Tensions between the two great rivals of the Hyborian Age Aquilonia and Nemedia result in the Nemedian host crossing the frontier. The Aquilonians fall back in a fighting retreat and await their Poitainian allies to tip the scales in their favour. But in a co-ordinated move with the Nemedians the Zingarans attack Poitain, there will be no aid from Poitain.
The Nemedians led by King Numa have 2 units of Heavy Cavalry, 4 Medium Cavalry, 3 Medium Infantry and 3 Light Bowmen.
The Aquilonians deploy before their capital Tarantia at the top of the picture.
The Nemedian archers open the battle, the left hand Gunderman pikes have taken some casualties.
The Nemedians launch a cavalry attack on their left with some initial success but their cavalry are ultimately defeated.
The Nemedians are getting pushed further and further back.
They launch a desperate cavalry attack. Spartacus?, who's he?, must be a Shemite or something.
Then the Aquilonians counter attack.
And King Numa is captured and the Nemedians are defeated.
The invasion has failed and Nemedia must pay tribute to Aquilonia.
The battles are coming fast and furious in this campaign and the supporting narrative. All good stuff.
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter, it's been a lot of fun.
DeleteThat looked to be decisive Paul. Great to see Spartacus make a guest appearance! :)
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
It was an entertaining battle for sure James.
DeleteWhat was the remark Tony Bath once attributed to one of his character players: 'After all, God is an Aquilonian"....? Could have gone either way, this one!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Ion
It was a swingy battle, a lot of relatively brittle cavalry and some powerful cards. Great fun too!.
DeleteShaping up for Aquilonia v Shem......☺
ReplyDeleteGood stuff! Keep it coming.
Neil
"Shaping up for Aquilonia v Shem", it could well be Neil.
DeleteShem has designs on their great trading neighbour Argos upon which the landlocked Aquilonia and Nemedia depend for trade.