#300 - Experimental

[Madmardigan]

Hey all,

Here are my contributions:

This first battle was outside the Urik Cap.  I don't know how it escaped seeing how I had a large contingent of cavalry on my preferred terrain, but it did.  

   -Paladin-                                                -Urik-

     Marshal I Ganach                 < Commander >           Little Known Leader
     Power-2 Reignall              < Ranking Wizard >        N/A
     17400   Light/Medium/Heavy/Guard  < Infantry >           5800    Light/Medium/Heavy
     5400    Medium/Heavy/Elite        < Cavalry >            200     Light
     1900    Bowmen                    < Archers >            800     Skirm/Bowmen
      7                          < Kingdom-Named Brigades >          2
     0/5                         < Recruit/Veteran Brigades >       0/0
     N/A                           < Other Brigade Types >          N/A
     Exceptional Leaders                < Other >                   N/A
     Standard Battle Plan          < Tactical Selection >     Surprised

     Just before dawn the Paladin army group advanced upon the Urik full brigade commanded by
     the group's little known leader. Being surprised by the sudden onset of battle, the
     defender's leaders were unorganized in issuing orders and the troops were greatly
     demoralized that diminished their defensive capabilities. The anticipation of the Paladin
     to engage their natural enemy created the hatred desire to deliver blows that have only
     been dreamed of against the reviled Urik, ensuring that blows would rain harder! The
     opportunity to fight their ancient and loathsome enemy will give the Urik a chance to
     deliver blows that were only dreamed of against the Paladin, which carried their morale
     higher! As the attackers advanced through the plains the first missiles sang out. The
     Paladin skilled archers inflicted major damage to their opponents lines. The Urik skilled
     archers inflicted little or no damage to their opponents lines. Urik casualties had now
     exceeded acceptable levels in the judgement of the group's little known leader so he
     ordered the retreat be sounded. Being surprised by the battle, the defenders suffered
     greater losses during their withdrawal. The Urik leaders were able to muster their forces
     and exitied the field with only a few additional casualties. Paladin casualties were put
     at 247 troops. All Paladin leaders survived the battle. All the Paladin wizards survived
     the fray. The indisputable nature of the Paladin force's victory has greatly increased
     morale. Urik casualties were put at 4,012 troops. Losses suffered in the effort and
     depression of defeat have greatly reduced the Urik morale. 


Another fail here.

 Reconnaissance of unusual sighting in area XXX by a patrol of the XXX Paladin: 

      A patrol consisting of General I Bain, General Rake, Captain Redcliff and a dozen
     hand-picked troops rode ahead to investigate the sighting. It had been decided that there
     would be no plan to retreat. The patrol was willing to take great risks to uncover what
     might be secreted ahead. Without a wizard present, the force was at a disadvantage. The
     path is worn smooth, reflecting frequent usage at some time, yet now moss and other
     vegetation has grown up as visual proof that this passage carries little current traffic.
     A secluded vault with bizarre engravings, here they encounter a huge dwarf dressed in full
     armor guarding his treasure chest. With a quickness that belies his girth and a mighty
     bellow the dwarf lunges into the midst of the patrol toppling several of the soldiers.
     Within a few seconds 6 soldiers died at the hand of this evil opponent. Now the patrol's
     leaders fought with their full abilities. The conflict was furious. The huge dwarf proved
     to be a very formidable opponent. The contest raged on, its outcome in doubt.  Paladin
     leader Captain Redcliff was slain in battle. The contest raged on, it's outcome in doubt.
     The next few minutes saw 5 warriors perish. Hope ran high, though, as the foe was
     weakened. Fighting bravely in the battle was General Rake. Bravely aiding the patrol was
     General Bain. The incredibly strong dwarf proved too much for the patrol and a retreat was
     sounded. The patrol made a hasty retreat with it's surviving members, reporting
     heavy-hearted back to the group. 

Damn Dwarves...


Finally, this was the battle for the Urik cap.

  Assault by the 1st Paladin army group on the Urik city of Qualiar, located in area XXX of

     Amberland: In the first hour of morning Marshal Ganach commanded his 1st Paladin army
     group weary and wounded from an earlier conflict to advance upon the city. Increasing the
     defenses were legions of the Urik royal guard! It became apparent to the assaulting units
     that the city of Qualiar defenses would be bolstered by not only the troops additional
     combat experience, but also by their superior tactical and strategic planning capabilities
     used to defend their capital. As the attackers advanced through the plains the first
     missiles sang out. The Paladin skilled archers inflicted little or no damage to their
     opponents lines. The wall defenders skilled archers inflicted little or no damage to their
     opponents lines. The Paladin wizards Reignall and Davenhawk dismounted past the defensive
     misslers on the battlefield. The Paladin Power-2 wizard Reignall glowered intently and
     issued indecipherable utterances. A faintly visible blue shimmering began to surround the
     troops and noticeably lessened the effectiveness of the arrows of the defenders. The
     Paladin Adept Davenhawk muttered a few words in a foreign tongue which caused his image to
     disappear from the battlefield! The Paladin emphatic mages dealt out little or no damage
     to the wall defenders. Bolting ahead to meet the cavalry of their foes were the Paladin
     force and the wall defenders cavalry. The Paladin cavalry dealt out minor damage to the
     wall defenders lines. As the wall defenders cavalry imposed little or no damage to the
     Paladin ranks. Stalwart infantry now charged ahead. Paladin forces inflicted major damage
     while wall defenders troops dealt minor damage. Within a few hours, the city defenses were
     obliterated and an unconditional surrender was offered. The Paladin banner now waves nobly
     in Qualiar! Paladin casualties were put at 7,421 troops. All Paladin leaders survived the
     battle. All the Paladin wizards survived the fray. The indisputable nature of the Paladin
     force's victory has greatly increased morale. 

The majority of my losses were in infantry (veterans).

I also lost an agent on a routine recon of my allies pop center...  go figure.