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Scenario 11: Battle of the Greenfields

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The Shire was a place of peace, few others knew of the Hobbit's existence let alone where they called home. A place that war had never touched since they dwelt there. Though unaware to the Hobbit's themselves they were protected by the Dúnedain who kept watch over their borders and stopped almost every attempt of anyone to invade. As the years progressed for the Shire there was once such invasion the Dúnedain couldn't stop. An amas of Orc's and Wargs lead by Glorfimbul attacked, the Hobbits despite being unaccustomed to war still rose up against the invaders. Lead by a giant (for hobbit standards) Brandobras Took engaged in a battle that would forever be known in Hobbit history.  Forces of Good: Bandobras Took 3x Ranger of the North 8x Hobbit Militia 4x Hobbit Archer 4x Hobbit Shirriff Forces of Evil: Golfimbul, Orc Chieftain on Warg 12x Warg Riders (4x Shield, 4x Throwing Spear and Shield, 4x Bow) Additionally, the following rules are in play: Should Bandobras or Golfi...

Scenario 10: Field of Celebrant

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As the Third Age progressed further Gondor found itself under siege and in danger as its domains were attacked and laid siege to by the Khandish armies. Cirion the current Steward of Gondor called his forces together to push out and stop the Khandish threat but their numbers were too few. Knowing this Cirion sent requests of aid to anyone who would receive them. As the Khandish forces broke into Gondor's western provinces, a stand was made at the crossing while the only ally Gondor had that could arrive in time rode at full speed to assist, lead by their own King Eorl. Forces of Good: Cirion (King of Men) with heavy armour, horse and shield 12x Warriors of Minas Tirith (4x shield, 4x spear and shield, 4 bow) 6x Knights of Minas Tirith with shield Eorl the Young 6x Sons of Eorl 12x Riders of Rohan (4x throwing spear) Forces of Evil: Khandish King on Chariot Kahndish Chieftan on Chariot 3x Khandish Charioteer 12x Khandish Horsemen 18x Khandish Warriors (12x hand-and-a-half axe, 6x Bo...

Scenario 9: The Watchful Peace

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Many years had passed since the corruption of the Greenwood following Sauron's unknown retreat to the east. Dol Guldur fell into ruin and the old pathways within the woods became accessible and usable again. However, even in peaceful times like this bands of Orc's and creatures still dwelt within the shadows of the woods, waiting for the time to strike while being hunted by Thranduil's best rangers and his son Legolas. Forces of Good: Legolas Greenleaf, Prince of Mirkwood with elven cloak Mirkwood Ranger Captain (Tauriel Model) 10x Mirkwood Rangers Forces of Evil: 2x Orc Captains with Shield 24x Orc Warriors (8x Shield, 8x Spear, 4x Two Handed Weapon, 4x Orc Bow) Additionally, the following rules are in play: Good models may re-roll failed to hit rolls with shooting attacks if they did not move during the move phase. The Scenario ends on either of the following victory conditions: If the forces of Evil are reduced below 25% of their starting number at the end of a turn the ...

Scenario 8: Flight to the East

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Word had finally reached Gandalf of the corruption of the Greenwood, and the subsequent spread and attacks from Orc's and other nearby creatures. Fearing it could be the return of Sauron he always expected he prepares to venture there and in doing so found a fortress built within Mirkwood. Venturing in Gandalf had to deal with the protectors of the fortress and discover if Sauron was indeed hidden there. Forces of Good: Gandalf the Grey Forces of Evil: The Necromancer of Dol Guldur 4x Castellan of Dol Guldur Additionally, the following rules are in play: The Necromancer starts hidden, replaced by six bases that represent where he could be, only one if these however is real which is secretly noted down, Gandalf has to find. If Gandalf is ever within 6" and has line of sight to a base at the end of his move phase it is revealed as either the Necromancer or a fake. Spells can be cast on these bases but cannot be resisted even if it is the Necromancer while he is not revealed. The...