Note on terrains in the Annürien Marches
I roll for terrains as per the rule p.28. with the existing modifiers AND new ones. if the terrain is:
- clear (ex. province B of the Border Kingdoms): -1 modifier ;
- hilly (ex. province D of the Border Kingdoms or South Demeskeen): no modifier ;
- rough (ex. province with mountains or woods): +1 modifier
THE BATTLE
With no room to maneuver his cavalry, Prince Osman deploys his troops in a small space.
I roll for terrains as per the rule p.28. with the existing modifiers AND new ones. if the terrain is:
- clear (ex. province B of the Border Kingdoms): -1 modifier ;
- hilly (ex. province D of the Border Kingdoms or South Demeskeen): no modifier ;
- rough (ex. province with mountains or woods): +1 modifier
THE BATTLE
With no room to maneuver his cavalry, Prince Osman deploys his troops in a small space.
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| Gunnar Olafssen on his hill... |
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| The light cavalry harasses the Ironmen. |
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| The Ironmen leave their hill... |
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| Gunnar decides to attack the archers in the rough terrain. |
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| The archers are defeated... |
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| The cavalry is disorganized. |
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| Prince El Osman decides to call back his troops... |
The Demeskeen should come back since they are in peace with the Border Kingdoms and the Ironmen province is the only one where the Demeskeen can expand their empire...
Hmm, interesting. What happened in game terms to the Demeskeen cavalry? They seemed to be completely ineffectual throughout the battle. I also like your idea on terrain modifiers based on the strategic map.
ReplyDeleteCavalry can't enter rough terrain and are the most effective when they attack on flank or rear (but to do this we need to be able to maneuver...). I should have dismounted my troops...
ReplyDeletePerhaps the Prince should have refused battle and hoped for better terrain.
ReplyDeleteI didn't mentioned that the Prince had refused a previous battle... so he had to fight.
ReplyDeleteA very messy affair to be sure : )
ReplyDeleteWell done Gunnar Olafssen!