Dave's Wood Elf Wrap Up

Another challenge come and gone! This year, I felt my skills had improved enough to take on my all-time favorite army, the Wood Elves. Now at the end of the challenge I can say that I am quite pleased at the results. The Old World Army Challenge has been, as always, terrific fun and encouragement, both to get better with the brush and to get some more models painted to boot. I want to thank all the challengers, visitors and of course Iannick himself for such great camaraderie and support.

The final Wood Elf army clocks in at 1,358 points. Let's take a look at the breakdown. We have:

GALADRIN'S GUARDIANS OF THE GROVE

Wood Elf General (Lance, Light Armour, Shield, Barded Steed) ~ 172 pts

Wood Elf Sorceress (Mage Champion, Steed) ~ 124 pts

Wood Elf Sorceress (Mage) ~ 59 pts

15 Glade Guard (Champion, Standard Bearer, Musician, Light Armour, Spears, Shield) ~ 244 pts

Wood Elf Chariot (Extra Steeds, Scythed Wheels, Barding, Longbows) ~ 124 pts

8 Dryads ~ 280 pts

Treeman ~ 280 pts

Great Eagle ~ 75 pts

An unusual Wood Elf army perhaps, due to its lack of archers, the Guardians of the Grove rely on the old "hammer and anvil" tactic. The Glade Guard and Dryads absorb the enemy charge and the Treeman and Chariot smash into the flank. The Great Eagle is a useful addition for warmachine hunting and the multiple Sorceresses weave their magic to support the battle line. My first "good" aligned army for the Old World Army Challenge, these bright and colorful models were a joy to paint and I look forward to honing my bright palette with the next army on the painting table. Before that, however (this coming weekend, to be precise!), I will be pitting this army against my previous force from OWAC II in a battle for the ages. Stay tuned to the Herohammer Facebook group for more on that. Until next time!