Rank & File #2
The Grand Muster of Kreutzhofen
Second verse same
as the first!
So, here we are in month two of the OWAC. This month is a repeat of last months accomplishments. Here is my second unit of 24 spearmen.
·
Spear,
Light Armour, Shield
Conrad Ortmann :
Level 5 hero
· Heavy Armour, Shield
Both units in a
battle line ready to defend…well…whatever needs defended.
Every so often
there is a grand muster in Solland. This muster takes place in Kreutzhofen in
response to rumours of the location of the lost Doomstones. Apparently, the
lord of Kreutzhofen has recalled his son from the field to investigate and
hopefully secure some if not all of the Doomstones. The newly formed units are
to travel to the Badlands and establish a base camp in preparation of general von
Krueger’s arrival. The grand muster is an event for the whole town and takes on
a festival atmosphere. After a day of enrolment and games a large feast takes
place for the new recruits with the whole town joining in.
“Who’s that?”
asked one of the recruits from a neighbouring village.
“That is Bandit,
well that’s what everyone calls him. He’s the proprietor of The One-Armed
Bandit alehouse and inn. Best alehouse in town I’ll tell you for nothing. He
and Leo have a strong history.”
“Why’s that” the
newcomer asked.
“Bandit and his
brother campaigned together under Leo’s command. His brother died in battle and
Bandit lost his arm defending the lords banner. They’re best mates. Not many of
the old Sons of Solland left now. The torch has been passed to Lord von Krueger’s
son, who’ll we’ll meet up with in the Badlands. He leads The Sons now.”
“How do
you know so much?”
“Common knowledge
in Kreutzhofen.”
“So; Bandit’s a
hero then.” Said the newcomer quietly.
The young man
turned to the newcomer and looked at him for a moment, smiled and stuck out his
hand. “I’m Conrad, mate. I think we’re going to get along real well.” He said
as he shook his hand. They continued eating and drinking with the rest of the
recruits. Conrad looked at his father talking with Leo and
thought to himself “I have some big boots to fill”.
I enjoy how properly oldhammer this feels :)
ReplyDeleteThe Grand Muster is looking grand! Very nice indeed James, although I feel like I'm gaining intelligence on enemy troop movements since I may well end up contesting you in your search for the Doomstones! ;)
ReplyDeleteThis army, completed, is going to lok epic! Love the fluff, too!
ReplyDeleteLovely minis and fantastic painting. The shields really pop.
ReplyDeleteVery nice troops! Those shields are really tying this force together nicely.
ReplyDeleteGreat background and painting! Few things are as impressive as big blocks of Empire infantry!
ReplyDeleteGreat job painting two similar units back to back. That can be tedious. They both look great. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteThat is some proper mental fortitude. Miss power to your brushstroke sir!
ReplyDeleteI really like the bases, as simple as they are. With the striking colour scheme and shield heraldry they're a cracking looking sight :)
Well done!
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