these villagers.”
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Aedelfrid and Melkor followed the bondi from Rathus to the foothills of Aigist Mountain.
Frodi and Gudlaug led them to a cave the bandits were occupying.
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The cavalry from South Hold, bonders from Var, and militia from Rathus surrounded the entrance to the bandit’s lair.
Aedelfrid, Melkor, Ottar and their shield-brother Skefil dismounted. They lit torches and boldly walked into the dark cave. A howl cut through the darkness and a shaggy shape crashed through the circle of torchlight and struck Ottar a heavy blow. Melkor swung back, and felt his sword sink into a man. Aedelfrid heard more howls from outside the cave.
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Several ulfhednar appeared on the cliffside and rained spears on the surprised militia men. More howls echoed from the hills and a unit of berserks showed themselves in the rocks. They jumped down and ran at the cavalry. The cavalry charged to meet them with disastrous results.
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How would Aedelfrid and Melkor fare against the bandits? Can any of their troops withstand the fur-clad warriors? Find out at http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/lotv_02/
Jevenkah
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FANTASTIC ADVENTURE once more! It is WONDERFUL watching your gaming life grow & enrich the lives of all who come under its spell. VERY WELL DONE indeed!
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I really like your world building and narrative elements. It is pretty inspirational in fact.
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A bloody but stirring battle. Damned tenacious, those bandits.
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Love everything about what you are doing and how you doing it! Thanks for posting, it inspires me.
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Thanks all for the compliments and inspiration boost! There's nothing like positive feedback to keep the creative juices flowing.
So...I prepared Legend of the Volsung #3- Wolves and Warriors (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/lotv_03/)!
The reunited people of Rathus thanked Aedelfrid and Melkor for defeating the bandits who were plaguing their village. There were a few healers among the villagers and they found woundwort and hemus in the bandits’ loot. Aedelfrid helped them treat the wounded warriors and prisoners. Her betrothed, Ottar, son of Jarl Gudmar, was most grievously injured. They bound his wounds, but wanted to get him to a bed in Rathus quickly.
When the bedraggled company arrived in Rathus, they were unexpectedly confronted by Jarl Hegg Melgarson of Timlin Town. He had an impressive contingent under his command.
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Hegg was angered that Ottar was fighting in these lands at all, so far south of Gudmar’s holdings.
“These people came to us for aid, Jarl Hegg,” spoke Melkor Voclain. “We meant no disrespect to you, or to my father, lord of this village.”
“You do not need to remind me who should be protecting this hamlet,” said Hegg. “Vulmar Voclain has thrown in with my traitorous brother Kvig and absconded north. That doesn’t give your Jarl the right to be here. And,” Hegg sneered, “Vulmar has no legitimate son I’ve heard him speak of.”
“Men,” said Sverting, the bondi leader of Rathus. “Let us share the joy of the return of our kinsfolk, and feast together on the recovered bounty.”
“Take care of our horses, bonder, and bring me my portion inside,” Hegg demanded. “We march in a few days to join King Magnus. Have food ready for my troops to travel with.”
Hegg snapped at one of the foot soldiers, “Arnsten! Secure the prisoners.”
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Hegg and his thanes claimed the longhouse, while the infantry were encamped by the animal pens.
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As Hegg climbed the hill to the house, Aedelfrid got a long look at the hilt of his sword. It was just as her brother Thorgils had described their father’s heirloom sword, when Thorgils saw it on the belt of Hegg’s brother Kvig Melgarson a few years ago.
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The exquisite sword was stolen from her father Ardgar, shortly before his death. Thorgils had told her Father’s replacement sword broke in battle with the orcs, then the orcs struck him down. Thorgils had blamed the Melgarsons for Father’s death ever since he saw the sword on Kvig’s hip. He would be intrigued to hear it was Jarl Hegg, and not King Kvig who wore Father’s warsword now (SGK #42 (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk_42/)).
Aedelfrid decided to join the warriors from Timlin feasting around their bonfire.
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A strapping man from the group welcomed her to their circle. He introduced himself as Henrik Modrak, longtime fighter for the Melgarsons.
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The Melgarsons’ legendary infantry boasted of their many victories.
The storytelling was interrupted by a drunken, shouting Hegg. The Jarl wanted all present to hear what the prisoners had revealed. A beaten captive was dragged up the longhouse hill. There he told of an agreement between Jarl Gudmar and their leader, the robber Baron Harolf of Aigist Hold. Hegg was furious Gudmar would encourage the bandits in Hegg’s lands, and called for Ottar to come forth and fight for his father’s honor.
Melkor stepped before the powerful figure of Jarl Hegg. “Jarl Hegg, we came in good faith, and had no knowledge of this secret pact. This is no matter for single combat to decide. Take these prisoners before the king, and let King Magnus listen to their words.”
Hegg swayed on his feet and tried to look Melkor in the eye. “Bah! There wouldn’t be any honor in smashing your upstart Gudmarson, hurt as he is. Magnus will hear of this deception by his father. The prisoners will march with me tomorrow.”
“But Jarl Hegg,” pleaded Sverting, “the bandits’ brothers are sure to retaliate! We need your protection!”
“You have the mighty Ottar Gudmarson to fight for you!” replied Hegg. “I leave tomorrow.” Hegg stormed back into the longhouse.
True to his word, the next morning Jarl Hegg took the prisoners and his troops and went on his way to join King Magnus.
And as predicted by Sverting, the next night, wolf-skin clad warriors attacked the village of Rathus with a vengeance.
Aedelfrid, Melkor and the cavalry were prepared.
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Aedelfrid stood guard over Ottar while his shield-brothers fought the bandits.
It was a vicious battle in the near-dark.
Melkor and his shield-brothers were able to slay the ulfhednar inside and win through the door into the night. The fight raged outside the door, leaving Aedelfrid stuck in the cabin.
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How would Aedelfrid and Melkor fare against the bandits?
Come see many more pictures of the whole adventure at:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/lotv_03/
Jevenkah
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OUTSTANDING! You certainly spin an engaging tale, punctuated by rousing action, & highlighted by your GORGEOUS photos. GREAT STUFF ONCE MORE!
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I do like the way you are weaving several disparate threads of different adventurers into one narrative- it makes it seem much more alive.
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Thank you for your always-encouraging feedback, Nala! It makes for many more pictures and stories.
Glad you like it, Elgis! The story-telling amongst the groups flows really well like this, and it makes for great conversations between players.
Thanks for looking!
Jevenkah
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Always great to read these reports - just makes me wish I had the possibility to partake in some of the fun.
Well, winter is coming, and hopefully I shall find the time to get my fantasy vikings rpg-project back on tracks...
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The new saga is coming along splendidly, and you've woven if deftly into the greater tale.
I do look forward to these. :)
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Great story and indeed lets see how will Aedelfrid and Melkor fare against the bandits. :)
Keep it coming Jevenkah. I´m loving it.
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What a thread! This is what fantasy gaming is all about really. I love every single bit. :)
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Hello all! I haven't been able to update the website for a bit, but we've been playing and photographing and wanted to share.
Teshub built up a temple complex inside a mountain during the holiday break.
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He asked our sons to talk him through what they thought the areas could be.
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Teshub ran three different adventures in the temple.
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The first was on New Year's Eve (into New Years Day, thus the slightly glassy-eyed girls) with the our daughter and the Clan Modrak (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/clanmodrak-04/) crew.
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The second adventure on New Year's Day starred Kvig's son and our son as Gautrians looking to rescue their parents and avenge their parents, respectively.
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They played for a solid 3 hours!
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Teshub had already asked them what type of characters they wanted to play and made up the character sheets ahead of time. As soon as Kvig dropped off his boy they started the game.
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The boys were just finished looting when Kvig arrived to take home his son.
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Last but not least, a few of us adults got to play the next night.
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We three played zealous Vangen orcs on an assassination mission.
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Teshub told me it was to be a challenging adventure for his players, and we were up for the task.
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It was an amazing three days of gaming, and I felt lucky to be there for all of it! Game on!
Jevenkah
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Wonderful stuff Jevenkah! I was just thinking a week or so ago how long it's been since your last post!
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What rules do you all use?
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Thanks! Yes, it's been far too long. We're still here and playing and painting!
We play with Mongoose's Conan ruleset, from the Open Game License era of D & D (3.5 edition maybe?). It's particularly vicious and quick in combat, I feel. We combine that with Fantasy Warriors that has been converted to a d10 system for mass combat of npcs/followers. We roll with 2 rounds of PC combat for each round of mass combat. For example:
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Alanna, the wolf-clad warrior in the standing stones on the right is a PC. She's matched up against a nasty urog. Both will roll 2 rounds of d20 combat as per usual D & D 3.whatever edition. Meav in the red dress is a PC spellcaster, so she'll take her 2 turns as well against the orc mage up on the ledge. Maria is on the left, and can't reach any orcs this turn. It looks like 6 clansmen are in (roughly) base-to-base contact with the 2 orcs. Assuming they are all single-worth units, the girls would simply roll 6 d10 to Teshub's 2 d10. There's a hit throw, then a kill throw in Fantasy Warriors (that's the abbreviated version we use in the RPG, in a full-scale wargame there are a few other rules that are involved) remove casualties if need be, and bam! round over and back to the PCs.
It keeps the game flowing well and allows focus on the story aspect of the adventure while still swinging swords and slinging spells.
Jevenkah
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WELCOME BACK! That is FANTASTIC! The miniatures, terrain, games, & gamers are all WONDROUS to behold...the Boys are getting tall, & the Girls are growing more lovely.
I hadn't realized how much I missed your posts until now.
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Thanks! Yes, it's been far too long. We're still here and playing and painting!
We play with Mongoose's Conan ruleset, from the Open Game License era of D & D (3.5 edition maybe?). It's particularly vicious and quick in combat, I feel. We combine that with Fantasy Warriors that has been converted to a d10 system for mass combat of npcs/followers. We roll with 2 rounds of PC combat for each round of mass combat. For example:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/TempleGirls_116.jpg)
Alanna, the wolf-clad warrior in the standing stones on the right is a PC. She's matched up against a nasty urog. Both will roll 2 rounds of d20 combat as per usual D & D 3.whatever edition. Meav in the red dress is a PC spellcaster, so she'll take her 2 turns as well against the orc mage up on the ledge. Maria is on the left, and can't reach any orcs this turn. It looks like 6 clansmen are in (roughly) base-to-base contact with the 2 orcs. Assuming they are all single-worth units, the girls would simply roll 6 d10 to Teshub's 2 d10. There's a hit throw, then a kill throw in Fantasy Warriors (that's the abbreviated version we use in the RPG, in a full-scale wargame there are a few other rules that are involved) remove casualties if need be, and bam! round over and back to the PCs.
It keeps the game flowing well and allows focus on the story aspect of the adventure while still swinging swords and slinging spells.
Jevenkah
Thank you for the detailed explanation. They look like wonderful games, and what lovely family time!
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I too missed your batreps with their fabulous minis,
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Very nice set up. Looks like a really fun game.
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Lovely stuff. Seeing your set up, minis, terrain, table and fellowship around it always bring s inspiration. Thanks for sharing!
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Welcome Back - sorely missed your bat-reps - great looking stuff!
I remain envious of your setup, but as always really enjoy a read of what you have been doing with it :)
Thanks for sharing more :)
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I still wish I lived nearby... :)
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Thanks everybody, for the warming welcome back! It was some great family time, and fun holiday time with friends. My husband had a blast being a 12-yr-old again for 3 hours.
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Only 3 years ago, they didn't like using the casualty markers. My, how they've grown!
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"Mom, there's a goat right there between the cells! Next to the torch! How flammable are goats?"
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The conversations that go on around here are quite intriguing sometimes...
Jev
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"Mom, there's a goat right there between the cells! Next to the torch! How flammable are goats?"
lol
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Welcome back Jevenkah and family.
Really nice scenario. :-* :-*
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I don't think goats are all that flammable. Of course, the goats do object strenuously to testing the theory.
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That goat in particular did object, kicking and bleating, to the experiment. Fortunately for the boys, the panicked goat provided exactly the mayhem they were hoping for.
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:D
Jev
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The wonderful part about having younger players in a group is the imaginative ways they approach problems. WELL DONE, GUYS!
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It's good to hear from you again. Glad you've been busy; the temple complex is inspiring.
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Hello all! It's been a while, but the gaming, crafting, and storytelling carry on!
Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #52- The Battle for Hellgate Mines (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-52/) continues King Kvig's campaign in the western lands over Lake Tagova.
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The orc fortress of Dakagog was hard-fought for, and King Kvig the Orc-Slayer was the victor (Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #51- The Warbringer (http://)). The orc shaman Tiazig retreated into the stone walls of the Dakagog with a handful of fervent followers. King Kvig had his men break down the door but once inside they could find no sign of the shaman.
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The King was furious at the strapping young hero Thrand Vestarson that his father Vestar Vastar had let the orcs establish such a firm base this close to Kvig’s silver mines at Hellgate. Kvig refused to leave needed troops to secure Dakagog until the mines were reclaimed from the orcs. Instead, Kvig demanded they take to the boats and sail to Vestar’s wooden keep at Sigivald Hold before night fall.
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Kvig, Wynston and Bleddyn each led a fast ship away from the orc fortress of Dakakog. Dark strings of clouds spun unnaturally over the waters. A mist covered the 3 boats.
“This is evil sorcery I’ve not seen before,” spoke Thrand to Wynston.
“Storms from the Shaman Tiazig?” asked Wynston.
“It could be him,” replied Thrand, “or it could be Queen Svala instead.”
The tall hero straightened over the steerboard. “Since crossing Lake Tagova, I’ve felt a mist lifting from my mind. I no longer have such…devotion for the Queen and I fear she knows it. She has sent this fog to keep me from aiding my father.”
“Kvig is come now to Sigivald to kill the orcs,” Wynston assured Thrand. “He will see your father’s keep defended.”
“The Queen dominates Kvig’s mind, as she once ruled mine.” Thrand was resolute. “Through him, she will claim all our family lands.” Thrand scanned what little he could of the lake’s surface through the fog. “She will swallow our boat with this mist and my father will never know of my end.”
The warriors grew more uneasy as they heard Thrand and the mist turned their fellow ships to shadows.
From the dank fog, several canoes full of orcs appeared and rammed Wynston’s longboat. Another larger boat of shielded orcs drew alongside Bleddyn’s boat and engaged his ulfhednar.
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Several javelins arced from the canoes into Wynston’s boat, all aimed at the helmsman, Thrand. He fell to the deck, skewered by orc spears. Wynston’s picked men were able to quickly bring the unarmored orcs to heel, but the mood was somber.
Bleddyn’s men fought the attackers on board their ship. The shielded orcs fell to the savage wolf-skinned warriors.
As the orcs were defeated, the fog dissipated and Kvig’s boat was seen untouched nearby. Poor Thrand was unconscious, bloody and pale in Wynston’s boat. King Kvig ordered all 4 boats to make haste to land near Sigivald.
The troops arrived without further incident and disembarked. When they came through the forest, the ulfhednar reported orcs ahead in the hills.
Shaman Tiazag was surrounded by his orc followers on the cliffside.
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From the heights, he hurled magic fires at the wooden fort.
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Kvig’s forces broke through the treeline and marched for the hills. The orcs rained javelins down on the fighters. Sigivald’s gate burned brightly, but Kvig was firmly in control of the field.
The slow-moving fighters closed the distance to the hills and scattered the orcs into the forest.
Vestar Vastar commanded the people of Sigivald to escort King Kvig and his close advisors inside. When Vestar saw his gravely injured son, his thanks to Kvig died on his lips.
“Kvig Melgarson Orc-Slayer! This is how you return my son to me?” Vestar cried. “I send him to your Queen seeking aid seasons ago, and you finally answer with his soon-to-be-corpse?”
“If you held the mines, your son would have been by your side ruling over Sigivald,” said Kvig. “Thrand was wounded fighting honorably and valiantly for his king. Send him back over the water and my Queen’s personal physicians in Mosveld will see him standing again.
“But you, Vestar, have not so nobly acquitted yourself,” continued Kvig. “Have my men fed and sheltered inside your gates. Assemble what warriors clan Vastar has remaining. We take back Hellgate Mines in two days.”
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While King Kvig received scouting reports from the ulfhednar, Wynston listened to the rumblings of the clansmen unhappy with Vestar and the state of the orcs around Sigivald. The loyal Vastars left in Sigivald bid a tearful farewell to an unconscious Thrand.
The next day when Kvig called for the troops to assemble, a unit of Vastar bonders pledged their service to the King.
Vestar himself showed ready for battle. “Clan Vastar honors its Land and King! I will defeat the orcs in your name!” Vestar shouted at Kvig.
Kvig took the hero Vestar into his retinue, and marched to Hellgate mines with a unit of heavy Kildarian infantry, a unit of ulfhednar, Wynston’s picked men, and the bonders from Sigivald. They found the orcs encamped outside the mines, but the orcs saw them and had time to form up in response.
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The ulfhednar and picked men sprinted to occupy the right flank.
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The Kildarians led by Vulmar slew many orcs and held firm the left flank. Our heroes fought in the center, challenging the urogs.
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Humans and orcs fell to swords and axes until only Kvig, Wynston and Bleddyn remained.
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Come see more pictures and read more stories:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-52/
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk_overview/
Thanks!
Jevenkah
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Great as always!
Love your campaign.
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great stuff! is that a converted Valeria from the TSR Conan boxed set in the last picture?
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HURRAH! The Adventure continues! It is WONDERFUL having you back with all your inspiring stories & photos.
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As always your tabletop and figures are great. Are the ships scratch-built like the rest of your terrain?
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Thank you all! :-*
The playing and modeling have been going strong! During our summer vacation so far Teshub has finished some way-cool wattle-and-daub structures to be used with the castle walls
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and continued some stables
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Sharp eye, barbaric splendor, but not surprising given your moniker! Yes, she is the Valeria from the 1985 (?) TSR Conan Box set. We use the Conan from that set still as well. The story behind her conversion, she's been a figure for 2 of my main characters over the last 20 years. She got a repaint after #52 so you'll see her sporting "Kvig Melgarson Blue" in episode #53, The Battle of Hellgate Pass. Here's her current get-up:
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You know you're old school when your favorite figure for your main character is 30 years old. I would love to know who sculpted the set since my cursory search last night was fruitless on that nugget of information.
Thanks wolfkarl!
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The small canoes are scratch built, as are the two large longboats on the outside. The boat in the center is a store-bought model kit (Revell maybe?)
Thank you, Nala! The adventures do indeed continue...
Jevenkah
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I'm more than pleased to see this thread running again :)
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Glad to see you back! This has always been one of my favourite threads on the forum.
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Wow, this thread never disappoints. Awesome as always :-*
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great set-up! bar stools around the old GM screen, classic!
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Welcome back.
Looking forward for more adventures. :)
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Sharp eye, barbaric splendor, but not surprising given your moniker! Yes, she is the Valeria from the 1985 (?) TSR Conan Box set. We use the Conan from that set still as well. The story behind her conversion, she's been a figure for 2 of my main characters over the last 20 years. She got a repaint after #52 so you'll see her sporting "Kvig Melgarson Blue" in episode #53, The Battle of Hellgate Pass. Here's her current get-up:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/WynstonWarrior_001.jpg)
You know you're old school when your favorite figure for your main character is 30 years old. I would love to know who sculpted the set since my cursory search last night was fruitless on that nugget of information.
Thanks - I love those Conan miniatures and like what you have done with Valeria! I will see if I can turn up an answer on the sculptor - it has me curious now and the style isnt obvious.
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Thanks all! It's inspiring to read how much you love it!
Here's a group shot for you, barbaric splendor:
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I'm curious to see what you find for a sculptor.
SGK #53 to follow soon...
Jevenkah
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Welcome back Jevenkah - I have missed your fantastic gaming updates.
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Thanks all! It's inspiring to read how much you love it!
Here's a group shot for you, barbaric splendor:
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I'm curious to see what you find for a sculptor.
SGK #53 to follow soon...
Jevenkah
Awesome - Conan and Juma with Valeria!
The best guess for sculptor I could find amongst some very learned minds was David Sutherland - he apparently did most if not all of the TSR sculpts during their short miniatures run.
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Wonderful your back superb blog and commentary always a joy to view
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Just read the newest blog update - great gaming, as usual!
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Jevenkah, that wonderful blog of yours is a tribute nor only of the love for the hobby, but for your family as well! A true example to be followed, CONGRATULATIONS! ;)
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Just read the newest blog update - great gaming, as usual!
Thanks, Argonor! I'll have the short version posted here soon.
Jevenkah, that wonderful blog of yours is a tribute nor only of the love for the hobby, but for your family as well! A true example to be followed, CONGRATULATIONS! ;)
Thanks very much, dinohunterpoa! It's great fun sharing this game with so many people we love in our home, and sharing the stories with folks who love reading about them on the blog.
More pic to come soon...and new finished stables and city houses are on the horizon,
Jevenkah
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The Bunk House & environs look WONDERFUL...GREAT modeling & painting. VERY WELL DONE!
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All those gorgeous scenery and cinematic battles makes me feel nostalgic... makes me think about getting back into fantasy roleplay, the sweet times when we used to run though the woods with half naked girls... :D
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Good to see some updates :)
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Glad to see you guys back in action. Great new update and I am looking forward to seeing more of your new scenery.
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I love it when this thread pops up. This thread and DeafNalas Last Hurra thread are just so awesome and for me really shows what this hobby is all about. Creating awesome and amazing worlds. Something we mere mortals can only dream of achieving.
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I love it when this thread pops up. This thread and DeafNalas Last Hurra thread are just so awesome and for me really shows what this hobby is all about. Creating awesome and amazing worlds. Something we mere mortals can only dream of achieving.
EXACTLY!!! ;)
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Welcome back,
You made my day :)
Thank you and may you continue doing what your doing - because it's great stuff.
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Hi All!
For the full episode and more pictures, come read Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #53-Battle of Hellgate Pass (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-53/).
Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #52- The Battle for Hellgate Mines (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-52/) saw King Kvig lead his army to victory over the Varak orcs who had appropriated the mines of Hellgate from Kvig’s vassal Vestar Vastar. Kvig now had to decide who to install as jarl over the newly-recovered mines.
The Kildarian knight Baron Vulmar was outspoken, “We Kildarians have won many battles for you, King Kvig. Vestar has wasted the lives of many warriors and many more miners. Give me the mines and let Kildarian expertise get you rich! I will have these mines spilling forth silver the Vastars’ couldn’t even imagine.”
Vestar Vastar was enraged. “Generations of Vastar blood have paid for Hellgate silver! My clan has fought the Varak orcs time and again. These are my lands by right!”
Kvig surveyed Vestar and his many injured and poorly-armored bonders. Then King Kvig looked to Baron Vulmar and the Kilarians. The elite knights stood tall in their bloodied chainmail. It seemed an easy decision.
“Baron Vulmar shall have Hellgate mines and the keep at Sigivald Hold,” announced Kvig. “Any of Clan Vastar who wish to stay will be given positions defending the lands, or working the mines.”
“Odin curse you, Kvig Melgarson!” exclaimed Vestar. “You and your witch-queen have brought my son to death’s door and cheated my clan. I will have repayment for all your wrongs.” Vestar Vastar gathered a few loyal men and left Sigivald Hold.
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As the rest of the warriors of Clan Vastar prepared for battle, Bleddyn’s ulfhednar scouts brought a respected adversary to him. Bjorn the Mighty (Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #50- Sword and Sorcery (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-50/)) had come to fight against the orcs. Bjorn looked to show his gratitude for the mercy Kvig and Bleddyn showed him (Sagas of the Gautrian Kings #51- The Warbringer (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk-51/)).
“The orcs gather at Hellgate Pass. I have brought my men and those of my kin who would join you and push the orcs back into the mountains,” said Bjorn. “Bleddyn, take my brothers among your ulfhednar.”
Bjorn introduced his cousin Karlsefni. Karlsefni had been a slave to the Varak orcs in the west.
“The Varak orcs look to reclaim these lands on the lake,” said Karlsefni. “We have tracked a new group through Hellgate Pass. They scream for blood, King Kvig, and they are coming with a War-God.”
“War-God?” asked Kvig.
“You will see on the battlefield,” answered Karlsefni.
King Kvig, Bleddyn and Wynston marched their troops to Hellgate Pass, and saw the orcs there ready for battle.
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Several wild orcs with javelins populated the jagged cliffsides.
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Scores more orcs assembled in tight formations, blocking the road through the pass.
King Kvig’s men responded in kind, spreading their forces in a long line across the pass.
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The War-God stood before the orcs and bellowed to his troops.
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The heavy infantry of the Gautrian army trudged into the pass. The speedy ulfhednar and mounted knights sprinted across the gap. Wynston’s picked men ran up the hill in pursuit of the wild orcs and shaman.
The War-God held his ranks in check.
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King Kvig, Wynston, and Bleddyn charged the two-headed War-God with uncanny speed.
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The shielded orcs lined up against the human cavalry on one flank, and the heavy infantry on the other.
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The War-God held fast in the center against King Kvig, Wynston, and Bleddyn.
The Gautrians’ left flank was pushed hard by the armored orcs.
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But it was not enough to threaten the integrity of Kvig’s line.
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The unarmored orcs fell to the ulfhednar on the human’s right flank. The wild orcs all routed, or were slain.
The last kill was up to Wynston, Kvig and Bleddyn.
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Soon, all that remained of the War-God were two severed heads waiting to be tied to Kvig’s saddle.
“They will return from their side of the mountains, King Kvig,” said Karlsefni. “You cut through their War-God in this battle, but the Varaks will send more fighters. On the other side of Hellgate pass lies their fortress of Langar. They have many of my people enslaved in that compound. Lead us there King Kvig, Orc-Slayer, and we will destroy their stronghold and keep the Varak orcs from returning to Gautria!”
Kvig thought for the briefest of moments before turning to his champion Bleddyn and minister Wynston. “There is only one way to push the orcs out of our lands. We must take the fight to them! To Langar!”
What will King Kvig find through Hellgate Pass? Will the Varak orcs fall before the advancing North Gautrian army? The adventures continue…
Thanks for reading and commenting!
Jevenkah
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Jevenkah, I love the way you give the impression of an epic, huge and massive battle with just a few figures, AWESOME!!!
That's the stuff dreams are made of! ;)