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Offline nevermore

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Protect the Pharaoh
« on: March 19, 2013, 11:04:45 AM »
 Protect the Pharaoh

A long time ago, Ancient Egypt was a civilization ruled by pharaohs. Egyptians did not call their ruler a pharaoh, though, before 1554 BC during the 18th dynasty. Before that, pharaoh meant "Great House" in Egyptian and referred to the palace of the king. It was later added to the pharaoh's name as part of his title.

(Assyrian infantry move to the flanks of the Egyptian army)

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(Assyrian cavalry trot to position)

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(A rumble of chariots and crack of whip is heard)

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The pharaoh was the high priest of all temples, the head of law and administration, and the commander of the army. The Egyptians believed pharaohs were great people that were half-man and half-god. Since only the pharaoh and priests were allowed to enter temples, Ancient Egyptians had to ask the pharaoh to speak to the gods for them. This made the pharaoh very powerful in the minds of regular Egyptians!

(The protectors move into position and will defend with life for the God)

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(The body of the God is pulled hard across the desert)

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(Assyrian horse move slowly around to the rear of the Pharaoh)

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The Ancient Egyptians believed that the pharaoh's spirit could live for an eternity, which means forever. They believed that the pharaoh would become a god after he died, so pharaohs were buried in a tomb with many treasures which could be enjoyed in their Afterlife.

(Ranks of the bodyguard close and death to the God would be a great honor)

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The Assyrian Army want these treasures and the Egyptian people are prepared to protect the body
of the God as it moved to the great pyramid.

(Egyptian chariot move to cover the rear of the body of the God)

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The Egyptian army must pull the body of the God across to the edge of the table along with all the treasures, two transport platforms are used to move across the desert.A average die is used (2-5) and thrown for each platform, indicating the number of inches moved as either 3-4 or 5, if a 2 is rolled the movement is stalled for one move.

(Map movement of the battle)

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Assyrians have to spend one turn next to the body with no distractions to plunder the treasures and take the body of the pharaoh.

53 photos uploaded on website pt 2 next week

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« Last Edit: March 19, 2013, 11:20:17 AM by nevermore »
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Offline Marine0846

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Re: Protect the Pharaoh
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2013, 01:50:43 AM »
Some great photos.
There is a lot to love,
the terrain and the figures.
Semper Fi, Mac

Offline nervisfr

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Re: Protect the Pharaoh
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2013, 05:26:25 PM »
great !
I m happy to see again that "old school" figurines.
LAMMING's if i remember well.  lol
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Offline dhtandco

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Re: Protect the Pharaoh
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2013, 07:06:54 PM »
Yes coincidentally Bill Lamming who is now 80 is selling his figure collection by Auction at Driffield this week

Offline Golgotha

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Re: Protect the Pharaoh
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2013, 07:52:51 PM »
Great to see ancient Egyptians and in such a vast array - what rules are you using?

Offline dhtandco

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Re: Protect the Pharaoh
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2013, 05:17:08 PM »
the clubs own set cross between warmaster and Armati known locally as Warmati!! 2 sides of A4 if you want a set pm me your email
cheers DaveT

Offline Garanhir

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Re: Protect the Pharaoh
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2013, 09:54:32 PM »
Cecil B deMille couldn't have done better!  Epic gorgeousness.
A life without festivity is a long road without an inn.
-Democritus


Offline Painting Princess

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Re: Protect the Pharaoh
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2013, 09:59:01 PM »
That looks impressive - so many figures! Well done ;)
The Princess Diaries (painting blog): http://painting-princess.blogspot.com.au/
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Offline Prof.Witchheimer

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Re: Protect the Pharaoh
« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2013, 03:17:24 PM »
What a sight! Amazing!

1:72 miniatures?

Offline nevermore

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Re: Protect the Pharaoh
« Reply #9 on: May 21, 2013, 03:19:56 PM »
What a sight! Amazing!

1:72 miniatures?

All 28mm figures

Offline D@rth J@ymZ

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Re: Protect the Pharaoh
« Reply #10 on: May 21, 2013, 04:16:02 PM »
Great scenery and it looks like a really evocative story to play out on the tabletop. Great work.
Now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb...
- Dark Helmet

Offline Hussar072

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Re: Protect the Pharaoh
« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2013, 02:19:45 AM »
Very nice! I love the look of a full table.
Padraig

 

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