Today we decided to dig out our 28mm Wars of the Roses figures for a game of the second edition of Lion Rampant, settling on the first scenario of 'Bloodbath' as a good game for us to learn the rules. We chose 4x 24 point forces without too many upgrades to try and keep the rules straightforward. It was decided that I (Lancastrian) would run two forces along one table edge as I had best knowledge of the rules whilst Ian and Phil (Yorkist) took 24 pts of troops each on the other side.
Sir Harry of Austwick (me) sets off to find the enemy.
Lord Ruddemell (Phil) took up a defensive position.
Sir John Lawkland (me) opposes Lord Ruddemell
Godwin the Brown (Ian's troops at the top) out manoeuvred my troops on the left so I had to pull back and re-position my units.
Ian's Kerns got into the woods to challenge my handgonners but the handgonners won.
Godwin the Brown (Ian) set up a strong defensive line.
Some of Sir Harry of Austwick's troops re-positioned and feeling a bit happier.
Clash of Knights, fought over a few turns and won by Sir Harry who then advanced on the rest of the enemy troops.
Sir Harry's troops start to get the better of Godwin the Browns and unexpectedly slowly wipe them out, but with hardly anyone left themselves.
On the other flank Sir John Lawkland's men were wiped out by Lord Ruddemell's troops leaving Sir John to fight to the last man.
Overall, a slight win for the Yorkists (Ian and Phil).
We all really enjoyed the game and found the rules worked well and we all look forward to playing again soon.
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