Miniatures Adventure => Medieval Adventures => Topic started by: Dr. Zombie on 11 March 2016, 02:59:11 PM
Title: Somewhere in Frankia AAR
Post by: Dr. Zombie on 11 March 2016, 02:59:11 PM
Somewhere in Frankia lives the famous swordsmith Ulfberth. know far and wide for his "magical" swords that carries his signature along the blade. (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/Fredejensen/ulfberht_zpsbkomwg0r.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fredejensen/media/ulfberht_zpsbkomwg0r.jpg.html)
The mighty Viking warlord Ubbe has set his mind on becomming king. But kingdoms are not made they are carved out with a sword. And what better swords to use than the Ulfberth swords? Therefore Ubbe has set sail to Frankia to find the legendary swordsmiths forge and get him to make weapons for the comming raiding season. However Ubbe has not been carefull enough as he aproaches the village of Ulfberth. The alarm has been raised and Ulfberth is already gathering his men to fight off Ubbe.
Some of the village warriors prepare to make a stand on the bridge to give the rest of Ulfberths forces time to gather. (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/Fredejensen/2F314BFA-9D9E-46A6-9684-AA2C0D09B53D_zpsljlgtuhs.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fredejensen/media/2F314BFA-9D9E-46A6-9684-AA2C0D09B53D_zpsljlgtuhs.jpg.html)
Ubbes raiding party advance on the village. (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/Fredejensen/1D725BB7-8417-49F2-BE4E-5DD27F1654DA_zpsbjea3dcs.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fredejensen/media/1D725BB7-8417-49F2-BE4E-5DD27F1654DA_zpsbjea3dcs.jpg.html)
Ubbes berserkers don't have time to get to the bridge they try to just wade the river. (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/Fredejensen/3076F989-BB4D-48A3-A96F-3F3BF3DCB525_zpsoft1gky2.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fredejensen/media/3076F989-BB4D-48A3-A96F-3F3BF3DCB525_zpsoft1gky2.jpg.html)
As the enemy gathers in front of the bridge the defenders charge! (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/Fredejensen/8A611FA0-E4C5-4613-9F72-94414EFE35B1_zps2zbqf6iz.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fredejensen/media/8A611FA0-E4C5-4613-9F72-94414EFE35B1_zps2zbqf6iz.jpg.html)
They are amed with the deadly Ulfberth swords and carve a bloody swathe through Ubbes men and sell their lives dearly. (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/Fredejensen/F836CECE-8964-42E2-8A7C-5161C95B22F2_zps3dhlvyy8.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fredejensen/media/F836CECE-8964-42E2-8A7C-5161C95B22F2_zps3dhlvyy8.jpg.html)
As the last defenders of the bridge die. Ubbes men start to cross the bridge and swarm into the village. (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/Fredejensen/97BE524E-F766-4686-8A0E-8D8C28BDE155_zps7ruecffh.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fredejensen/media/97BE524E-F766-4686-8A0E-8D8C28BDE155_zps7ruecffh.jpg.html) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/Fredejensen/A8237825-FD05-4D69-AEE4-375E77DF65E0_zpszk3hzixh.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fredejensen/media/A8237825-FD05-4D69-AEE4-375E77DF65E0_zpszk3hzixh.jpg.html)
But the defenders on the bridge has delayed Ubbes men long enough for the rest of the villagers to get armed and ready. Now the fight for Ulfberths forge really begins. (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/Fredejensen/D4040A6D-AD01-4FB5-A18E-6D8E0139D28D_zpsuydup0j4.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fredejensen/media/D4040A6D-AD01-4FB5-A18E-6D8E0139D28D_zpsuydup0j4.jpg.html)
Village archers flank round to shoot the berserkers in the back. (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/Fredejensen/3E569B31-13ED-4D69-A6C5-4E7D0A76AF74_zpsgom2hvhj.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fredejensen/media/3E569B31-13ED-4D69-A6C5-4E7D0A76AF74_zpsgom2hvhj.jpg.html)
Ubbe sensing victory within his grasp challenges Hakon the village chief to single combat. (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/Fredejensen/62D53C16-5871-47C3-BBCC-07117A18999C_zpsmmf06q6w.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fredejensen/media/62D53C16-5871-47C3-BBCC-07117A18999C_zpsmmf06q6w.jpg.html)
But is brutally cut down. (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/Fredejensen/F0847C91-D81B-4203-9C4A-5C27447D4A6A_zpsevp276zp.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fredejensen/media/F0847C91-D81B-4203-9C4A-5C27447D4A6A_zpsevp276zp.jpg.html)
A great melee erupts in the village square. (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/Fredejensen/674064C5-C462-409E-8520-F5323EA05E82_zps99upnhlw.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fredejensen/media/674064C5-C462-409E-8520-F5323EA05E82_zps99upnhlw.jpg.html)
The village warriors taunt the berserkers into throwing themselves against their shieldwall. Where they are cut down. (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/Fredejensen/C08C73F2-EB9C-4E74-A283-903C8CAA1085_zpskojkqx2v.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fredejensen/media/C08C73F2-EB9C-4E74-A283-903C8CAA1085_zpskojkqx2v.jpg.html)
This really ends the battle after this there is only the mobbing up of a few surviving attackers. (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/Fredejensen/C2A93AAF-FB61-49BD-A23C-47D0BD6D7939_zpsjfelg0xk.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fredejensen/media/C2A93AAF-FB61-49BD-A23C-47D0BD6D7939_zpsjfelg0xk.jpg.html)
This was supposed to be a three player scenario, but Dr. The Viking crapped out... So this was really a last moment attempt to change the three player scenario into a two player one For Erik and myself. We actually played this scenario through two times with some tweaking the second time round. The report is based on the second game. It still need a bit of tweaking to be really good I think. But it was fun none the less.
Title: Re: Somewhere in Frankia AAR
Post by: Phil Robinson on 11 March 2016, 04:20:12 PM
A stirring saga of bravery and bloodshed indeed, bravo!
Title: Re: Somewhere in Frankia AAR
Post by: Harry Faversham on 11 March 2016, 04:42:22 PM
Carnage and courage in equal measure! Lovely painted figures, great terrain... and a cracking Saga to read.
:)
Title: Re: Somewhere in Frankia AAR
Post by: Malamute on 11 March 2016, 04:45:24 PM
Nice one, a great scenario :)
Title: Re: Somewhere in Frankia AAR
Post by: Marine0846 on 11 March 2016, 05:18:59 PM
Great story line. Excellent figures, love the battle.
Title: Re: Somewhere in Frankia AAR
Post by: Comsquare on 11 March 2016, 06:09:36 PM
Nice scenary and great story, love it :)
Title: Re: Somewhere in Frankia AAR
Post by: Dr. Zombie on 11 March 2016, 06:26:09 PM
Thank you all. I certainly enjoyed myself. We played using Lions Rampant rules. The attackers had to capture Ulfberth. When they reached the river the village would start to get a unit off reinforcements from the table edge every turn the defenders held the bridge.
Title: Re: Somewhere in Frankia AAR
Post by: Mason on 11 March 2016, 06:29:35 PM
Great stuff with some sweet eye-candy to boot! :-* :-*
The Royal beer obviously does not work too well, though. ;)
Title: Re: Somewhere in Frankia AAR
Post by: Dr. Zombie on 11 March 2016, 06:45:43 PM
I was waiting for someone to point that out. But what is the point of gaming if you can't drink beer while doing it?
Also we had waffles with ice cream and coffee.
Title: Re: Somewhere in Frankia AAR
Post by: Patrice on 11 March 2016, 09:45:08 PM
:) nice pictures and nice fight!
Title: Re: Somewhere in Frankia AAR
Post by: Ragnar on 11 March 2016, 10:04:17 PM
Looks like a load of fun.
Title: Re: Somewhere in Frankia AAR
Post by: Jacksarge on 11 March 2016, 11:22:27 PM
Looks like a very cool game! I really like all the terrain/scenic items on your board.
Title: Re: Somewhere in Frankia AAR
Post by: Mason on 11 March 2016, 11:59:07 PM