Year 1 Results

Game Year 1

March , 455 (turn 1)

The Templars, Nordheim, Nazirikhan and Dark Elves levy TAXES.

Draakheeri economy is in financial crisis.

Peace and prosperty in Nazirikhan doubles income. A new successor is summoned for the Naziri.

Orcs marching from the east lay Siege to the city of Vidaran (D5), 2723 . Orcs have 2 master engineers and 12 engineers. The engineers get 6 hits against Vidaran, reducing the city's defenses to D0. The Orcs take no losses during the siege.

Orcs capture the towns of Jotunheim, 2621 , and Hraesvig, 2523.

The Dark Elves have assualt the Castle Galidor (D8), 1624 . Thord (4 heros/dragons, 20 beastriders) and Asdrubael (2 hero/dragons, 10 assassins) attack the Castle. Lord Vidaren (12 ulfendar) and Captain Bragadino (18 mercenaries) defend. The assault against the fortress fails. Battle is Nordheim victory. Thord, Asuel, Anthrax each take 1 wound, Plague takes 2 wounds. Asdrubael is killed. 4 beastriders and 2 assassins are killed. Nordheim lost 1 mercenary.

Nazirikhan captures Goteburg, 1503 , and Wulfteken, 1403 .

Nazirikhan assaults Castle Tromse (D5), 2313 . Skaythe (12 skaven warriors) and Medor (6 skaven warriors) attack. Lord Sagar (hero), Gandalin Dardan, defends. Skaythe successfully storms the castle. Naziri victory. 3 skaven warriors are killed. Lord Sagar is killed.

Nazirikhan assaults Castle Valdigaard (D7), 2514 . Pallol One-Eye (6 skaven warriors) attacks. Valinor (24 ulfendar) and Tyranon (12 giants) defend. The assault fails. Nordheim victory. Pallol takes 1 wound and loses 4 skaven warriors. Defenders take no losses.

Nazirikhan assaults Castle Thormodth (D5), 2614 . Fafnor (12 skaven warriors) attacks. Lord Utgaard/hero defends. The assault fails. Nordheim victory. Fafnor takes 1 wound and loses 7 skaven warriors. Lord Utgaard takes 1 wound.

April, 455 (turn 2)

Natural disaster strikes Valinor province. Late spring blizzards eliminate all income production.

Draakheeri reap bountiful harvest. Eastern subjects of the Draakheeri send $100 in tribute to Avernus.

Naziri, Templars and Draakheeri levy taxes.

A pretender to the throne of Nordheim raises his banner at Thrymheim, 2331.

Sickness strikes Capt Sigmund Hohenroth and his "Usipetes". They are confined to barracks at Sagar.

Thord captures Vaasa.

Orcs capture Vidaran.

Nidhogg's Breath Pass
Lord Valinor at the head his Ulfendar march from Valdigaard in pursuit of Fafnor and Pallol into Nazirikhan through Nidhogg's Breath Pass. In the pass they are met by the Army of Raziz-Xa.
Lord Valinor >24 Ulfendar	Raziz-Xa >24 plagueguard Kaja-Ra >12 rat ogres, 12 skaven crossbows Xanthus Typhon Galbor Redcap > 7 skaven warriors Dalbreath Shape of Fire Fafnor Pallol One-Eye
Battle is a Naziri victory. The Naziri lost 2 skaven crossbows and 4 skaven warriors, Dalbreath and Pallol were wounded. The Nordheimers lost 4 ulfendar and retreat to Valdigaard.

May, 455 (turn 3)

Nazirikhan, Templars and Nordheim impose TAXES.

King Ulerich of Nordheim commanding Lord Vidaran, Lord Mogador, Captain Bragadino, 4 engineers, 2 archers, 10 einherjar, 14 horse archers, 12 ulfendar and 17 mercenaries lay seige to the Orcs at Vidaran. The Orcs have 2 master engineers, 2 lesser nobles, 12 engineers and 12 wargs at Vidaran. Nordheim engineers reduce the defense value of Vidaran to 2. Battle is a Nordheim victory. Nordheim lost 2 ulfendar, 7 horse archers and 1 engineer. The Orcs would be eliminated as there is no retreat from a citadel, but they play the JOKER card which they use to provide a secret back door from the city allowing them to retreat to 2623. The orcs lost 4 engineers and 2 wargs.

The Valley of Corpses. Hex 2612 at the base of Nidhogg's Breath Pass
Prince Maidos, Lord Valinor commanding Lord Tyranon, Captain Verdelin, Captain Masool, and Hans Talhoffer, 20 ulfendar 12 giants, and 36 mercenaries move to 2612 and defend the base of Nidhogg's Breath Pass. Facing the Nordheimers is the Skaven Horde of Raziz-Xa and Kaja-Ra marches down the pass from the Nazirikhan plateau. Facing the Nordheimers is the Skaven Horde of Raziz-Xa and Kaja-Ra marches down the pass from the Nazirikhan plateau. Kaja-Ra passes his command test and finds a second pass down to hex 2612 with his force.
Prince Maidos, Lord Valinor >20 ulfendar Lord Tyranon >12 giants Captain Verdelin >18 mercenaries Captain Masool >18 mercenaries Hans Talhoffer	Raziz-Xa >24 Plague Gards Xanthus Dalbreath Kaja-Ra > 12 Rat Ogres, 10 skaven crossbows Typhon Fafnor Galbor > 2 skaven warriors. Pallol Lassa-Ka Ricin Ja'Ha Variol Na'Ja *Raziz-Xa, Galbor, Dalbreath, Ricin all cast summon lesser undead raising 38 lesser undead (4 actions).
Variol casts FEAR (1 action). The Naziri play BRIBERY against Captain Masool who, along with his entire command changes side and turns to attack the Nordheimers. Battle is a Naziri victory. Nordheim lost 7 ulfendar, 2 giants and 18 mercenaries, and Valinoor was wounded. Kaja-Ra and Dalbreath were wounded by the Ulfendar. The Nordheimers managed to destroy the undead during the battle. The Naziri lost 2 skaven warriors, 3 skaven crossbows and 3 mercenaries. The skaven guard and rat ogres eliminated the Nordheimer mercenaries commanded by Captain Verdelin after the battle because they have breakthrough causing the mercenaries to auto-fail their rally rolls. The Nordheimers retreat back to Castle Thormodh.

Skaythe and Medor capture Castle Valdigaard after Prince Maidos' Army marches out to defend the pass of Nidhogg's Breath.

The Drow under Thord capture Gloskar, Latvir, Jakka, Koberg, Kamaal and Eresh.

Castle Narn (defense 5), held by Captain L'Vellete of Nordheim commanding 18 mercenaries, is attacked by Thord commanding 16 beastriders, 2 assassins, and the dragon/heros Darkblood, Plague, Asuel, Anthrax, Wynveren and Abyss. The dragon/hero Anthrax casts Wallshaker reducing the castle defense to 3. Battle is a Draakheeri victory. The Draakheeri lost 2 beastriders and 2 assassins, and Wynveren took 1 wound and Abyss took 2 wounds. The defenders were eliminated as there is no retreat when defending a citadel.

June, 455 (turn 4)

Nordheim, Boden and Styrlaand impose taxes.

Nordheim calls up the levy at Mirkheim 2221, Storosund 2123, Vaskil 2021.

Nordheim razes Vidaran.

The Valley of Corpses. Nordheim attacks the Naziri at 2613.
Nordheim army follows up Lord Utgaard's blocking/holding attack and assault the Naziri Army. The Naziri army has spent the time following its victory over Nordheim in May feasting on the dead and celebrating the victory. The Nordheimers launch their attack against the camp of the Ratten in the foothills of the Nagrond Range below Nidhogs Breath Pass.
Lord Vilinor >10 Einherjar, 7 Horse Archers Lord Tryranon >13 Ulfendar Lord Mogador >3 Engineers, 2 Archers Lord Valinor >10 giants Capt Bragadino >17 mercenaries Lord Utgaard (hero)	Raziz-Xa >24 Plague Guard Kaja-Ra, the Dunkelsratte >12 Rat-Ogres, 10 skaven crossbow Xanthus (liche) Typhon (liche) Fafnor Ice Jaws Galbor Redcap >3 Skaven Warriors Lassa-Ka (hero) Ricin Ja'Ha (hero) Variol Na'Sa (hero) Mano El Masool >16 mercenaries Dalbreath Shape of Fire Pallol One-Eye
The Naziri Army is lead by The Naziri play HEROIC DEFENSE. Nordhiem Victory . Nordheim plays ROUT. The Naziri play FIGHTING WITHDRAWAL. The Nordheimers lost 1 einherjar, 1 horse archer, 1 engineer, 1 archer, 5 mercenaries, 2 ulfendar and 4 giants. Lord Vilanor (2 hits), Lord Valinor and Lord Utgaard were wounded. The Naziri lost 4 guard, 3 rat-ogres, 5 crossbows, 1 warrior and 5 mercenaries. Variol and Mano were killed, Raziz took 2 hits, Typhon, Fafnor and Galbor were wounded. The Naziri flee back up the pass into the wastes.

Mad Miklos Haorai and Magnus Stragna lay siege to Valdigaard.

Lord Vidaran (10 ulfendar) of Nordheim attacks the Draakheeri garrison (1 assassin) at the village of Latvir. Battle is a Nordheim victory. The Draakheeri assissin is eliminated.

Captain Hohenroth captures the city of Narngahar 0930 for Nordheim.

Thord captures castle Kalmar 1927, and Hesperax captures castle Sagar 1825 for the Draakheeri.

Bandits plague Nordheim.

The dwaffen of Styrlaand capture the fortress of Tromse.

Plague strikes the Draakheeri lands.

Uterlandsdraak Ragnar Molitor of Boden commanding Helmut Kohl, Earl of Boden, Heinrich Belk, Earl of Kansk, Lord Sturmhelm and Conrad Gessner, Baron of Donnerjek, 14 knights, 14 sergeants, 16 men-at-arms, and 16 crossbowmen assaults the fortress of Wulfteken (D5). Wulfteken is defended by 6 skaven warriors. Boden Victory. Boden had no losses, the garrison was eliminated.

July, 455 (turn 5)

Valdigaard falls to the the High King of Nordheim's Army which has joined the seige. Skaythe and his 10 ratten warriors are eliminated.

Nordheim troops in Narngahar use BAGGAGE TRAIN to keep in supply.

Duke Ragnar of Boden captures Goteborg. Boden plays the BETRAYEL card and the Ratten garrison surrenders the castle without a fight.

The Draakheeri capture Bodo, 2026, Adhil, 2027, Haugesund, 2025, and Harstad, 2227.

King Hadding Skoldung (pretender to the throne of Nordheim) meets with the Draakheeri Lord Ultherial at Thrymheim to agree to an alliance with the Drow.

The Styrlaand Dwaffen march through Garm's Gate to lay siege to Contagin Warren. Defending the pass are the Seven Ratten Heros - Yersin Za'Ja, Bacillus-Na, Brucello-Xa, Sarin-Qa, Tabun-Fa, Bubona-Ra, and Ecoli Ra'Ja. The Styrlaanders are led by the Unterlandsdraak Dain Strongarm commanding Draak Nain av'Jenkesvek, Draak Ferin av'Vringas, Draak Fror av'Tergen, 12 Forgeguard, 24 clan warriors, and 6 archers. Styrlaander Victory. The Styrlaanders lost 1 clan warrior and 2 archers. Yersin Za'ja and Ecoli Ra'Ja were killed. The five remaining heros retreated to Contagin Warren.

The Orcs raze Jotunheim, Hraesvig and Svalbard ($6 total). Vidaran Province has been decimated and no longer produces trade, taxes or manpower.

The Orc Army of the Yas Wa'Dak marches from Jotunheim around the Idavoll Forest and then east to Kagur. At the village of Vaskil Sehr Vaskil and his 4 levy cavalry attempt to stop the orcs from reaching the capital. The Orcs are led by the Yas Wa'Dak commanding Wej'dak, Los'dak, Vagh'dak, 24 trolls, 18 berserkers, 10 orc warriors, and 8 orc archers. Battle is an Orc Victory. The Orcs lost 1 archer. The levy is wiped out and Sehr Vaskil is slain, but they halt Wa'dak's advance at the village.

The Orc Army of the Yas Cha'dak, however, marches on Kagur, capital of Nordheim, from the northeast out of Hraesvig and besiege the city with 2 master engineers and 8 engineers. The city is defended by master engineer Olaf Hartha, 2 Giants, 2 Archers, and 2 Engineers. The Orc engineers reduce the city's defense value to 2. The seige is followed by a general assault of by the Orc Army. Yas Cha'dak commands Jav'dak, Soch'dak, Chrogh'dak, Wa'Gowchwi, Cha'Gowchwi, 12 trolls, 6 berserkers, 10 orc warriors, 32 orc archers and 10 wargs.) The battle is an Orc Victory. The defenders are eliminated, Olaf Hartha is killed. The orcs lost 8 orc archers. The Nordheim treasury of $70 is captured by the Orcs.

The mercenary band, the Chacals, of Capt Fiori Verdelin is disbanded.

Boden: Goteborg, Wulfteken
Draakheeri: Bodo, Haugsund, Adhil, Harstad, Makahazan, Dis, Narn, Vaasa, Eresh, Gloskar, Thrymheim, Jakka, Koberg, Kamaal
Koelland: unknown
Nazirikhan: Contagin Warren, High Pass
Nordheim: Mirkheim, Storosund, Valdigaard, Latvir
Orcs: Kagur, Vaskil
Styrlaand: 2410
Templars: unknown

Garm's Gate.
The Styrlaand Dwaffen march through Garm's Gate to lay siege to Contagin Warren. Defending the pass are the Seven Ratten Heros - Yersin Za'Ja, Bacillus-Na, Brucello-Xa, Sarin-Qa, Tabun-Fa, Bubona-Ra, and Ecoli Ra'Ja.
Unterlandsdraak Dain Strongarm >12 Forgeguard, 12 clan warriors Draak Nain av'Jenkesvek >4 clan warriors, 2 archers Draak Ferin av'Vringas >4 clan warriors, 2 archers Draak Fror av'Tergen >4 clan warriors, 2 archers	Yersin Za'Ja Bacillus-Na Brucello-Xa Sarin-Qa Tabun-Fa Bubona-Ra Ecoli Ra'Ja
Styrlaander Victory. The Styrlaanders lost 1 clan warrior and 2 archers. Yersin Za'ja and Ecoli Ra'Ja were killed. The five remaining heros retreated to Contagin Warren.

August, 455 (turn 6)

Nazirikhan raises taxes. Nordheim has no income. Subsidies are sent to King Uleric by the Landstadts of the Dwaffenreik.

Hadding Skoldung enters Kagur (he is teleported there by the Draakheeri) with the Draakheeri Lords Thord and Donziel, and is proclaimed King of Nordheim. King Hadding controls the provinces of Vilinor and Vaasa. ($29 trade / 17 mp / $45 tax.) Nordheim under King Hadding is a Draakheeri puppet state.

Lord Vidaran sneak attacks at Kagur with 12 Ulfendar. Hadding loses 4 archers.

Maidos, Lord Valinor, Crown Prince of Nordheim, Miklos, Sven Forkbeard, Hans Talhoffer and 22 ulfendar march on Avernus. Avernus is defended by the Draakheeri Hesperax commanding Fangoria, 2 shadow warriors, 2 slaaneshi warriors, and 2 assassins. Hesperax summons a deamon to fight. Avernus has a defense value of 3. Nordheim victory. Nordheim lost 3 ulfendar. The Draakheeri defenders are eliminated. Maidos captures the Draakheeri treasury $71.

Uleric Grimnr is 'deposed' as King of Nordheim. He retains control over Tyranon province ($11trade/5mp/$13tax). Grimnr's vassals stay loyal.

Dain Strongarm of Styrlaand marches on Contagin Warren. The Ratten Armies of Raziz-Xa and Kaja-Ra march from Containg Warren and meet the dwaffen out on the desolation of the Nazirikhan wastes, Hex 2510. Dain commands Nain, Ferin, Fror, Hoofdingenier Blackforge, 12 forgeguard, 24 clan warriors, 6 archers and 6 engineers. Raziz-Xa and Kaja-Ra command Jerm-Ja Longwhiskers, Pallol One-Eye, Xanthus, Typhon, Lassa-Ka, Bacillus-Na, Brucello-Xa, Sarin-Qa, Tabun-Fa, Bubona-Ra, 20 plagueguard, 9 rat-ogres, 5 ratte crossbows, 2 ratte warriors, 6 engineers. Xanthus and Typhon raise 23 lesser undead. Ratten Victory. The Styrlaanders lost 2 forgeguard, 10 clan warriors, 4 archers and 4 engineers. Nain, Gror and Blackforge were injured. The Ratten lost 2 plagueguard, 1 ratte-ogre, 4 ratte-crossbows and 4 engineers. The Styrlaanders retreat to 2410.

Styrlaand occupies Castle Harstad and Castle Tromse.

The Orcs sack Kagur and Vaskil on their way out. (Kagur remains the capital of Nordheim but is considered razed for supply purposes, etc.)

The Orc Army of the Yas Wa'Dak at Vaskil marches south in the direction of Soderheim. The Orcs are led by the Yas Wa'Dak commanding Wej'dak, Los'dak, Vagh'dak, Ne'wa, Ne'cha, 24 trolls, 18 berserkers, 10 orc warriors, 7 orc archers, and 8 engineers. Just outside the village of Vaskil the orcs are met by the Army of King Ulerich commanding Lord Tyranon, Captain Bragadino, Captain Hohenroth, Sehr Mirkheim, Knight Brother Malagigi, 10 einherjar, 6 horse archers, 5 archers, 9 giants, 4 levy cavalry, 30 mercenaries, and 6 men at arms. Nordheim plays the TURNCOAT(MAGNATE) card (from Koelland). Los'dak changes sides. Battle is an Orc Victory. The Orcs lost 2 trolls, 11 berserkers, 3 warriors, 1 archer and 3 engineers. The Allies lost 5 archers, 30 mercenaries, 3 men at arms, 4 levy cavalry, 6 berserkers and fall back into Samokov.

The Orc Army of the Yas Cha'dak marches south out of Kagur to hex 2022. There they are met by Sehr Storosund who attempts to hold the orcs until the Nordheim army can arrive. Yas Cha'dak commands Jav'dak, Soch'dak, Chrogh'dak, Wa'Gowchwi, Cha'Gowchwi, 12 trolls, 6 berserkers, 10 orc warriors, 24 orc archers and 10 wargs. The battle is an Orc Victory. The Orcs sustain no losses. The levy is wiped out and Sehr Storosund is slain (trolls and wargs have breakthrough). The Orc advance is not halted and contiue their march south. At Soderheim, the orcs run into the Templar Army of Knight Commander Bradamant commanding Knight Brother Turpin, Knight Brother Malbien, 6 templars, 4 brother sergeants, 6 men at arms and 8 crossbowmen. The Templars play TURNCOAT(lesser noble) and Cha'Gowchi changes sides. Orc Victory. Orcs lost 2 warriors and 14 archers. The Templars lost 2 templar knights, 6 men at arms, 8 crossbowmen and Turpin and Malbien were wounded. The Templars fall back into Soderheim.

The Army of Koelland under Overdraak Worthing boards the RIVER FLOTILLA sailing up the River Urd to attack the city of DIS. Worthing commands Vasteras, Harper, Rosaari, 4 knights, 4 sergeants, 26 men-at-arms, and 4 crossbows. Dis is defended by Kruellagh the vile, the dragon Menschenfreter, 2 shadow warriors, and 6 slaaneshi warriors. Dis has a defense value of 2. Kollander Victory. Koelland lost 1 man-at-arms and 2 crossbows. The defenders were eliminated.

The Army of Koelland marches east to defend Tyranon.

Boden: Goteborg, Wulfteken
Draakheeri: Bodo, Haugsund, Adhil, Harstad, Makahazan, Dis, Narn, Vaasa, Eresh, Gloskar, Thrymheim, Jakka, Koberg, Kamaal, Kagur, 1522
Koelland: Tyranon, Dis
Nazirikhan: 2510, Contagin Warren, High Pass
Nordheim: Valdigaard, Storosund, Vaskil, Avernus, Narngahar
Orcs: Sveg, 1722
Styrlaand: 2410, Castle Harstad, Castle Tromse
Templars: Soderheim, Vaskil

1922.
The Orc Army of the Yas Wa'Dak at Vaskil marches south in the direction of Soderheim. Just outside the village of Vaskil the orcs are met by the Army of King Ulerich. Nordheim plays the TURNCOAT(MAGNATE) card (from Koelland). Los'dak changes sides.
Yas Wa'Dak >12 trolls, 6 berserkers, 6 orc warriors Wej'dak >6 trolls, 6 berserkers Vagh'dak >4 orc warriors, 8 orc archers Ne'Wa >4 engineers Ne'cha >4 engineers	King Ulerich >10 einherjar, 6 horse archers, 5 archers Lord Tyranon >9 giants Captain Bragadino >12 mercenaries Captain Hoehnroth >18 mercenaries Sehr Mirkheim >4 levy horse Knight Brother Malagigi >6 men at arms Los'dak >6 trolls, 6 berserkers
Battle is an Orc Victory. The Orcs lost 5 trolls, 11 berserkers, 3 warriors, 1 archer and 3 engineers. The Allies lost 5 archers, 30 mercenaries, 3 men at arms, 4 levy cavalry, 6 berserkers and fall back into Samokov.

2510.
The Orc Army of the Yas Cha'dak marches south out of Kagur to hex 2022. There they are met by Sehr Storosund who attempts to hold the orcs until the Nordheim army can arrive. The Orcs wipe out the levy and slay Sehr Storosund with no losses (trolls and wargs have breakthrough). The Orc advance is not halted and contiue their march south. At Soderheim, the orcs run into the Templar Army of Knight Commander Bradamant. The Templars play TURNCOAT(lesser noble) and Cha'Gowchi changes sides.
Yas Cha'dak >12 trolls, 12 orc archers Jav'dak >6 berserkers, 4 orc archers Soch'dak >6 orc warriors, 4 orc archers Chrogh'dak >4 orc warriors, 4 orc archers Wa'Gowchwi >5 wargs	Knight Commander Bradamant >6 templars, 4 brother sergeants, 2 crossbowmen Knight Brother Turpin >6 men at arms Knight Brother Malbien >6 crossbowmen. Cha'Gowchwi >5 wargs
Orc Victory. Orcs lost 2 warriors and 14 archers. The Templars lost 2 templar knights, 6 men at arms, 8 crossbowmen and Turpin and Malbien were wounded. The Templars fall back into Soderheim.

2510.
Dain Strongarm of Styrlaand marches on Contagin Warren. The Ratten Armies of Raziz-Xa and Kaja-Ra march from Containg Warren and meet the dwaffen out on the desolation of the Nazirikhan wastes, Hex 2510.
Dain Strongarm >12 forgeguard, 12 clan warriors Nain > 4 clan warriors, 2 archers Ferin > 4 clan warriors, 2 archers Fror > 4 clan warriors, 2 archers Hoofdingenier Blackforge >6 engineers.	Raziz-Xa >20 plagueguard Kaja-Ra >9 rat-ogres, 5 ratte crossbows Jerm-Ja Longwhiskers >6 engineers Pallol One-Eye >2 ratte warriors Xanthus >10 lesser undead Typhon >13 lesser undead Lassa-Ka Bacillus-Na Brucello-Xa Sarin-Qa Tabun-Fa Bubona-Ra
Ratten Victory. The Styrlaanders lost 2 forgeguard, 10 clan warriors, 4 archers and 4 engineers. Nain, Gror and Blackforge were injured. The Ratten lost 2 plagueguard, 1 ratte-ogre, 4 ratte-crossbows and 4 engineers. The Styrlaanders retreat to 2410.

September, 455 (turn 7)

Nordheim captures Uruk and Dumuzi.

Nazirikhan collects taxes.

Nazirikhan captures Castle Thormodh and the Werewood.

The Dwaffen Expiditionary Army under the Unterlaandsdrak Balum marches to Nordheim. The northern Reik's booming economy allows Balum to tax the Landstadts without effect the unrest levels.

The Orcs raze Sveg.

The Orcs lay seige to Castle Harstad. Harstad is defended by Oterlandsdraak Thror Coalbrow, Draak Dwalin av'Nordingen, 12 forgeguard, 4 warriors and 2 archers. The full Orc Army commences the seige and assault. Yas Wa'Dak marched west from Sveg crossing the Hvergelmir at Khors then on to Harstad. Cha Wa'Dak marches west from 1721 then north to cross the Hvergelmir at Torfor, passing Skinarvik to Harstad. The Orcs are led by the Yas Wa'Dak commanding Wej'dak, Vagh'dak, Ne'wa, Ne'cha, 16 trolls, 7 berserkers, 7 orc warriors, 6 orc archers, and 5 engineers. Yas Cha'dak commands Jav'dak, Soch'dak, Chrogh'dak, Wa'Gowchwi, 12 trolls, 6 berserkers, 8 orc warriors, 10 orc archers and 5 wargs. Orc engineers reduce Harstad's defense value to 3. Orcs lost 2 archers. Styrland plays ESCAPE card. Styrland loses 5 forgeguard, 1 warrior, Dwalin is wounded and they retreat to Soomsrat.

Styrland collects taxes.

The Styrlanders march north and meet the Ratten at 2510. Dain commands Nain, Ferin, Fror, Hoofdingenier Blackforge, 10 forgeguard, 14 clan warriors, 2 archers and 2 engineers. Only the Ratten heros Lassa-Ka, Bacillus-Na, Brucello-Xa, Sarin-Qa,and Tabun-Fa are available to contest Dain's advance. Styrland victory. Styrlanders lost 1 archer. Ratten eliminated. (Forgeguard breakthrough.) Styrland continues its march. After defeating and slaying the Ratten heros at 2510, Styrland continues its march north and captures Eshin Warren. After securing Eshin, the Styrlanders continue their march and lay siege to Sayr Usa. Sayr Usa is defended by a garrison of 6 Ratten Warriors. Styrland engineers reduce the defense value of Sayr Usa to 4. No assault, and the seige continues.

Koelland sends Barun Rosaari and Otersdraaks Worthing out from Dis to occupy Har Gareth. After Rosaari and Worthing captured the castle, the Draakheeri Zaku and Urien Rakarth lay seige to the castle.

Otersdraak Kingston of Koelland marches into Nazirikhan through Garm's Gate. Following behind the Styrlanders who had cleared the Ratten defenders, the Koellanders march into the wastes to 2508.

Boden: Boden, Samokov, Fort Wolf, Goteborg, Wulfteken
Draakheeri: Bodo, Haugsund, Adhil, Harstad, Makahazan, Narn, Vaasa, Eresh, Gloskar, Thrymheim, Jakka, Koberg, Kamaal, Kagur, 1522, besieging Har Gareth
Koelland: Tyranon, Dis, Har Gareth, 2508
Nazirikhan: Thormodh, Frosbite Fells, Werewood, Contagin Warren, High Pass
Nordheim: Valdigaard, Storosund, Karssund, Egersund, Avernus, Narngahar, Uruk, Dumuzi
Orcs: Castle Harstad
Styrlaand: Eshin, beseiging Sayr Usa, Soomsrat, Castle Tromse
Templars: Soderheim, Vaskil
Dwaffenreik: Tyranon

2510.
Dain Strongarm of Styrlaand marches north and meets the small Ratten blocking force at Hex 2510.
Dain Strongarm 5A5 >10 forgeguard, 7 clan warriors Nain 2A1 > 3 clan warriors Ferin 2A1 > 4 clan warriors Fror 3A2 > 2 archers Hoofdingenier Blackforge 2A4 >2 engineers.	Lassa-Ka 2A3 Bacillus-Na 2A3 Brucello-Xa 3A3 Sarin-Qa 3A3 Tabun-Fa 3A3
Styrlaand Victory. Styrlanders lost 1 archer. Ratten eliminated. (Forgeguard breakthrough.) Styrland continues its march.

October, 455 (turn 8)

Nordheim taxes.

The Orikhazi under the Yas Wa'dak march west from Harstad and lay siege to the Styrlander town of Soomsrat.

The Orikhazi under the Yas Cha'dak hold at Harstad.

The Orikhazi send Wa'Gowchi and his wargs southwest across the mountains and on to Steinhoom. Steinhoom is well garrisoned by Drak Harn and Drak Roln commanding 2 forgeguard and 21 clan warriors. Harn and Roln, rather than site back behind Steinhoom's walls, sortie out against the orcs. Styrlander victory. The dwarves lost 1 warrior, the orcs lost 2 wargs and retreat to 1611.

The Dwaffen Expiditionary Army with a detachment of Templars under the Unterlaandsdrak Balum marches north in pursuit of the Orikhazi. The Dwaffen march on Harstad. Harstad is defended by Yas Cha'dak commanding Yas Chorgh'dak, Ne'cha, 4 orc warriors, 1 orc archer and 1 orc engineer. The DEA is commanded by Uterlandsdraak Balum Ironforge commanding Landsdraak Godek ven Tranderm, Nelandsdraak Nashtin, Landsdraak Taluk ven Trondheim, Landsdraak Heem ven Kolderm, Nelandsdraak Dranhoom, Nelandsdraak ven Nordingen, Nelandsdraak ven Offengast, Master Engineer Tergen, 48 legionnaires, 12 ritters, 12 blunderbussers,12 lancers, 6 griffons, 6 horse archers, and 6 engineers. The Templar detachment consists of the Grandmaster Artemis Kreed, Knight Brother Oliver, 2 Templar Knights, 1 Brother Sgt, and 12 Men at Arms. The Dwaffen play the FORCE BATTLE card and the Orc defenders sally forth to give battle. Dwaffen victory. The battle was a rout, the Dwaffen had no losses and the orcs were eliminated. This permits the Dwaffen to continue their march west in pursuit of the main orc army.

Vaasland collects taxes.

Mandukar of the Draakheeri liberates Avernus.

Thord leads a mighty host to recapture Har Gareth and Dis from the Koellanders. Thord marches south along the north bank of the River Urd and joins the assault of Har Gareth which is held under seige. Lord Aehkhifv commanding the Draakheeri fleet, the greatships Blackfire and Ironfire, and the cogs Afreet, Spidergod and Demonfire , sail from the Sea of Evligar up the River Urd to join the assault of Dis.

The Draakheeri forces attacking Har Gareth consist of Thord, Zaku, Urien Rakarth, Utherial, the dragons Darkblood, Plague, Asuel, Anthrax, Wynnveren and Abyss, 14 beastriders, 2 shadow warriors, 10 assassins, and 16 slaaneshi warriors. Anthrax casts wallshaker and reducing the castle to 2 defense. Otersdraaks Worthing and Barun Rosaari, 4 knights, 2 sergeants, and 9 men-at-arms defend. Battle is a Draakheeri victory. The Defenders are eliminated and the Draakheeri lost 4 slaneeshi warriors.

1428, below the walls of Dis along the banks of the River Urd.
The Draakheeri attacking Dis are Aehkhifv, Hatham, Delon, Hexce, 4 shadow warriors, 8 slaaneshi warriors and 30 asseri thralls. Barun Vasteras with 6 men-at-arms defends. Dis has a defense value of 2. Barun Harper with 6 men-at-arms joins Prince Maidos of Nordheim's Army (Maidos, Sven Forkbeard, Mad Miklos, 22 ulfendar and Hans Talhoffer) marching up from the south and joins the battle to relieve the defenders of Dis.
Aehkhifv > 4 shadow warriors, 8 slaaneshi warriors Hatham > 12 asseri Delon > 6 asseri Hexce > 6 asseri + 18 asseri crew from the Blackfire, Afreet, Spidergod and Demonfire	Prince Maidos of Nordheim > 12 ulfendar Sven Forkbeard > 5 ulfendar Mad Miklos > 5 ulfendar Hans Talhoffer Barun Harper > 6 men-at-arms Barun Vasteras > 6 men-at-arms
The Draakheeri draw up with Akhkhifv plus the sailors in the center, Hatham on the right, and Delon and Hexce on the left. The Allied force draws up with Maidos and Sven in the conter, Harper on the left, Vasteras on the right and Miklos in reserve. Battle is a Draakheeri Victory. The allies lost 6 ulfendar and 6 men-at-arms and retreat to 1527. Miklos, Hans and Vasteras were wounded. The Draakheeri lost 1 slaneeshi and 26 asseri, and Hexce was killed by the ulfendar.

Vaasaland collects taxes.

2012 part I
And the humans of the Dwarffen Riek, recognizing the bonds of battle blood and friendship, forgo the glory of a daring raid to the Rat capital and hasten to aid the Dwarf Expeditionary Force in its blow against Castle Harsted. Come what may, let none say hereafter that Koelland knights place any measure above loyalty! Otersdraak Kingston moves with Mark New Bern to 2410, picks up Barun Swansea, and moves to hex 2012, in the rear of castle Harsted, where he is joined by the teleporting Barun Goldsboro who teleported from his location to friendly Soomsrat and then marches to join his Otersdraak Kingston.; coordinates his efforts with the advancing Dwarvish armies against hostile forces currently in Castle Harsted. These forces are joined by Thror, Dwalin and Balin marhing from Soomsrat towards Harstad. The Landstadt Army meets the Orc Army in open battle at hex 2012, between Soomsrat and Harstad.
Kingston Bern > 6 knights Swansea > 6 men-at-arms Goldsboro > 6 men-at-arms Thror > 7 forgeguard Dwalin >6 clan warriors Balin > 1 clan warrior, 4 archers	Yas Wa'Dak > 16 trolls Wej'dak > 12 trolls Vagh'dak > 12 orc archers Jav'dak > 12 orc warriors Soch'dak > 6 berserkers, 6 orc archers Ne'Wa > 4 engineers
The Allies draw up with the Koellanders in the center, Dwalin on the right, Balin on the left, and Thror in reserve. The Orcs form up with Wa'Dak and Wej'Dak in the center, Vagh'dak on the left, Jav'dak on the right, and Soch'dak adn Ne'Wa in reserve. Battle is an Orc Victory. The Orcs lost 1 warrior, 6 archer and 1 engineer. The Allies lost 2 knights, 3 forgeguard, 12 men-at-arms, 7 clan warriors, and 4 archers and retreat to Soomsrat. Swansea was killed and Bern wounded.

2012 part II
The Orcs after defeating the Landstadt Army turn to face the pursuing Dwaffenreik Army.
Uterlandsdraak Balum Ironforge > 24 dwaffen legionnaires Landsdraak Godek ven Tranderm > 6 ritters, 6 blunderbussers Nelandsdraak Nashtin > 6 lancers Landsdraak Taluk ven Trondheim > 24 dwaffen legionaries Landsdraak Heem ven Kolderm > 6 ritters, 6 blunderbussers Nelandsdraak Dranhoom > 6 lancers Nelandsdraak ven Nordingen > 6 griffons Nelandsdraak ven Offengast > 6 horse archers Master Engineer Tergen > 6 engineers Grandmaster Artemis Kreed > 2 Templar Knights, 1 Brother Sgt, 6 Men at Arms Knight Brother Oliver > 6 men at arms	Yas Wa'Dak > 16 trolls Wej'dak > 12 trolls Vagh'dak > 12 orc archers Jav'dak > 11 orc warriors Soch'dak > 6 berserkers Ne'Wa > 3 engineers
The Dwaffen draw up with Balum and Taluk in the center, Godek, Heem and Offengast on the right, Nashtan, Dranhoom and Nordingin on the left, and Tergen and the Templars in reserve. The Orcs form up with Wa'Dak and Wej'Dak in the center, Vagh'dak on the left, Jav'dak on the right, and Soch'dak adn Ne'Wa in reserve. The Dwaffen play INSPIRED ATTACK. The dwaffen lost 9 legionaires and 10 blunderbussers. The orcs lost 4 trolls, 6 berserkers, 11 warriors, 12 archers, 3 engineers JavDak is killed and Vaghdak is wounded. Orcs retreat to 1913.

Barun Strasburg moves into Pestilen Warren, prepares for winter quarters.

2708, the plain before Sayr Usa
Dain Strongarm of Styrlaand maintains the siege of Sayr Usa further reducing its defenses to 3. A joint Ratten and Draakheeri force attacks to relieve the city. Azakar and Donziel teleport from Vaasa. Kaja-Ra and Pallol march from Thormodh.
Dain Strongarm 5A5 >10 forgeguard, 7 clan warriors Nain 2A1 > 3 clan warriors Ferin 2A1 > 4 clan warriors Fror 3A2 > 2 archers Hoofdingenier Blackforge 2A4 >2 engineers.	Kaja-Ra > 8 Rat-Ogres, 1 ratte crossbow Pallol One-eye > 2 ratte warriors Azakar > 12 slaaneshi warriors Donziel > 3 assassins, 3 slaaneshi warriors
Battle is a Ratten/Draakheeri victory. The Ratten lost 1 ratte-ogre, 1 warrior and 1 crossbow. The Draakheeri lost 1 slaneeshi. The Styrlanders lost 2 forgeguard, 7 warriors, 2 archers, 2 engineers and Ferin was killed. Styrlanders retreat to 2607.

Xanthus arrives at Werewood and with Typhon begins a mighty and terrible incantation . . .

November, 455 (turn 9)

Fimbulwinter card played. Winter comes early and is terrible in its cold. During December, January and February, any Armites/Nobles which are not in winter quarters and therefore out of supply are Eliminated from play rather than sustaining a step loss. All rivers are frozen over and the Sea of Elvigar and the Bay of Koelland freeze completely across. All movement rates are half.

The High King of Nordhiem's Army (10 Einherjar, 6 Horse Archers, 6 Trolls, 5 wargs, Los'Dak and Cha'Gowchi) marches to fort Ansar and links up with Lord Vidaran (12 Ulfendar). The entire army marches to 1823 Fort Sagar, then on to 1927 Fort Kalmar then assaults BODO 2026. Bodo (d3) is defended by 1 slaaneshi warrior. Ulerich assaults Bodo and the defenders are eliminated. Nordheim STEAMROLLERs one and keeps moving to 2027 Adhil which is defended by 1 slaaneshi. Defenders are eliminated. The King continues moving back through BODO to 2026 then 2124, 2123 Storosund and then lay siege to KAGUR. Kagur (d4) is defended by Kali Oakenhound and Jón Wulfflattener, and 8 bondsmen and 4 archers. Nordheim victory. Nordheim lost 2 einherjar, 1 troll and 1 warg. Vaasland was eliminated.

Captain Bragadino is thanked for his services and dismissed by Nordheim.

The survivors of the Orikhazi army which was smashed by the Dwaffen scatter and flee in all directions in an attempt to escape. Yas Wa'dak crosses the mountains to Harstad, meets up with Yas We'dak who crossed somewhat to the south and together seize the Gateway and teleport to lands unknown. Yas Vagh'dak, Yas Jav'dak, Yas Soch'dak and Ne'Wa flee in a generally southern direction each making his way the best he can. The Dwaffen Army follows the fleeing orcs south into the Koellander Valley determined to hunt down and exterminate the orc menace. The Second Legion pursues Yas Vagh'dak to Kistrand where he and his companions have occupied the fortress. Ballum detaches the Equion Cohort in pursuit of Yas Jav'dak far to the south hugging the mountains and eventully crossing over into Styrland. Yas Jav'dak takes refuge in Fort Waycross. The First Legion sets out in pursuit of Soch'dak who crossed the mountains into Styrland and occupied the town of Namsos. The Dwaffen Avion Cohort overtakes Ne'wa in the open at hex 1312.

Talluk, commander of the 2nd Legion, decides to launch an attack against Vagh'dak and his companions occupying Kistrand (d8) despite the lack of engineers. The Dwaffen lost 3 legionaires and the Orcs were eliminated.

Nelandsdraak ven Offengast, commander of the Equion Cohort, decides against direct assault of Jav'dak who is holed up in Fort Waycross (d5). He lays seige to the Fortress, however, he has grave concerns about his position considering that there is already more than a foot of snow on the ground.

The Uterlandsdrak Balum in command of the 1st Legion orders his engineers to smash the gate of Namsos (d4). The engineers reduce the defense value to 2, after which the Ritters Hammerers under cover of the Blubderbussers assault through the breach. Soch'dak and his companions stand to meet the Ritters in the mouth of the breach. The Dwaffen lost 1 Ritter, the Orcs are eliminated.

Nelandsdraak ven Nordingen commander of the Avion Cohort of 6 griffons overtakes Ne'wa at hex 1312. The Dwaffen lost 1 griffon, Ne'wa (and his companions) is slain.

Wa'Gowchi and his wargs seize the town of Vestenderm.

Thord and Hatham board the greatships Blackfire and Ironfire and set sail to Akhaad. They cross the Sea of Elvigar and sail upriver. Once at Akhaad they assault the Templar capital. Thord commands Hatham, the dragons Darkblood, Plague, Asuel, Anthrax, Wynnveren and Abyss, 14 beastriders, 4 assassins, 2 slaaneshi warriors, and 10 asseri. Anthrax casts wallshaker completely destroying the cities defenses. The capital is defended by Knight Brother Caleb and 6 brother sergeants. Battle is a Draakheeri victory. Draakheeri had no losses, defenders eliminated. The Draakheeri capture the Templar treasury of $18.

After capturing Akhaad, Thord moves out and Hatham occupies Akhaad. Thord quickly captures Kish and Longstop leaving small garrisons to hold the castles. He continues his march to New Bern. At New Bern, Thord makes a direct assault. New Bern has a defense value of 2. Thord commands the dragons Darkblood, Plague, Asuel, Anthrax, Wynnveren and Abyss, 14 beastriders, 4 assassins, 2 slaaneshi warriors, and 2 asseri. New Bern is defended by Barun Ashville, 14 men at arms, 6 Imperial Auxiliary Infantry and 6 archers. Draakheeri victory. The Draakheeri lost 2 assassins, 1 slaaneshi and 2 aseeri. The defenders were eliminated.

Thord marches onward to Evesham and again makes an immediate direct assault. Evesham has a defense value of 5. Evesham is defended by the Landsdrak Saule Alban commanding 8 knights, 4 sergeants, 16 men-at-arms and 4 crossbowmen. Thord commands the dragons Darkblood, Plague, Asuel, Anthrax, Wynnveren and Abyss, 14 beastriders, 4 assassins, and 2 slaaneshi warriors. The battle is a Koellander victory - the assault is repelled. The Draakheeri lost 3 beastriders and the dragons Plague and Abyss were slain. The Koellanders lost 1 man-at-arms and 3 crossbowmen.

December, 455 (turn 10 - Winter)

The Fimbulwinter begins.

Under orders of the Uterlandsdrak of the Reik, the Army of Boden musters at Barg Donnerjek and teleports to Evesham to reinforce the city. Once at Evesham they sally out with the Koellanders to attack the Draakheeri beseiging the city. The Unterlandsdrak Balum commanding Legion I of the Reiksarmee musters at Alborg and teleports using Glimer's Portal to Gaviz (0207) and marches from the south to Evesham. Otersdrak Kingston commanding Mark Bern and Barun Goldsboro march from Soomsrat to Harstad. There Goldsboro teleports the army to Evesham and joins the attack under Saule. Barun Brideport double marches from Kingston to Evesham and blocks the Draakheeri line of supply east, and casts Dispel Magic. Baruns Danville and Kovoda, Draks Herovit and Heiling hold the towns of Ipswich, Grimsby and Melton to block Thord's line of retreat to the west. Drak Lada swings north and occupies Aldurn and completes the encirclement of the Drakheeri. Boden plays RUSE IN BATTLE and INSPIRED ATTACK (+1). The Army of Boden is commanded by Earl Dietrich leading Earl Heinrich, Baron Conrad, Lord Festik, 9 knights, 6 sergeants, 13 men-at-arms, and 8 crossbowmen. Duke Ragnar is with the Dwaffen in command of 9 knights, 9 sergeants and 6 crossbowmen. The Koellander forces are led by Landsdrak Saule Alban commanding Otersdrak Kingston, Mark Bern, Baruns Goldsboro, Bridgeport, Danville, Kovoda, Draks Herovit and Heiling, 18 knights, 7 sergeants, 30 men-at-arms and 6 crossbowmen. Legion I is led by Balum Ironforge commanding Landsdraak Godek, Nelandsdraak Nashtin, 20 legionnaires, 5 ritters, 2 blunderbussers, and 6 lancers The Draakheeri forces are led by Thord commanding the dragons Darkblood, Asuel, Anthrax, Wynnveren, 11 beastriders, 4 assassins, and 2 slaaneshi warriors. Battle is a Reik victory. Knights, Sergeants, Rittes and Lancers have Breakthrough. Beastriders are steadfast. Baron Conrad is wounded by the Drakheeri assassins. Boden lost 2 men-at-arms and 4 crossbowmen. Koelland lost 2 men-at-arms and 3 crossbowmen. Thord and Darkblood took 2 wounds, Asuel, Wynnveren and Anthrax were slain. The Draakheeri lost 4 beastriders, 4 assassins and 2 slaaneshi warriors. Thord, Darkblood and the surviving beasriders attempt to break out of the encircilement and ride to the east. However, Thord, Darkblood and the beastriders are surrounded by the Dwaffen and Koellander troops and forced to surrender (beat into submission and clapped in mithril chains). The Armies of the Reik retire into Evesham and the surrounding towns.

The Draakheeri play BAGGAGE TRAIN to supply Zaku at Har Gareth.

The Naziri play BAGGAGE TRAIN to supply Terminus' army at Werewood.

The Templars occupy Skinarvik and Kalix.

The Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year, dark forces are about. The Templars play the FESTIVAL card reducing their unrest level to 1. But this is no festival of the light, dispelling the cold of winter in the hope of a new spring. It is a festival of death and darkness. It is a festival to the old gods of Winter, War and Murder. After centuries of concealment under the guise of champions of the light and the Great Smith, the Templars reveal their true purpose and allegiance. In the long night the representatives of the Reik and the faithful of the Great Smith are rounded up and sacrificed on foul alters to the old dead gods. The Masters of the Templar Order announce their jubilation at the coming of Terminus Eldorado and their new solemn alliance with the Drakheeri. The capital of the Templars is restored along with their treasury. Yet their treachery does not end there. All portals controlled by the Templars are closed to their former allies. At Tyranon, the Templar forces guarding the capital of Nordheim turn one the former allies and seize the city. Barun Blackwood of Koelland valiantly defies the treacherous Templars.

Battle in the city streets of Tyranon. The Seneschal Palamon Kreedcommanding Knight Brother Raland, 5 Templar Knights, 6 Brother Sergeants and 6 men at arms are reinforced by Knight Commander Garrot Jax and 10 brother sergeants marching from Thrudvang face Barun Blackwood and 6 men at arms. Before the Templars can seize and close the Portal, Lord Mogador and Viktor von Kel, the White Knight of Jormundaar, 2 engineers and 1 archer teleport to Tyranon and rush to the Barun's aid. Unawares, the Dwaffen Legin II under Landsdrak Taluk marches to Tyranon expecting warm beds and cold ale. They arrive to find a raging battle in the streets. Taluk commands Landsdrak Heem, Nelandsdrak Dranhoom, 16 dwaffen leginaires, 6 dwaffen ritters and 6 auxiliary heavy lancers. The battle is short and very confused, and results in an allied victory. The allies take no losses. The Templars lost 2 crossbowmen and are ejected from the city. Kreed retreats to Nyhamm, Raland retreats to Kalix and Jax retreats to Karvia.

At Soderham (d3) Knight Commander Bradamant commanding Knight Brothers Turpin and Malbien, 4 Templar knights, 4 brother sergeants, 5 men at arms and 2 crossbows bar the gates to King Ulerich of Nordheim who has marched from Kagur seeking respite from the Fimbulwinter. Faced with certain death if his army does not reach shelter, the King assaults the town. The King commands Los'Dak, Cha'Gowchi, 8 Einherjar, 6 Horse Archers, 5 Trolls, 4 wargs. The Nordheim assault fails. Nordheim lost 3 einherjar, 4 horse archers and 4 wargs. Chagowchi died in the assault. The Templars hold the town losing 1 sergeant, 2 men at arms and 2 crossbowmen. The Nordheim force retreats to the village of Sveg, but only the King and his personal retinue reach the village. Losdak and his trolls abandon the King and disappear into the forest never to be heard from again.

Koelland plays SHIPWREK and MUTINY against the Drakheeri. The greatship Ironfire breakslose from its moorings and is smashed by the ice in the Ahkaadian River. The crew, 3 aseeri, drown in the river. The crew of the Blackfire mutiny. However, the mutiny is suppressed ruthlessly by Hatham who executes the entire crew (3 aseeri).

Barun Hull of Koelland attempts to use the Portal at Ft. Elbag to teleport to Tombstone but finds the Portal closed.

Barun Linkoping of Koelland marches from Ft. Elbag to Castle Thrudvang. There he finds the castle occupied by Knight Brother Malagigi of the Templars who bars the gate. Knowing the strength of the castle (d9) Linkoping turns and marches back to Rosaari.

Nordheim plays BAGGAGE TRAIN to supply Prince Maidos' army, including the Koellander detachment, at 1527.

The Dwaffen Equion Cohort under Nelandsdraak ven Offengast breaks the seige of Waycross and retires to Alborg.

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