Bell, Book and Candle (a Flame On Mordheim campaign)

Git Shorty
11th February the year of the Earth Ox, Surprise Attack at The Merchant’s Guildhouse

Accompanied by the wizard Mr Book, the Underminers made an expedition into the Gloomwyrm’s territory but the Dwarfs spread themselves out too thinly. The Orcs made a concentrated attack against a few of the Dwarfs as they searched the ruins.

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Fa the Goblin charged an Orc and got battered for his efforts. Droo-Ling charged a Dwarf Troll Slayer, stunned him then finished him off with a stamp.

Kang the Goblin went a bit loopy and charged a Dwarf who was hiding in the ruined warehouse, he took the hairy one by surprise and knocked him out with his bamboo whacking staff.





Tricky Tarka engulfed two Dwarf Thunderers in Gork’s Fire and took one out. Yu-Dan, Li-Ping and Gang-wai charged first a Troll Slayer (Yu-Dan knocked him down and Li-Ping slammed his great mace into his head) and then a Dwarf Henchman (who Yu-Dan impaled with his glittering jeweled sword).



The Underminers fled before most of their comrades (and Mr Book) had a chance to get to the location of the ambush.



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Here are the photos Andy found on his camera after he left it at the Mill for a couple of weeks...

HOORAY! YET ANOTHER ORC & GOBLIN VICTORY!

Why is it whenever I see Dwarves in a line Hi Ho, Hi Ho rings through my enfeebled old brain?

WEEK 6 RESULTS







IF YOU'RE INTERESTED...

The most fought-over location is still The Boarding Party Inn.
The most successful warband is still The Lost Waaagh!band with a 68% win rate.
The estimated campaign result is now a win for Papa Jingle, although if we ended now, anyone except Viktor, Mark or Nick could win!

@ Mark, Nick and Richard - I hope we can get to see you guys again soon! If you're not around to defend your territory, it may revert to being uncontrolled...

Street Fighter
11th February the year of the Earth Ox, Street Fight at the Buccaneer’s Blade Inn

The Gloomwyrms and the Albanian Barbarians tried to fight their way through each other along a narrow street leading to the Buccaneer’s Blade Inn.

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The Eastern Pirate Orcs charged en masse down the street but Tricky Tarka spotted a couple of Barbarians high on the wall above them and to their left. With a shouted command he sent the goblins of the Flying Daggers scampering up ladders to block the loin-clothed ones’ way.





On their right the Albanian Shaman leapt from rooftop to rooftop, deftly striding across the loose tiles. Pig-Xi and Li-Ping cut right to run through the ruins below the Shaman, worried that he would lead a party of Barbarians past them. Luckily for the Gloomwyrms the Shaman misjudged how safe the tiles were and he pitched off the roof, fell into the attic room and knocked himself out.

Droo-Ling the Troll droned a Morkist chant and lumbered forward, the pirates ran along just behind him but Yu-Dan cast Cloud Trapeze and flew over their heads. He landed behind the Barbarians’ front lines but right in front of their second line! The northerners charged the plucky Orc Hero and cut him down.





Both the goblins were pitched off the walkway by the charging Albanians!



The rest of the Gloomwyrms were infuriated by this and charged, crashing through the Barbarians and hacking them to the ground. Sling stones and arrows thudded into the Orcs however and the greenskins fell back when Tricky Tarka’s nerve broke.



The Albanian Barbarians took control of the Buccaneer’s Blade Inn from the Eastern Pirates.

Well, not exactly a Glorious Victory, but COOL PHOTOS make up for a lot. GREAT REPORT!

Mr Book and the Underminers:



Vs. Mr Bell and the Hold Rats:

The Raiders of the Lost Waaagh
12th February the year of the Earth Ox, Surprise Attack at Unlucky Quay

The Gloomwyrms were ambushed by the Lost Waaagh as the pirates tried to loot the Unlucky Quay.

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As a small handful of Cathayan Orc Pirates searched the ruins, they were all too aware that they were spread out and vulnerable, so Pig-Xi and Pa-lai stayed high up and watched the surrounding streets with crossbows at the ready.





The area was in the control of the savage Orcs of the Lost Waaagh and the easterners knew it. With a roar of nearly two-dozen harsh voices the Cave Orcs appeared in a crowd and charged towards the Pie Shop where Pig-Xi stood look-out. The Flying Dagger goblins made a lot of noise and drew off a couple of Cave Orcs but the bulk of them came right on.





Crossbow bolts found their mark and one or two Savages went down but nothing was going to stop the mob.



When Tricky Tarka and the rest of the Gloomwyrms finally arrived they only managed to help the survivors escape.

About equal numbers of casualties were suffered by both sides so a clear winner of the engagement could not be determined.





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Boss!
No fight for Unlucky! Look for lucky place. Lucky good. Unlucky bad.

Sorry couldn't help it.

Arrg

HOORAY! The Green Guys are UNDEFEATED...sort of!

Quote :

17th February 2010

Another dark and cold night Pickled Mariner Tavern in Cheapside and the three wizards were once more gathered round the fire. Their spirits were higher than usual; several rounds of drinks had already been consumed.

“Well Mr Candle, Mr Bell,” said the black-robed Mr Book, “a more encouraging week than we’ve had since arriving in this smuggler-ridden city!” the others nodded enthusiastically.

“Yes, yes, as expected the Skaven showed a lot of promise – our skirmish against the you and the Dwarfs was most enlightening and productive!” said Mr Bell to Mr Book.

“The Beastmen I accompanied were also very informative.” said Mr Candle “I believe our research will be well served by our time here, there is much that can be discovered through direct observation that no amount of reading the work of others will reveal.”

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This week the wizards will be trying to tempt the following warbands back onto the streets:

Mr Bell will be joining The Crook'd Dubloons (Mark)
Mr Book will be joining IroNick's Dwarfs (Nick)
Mr Candle will be joining Rohern's Cheery Woodfolk (Richard)

The Serpent-Dragon of Twilight comes to the West

Metal Tiger, Hidden Dragon
16th February the year of the Metal Tiger, Cathay Town

The night air was filled with noise and smoke. Firecrackers rattled and banged in great rolling volleys, sending the milling crowds running aside as they broke up and jumped across the streets. Glowing paper lanterns bobbed along on poles, held aloft by the smiling residents of Cathay Town. They illuminated the snaking fabric dragon costume that danced and leapt as the bearers beneath it ran along, accompanied by cymbals and drums.

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On a tower overlooking the rooftops of Cathay Town, Tricky Tarka watched a hundred sky-fire lanterns float away on the gentle sea breeze; the heat from the flames inside their red paper walls lifted them into the heavens.

Without turning away from the view he asked the four large Orc pirates sat around him “Is everyone agreed?” he turned and looked at each in turn “Does anyone doubt it is him?”

The Orcs shuffled uncomfortably and glanced at each other sideways. None of them was going to argue with the Shaman, even if they had doubts: He was the Boss now and that was that. They all nodded and mumbled their assent.

“Right then, we’ll get him to join the crew as soon as we can and we’ll help him remember his past life.” said Tricky. The Shaman was suddenly animated and energetic, as if the New Year celebrations had only just affected him. After he left the balcony the rest of the Gloomwyrms relaxed visibly, bottles started appearing from hidden corners and soon a rowdy conversation had sprung up.

“Let’s get really drunk” said Pig-Xi and there was no argument.

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Invasion of the Cody Snatchers
18th February the year of the Metal Tiger, Occupy at the Cod and Cutlass

The Hold Rats attacked the Cod and Cutlass - abandoning two other locations to grab it! The Gloomwyrms were taken by surprise by the speed of the on-rushing Skaven and the Orcs managed to contest three of the four critical buildings around the inn. The Skaven held the fourth though as it was far beyond the reach of the slower Orcs.

The Underminers vs. Raziel's Court





Plus Dave has painted up the Undead version of Mung-Qi:

The Lost Waaagh vs. The Underminers
Defend the Find

The Gloomwyrms as they currently look.

Lots of information in today's posts! Comparison shots of Living and Un-dead Mung Qui please.

Great group shot of the ladz, too.

WEEK 7 (and '7.5'!) RESULTS

I've yet to receive updated warband ratings from Dazza or Richard but...







IF YOU'RE INTERESTED...

The most fought-over locations are now Hangman's Square and The Boarding Party Inn.
The most successful warband is still The Lost Waaagh!band with a 70% win rate.
The estimated campaign result is now a win for Raziel's Court, with Papa Jingle's Circus and The Lost Waaagh!band hot on his heels.

@ Mark, Nick and Richard - I'm afraid your territories will revert to being uncontrolled unless you can get in to defend them this week. (You're still very much part of the campaign, it's just a bit unfair if people can't fight for their bonus locations.)