Following the Elves of Lothlórien on their journey North, the Taken come upon the outskirts of ruined Annuminas. They have arrived the following day from the defeat of the Elves and hope to catch them in their camp. Their numbers have been bolstered by two reinforcements, an Orc warrior named Ufgaz and a Dead Marsh […]
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“Ruins of Annuminas”… an Elven Battle Report
The Lothlórien Elves of Fingaerion continue their journey North, traveling past the outskirts of Annuminas, fabled former capital of the fallen kingdom of Arnor. Weary and near sundown the Elves seek to set up camp for the night. Two of their number are injured but two new arrivals have joined their company. The Galadhrim warriors […]
Working between games…
I have numerous things on the go, as my artistic whims take me in different directions but I am keenly aware I need to get some things done as soon as possible for our continuing Battle Companies campaign. Here are some things I recently finished that whilst not strictly necessary right away will come in […]
“Rescue!” Battle Report
The Lothlórien Elves may have been blocked by the Taken at the old gate but the wily Elves have found a way past them. Whilst attempting to track them, Arnakhor and his two Orc archers have become separated from the rest of the Taken. The Elves, having heard to noisy minions of Sauron, turn back […]
“Defend the Gate!” A Battle Report
On their current path in their journey North the Elves would need to pass through an old fortification. Anticipating this Arnakhor manages to cut the Elves off, blocking their path. However the gate he finds is old and broken. As dusk approaches, so to does an evening mist that obscures the Lothlórien Elves within. Stealthily […]
A Chance Encounter…
In our first direct confrontation between our Battle Companies, the Elves have suspected they were being followed…. and the Taken of Minas Morgul stumble into a chance encounter with their quarry… For Men or Elves it could be called a beautiful day, the sun shining and the forest filled with birdsong (my wife surprised me […]
From Minas Morgul…
In Mordor one simply does not volunteer for service to the Witch-King of Angmar, instead you are taken. His favorites are called The Taken of Minas Morgul and they are assigned to particularly difficult tasks. Currently in command of The Taken is one of the Witch King’s lieutenants, a Black Numenorean named, Arnakhor…. … from […]
And so it begins… our First Battle Companies Campaign!
In the village of Old Oak a group of Elves from Lothlorien stop for the night at the Four Coins Inn. Tasked with helping the remaining Dunedain in Eriador they have grown more accustomed to the ways of Men than usual. At the Inn they are approached by a mysterious old man in a blue […]
More Ruffians… and… more Orcs!
So, not satisfied with the Ruffians I recently finished I decided to do some more in anticipation of our first Battle Companies campaign scenario. I had a few ideas from things rattling around my workshop. I had previously taken a gamble that some fantasy Napoleonic minis, ie Flintloque would work as Bree area Ruffians. Tolkien […]
More Orcs!
So, it has taken me a bit longer to finish this bunch than I expected but I am satisfied with the results. Lots of different producers but all my own painting. Lots of inspiration from folks on the Lead Adventure Forum though. First up, one my wife likes more than I do. It was an […]
