Storm of Chivalry
A clash of arms between mighty armies of the Middle Ages, using the Armies of Chivalry Warhammer Ancients supplement. Players will be able to participate in a variety of scenarios and tactical situations during the day with themed scenery provided. The scenarios range from small fast raids to a day long siege. And if this wasn’t fun enough there will be a joust for all to take part in!
This event is for armies not exceeding 1500 points selected from the Armies of Chivalry supplement. Armies should be fully painted.
Date: Saturday June 26 2004
Price: £10
Venue: Ponders End United Reform Church, College Court, Ponders End, London
Event Schedule:
09:00 - 10:00 - Fanfare: Welcome from John and George. Draw for games with tea and doughnuts for all.
10:00 - 11:00 - 1st Period
11:00 - 12:00 - 2nd Period
12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch
14:00 - 15:00 - 3rd Period
15:00 - 16:00 - 4th Period
16:00 - 17:00 - 5th Period
17:00 - Awards
The Joust
All players in attendance are welcome to participate in a joust game that shall be running all day.
Special Characters
A selection of slightly wacky special characters will be offered to players. Any resemblance to real persons is unfortunate.
Ye Ole Marketplace
Players can acquire the services of troops to assist in a specific scenario. Ye olde marketplace is open 20 minutes before a period and during lunchtime.
The Scenarios
1. The Siege
Sieges were a common feature of medieval warfare. Here we simulate the interplay between the besieger and the besieged. Several small scenarios build up to a climatic assault on the castle.
Timescale: 6 Periods (All day)
Player 1: Besieged 1500 points
Player 2: Besieger 1 1500
Player 3: Besieger 2 1500
2. Once More Unto The Breach
A classic field battle using the meeting engagement scenario. In the second game the attackers are a possible relief force arriving to raise the siege.
Timescale: 3 periods (2 games available)
Player 4: Attacker 1 1500 points
Player 5: Attacker 2 1500 points
Player 6: Defender 1 1500 points
Player 7: Defender 2 1500 points
3. Ye Steppes
Played on a wide open board (8’x4’) with only a few terrain features, one player attempts to defend his territory from a force of raiders.
Timescale: 2 periods (3 games available)
Player 8: Raider 1500 points
Player 9: Defender 1500 points
4. Forest Ambush
The local authorities are returning to their garrison with taxes and other ill gotten gains obtained from their unwilling subjects. As they advance through a forest, rebels or bandits are preparing a welcoming party…
Timescale: 1 Period (6 Games available)
Player 10: Ambushed 750 points
Player 11: Ambushers 1000 Points
5. Ye Citie Fighte
Enemy forces have seized control of a town and barricaded themselves in. They must be driven out.
Timescale: 1 Period (6 Games Available)
Player 12: Attacker 1500 points
Player 13: Defenders 500 points
6. Holy Troublemaker
The vile stench of heresy taints the land; a religious dissident who promotes strange and dangerous ideas is spreading it. He must be stopped before he incites an uprising.
Timescale: 1 Period (6 Games)
Player 14: Enforcers 1000 points
Player 15: Holy Escort 750 points
7. Hill Defence
The stalwart defenders bravely make a stand atop a hill, awaiting the inevitable assault.
Timescale: 2 Periods
Player 16: Attacker 1500 points + bonus
Player 17: Defender 1500 Points
Please note that food will not be provided by the organisers. There are however, a number of restaurants and cafés nearby from where food may be purchased.
In order to secure your place send an email to georgemoraitis2002@yahoo.com and I will send booking details.
