Hammerhand Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 Sir Brychan sends one of his best commanders along with some of his personal warriors to aid Dugal in his fight. The commander, Torgonius, wields a mystical axe that's blades, which can cut through most anything with ease, only appear when summoned, making it easy to carry when not in battle. All will fight to the death, and can die if necessary. Quote
SkaForHire Posted July 13, 2014 Author Posted July 13, 2014 Ok, so, sorry for the lag here... This summer has been hectic. We finished the battlefield tonight. Building troops now, and hope to begin the fight tomorrow. Unfortunately, because of cuts in salary along with little time this summer, the battlefield is not as I imagined. Detail is kind of weak, even for a large battlefield. I will get a more detailed pick up when we do the prelude to the battle, but here is a shot Battle of wither woods battlefield by skaforhire, on Flickr The battle happens about 30 miles outside of Eastgate where the Oil Road, the Red Rive, the Wither Woods and the ever expanding desert meet. It is an old logging camp where the lumber mill has been torn down (it was going to be a working lumber camp had I had time to build it, and had I had the money to buy logs) Also, see the first post about the new due date for the Siege Engine Competition Quote
robuko Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 Looking good Ska. Lots of nice tactical cover. Go Dugal! Quote
Lord Vladivus Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 Looks cool Ska! Mind if I change my allegiance to Dugal, and not Petera? No worries of not! Quote
Hammerhand Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Wow, that looks awesome Ska! Can't wait to see what happens when the battle starts! Quote
Horssten Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Oh my, storms are gathering. Anyone care for some hearthy provisions? Goat salami at bargain prices? I'll even throw in a barrel of salted fish. An army fights on it's stomach, you know. Quote
SkaForHire Posted July 16, 2014 Author Posted July 16, 2014 Looks cool Ska! Mind if I change my allegiance to Dugal, and not Petera? No worries of not! LOL joining the side with more recruits? haha. Yeah we have not started yet, so it is cool. Just means Petera will get something scarier to help balance the fight. Quote
SkaForHire Posted July 18, 2014 Author Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) Hello everyone, this is the last update before we start the battle... Everyone who sent troops had at least part of their troops represented, except Mike S., but we hope to get the parts shipment in with the golden masks soon. If not, his guys won't look as snazzy. DSC_1276 by skaforhire, on Flickr You can see... we have a lot of forces created from all of you. And we have a surprise... MERCENARIES! We have 13 sets of men looking for a patron. All they need is a good master to tell them which side of the battle to fight on. Limit one per member, first come first serve... these guys will fight for whoever you want and your house / lord / warlord / company will receive the glory! They must be paid, so make sure your come up with some coin! Also, anyone who creates and posts as a free build (with link here) of a MOC representing the hiring of their new troops ( approximation of characters is OK) by 3PM Sunday afternoon (EST) will have their Mercenaries receive better stats so that they perform better in battle. So claim your mercs in your first post, and come back with a MOC to level your guys up!!!! Welcome all to the town of Greenbow! I am your auctioneer Rasmus Eckert, and boy do we have some great mercenary companies available today. As you all know, there are two very large armies in the Wither Woods not 15 miles away, and where there are armies, there are mercenary companies lingering nearby! Thirteen bands today, to be exact. But, I know you all want to know more about who you can buy, so without further ado, we will start with the Death’s Head Company. Arvon Colest is a seasoned and fearless battle captain, and unlike some of these bands of mercenaries, his men actually elect him leader before each battle. The Death’s Head Company has fought during the Revolword War and in collective smaller actions for GEAR Company before. They are a bid odd, as they take their mascot, a pig named Pickles into battle with them. No one is sure if this is the same Pickles every time. Style wise, the Death’s Head Company uses an assortment of weapons and are all individual fighters who work and play well together. DSC_1275 by skaforhire, on Flickr Next we have Alfred Hamlin and his band of warriors. They sport both ranged and melee weapons, and are quite versatile on the battlefield. They are all longtime veterans under Hamlin, and are generally known as more loyal troops, even when the battle turns the wrong direction. They finish their contract no matter what. Their medium/light armor allows them to move quickly around the battlefield. DSC_1267 by skaforhire, on Flickr Next we have a former crown knight, Brolin Fontana, and his two friends made in the heat of battle – an earth mage, Carious, and a man known to take down squads of cavalry by himself, Jorn the slayer. These three don’t need any lackeys, as they feel they just get themselves killed. Bid now folks, Carious is the only mage we have on the auction block today! RECRUITED: ROBUKO DSC_1269 by skaforhire, on Flickr Next we have a nice little combat unit, the Fallen Dragons. Former Kaliphlin Guardsmen who left the service after the Guards Strike five years ago. They have been the hired help of many Avalonian lords in the last five years, and are now currently without employer. They are a cohesive fighting unit, with shields in the front and spears fighting over their shoulders. RECRUITED: THeUtilityBelt DSC_1266 by skaforhire, on Flickr Next we have one of our more unique lots. The Pensive Gibblestomp and his unit of gnomes, the Murderous Gnome Cabal. Gnomes don’t normally go out for adventuring, but these gnomes put down their screwdrivers and stopped tinkering to fulfil their secret thirst for blood and carnage. Once these little men get into battle, they will not stop biting, clawing, poking bellies, kicking shins, or cutting the enemy to ribbons until they are dead or the battle is over. RECRUITED: HAMMERHAND DSC_1271 by skaforhire, on Flickr Some of finest heavy cavalry available in Historica today, the Yellow Dragons are led by Vindus Victorious, or at least a man that calls himself that. They have never been on the losing side of a battle, and have ridden down many an enemy. It is rumored that at the Battle of Hedgerow during the Revolword War, they were the ones that slayed Victor’s third in command Clayson Stonefist. Bid now, before they are gone! DSC_1273 by skaforhire, on Flickr Next we have another exotic company, rarely do Centaurs make their way into the mercenary ranks, but Leena Thunderhoof’s band of Kaliphlinian Centaur are looking for some coin in order to build a new village. They are great warriors, and many of them are heavily armored. Their speed, power, and the fear they cause the enemy are well worth their steep price. RECRUITED: GABE DSC_1265 by skaforhire, on Flickr Going along with our theme of non-traditional mercenaries, we have a band of Khajiit warriors. Al’Grumpus, their leader has left the savannahs of Northern Kaliphlin and found a home in the heart of battle. These heavily armed warriors have been useful as merchant’s guards, peacekeepers, and standing soldiers, but they are also keen with coin, and only fight if the price is right. RECRUITED: MIKE S DSC_1264 by skaforhire, on Flickr The strangest of our bands today is this one… I have … never… seen their kind this far south. I can’t guarantee they don’t die of heat stroke before the battle, but these yetis have supernatural strength. Led by Mrrrpstragggleak… er Mark, let’s just call him Mark, these three warriors are sure to crush some skulls. RECRUITED: DaMaximus DSC_1261 by skaforhire, on Flickr Another one of our feature companies, the Black Lions, is available for this battle. Edwin Al’Heisen and his very seasoned warriors come at a stiff price, but they rarely leave a battlefield on a shield. Get them now while they are hot. RECRUITED: JAKON DSC_1260 by skaforhire, on Flickr As we wind this auction down to the last three companies, we have Costa Ortega and the Skull Crackers. These heavy weapons experts hail from Avalonia, and add powerful damage to any side. They are often sought after for long journeys across the ocean, because they are ready to handle whatever new adventure awaits. RECRUITED: HORSSTEN DSC_1258 by skaforhire, on Flickr The Kaliphlin Stars have a long and proud history dating back over 100 years. They have been the crème of the crop in infantry mercenaries for years, and their leader Tonin Drowhunter has led the company for over 15 years without losing more than 20% of his troop in any battle. These mercs won’t go cheap people! DSC_1256 by skaforhire, on Flickr Lastly, we have The Blue Spears, their longtime leader Sir Jarold Martel is known for his one-eyed death gaze as much as the company is known for its blue tip spears. These light cavalry are good on their feet, wielding the massive spears as glaives in the line of battle. They are also quick to run down fleeing enemies on horseback. A strange practice they have… their recruits ride behind them and are given nothing but a buckler and a Warhammer until they have reached ten kills. DSC_1251 by skaforhire, on Flickr So bid now folks, and don’t forget not to wage war on each other UNTIL you get to the battlefield. No fighting in the bar! Edited July 21, 2014 by SkaForHire Quote
Lord Vladivus Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 LOL joining the side with more recruits? haha. Yeah we have not started yet, so it is cool. Just means Petera will get something scarier to help balance the fight. Well I figured that as Vladivus has made a few alliances since his declaration, he'd be more likely to fight for Dugal now. You could always have him turn traitor on Petera, so have my guys start with Petera, but as battle commences, turn and fight him instead- seeing as my guys are pretty expendable, it could make for an interesting story twist? Not to write the battle for you or anything! ;) Quote
Hammerhand Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 I would like to hire Pensive Gibblestomp and his unit of gnomes to fight along side me for Dugal, if they are so inclined. Contrary to common belief, I have seen gnomes can be most dangerous adversaries, and would rather they fight with, rather than against me. Quote
SkaForHire Posted July 18, 2014 Author Posted July 18, 2014 Finally got my fig up: Hope I'm not to late. Gad fights for Petera, preferred weapon a spear or light battle axe. No objection whatever to him dying. I forgot to mention this before, but since you participated in the challenges leading up to this battle (last year!) Your character will be significantly more powerful in the battle. Although, I don't have a brown hat, so he will look different. Quote
mccoyed Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 Ska, I was wondering if I could see a pic of how you did my Yukar Warband. Quote
Gabe Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Ska, can you reserve Leena Thunderhoof’s centaur warband for me please? General Phrixelle will reward them hansomely for their services on the battlefield! Quote
SkaForHire Posted July 19, 2014 Author Posted July 19, 2014 Gabe and Hammerhand's troops are reserved. Quote
robuko Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 The PGTC will pay handsomely for the services of Brolin Fontana and his crew. Quote
Mike S Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Bishop Jamon's mercenary fund will go to Al’Grumpus and his Khajiit warriors. Quote
Maxim I Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Please reserve the Yetis for me :D I should have one laying around in my monsterfigbox :D Quote
SkaForHire Posted July 19, 2014 Author Posted July 19, 2014 Alright, just 8 more to go! We are finishing off writing down stats for all the units and the first initial turns of the battle should be fought tomorrow after the Merc MOC deadline. Mccoyed, I will get a picture up tonight to show you, unfortunately, I could not find my red rice hats, so your people are one of the few that are really altered from the original pic. Quote
Gabe Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 General Phrixelle and the centaur mencenaries (Freebuild) Quote
Maxim I Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 I have a build made, but the upload will be for tomorrow :( Quote
SkaForHire Posted July 20, 2014 Author Posted July 20, 2014 I have a build made, but the upload will be for tomorrow :( Just get it up then, I will take your word for it and up the stats on your mercs. Quote
TheUtilityBelt Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 Dang it, Hammer already got to the gnomes! I'll take the fallen dragons then. For Dugal! Quote
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