Bogavania And Fezia Invade Beerstein!

 It had to happen. After years of peace war has broken out again with Bogavania determined to get its lost lands back and Fezia eager to punish the arrogant Beersteiners.. Two battles are about to commence.

A Fezian force has crossed from Hex 128 into Hex 108. This is an attempted drive into the heart of Beerstein. They arrive at the same time as a force from the border castle Desrick in H 88. A Bogavanian force from Castle Hounding has also crossed the border in the North and threatens Stickelton Village.

The Battle of H108 (no doubt soonj to be given a more evocative name) forces:

FEZIA

Commander Bapka (known for boldness). Aged 50, wife and child, Loved by his men due to his reputation for kindness and good battlefield intelligence. However, his boldness might be his downfall one day...

Hero - Kabal - a superb fighter but known for chivalrous acts to the defeated.

Wizard: Umonaro, 48 years old with six bastard children. He is known for his kindness to animals and children. He is slightly more brave than the average wizard, he has level four magic ability which makes him a force to be reckoned with.

2 Plate infantry units with flags and musicians - professional and with top rate amour but slow moving..

    48 men

2 Units mercenary Hillmen - tough and quick fighters  - 48 men (heavy infantry)

2 Cavalry plate units with flags          24 men

2 Units of light bowmen   48 men

3 Light infantry with shields and swords   46 men

2 Siege cannons with 8 crew men (Obviously intending to attack a Beerstein castle),

2 Supply wagons (The Fezians are relying on resupply from a nearby Fezian village).

TOTAL 223 men

BEERSTEIN

Commander Prince Lucas  Aged 50 1 child and wife, highly loyal, known to be kind to defeated enemies and stray kittens. Good battlefield intelligence. Superb swordsman,

Hero: Javron the tough, only 18 but known for his toughness and battle skills as well as the adoration of any unit he is attached to, He will slaughter any surrendering enemy and despite his respect earned from his own side verges on sadistic when it comes to enemies. He is married and has one child.

Sorceress: Sylvia the Serpent - known for her serpent tattoos Sylvia is known for her loyalty and, unusually for a magician, her close combat skills. She is, however, also known for her self preservation and is unlikely, to willingly, put her life in danger. She is only a level one sorcerer. Although age 48 her magic makes her appear twenty years of age. She has two bastard children, rumored to be sired by a prince.

3 Matchlock units 74 men

1 Longbow unit 24 men

2 pike units 48 men

1 unit Mounted plate knights (known for charging in when not so ordered, they are almost fearless). 12 men.

1 unit Lobsters, almost as well armored as the knights and each man also equipped with two matchlock or wheellock pistols. 12 men

2 units mounted mercenary light archers. Trained from childhood to shoot arrows from horseback. 28 men

3 cannons with 4 crew each  12 men

Total 213 men + woman

GAME

Both sides begin from opposite table quarters. Three units plus cannons and wagons each side all begin in reserve. The objectives do not need to ne set as it is clear that Beerstein has been invaded and the invaders need to be dealt with. The course of the battle will decide if the invaders are vanquished checked or triumphant. The long range strategy of Beerstein cannot be revealed for fear of spies.